Forget Robert Eggers' 2024 Remake-Year-Old Original

Summary Robert Eggers is doing a remake ofNosferatu, but his 2024 version has already been beaten to the punch, as a better version of 1922’sNosferatualready exists.Nosferatuis a classic of cinema, with its importance to film history leading to many directors attempting to remake it. While Robert Eggers' upcomingNosferaturemake is one of the most notable ones, I’m a huge fan of a different remake. So, here is why 1922’sNosferatuhas already been beaten and why I think Eggers' version should pull from this other popularNosferaturemake....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Jesse Faulkner

Gemini Can Now Connect With Your Google Search History to Better Personalize Results

Google’s Gemini AI is getting more personal, using a not-so-surprising source. The popular AI chatbot can now use your Google search history to provide responses more tailored to you. Gemini Uses Search Results for Better Answers To tie your Google search history with Gemini, you can selectPersonalization (experimental)from the model drop-down menu. You will remain in control of your search history and can disconnect it from Gemini at any time....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Alexander Hart

Gemini Nano is coming to the Pixel 8 after all

I think it’s safe to say Pixel 8 users weren’t too happy withGoogle’s decision not to bring Gemini Nanoto its newest flagship. It was yet another AI-focused feature designed solely for thePixel 8 Pro, with some users even calling the company out for effectively violating its update policy. Some hard-working engineers at Google must’ve heard the outcry, because not only isGemini Nanocoming to the Pixel 8 after all, but it’ll be here before the start of summer....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · Chelsea Lewis

Get more bang for your buck with this great deal on the excellent Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook

Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i Lenovo’s Flex 5i Chromebook is the perfect solution for students, or really anyone that needs a good all-around laptop that won’t break the bank. It’s one of our favorite Chromebook models, and it becomes even easier to recommend at this discounted price. Remember the story ofGoldilocks and the Three Bears? Our protagonist keeps running across unsatisfactory products, but the third always happens to bejust right. Well, we bring up that fairy tale because theLenovo Flex 5iis essentially that “just right” option of the Chromebook world....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Jennifer Wilson

Google Find My Device could someday track phones even when they're off

Losing your phone is the absolute worst, but the next time you misplace your smartphone you might have a slightly improved chance of finding it. Google is reportedly working on a new feature forFind My Devicethat will allow you to locate your missing Pixel even if you lost track of it while it was powered off. As revealed to91Mobiles by tipster Kuba Wojciechowski, the feature may arrive branded as the “Pixel Power-off Finder....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Rebecca Boyd

Here's a closer look at Motorola's first budget phone of 2024

While flagship phones capture most of the tech world’s attention, there’s a large market forbudget and midrange devicesacross the globe. While companies like Samsung have a foothold in this segment thanks to its A series of phones, brands like Motorola aren’t too behind, as we saw with theMoto G Play (2023). The Lenovo-owned manufacturer is now gearing up to release a successor to this sub-$200 phone, with leaked renders beginning to pop up....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Christina Anderson

Hollywood Animal Early Access Review

There have been a few film-production tycoon games over the years, but none have stood out to me for their absolute attention to detail quite like Hollywood Animal. Hollywood Animal follows every aspect of running a 1930s film production agency—from the scriptwriting process to filming and distribution, to the scandals and personal lives of the crew you hire for your production company. The game takes an honest, detail-oriented look at both the process of making movies and the social climate of the time, having you balance your budget and your ethical slate while trying to make it big in Hollywood during one of the most turbulent eras in American history....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Ryan Richards

Honor Magic V2 review: I can't believe how thin this is

The first thing I felt when I held the Honor Magic V2 in my hands was disbelief. It seemed like an impossible device, barely thicker and heavier than a regular phone but still abook-style foldable, with a full separate screen on the inside. Over the next days of reviewing the foldable, that magic washed away just a bit, but I’m still coming away more than impressed. At €2,000, roughly $2,150, that is absolutely the way it has to be....

July 25, 2025 · 10 min · 2119 words · Micheal Watkins

House Of The Dragon Has Used The Exact Same Foreshadowing Trick 2 Weeks In A Row With 2 Different Characters

Warning! This article contains spoilers for House of the Dragon. Summary House of the Dragonhas teased future events with the same trick twice in as many weeks with two different characters. As was often the same withGame of Thrones,House of the Dragonis expertly teasing future events, namely the brewingTargaryen Civil War between dragonsand their riders. As ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2 episode 4’s ending, this civil war finally burst into explosive life that saw Aegon aboard Sunfyre, Aemond riding Vhagar, and Rhaenys mounting Meleys, colliding in the Battle at Rook’s Rest....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 973 words · Robert Cox

House of the Dragon Makes A Big Reveal About A Game of Thrones Villain's Origins

WARNING! This article contains major SPOILERS for House of the Dragon’s season 2 finale and George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood book, on which the show is based! Summary In a not-so-subtle reference to one ofGame of Thrones’ most iconic characters,House of the Dragon’s season 2 finale includes a nod to the original show’s villain Tywin Lannister. Since House Lannister only has two representatives inHouse of the Dragon, the twinsJason and Tyland Lannister (Jefferson Hall), the family’s presence in the prequel is far less dominant than inGame of Thrones....

July 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1646 words · Michael Liu

How I Used ChatGPT to Reverse Outline My Ideas—and You Can Too

Last month, I stared at a 1,200-word blog post about an idea I wanted to write about and felt unsure. The thoughts were good, but the structure was a mess. That’s when I discovered reverse outlining with ChatGPT that turned my fuzzy draft into a clear, compelling article. Now I use this method for different projects, from writing articles to creating presentations. What Is Reverse Outlining? Reverse outlining works backward from your completed draft to reveal what you actually wrote versus what you intended to write....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 808 words · Scott Foley

How to Disable Driver Signature Enforcement and Install Unsigned Drivers on Windows

Sometimes, Windows will block you from installing an unsigned driver, which is a driver you’ve downloaded elsewhere other than through a Windows Update or the device manufacturer’s website. But if you need the driver, and you know it is perfectly safe, you can turn off driver signature enforcement and let it through. In this guide, we’re going to show you several ways to do it. How to Disable Driver Signature Enforcement in the Startup Settings A temporary way to disable driver signature enforcement is through Startup Settings, allowing you to install the unsigned drivers....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Ryan Dixon

How to Rebuild the Icon Cache in Windows

How to Rebuild the Icon Cache in Windows Windows maintains a cache database where it stores every icon image it displays. This way, Windows does not have to retrieve the icon file from the source repeatedly. As you might expect, this process helps Windows save valuable resources. It is not uncommon for this icon cache database to become corrupted over time. When this happens, Windows may fail to display icons correctly on your computer....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Felicia Jones