5+ day, 13+ hour ago (407+ words) Pluribus' next episode will be with us earlier than expected Who's ready for another round of Pluribus? If you're reading this article, the smart money says you are. You won't have to wait much longer for the Apple TV Original's fifth episode to air, either. After rumors spread online last weekend (November 21/22) that it would drop earlier than its forebears, Apple has confirmed Pluribus episode 5 will be released sooner than anticipated. Here, then, is all of the important information you need to know about the sci-fi mystery drama's next installment. As the above X/Twitter post revealed, Pluribus episode 5, titled 'Got Milk', will premiere on Wednesday, November 26. Why the early release date? US Thanksgiving is the most likely culprit. With this year's holiday weekend beginning Thursday, November 27, it seems Apple TV wants viewers stateside to watch the series' latest entry…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago (417+ words) Stranger Things' final hurrah begins very soon " find out when new episodes will drop where you live The end is near. Stranger Things season 5 will bring down the curtain on one of the biggest Netflix TV Originals of all-time. And, based on everything we've seen so far, it looks like it'll go out with an epic and highly emotional bang. Ahead of release, there are many questions we need answering about Stranger Things, including when its fifth and final installment will premiere. So, let's not delay the inevitable any longer " here's all the important information you need to know about Stranger Things 5's launch. After a three-and-a-half year wait, the final installment of one of the best Netflix shows will make its bow on Wednesday, November 26. Well, in North and South America, anyway " the rest of the world will need…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (426+ words) A dark day for Green Lantern diehards Well, it's official: Lanterns, the next HBO TV Original that'll be part of the DC Universe (DCU), won't be released in early 2026 after all. During a press presentation yesterday (November 20), HBO chief Casey Bloys confirmed the Green Lantern TV show will premiere in mid-2026 instead. The Wrap was one of numerous outlets to first report the news. Lanterns' launch window delay comes just a few weeks after rumors first emerged that it wouldn't burn bright on HBO and its streaming sibling HBO Max. Indeed, in late October, reports circulated online that Lanterns wouldn't make its HBO Max bow in the first three months of 2026. It's unclear why Lanterns won't light up HBO, HBO Max, and other channels and streaming platforms in the first few months of next year. On Reddit pages including r/DCULeaks…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago (396+ words) Hear better this winter I will never stop writing about these sound cards when they're discounted. Both of these products have transformed my PS5 and PC gaming experiences, and if you're in the UK, you can do the same for some record-low prices right on both these beauties from Creative. " Browse all of Amazon UK's Black Friday deals I've only just unplugged the Creative Sound BlasterX G6 USB sound card from my PS5 due to a setup change, but it has been my favorite PS5 accessory I've used this year. At the moment, the card is down to just "79.99 at Amazon right now, and this record low price means it's brilliant gifting material - as well as perfect for yourself. I've also only recently detached the Creative Sound Blaster X4 from my PC setup. This has also proved to be a transformative accessory that has leveled…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (561+ words) Twitch is complying with the UK's Online Safety Act, but many users aren't happy Twitch has just begun rolling out mandatory age verification for users in the UK. This marks one of the platform's biggest compliance changes to date. Viewers trying to watch mature or 18+ content, which includes categories such as sexual themes and intoxication, will need to complete a face scan. They will only be able to keep watching once they're confirmed to be 18 or above. The new policy is being introduced as a way to comply with the UK Online Safety Act, which requires a host of websites to perform mandatory age verification checks to grant access to content deemed "harmful" for minors. Similar enforcements have previously sparked a rise in downloads for some of the best VPN services, with many privacy-conscious users turning to these tools to…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (506+ words) Valve has just unveiled a selection of hardware products, including an all-new Steam Controller that seems set to right the wrongs of the past. The controller is compatible with "any device that runs Steam" according to Valve, which means PCs, PC handhelds, and the new Steam Machine and Steam Frame systems. It works with iOS and Android too, though seemingly only through the Steam Link app. In addition to a Bluetooth connection and wired USB Type-C capabilities, it comes with the Steam Controller Puck - a plug and play dongle with a pre-paired low-latency connection. The Puck can also be used to charge the controller, on top of your usual wired charging options. In terms of battery life, Valve claims that the controller is capable of more than 35 hours of play time on a single charge - an impressive figure that would…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (451+ words) Doomsday's first teaser might be here before anyone expected Get ready, Marvel devotees, because the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday might be released earlier than any of us predicted. On November 26, fan hype for the teaser's arrival went into overdrive after new story posts appeared on Disney's Latin America (LATAM) Instagram account. Story posts expire after 24 hours, so they're no longer available to view on said social media account. However, some eagle-eyed fans grabbed screenshots before they disappeared, thereby allowing the rest of us to pore over their contents. 24 hours later, the Brazilian accounts for Marvel and Disney+ dropped another clue. This time, a screenshot from Thunderbolts' post-credits scene, which features a zoomed-in shot of The Fantastic Four's spaceship, landed alongside the caption: "They've already started preparing for the meeting" and you, what's your theory?" It should be said that…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (192+ words) Patch 1.1.0 is now live Arc Raiders is now out on PC and consoles, and the updates are already coming thick and fast. Developer Embark Studios has outlined a bunch of future patches that'll add everything from new maps and events to new weapons and cosmetics. Here's the latest Arc Raiders patch notes for version 1.1.0, as well as everything added to the game recently. As new updates go live, I'll be sure to add them to this page. The latest Arc Raiders patch notes arrived on November 6, 2025. Version 1.1.0 is now live across all platforms. Here's what it added: As revealed by the full patch notes, new map conditions will arrive on November 8, 2025, adding the Hidden Bunker, Blue Gate Night Raid, and Electromagnetic Storm to the game. Only one major patch has been added to Arc Raiders since launch. There was, however,…...

22+ hour, 59+ min ago (611+ words) Tom is a freelance writer, predominantly focusing on film and TV. A graduate of Film Studies at University of South Wales, if he's not diving in to the Collector's Edition Blu Ray of an obscure 80s horror, you'll find him getting lost with his dog or mucking about in the water with his board." We've seen a lot of great Black Friday streaming deals this year, but Paramount+ is easily one of the best. But, with discount season drawing to a close, you've not got long left to secure one of the best streaming services at this bargain price, definitely don't hang around if this is one you've been considering. As outlined above, the deal in question gets you Paramount+'s Premium tier, which includes Showtime content, for less than three bucks a month for two months, which is a huge…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (344+ words) New maps, community events and more Arc Raiders is now out on PC and consoles, and it's already extremely popular. I've been playing the new extraction shooter, and have found it to be a thrilling and fresh experience that's as fun solo as it is with a squad of friends. There's plenty of updates planned for 2025, too, now that the Arc Raiders roadmap has been unveiled. Here's the Arc Raiders roadmap, detailing every major update planned until the end of 2025. This includes info on when the next map is expected to arrive, as well as details on upcoming community events. You can view the Arc Raiders roadmap in the image embedded above. It runs all the way until the end of the year, with some updates also detailed for further on in the future. Here's the key details: The first…...