Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. Pixel 7 Pro: A worthy upgrade with one odd addition

Google Pixel 8 Pro The Google Pixel 8 Pro fixes almost all gripes people have had with the series and adds so much more on top. You get to enjoy an incredible seven years of OS updates, a fully redone camera system, and a more refined look. Google Pixel 7 Pro The Google Pixel 7 Pro is no slouch, and it was Google’s top dog last year. Compared to the Pixel 8 Pro, it’s also still a good choice for those people who actually want a curved screen....

June 15, 2025 · 14 min · 2779 words · Jonathan Flores

Google Pixel Watch 3 Review: Refining the Familiar

A smartwatch has always been a cornerstone of my everyday carry. After switching to the iPhone last year, the Apple Watch replaced my Galaxy Watch for nearly three years and gave me a new perspective on how essential integration is to a hardware ecosystem. If there’s one device that determines the efficacy of this integration, it’s the smartwatch and how seamlessly it interacts with everything else—particularly your phone. Having tested many smartwatches over the years, I’ve rarely found the same level of integration that I experienced with my Apple Watch and iPhone....

June 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1471 words · Heather Beltran

Google removed this long-press shortcut in Android 14, and nobody even noticed

With every new Android update, Google adds a ton of new features. But the company also has a tendency to remove a function or two. Just a few years ago, Google took away a handy shortcut to the Clock app from the notification shade in Android 12 only to re-add it withAndroid 14again. Well, you win some, you lose some: the new Android release removes another quick action, in a change that has somehow gone largely unnoticed until more than a month after the stable launch....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Lisa Love

Honkai Star Rail 3.1 Leaks: New Divergent Universe Boss Lineup Shows Hoolay May Not Be Your Biggest Concern Anymore

A new leak about the boss lineup in Divergent Universe duringHonkai: Star Rail3.1 has emerged and based on the information that was provided, it seems like Hoolay may not be players' biggest concerns during the activity. Hoolay is the leader of the Borisin faction that tried to overtake the Xianzhou Luofu.He is a fairly recent boss that was introduced during Version 2.5, the same update that added three different playable characters from the Xianzhou Alliance to the game: Moze, Lingsha, andFeixiao inHonkai: Star Rail....

June 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1233 words · Randall Logan

How to Back Up Your Entire Digital Life Without Subscribing to Anything

While cloud software subscriptions make backing up your digital life easier, you don’t need to pay money to keep your files and folders organized. There are numerous excellent alternatives, and they’re surprisingly easy to use. 6Using an External Hard Drive External hard drives are by far the easiest way to back up your digital files and folders without a subscription. You just need to plug your HDD into your computer and transfer your content....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 869 words · Shawn Wood

How to Change Lockout Duration After Failed Logon Attempts in Windows 10 and 11

Windows has a policy setting that can lock someone out from signing in if they enter the wrong local account password too many times. The user is not allowed to sign in for a set number of minutes after being locked out, but you can change this lockout duration. Here’s how to change how long someone using a specific Windows machine is locked out if they enter the wrong login credentials a certain number of times....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Matthew Bryant

How to Extract Audio From Videos on Your Smartphone

Quick Links Came across a video with a song you’d love to use for your Instagram Reel? Whatever the reason may be, there are plenty of times when you might want just the audio from a video file. Here’s how to extract audio from videos on your smartphone. Use a Third-Party App to Extract Audio From Video One of the simplest ways to extract audio from a video on your smartphone is by using a third-party app....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Stephen Wilkinson

How to Take a Selfie Like a Pro With Your Android Phone

How to Take a Selfie Like a Pro With Your Android Phone How do you make your photos stand out in a sea of endless selfies? One way is to ensure they’re professionally shot. Let’s learn how to do precisely that with any Android device. These tips improved the selfie game for a hobbit-like creature like myself, so I know it’ll work wonders for yours, too. How to Snap a Selfie on Your Android Device If you are new to the Android platform, you may not know how to take a selfie....

June 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1181 words · William Rose

Hulk vs Godzilla Finally Gives Us the Pop Culture Clash We've Waited 62 Years to See

Summary TheHulkis easily one of the strongest heroes in the Marvel Universe, but how would he fare against a gargantuan kaiju with atomic breath likeGodzilla? That’s the question Marvel Comics poses with a variant cover forThe Incredible Hulk#17, which features the Hulk battling Godzilla in a pop culture titan-clash fans have waited decades to see. Marvelissued a press release announcing avariant cover initiative that will see Godzilla face-off against Marvel Comics’ most popular characters....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Laura Kelley

It’s Tax Season: Watch Out for These 9 Scams

Tax season is like Christmas for cybercriminals, and not being aware of what to look out for could result in you losing money, data, or having your identity stolen. 8Phishing Scams Phishing is one of the oldest tricks in the book, and you’ll need to be on high alert during the tax season. Scams from people claiming to be the IRS can look surprisingly legitimate; you’ll often see the expected date that you need to send a form, for example....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Chad Perkins

LA Times Mini Crossword July 21, 2025 Answers (5/9/25)

Our LA Times Mini Crossword July 28, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The LA Times Mini Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Aaron Miller

NYT Crossword July 03, 2025 Answers (7/15/25)

Our NYT Crossword August 14, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of The New York Times and is also available online....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Sherry Quinn

One of Jujutsu Kaisen’s Most Powerful Techniques was Inspired by a Legendary Manga by Junji Ito

Warning: SPOILERS for the Shibuya Incident Arc of Jujutsu Kaisen Even though it had a lighthearted start typical of a shōnen manga,Jujutsu Kaisenquickly established itself as a dark fantasy that leaned towards the horror genre at moments. But this wouldn’t have been possible forJJK’s author, Gege Akutami, if it weren’t for the influence of thetrue master of horror manga, Junji Ito. Because of this,Akutami wanted to thank Junji Ito in the best way possibleby including inJujutsu Kaisena tribute to one of his most iconic works,Uzumaki....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1065 words · Pamela Garcia