Google's AI-powered homework helper is finally ready to try out

The AI revolution is well underway, and advanced language models like Google’sPaLM 2are at the heart of most recent breakthroughs. Google teased several new machine learning tools atI/O 2023, and the one that got the biggest reaction was something calledProject Tailwind. In a demo, someone’s notes and Google Docs files were used to generate detailed summaries about subjects that were addressed deep within the notes. Now, Google has given the utility has a new name and is finally opening it up to testing....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Michael Franklin

Google’s Find My Device app gets its long overdue Material You refresh

Google’s Find My Device app gets its long overdue Material You refresh Google debuted its newMaterial Youdesign language withAndroid 12in 2021. Before the final release of the OS, the company updated a bunch of its apps with Material You, includingGoogle Photos, Assistant, Drive, Keep, and even thePlay Store. Not every app was on top of the company’s priority list for the Material You makeover though, withGoogle News only taking baby steps toward the transitionin May 2022....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Terry Silva

Google’s Pixel 8 Pro learns from its predecessor’s shortcomings in JerryRigEverything’s stress test

Earlier this month, Google unveiled thePixel 8and 8 Pro as successors to the Pixel 7 series from last year. Both the phones have several changes we have detailed in our reviews, but the outward appearance of the phones hasn’t changed. One would usually assume this means thePixel 8 Prowould be about as sturdy as the 7 Pro before it. However, Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything fame on YouTube bent and scratched Google’s latest hardware, revealing the company has been taking notes recently....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Megan Stephens

Healer Mains In Marvel Rivals Unite As It Appears Everyone Wants To Play Strategist Now That Susan Storm Is On The Roster

Marvel RivalsSeason One: Eternal Night Falls has been live for a few days now, and it seems getting a healer is no longer a monumental task, as everyone wants to play the newest Strategist hero. Season one brought a massive amount of new content, but the healer mains seem to be struggling to lock in as their favorite Strategist due to Invisible Woman’s popularity. Glittering-Yam-5719took to Reddit to discusstheir solution to the insta-locking Susan Storm issue they had, and while it might not be the best strategy, it does help them lock in a spot as healer....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Christopher Campbell

House Of The Dragon Cleverly Foreshadows The Criston Cole Moment That Everyone Is Waiting For

WARNING! This article contains major SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4 and George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, on which the show is based! Summary The dark Criston Cole moment that will have everyone cheering is officially set up by a scene before the Battle at Rook’s Rest inHouse of the Dragonseason 2, episode 4. While initially quite a likable character as he began a budding romance and connection with Young Rhaenyra,Criston Cole has quickly become the most hatedHouse of the Dragoncharacter....

July 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1307 words · Henry Smith

How Those About To Die's Chariot Teams Worked In Ancient Rome

Summary Chariot racing is at the heart of the corruption and greed that drives the drama in Peacock’s new epic seriesThose About to Die, and the show does a good job of showing exactly how complexAncient Roman chariot racing teamswere. Starring Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins, Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones) and Sara Martins (Death in Paradise),Those About to Dieprovides an in-depth look at the gambling underworld associated with chariot racing in the Circus Maximus of Rome....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Kimberly Taylor

How to Create a Free AI Avatar on TikTok

Quick Links TikTok has introduced AI avatar generation capabilities to its app, so you can easily create AI portraits of yourself. Here’s what you need to know about the feature, and how to use it. How TikTok’s AI Avatar Generator Works Chances are, if you’ve used an AI avatar generator before, you’ve had to download a dedicated app or visit a website. TikTok’s AI avatar generator brings these capabilities to its app....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Shawn Baxter

How to Create Custom Stickers From Your Photos on an iPhone

With iOS 17, Apple has taken the Messages app to the next level, making it even more versatile and engaging. One prominent enhancement is the ability to craft and insert stickers into your messages effortlessly. Stickers in the Messages app encompass a variety of options, including personalized creations from your pictures and even animated stickers from Live Photos. Below, we’ll walk you through the process of crafting and using stickers to enhance your messaging experience....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Meghan Gomez

How to Customize the VRR on Your Xbox Series X|S

If you’re experiencing screen tearing or stuttering while gaming on your Xbox Series X|S, it might be time to enable Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) on your system. VRR actively works to prevent this issue, so if you want to solve your screen tearing problems, here’s everything you need to know. What Is Variable Refresh Rate? Variable refresh rate is a feature on the Xbox Series X|S that operates similarly to the way thatVSync (or Vertical Sync) impacts gameson your PC....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · David Welch

How to export your old Yahoo emails to a different account

Although Yahoo isn’t as popular as Gmail or Outlook, many still use the company’s service to exchange personal and business emails. Yahoo pales compared to Gmail and Outlook’s AI features, integration with company apps, and other add-ons. Many have moved away from Yahoo due to security concerns, a lack of useful features, and growing ads on the platform. If you plan to move on from Yahoo, export your important emails on the desktop....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · William Gates

How to Fix a Slow Download Speed in Battle.net for Windows

How to Fix a Slow Download Speed in Battle.net for Windows Battle.net is a popular game launcher client and home to many blockbuster games, but sometimes, Battle.net takes forever to download a game. While there isn’t much you can do if you have a weak connection, there are a few changes you can make within the Battle.net settings and Windows to increase the download speed. As such, here are some ways to boost your Battle....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 831 words · Brent Garcia

How to Improve Your Blu-ray Experience on Xbox Series X

Gaming consoles are innately gaming-orientated, but if you own an Xbox Series X, its Blu-ray drive can turn your Xbox into a great media player. And, while you have to rely on the Xbox Blu-ray player application, you’re able to fine-tune your consoles to get the most out of your Blu-rays. On Xbox Series X, you can alter dedicated settings and processes to craft and improve your Blu-ray experience on the platform....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Robert Dennis

I Laughed At The Boys Season 4's Marvel & DC Expo Parody, But It Didn't Sit Well

Summary In no way am I trying to be a killjoy when I say this, butThe BoysMCU/DC parody was a little hypocritical.The Boyshas always thrived on poking fun at the larger film and TV industry, and particularly the traditional characterizations of heroes in superhero stories. It provides a clever insight and twist, with a world that feels more authentic due to its flawed nature, and ultimately, it makes for a better show thanks to the self-aware nature that allows it to be critical and keep its finger on the pulse....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · Teresa Campbell