Google could be working on a successor to the much-loved Chromecast Audio

Google could be working on a successor to the much-loved Chromecast Audio Out of all of the various gadgets Google has launched over the last year, none won my heart over quite like myChromecast Audio. Paired with a set of cheap bookshelf speakers I picked up in college and placed right alongside a turntable, it was a super affordable way to stream any music directly from my phone without lifting much more than a finger....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · William Jones

Google ML Kit: Everything you need to know

You may have heard a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in recent years as the demand for each continues to rise. These two terms in the technology world have been tossed around for one specific reason: They take our device hardware beyond its physical limitations. For example, thebest Android phonesrely on an AI or ML model to achieve even more impressive photos from the camera. This guide discusses Google ML Kit and how it uses efficient on-device processing to improve our smartphone experience....

July 20, 2025 · 8 min · 1519 words · Gordon Good

Google offers millions in matching donations for Ukraine relief efforts

Google offers millions in matching donations for Ukraine relief efforts Russia stunned the world with its February 24 invasion ofUkraine, launching what may be the most modern war yet. Refugees fleeing for their lives upload selfie videos of their hellish journeys, with researchers half a world away tracking actions on the ground using toolslike Google Maps. Tech’s involvement in providing support for those coping with the trauma of a suddenly war-torn nation doesn’t stop with tools like Maps, either — with a new effort to aid Ukraine, Google reminds us big tech can sometimes do a little good with all that money....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 257 words · Kathleen Boyd

Google wants to use your photos and searches to build an AI storyteller

Google recently introduced “Gemini,” its latest large language model that aims to knock out OpenAI’s GPT-4. It’s a multimodal LLM, understanding text, images, video, audio, and more. Google’s hungry for data to keep Gemini sharp, and that includes tapping into your personal searches and photos to fuel its growth through a new AI project. According to internal documents obtained byCNBC, Google’s hustling on Project Ellmann, which will snoop into your pictures, files, and Search history with the goal of spinning “your life story” into a chatbot....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Carolyn Ramirez

Heart Eyes Soundtrack Guide: Every Song & When They Play

Warning: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Heart Eyes! The horror rom-comHeart Eyesincludes an entertaining soundtrack that caters to the Valentine’s Day theme, adding a mix of popular and obscure love songs. Taking clear inspiration from the Scream franchise, the 2025 film follows two work colleagues named Mason and Ally, who get mistaken as a couple by the serial killer, the Heart Eyes Killer, who targets couples on Valentine’s Day.Heart Eyeshas extremely positive reviewsbecause of its meta-humor, sharp wit, and heavy gore....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 865 words · Tracey Stuart

How I Maximize My Phone’s Resale Value

The key to my frequent phone upgrades is keeping all my devices in pristine condition, ensuring I get the best resale value. you may use these tips to help get top dollar for your old devices. 6Use a Case and Screen protector Modern smartphones come with a durable glass cover and an aluminum chassis. Some flagship phones, like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro lineup, feature an even more durable titanium frame....

July 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1082 words · Kim Johnson

How to Professionally Decline a Job Offer via Email

How to Professionally Decline a Job Offer via Email In your job-hunting journey, you’ll sometimes receive offers to take up a job that doesn’t feel right. Although it might seem okay to ignore it and move on to other opportunities, that’s not the right move. For those occasions when you receive a job offer that doesn’t meet your taste, here’s how to decline a job offer in a way that could still benefit you....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 936 words · Molly Miller

How to reset your Samsung Galaxy Watch

Resetting your Samsung Galaxy Watch can fix bugs, wipe personal data, or help with performance or battery issues. Even thebest Samsung smartwatches, like the Galaxy Watch 6, aren’t immune to software problems. A reset allows you to enjoy the Galaxy Watch’s features again. While performing a factory reset on your Samsung Galaxy Watch is simple, there are crucial steps to avoid losing personal data or causing problems. We walk you through the process, whether you’re resetting to fix glitches or selling your WearOS device to someone....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 768 words · Kristen Chavez

How to set up package notifications on your Google Nest Doorbell

Thebest smart doorbellsare an excellent way to interact with visitors and delivery people, even when you’re busy or away from home. For instance, when someone rings your door to deliver a package, you’re able to tell them to leave it at your doorstep so that you can pick it up when you’re home later in the day. Occasionally, the package can be left at your door without someone ringing, but your Nest camera can still let you know automatically and instantly....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Katherine Lopez

How to Use Google Lens Features in Google Photos for Android and iPhone

While Google Lens is available as a standalone app, you can access its features in Google Photos if you want to use them on existing photos on your device. We’ll show you how to use Google Lens to translate text, identify objects, and more in the Google Photos app. How to Copy, Search, Listen, and Translate Text in Google Photos Whether you use the iOS or Android version of Google Photos, you’re able to follow the steps below to translate text, copy text from images, listen to it, or even look up that text on Google:...

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Victoria Suarez

I Can't Believe My New Favorite Star Trek Couple Is A Vulcan & Medusan

This article contains SPOILERS for Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 Summary Star Trek: Prodigyseason 2 introduced a surprising new romance between a Vulcan and a Medusan, and they quickly became my favorite newStar Trekcouple. Following the ragtag young crew of the USS Protostar,Prodigyseason 1 sent Dal R’El (Brett Gray) and his friends on numerous adventures under the tutelage of a holographic version of Captain Kathryn Janeway(Kate Mulgrew). Meanwhile, the real Admiral Janeway eventually caught up with the missing Protostar and ultimately helped its young crew save Starfleet....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 801 words · Rebecca Duffy

I Love Tidal, Except for This One Flaw

Quick Links Since its creation, Tidal has been known for one thing (other than Jay-Z, that is)—its high fidelity audio streaming. However, if Tidal wants to continue to thrive while other streaming services introduce HiFi music streaming at a competitive price, its interface needs to become more user-friendly quickly. What I Love About Tidal Tidal’s sound quality is truly unbeatable, especially Tidal’s premium Max tier, which streams up to 24-bit audio....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 883 words · Vanessa Alvarado

Jerry Messing: I Was Today Years Old When I Learned The Fedora Guy From The Meme Is Actually A Freaks And Geeks Legend

Summary Did you know that Jerry Messing, the guy from the “m’lady” fedora meme, was inFreaks and Geeks? Because I sure didn’t.Freaks and Geekswas a bit before my time, but only by a hair, because I certainly grew up with Judd Apatow comedy, asthe Apatow movie erawas a crucial part of my high school film diet. So, when I eventually went back to watchFreaks and Geeks, I was quite surprised to see just how many of my favorite stars came out of that excellent but little-seen series....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · Yvonne Chavez