TikToker stunned after finding bracelet worth $25K at church thrift shop

A TikToker was shocked to find a 190-year-old bracelet valued at an astonishing $25,000 while shopping at a church thrift store. Content creator and antique jewelry dealer Jessa Pena (glitterandgoldfinds) went viral onTikTokafter sharing her rare find while thrifting at a charity organization. “When you go thrifting and accidentally find a 25k bracelet,” she wrote in her video, which has racked up over 1.5 million views. In the clip, she showed the 18 karats gold jewelry piece featuring an enameled portrait, oval shield links, and scalloped details....

August 4, 2024 · 2 min · 312 words · Jason Willis

Why is TikTok buffering? How to fix lag and videos pausing

Several TikTok users have reported experiencing lag and buffering in all of the videos on the app. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to solve this issue. This is far from a new issue either. It’s actually a problem that crops up quite regularly on the app, often affecting many users around the world at similar times. TikTok has been weird all with pausing videos halfway through. Idk what’s going on, but it’s annoying....

August 4, 2024 · 2 min · 323 words · Mark Smith

Anime avatar waitresses are now taking orders at a Japanese bar

A Japanese-style pub is taking orders via anime-style avatar waitresses, which are remotely controlled by actual human beings. The Miraizaka izakaya branch located in Tokyo’s Shinbashi district offers more than tasty karaage (fried chicken) and beer. The pub has also partnered with Tokyo-based startupAvatar Dining Labto bring diners the unique experience of having their orders taken via virtual anime-style wait staff. But while many restaurants are now utilizing touchscreen ordering systems in Japan, Miraizaka’s anime avatars come included with a human touch....

August 3, 2024 · 2 min · 325 words · Nicholas Larsen

Baldur’s Gate 4 was already partially playable before Larian scrapped it

According to Swen Vincke, a partially “playable” Baldur’s Gate 4 that players “would have liked” was in the works before it got scrapped. It has been exactly one year since Baldur’s Gate 3 launched, yet the game is still going strong today. Not only did Larian’s masterpiecemanage to snatch multiple awards, but recentplayer count also shows that the game is still getting a lot of attention from players. But as it turns out, an interview with Swen Vincke fromPCGamerrevealed that a partially “playable” Baldur’s Gate 4 was in the works at one point....

August 3, 2024 · 2 min · 356 words · Joe Shaw

Fortnite players slam devs’ solution to players not getting free Jack Sparrow Ship Glider

Jack Sparrow’s Ship Glider may have been released as the top reward in Fortnite’s Pirates of the Caribbean Cursed Sails event, but players will have to wait before they can receive it due to its event quests being bugged. However, the quests have been riddled with issues, such as quest completion andBattle Pass rewards not being granted. This has even included Jack Sparrow’s very ownJack’s Ship glider, which has widely been regarded as the best free reward you can get in the pass....

August 3, 2024 · 2 min · 381 words · Deborah Hancock

House of the Dragon fans unanimously agree on Season 2’s worst episode

As House of the Dragon heads into its second finale, fans seem to be unanimous about which episode of Season 2 is the worst. House of the Dragonhas delivered many highs throughout its seven-episode run from the reveal of dragonseeds likeHugh HammertoAemond’s vicious attack on Aegon. However, the show has seen a few low points and fans have been debating on which episode should wear the “worst” crown as they head into theSeason 2 finale....

August 3, 2024 · 2 min · 367 words · William Kelly

House of the Dragon Season 2 finale is the show’s longest episode ever

The House of the Dragon Season 2 finale will break a series record by having the longest runtime of the entire show. House of the Dragon Season 2is coming toan end, and theTargaryen civil warwill showcaseone of its bloodiest battles so far. Though most viewers are excited tosee howRhaenyra,Aemond, andAlicenthandle their ongoing conflict, some are worried Episode 8 won’t be able to cover every plot point. Thankfully, all these worries can be put to bed, as it’s been confirmed that theSeason 2 finalewill break a show record by having the longest run time of any episode....

August 3, 2024 · 2 min · 325 words · Daniel Simon

Logic teases potential Fortnite collaboration and fans are already hyped

Well-known rapper Logic may have just hinted at a potential future Fortnite collab via a recent post on his Instagram account. Fortnite has brought some of the most popular celebrities to the game, withsome of them having their own full concert experience. Recently, we’ve just hadBillie EilishandMetallica collabsin the game, and now, well-known rapper Logic has hinted that he’ll be partnering up with Fortnite too. On his Instagram account, Logicuploaded a posttagging Fortnite with an image ofsome of the game’s beloved characters....

August 3, 2024 · 2 min · 379 words · James Alvarado

Massive Call of Duty Black Ops 6 leak reveals fan-favorite maps set to return

A huge leak of in-development Call of Duty Black Ops 6 content has revealed several fan-favorite maps that are in development and may return to the series. These maps include Firing Range and Nuketown. Though MW3’s decision to rip itsentire launch map poolfrom past games in the series on launch had mixed reception at the time, the fact of the matter is that classic CoD maps have a special place in the hearts of diehard fans....

August 3, 2024 · 2 min · 391 words · Sue Davis

My Hero Academia’s new movie has already set an incredible franchise record

My Hero Academia is having a bumper year, and the new movie has already set standards for the anime in Japan. My Hero Academia: You’re Nextarrives during a peak period for the franchise.Chapter 430has ended the story of Deku andClass 1-Ain the manga, whileSeason 7kicked off the fight againstShigarakithat’ll carry through to the conclusion. According to anime box office analyst Nakayasee, My Hero Academia: You’re Next scored 440 million yen (arouund $3 million) on first night showing....

August 3, 2024 · 2 min · 296 words · Erica Henderson

Overwatch 2 devs plan more role experiments amid 6v6 arrival

Overwatch 2 devs have brought up a new format they’re looking to experiment on, which involves giving a certain “bonus” to a player. Overwatch 2’s July 25 developer blogtouched on the 6v6 format, explaining the reason behind the transition to 5v5 and how the team plans to explore how they can “test different forms of 6v6 in-game to gauge the results.” But with all the challenges that come with 6v6, they wanted to focus on making 5v5 “the best experience possible” while alsoremaining open-minded to players’ feedback....

August 3, 2024 · 2 min · 386 words · Katelyn Martinez

T1 Faker breaks down after crushing LCK loss & slams head into a wall

After T1’s loss to Gen.G, Faker broke down and repeatedly slammed his head into a wall, requiring his teammates to restrain him and keep him from hurting himself. A clip from after the match shows Faker breaking down, repeatedly slamming his head into a wall beforebeing restrained by Gumayusi. faker clippic.twitter.com/OruuXlSh1m The hashtag #We_Stand_For_Faker was trending almost immediately after the clip began circulating, with fans voicing their support for him....

August 3, 2024 · 2 min · 276 words · Christopher Carter

These disturbing shows on Netflix make Baby Reindeer look “boring”

Despite its reputation, Netflix subscribers say Baby Reindeer isn’t the most disturbing show on the streaming service, not by a mile. The supposedly true tale of a struggling comedian and his obsessive stalker shook thestreaming serviceby its foundations when it was released earlier this year. It quickly became one of the most-watchedTV showson the platform, earning a reputation as the most shocking series around. Indeed,Baby Reindeerhas been dubbed as deeply upsetting thanks to its exploration of stalking and sexual assault....

August 3, 2024 · 2 min · 365 words · Laura Johnson