How to Install and Use a VPN on Google TV

How to Install and Use a VPN on Google TV If you’re part of Google’s ecosystem, Google TV makes it easy to access the Play Store and download many incredible apps, like VPN services. Considering that VPNs open up a new world of movies, shows, and live events unavailable to stream in your area, you might want to install one. Here’s how to add a VPN to your Google TV streaming device and stream without borders....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 807 words · Amanda Montes

How to Listen to Apple Podcasts on Your Android Phone

How to Listen to Apple Podcasts on Your Android Phone While Apple Podcasts has a wide selection of podcasts available, not everyone can access it. Unlike many other podcast apps, Podcasts is not available on Android—like most apps made by Apple. The good news is that you don’t have to miss out on all the fun; we’ll show you a few different options that you’re able to use to stream podcasts available on Apple Podcasts on your Android device....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 773 words · Emily Davis

I Love Android, but I Hate These 8 Things About It

I’ve been an Android fanboy since Android 2.3, and my appreciation for the platform runs deep. Yet, there are still some frustrating aspects of Android that leave me shaking my head in disbelief. 8No Easy Way to Check Battery Health When it comes to smartphones, battery health plays a huge role in long-term usability. Unfortunately, Android doesn’t offer a simple, built-in way to check it. Although some manufacturers, like Samsung, offer basic battery health indicators, most Android phones force you to rely on third-party apps or dig through hidden diagnostics menus to see how your battery is holding up....

June 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Peter Edwards

Lightsaber Battles Are So Much More Than Just Cool Spectacles: The 12 Most Important Lightsaber Fights In Star Wars, Ranked

Lightsaber fights have become an iconic part ofStar Wars, butStar Warsmovies and TV showshave proven that they are so much more than just thrilling spectacles. Lightsaber duels have been inStar Warsfrom the very beginning, starting with Obi-Wan and Darth Vader’s confrontation inA New Hope. Of course, they have come a long way since then in terms of visual effects and choreography. Some ofStar Wars’best lightsaber duelshave actually been quite elaborate, at times almost seeming more like dances than all-out brawls....

June 14, 2025 · 9 min · 1763 words · Jason White

Mario & Luigi: Brothership Theory’s Not The Real Super Mario

Summary Nintendo’s June 2024 Direct was a home run for many in the industry and fanbase, with several hotly anticipated games being announced, includingMario & Luigi: Brothership.Brothershipwill be the first entry in the celebratedMario & LuigiseriessinceMario & Luigi: Paper Jamin 2015. Fans of the series are avidly awaitingBrothership’s release this November, and as a side effect, speculation over a long-running theory regarding the series has come back into the spotlight. This theory has followed the series since its inception and may potentially affect the Mario universe in ways that were previously misunderstood....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 722 words · Glenn Frost

Mass layoffs hobble Google's future-building Fuchsia and Area 120 teams

Mass layoffs hobble Google’s future-building Fuchsia and Area 120 teams When Google parent company Alphabet unceremoniously announced itwould cut 12,000 jobsthis week, it was framed as a 6% reduction that was probably concentrated on administrative positions and a surge of hires made during the COVID pandemic. But follow-up reporting about where cuts have actually taken place inside the company that has prided itself on letting employees spend 20% of their office hours working on personal projects indicates that the company is reducing its exposure to risky ambitious moonshot projects....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Joanne Cooper

New Poster & Trailer For Detained Feature Abbie Cornish, Laz Alonso & Lots Of Tension [EXCLUSIVE]

Summary Detainedis an upcomingthrillerthat sees a woman stuck in an interrogation room with no memory of the night before, andScreen Ranthas a look at the trailer and key art. The movie was directed by Felipe Mucci, whose past work includes episodes of the TV seriesThe Coroner: I Speak for the Deadand the filmTwo Deaths of Henry Baker. The movie was written by Mucci in collaboration with Jeremy Palmer (Rewrite), and stars Abbie Cornish and Laz Alonso....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Jackson Taylor

Pixel 7a vs. Pixel 7: Is the Mid-Range Phone Better Value Than the Flagship?

Pixel 7a vs. Pixel 7: Is the Mid-Range Phone Better Value Than the Flagship? Google’s Pixel 7a and 7 have a lot in common, but the 7a is a lot cheaper. However, price should not be the only guiding factor when deciding which to buy. They have subtle differences, which, in the grand scheme of things, can make you pick one over the other. To help you make an informed choice, let’s take a look at the critical differences between Pixel 7a and 7....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 779 words · Gilbert Nunez

Reddit just made its app faster, yet the mobile website is still atrocious

So Reddit isfinally updating its app to be speedier. It’s long overdue. I’ve been a Redditor since 2012, and I’ve seen the platform go through its many ups and downs. Meme wars,heartbreaking AMAs, and awkward CEO shenanigans are all part of the drama of Reddit. Now it’s updating the official app to focus more on comments. Meanwhile, the mobile website experience is anything but pleasant. Google Nest’s Reddit AMA didn’t impress as the service is a mess Google: ‘Ask us anything!...

June 14, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Kayla Rodgers

Signing In With Your Google Account Is a Risk: How to Minimize the Dangers

Quick Links Signing in with your Google account across different services means that many sites and apps will have access to your account information. Since this is inherently risky, take these precautions to prevent potential problems and protect your privacy. 5Only Use Websites You 100% Trust The easiest way to ensure that malicious people can’t access your Google account is by only using trustworthy websites. You should be fine if you’re using a service with a strong reputation for privacy and is well-established....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Dale Johnson

Souls Codes [Habby] (August 2025)

Updated on July 01, 2025– We checked for the latest Souls codes! Need the latest gift codes for Souls? Our guide has you covered with the newest active codes that can earn you free rewards like currency, boosters, and in-game items. We update the list regularly, so bookmark and check back often. Soulsis a mobile game published byHabbywhere players embark on an RPG adventure game set in an ancient continent that has been shattered and consumed by darkness....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 559 words · Laura Serrano

The Doctor Becomes Star Trek: Voyager's Most Important Character Next Year

The most important character fromStar Trek: Voyageris about to be the Doctor (Robert Picardo). AfterStar Trek: Strange New Worldsseason 3, thenextStar TrekshowisStar Trek: Starfleet Academy, expected to premiere on Paramount+ in 2026. Most modernStar Trekshows are set in eitherStar Trek: The Original Series' mid-23rd century orStar Trek: The Next Generation’s late 24th century, so they can easily feature legacy characters from classicStar Trekshows.Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, however, will be set in the 32nd century, making connections toStar Trekcanon difficult, but not impossible....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Erica Hernandez

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 will make its debut next week

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 will make its debut next week OnePlus’s mid-range Nord smartphones are pretty popular and known for offering great bang for the buck, with one of them among ourfavorite budget smartphones. Apart from the excellentNord 2, OnePlus alsolaunched the Nord CE 5Gin Europe and India last June, packing decent specs and a solid price tag. Now, almost eight months later, the company is getting ready to announce its successor in India on February 17: the Nord CE 2....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Lori Webb