This November, Guillermo del Toro resurrects Mary Shelley’s classic monster—and Jacob Elordi disappears beneath 10 hours of prosthetics to become something beautifully monstrous. Here’s how Hollywood’s hottest heartthrob became unrecognizable. Jayne Turner – Staff Writer Forget the chiseled jawline. Forget the smoldering stare that launched a thousand thirst tweets. When Jacob Elordi emerges in Guillermo…
Did you know the average modern car relies on over 3,000 semiconductor chips to keep everything running—from safety features to touchscreens? It’s wild, right? But here’s the thing. Currently, an imminent chip crisis 2025 is looming to put production lines on hold again. A geopolitical conflict over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia this time is leaving car…
Censorship has long been a part of the literary world. From The Catcher in the Rye to 1984 and A Court of Thorns and Roses, authors have faced scrutiny for including controversial content. But in 2025, the question remains: what is considered too controversial for the bookshelves? By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer Banned Books…
AI writing assistants have quietly infiltrated our documents for years. But now they’re coming for something far more precious: the stories that define us. Should we be worried? Absolutely. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer Here’s a fun fact that might unsettle you: you’ve been using AI writing tools for years without knowing it. That…
The classic Mary Shelley novel Frankenstein is no stranger to screen retellings. Where does del Toro’s star-studded 2025 retelling rank? Starring Oscar Isaac as Dr Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as Frankenstein’s monster, this is a creature feature to add to your list. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer The Director Guillermo del Toro is known…
Get your phone now and press that update button. It will make your phone a hundred times better, right? Well, electric vehicles (EVs) have taken that concept to another level with OTA updates. These software updates are not limited to bug fixes. It can add functionalities such as safety systems, driving performance, and even your…
You may think you’re saving time and energy by consuming books on ereaders or in audio formats, but you’re missing out on one huge thing. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer Dialing in on Audiobooks Audiobooks have been a great option for the visually impaired for over 50 years, but it wasn’t until the 1980s…
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, you’ll probably find one in the pages of your next read. But what if you’re reading to escape? Here are the pros and cons of pop culture references in books. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer Picture this: You’re deep in a fantasy novel, completely lost in a medieval kingdom where…
Feel like all you do is scroll? Ever feel like you are losing IQ points through your phone screen? Reengage your brainrot with one powerful habit – Reading. Engaging your brain on a regular basis not only has mental, emotional, and physical benefits, it also fights off some age related diseases and memory loss. By…