Samsung is killing it with its One UI 5.1 rollout

Read update With every significant flagship smartphone launch, Samsung drops a new build of One UI with added features and enhancements. TheSamsung Galaxy S23 seriesrelease was no different, as it acted as a launch vehicle for One UI 5.1, packing several valuable additions and improvements. What’s impressive is that the company rolled out One UI 5.1 for its 2022 flagship devices — theGalaxy S22series and theGalaxy Z Fold 4— even before theGalaxy S23 Ultraand its smaller siblings made their way to retail stores....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Allen Bruce

Samsung Watch 5 Design Leaked, Why You Should Use GeForce Now, and What is Coinbase Pro?

Samsung Watch 5 Design Leaked, Why You Should Use GeForce Now, and What is Coinbase Pro? Hardware leaks, online security news, and the best tips and tricks for making the best use of your tech, plus weekly recommendations – it’s the Really Useful Podcast from MakeUseOf. This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters: We’ve got these tips and tricks: We finish the show with the following recommendations:...

July 23, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Michael Jackson

Sonos Move 2 vs. Move: Everything doubled except the weight

Sonos Move 2 The Sonos Move 2 is an upgrade from its predecessor in just about every way, boasting 24-hour battery life, a spacious stereo soundstage, improved touch controls, and a more refined design. Sadly, it doesn’t shed any weight, but it still features IP56 dust and water resistance and a rugged enough design that you won’t have to worry about using it by the pool. Plus, it can now power up your smartphone from its USB-C port and even take in 3....

July 23, 2025 · 10 min · 2117 words · Shawn Mcknight Jr.

Suzanne Collins Gave Away The Hunger Games' Ending In Catching Fire

Summary As the recent release ofThe Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakesinspires readers to revisitThe Hunger Games, some may discover that Suzanne Collins hinted at the trilogy’s ending inCatching Fire. While the prequel has expandedThe Hunger Gamesfranchise’s timeline, the original series features Katniss Everdeen, a girl in a dystopian society where children annually fight to the death and one survives. After volunteering for her sister Primrose, Katniss leaves her friend Gale Hawthorne to become a tribute alongside Peeta Mellark, and their game sparks an entire franchise of fighting the Capital that holds the competition....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Christian Riddle

The Top 12 Star Wars Baby Names

Summary These 12Star Warsnames are the most popular baby names throughoutStar Warsmovies and TV shows, according toTheBump.com. Innumerable names have been introduced throughouttheStar Warstimeline, some of them invented within the franchise, and some of them pulled from real-world names. In fact, it’s long been suspected that George Lucas named the franchise’s very first hero, Luke Skywalker, after himself. Of course, names can also be complicated things inStar Wars, from aliases many characters have used to the practice ofStar Wars’most powerful Sithadopting brand-new names once they fall to the dark side of the Force....

July 23, 2025 · 8 min · 1584 words · William Gill

The Umbrella Academy Season 4 Is Confirming A Sad Reality About Luther

Summary The Umbrella Academyseason 4 will see the Hargreeves attempting to move on with their lives without their powers, and through this, it’s confirming a sad reality about Luther (Tom Hopper).The Umbrella Academyis preparing for its fourth and final season, which, after the cliffhanger ending of season 3 and some mysteries left by the previous seasons, will have a lot to cover and solve.The Umbrella Academyseason 3 endedwith the Hargreeves and Lila arriving at a completely new timeline created by Reginald (Colm Feore), in which they no longer have their powers....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 810 words · Patrick Scott

These 11 Productivity Methods Actually Worked for Me

Quick Links I’ve tried over 20 productivity methods, facing some colossal failures along the way. But I’ve also found a few simple, game-changing techniques that truly work—and they might work for you too. 1The Pareto Principle The Pareto Principle, also known asthe 80/20 rule, suggests that 80% of your results come from 20% of the things you do, and this theory has changed my life in all areas. For example, I realized that only a small number of tasks are responsible for my success as a writer....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1181 words · Theodore Gibson

These Decades-Old Windows Tools Are Still Useful Today

While Windows has changed a lot over the years, some of its classic tools have stood the test of time. For everything from performance monitoring to quick system tweaks, these built-in utilities are as useful today as they were years ago. 9Disk Cleanup Windows 11 lets you clear temporary files from the Settings app. You can even enable Storage Sense to automate cleanup tasks andnever run out of storage space. Still, Disk Cleanup remains a go-to tool for those who prefer a simple, no-nonsense interface....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1273 words · Joe Freeman

This beloved Nest feature is back after Sonos' patent claim goes up in smoke

Google and Sonos are fighting over who owns the rights to multi-room audio, and customers are frequently caught in the crossfire. Last month, Googletook away the ability to add Nest devices to multiple speaker groups at oncedue to Sonos' patent lawsuit. This was a major bummer for Nest users, but there’s good news: On October 6, a federal judge ruled in Google’s favor, invalidating Sonos' patent claims. The search giant scored a touchdown against Sonos in court after US District Judge William Alsup overturned a recent $32....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Diane Wu

This Is How to Spot a Card Skimmer Before You Get Scammed

Quick Links Card skimmers are more advanced than ever, hiding in ATMs and other payment machines, ready to steal your financial data. While you can never be completely safe, there are a few ways you can spot a card skimmer waiting to steal your private data. What Is Card Skimming? Card skimmers are physical devices installed on ATMs and in-store card readers by criminals. By doing so, the criminal can use your card details to make purchases without physically stealing your card....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1046 words · Ryan Garrett

USA Today Crossword June 28, 2025 Answers (5/17/25)

Our USA Today Crossword June 06, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. USA Today Crossword is a popular daily puzzle that tests the player’s vocabulary, spelling, and general knowledge skills. The puzzle is available in print and digital format and is enjoyed by people of all ages. The clues can range from easy to challenging and the player must use their critical thinking abilities to solve the puzzle....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Joe Williams

Where The Pulp Fiction Cast Are Now

Summary Quentin Tarantino’sPulp Fictioncame out 30 years ago, and its ensemble cast have gone on to have wildly different careers. After the modest success ofReservoir Dogs,Pulp Fictionheralded Tarantino’s arrival as an important voice in independent film. It remains one of his most popular movies three decades later, and a lot of the movie’s lasting appeal can be attributed to its superb cast. Pulp Fictionhas a mix of established stars like Bruce Willis and lesser-known names like Ving Rhames....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1200 words · Paige Webb

With YouTube Music's new Wear OS tile, your recently played songs are just a swipe away

With YouTube Music’s new Wear OS tile, your recently played songs are just a swipe away It might sound crazy to consider, but YouTube Music has only had anapp for Wear OS since last fall, launching years after the service replaced Play Music as Google’s go-to Spotify competitor. With its latest update, users can access their favorite albums and songs right from their wrist. As spotted by9to5Google, the latest version of YouTube Music includes a new tile highlighting anything recently played from your library....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Judy Sheppard