Summary Glen Powellhas fast become one of the most sought-after actors working in Hollywood today, and with plenty of exciting upcoming films, the hype around him does not look set to slow down anytime soon. Although Powell had small roles in film and television since the early 2000s, it was not until his breakout performance inTop Gun: Maverickthat he gained widespread recognition. Following this, Powell continued to gain acclaim in works like the Sydney Sweeney rom-comAnyone But You, the Richard Linklater dark comedyHit Man, and the disaster standalone sequelTwisters....

Read update Google Chrome is one of themost popular web browsers right nowacross multiple operating systems. To keep things ship-shape, it sees a regular stream of updates. Some of these changes may go unnoticed, but it’s hard to miss tweaks to the new tab page (NTP) on desktop. Google is now testing a new layout for the shortcuts on Chrome Canary’s NTP. Updates usually start in the Chrome Canary channel intended for developers, then make their way to the Beta release, before finally landing in the stable channel....

Google recently introduced thePixel 7a— aconfusingly priced budget phonethat’s costlier than its predecessor, but cheaper than the Pixel 7, while trading a few features to achieve said price. With Google’s tendency to prefer an all-plastic build on the a-series, one would presume there’s no way the Pixel 7a is sturdier than the flagshipPixel 7 Pro. However, YouTuber Zack Nelson’s classic durability test has a surprising conclusion. The JerryRigEverything channel has earned a name for itself in the tech YouTube community for videos that push devices to the physical limit of their endurance....

As the OpenAI drama has settled down, Google has stepped into the AI spotlight by releasing a new suite ofAI solutions.Geminiis Google’s most capable model yet and is slated to be able to compete with OpenAI’sGPT-4 model. Other than powering Google services, Gemini will be available for businesses interested in incorporating AI into their workflows. Although the model is still very new, McDonald’s might be the first company to integrate it into its restaurants....

Thefirst Android 14 QPR3 betahas just gone live, giving us a peek at what’s to come with the June Pixel Drop. We’ve already learned a fair bit about the features expected to make the cut, such asimprovements to touch sensitivitydepending on the user’s environment and a long overdue additionfor the Pixel Fold’s cover/exterior screen. It now looks like Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 also contains references to a potential Pixel Tablet successor....

Honor is on a trajectory for growth. The company recently worked to significantly expand its business operation in Europe, aiming for market domination. While the company has some enticing flagship phones on offer, like its foldableHonor Magic Vsor theHonor Magic 5 Pro, I’m sure that the biggest portion of growth comes from more handsets at more competitive price points. Enter the Honor 90, the company’s latest midrange flagship phone that’s supposed to take on theGoogle Pixel 7aand co....

Quick Links Filtering and searching in Excel can feel like a guessing game. Regex functions change that. Now, I can pinpoint exactly what I need—complex patterns, partial matches, or structured data extraction—without breaking a sweat. What Is Regex? Regex is a type of pattern used to search a text string or sequence of characters for a match. Have you ever wondered how websites can tell you that the email pattern you have entered on a login page is invalid?...

How to Get a Physical Repair for Your Mac Macs are known for their excellent build quality, but they aren’t indestructible. Whether you have an iMac or a MacBook, it’s still possible to damage the screen, enclosure, or internal components. And if that happens, you won’t be able to fix it with a simple software reset, you’ll need a physical repair instead. You’ve got a few different options to get a physical repair on your Mac, ranging from official (and potentially expensive) repairs, to budget DIY options....

How to make GIFs from your Android phone Quick Links If a picture says 1,000 words, how much does a video say? With motion photos, you get the flexibility of a recording with the same quality as a static image. When activated, motion photos take a series of shots when a photo is taken. You are left with a series of images and a short video. After it’s activated, each photo is accompanied by a low frame rate video that’s perfect for making GIFs of your dog, kid, or anything else....

How to Run High-Risk Windows 11 Apps in a Virtual Environment With Hysolate When you install and launch apps on your Windows 11 computer from unverified sources, you risk infecting it with all kinds of malware. However, opening these high-risk apps in a sandbox environment poses no risk. That’s because the sandbox is a virtual machine that’s completely separate from your actual system, meaning nothing can spread outside of it....

Quick Links I’ve been skeptical about AI productivity claims, but connecting Claude to my work apps actually changed the way I work. After integrating it with Google Drive, Gmail, Google Calendar, Asana, Notion, and Canva, my daily workflow has become more efficient and saves me time. Claude Works With More Apps Than You’d Expect Claude can connect to tools like Linear, Zapier, PayPal, Workato, and many others. This makes it one of thebest AI chatbots for handling big conversationsthat span multiple work contexts and data sources....

Quick Links There are so manythings you can do with ChatGPT(and the other AI chatbots out there); some good, some bad. But did you know that ChatGPT can be asked to roast you and others (in the comedic sense of the word)? What Happened When I Asked ChatGPT to Roast My Instagram The latest online trend doing the rounds is one where you ask ChatGPT to roast your Instagram page in one paragraph....

Summary Taylor Swift is undoubtedly one of the biggest popstars in the world, and that’s partly due toTaylor Swift: The Eras Tour, but despite its success, I’m missing one ofSwift’s previous concert films. The 2023 movie chronicles Swift’s record-breaking world stadium tour that kicked off in March 2023 in Arizona and will conclude in December 2024 in Vancouver.The Eras Tour is the highest-grossing concert tour ever,having earned more than $1 billion....