OnePlus Nord Buds 2 review: Same great flavor, now with ANC

OnePlus set a high bar with last year’s release of theNord Buds, which are generally some of thebest budget wireless earbudson the market. They were priced at an almost suspiciously low $39, but delivered pretty clear sound and a set of features that would be good enough for most users. Despite having more expensive and flashier options, they’ve even become one of my go-to pairs of earbuds. Now, a bit ahead of the typical yearly release cycle, OnePlus is launching the Nord Buds 2....

August 21, 2025 · 8 min · 1531 words · David House

OpenOffice: The open source Microsoft 365 alternative explained

Office software affects your workflow, whether you’re creating a document, crafting a presentation, or managing complex spreadsheets. Microsoft Office has long held the spotlight, but one good competitor is Apache OpenOffice. It’s a productivity suite fit for anyone seeking budget-friendly options without giving up important features. Apache OpenOffice is primarily for laptops running Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. YourChromebook computermay support it if youuse a Linux terminalto install apps. Here’s everything you need to know about OpenOffice....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Christopher Baxter

Pet Simulator X Overhauled Codes [Free Egg] (August 2025)

In Roblox Pet Simulator X Overhauled, you collect coins, hatch eggs, and grow your pet team, including Huge pets. Explore worlds, join limited-time events, trade pets with friends, and attempt to climb the leaderboard with rare pets! To get Coins and Gems inPet Simulator X Overhauled, redeem codes so you’re able to get a head start. Finding active codes takes a lot of time and effort, but we have already collected all the working ones, so you do not need to search....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Kevin Fox

Pixel 6a becomes third unreleased Google phone to go for sale online

Pixel 6a becomes third unreleased Google phone to go for sale online Google’s apparently gotten so bad at keeping its Pixel phones under veil that we are almost forced to believe it’s all an ingenious hype ploy or public relations' worst nightmare. This week alone saw both of its next-gen flagship phones being posted online, live images and all: aPixel 7 popped up for sale on eBaybefore it was pulled down, followed by an early ownerflexing their prototype Pixel 7 Prowhich they purchased weeks prior on Facebook Marketplace....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Michelle Sanchez

Prototype Google Pixel Tablet and its dock leak on Facebook Marketplace

Prototype Google Pixel Tablet and its dock leak on Facebook Marketplace At the 2022 I/O conference, Google teased the Pixel Tablet, its first self-branded tablet in years. Expected to release sometime in 2023, Google has not revealed much about the device except for showing off its renders, butsome details about its specs have leakedmaking us believe it could become one of themost intriguing Android tabletsof 2023. Renders show the tablet will come with a charging dock that would give it a Nest-like appearance when docked....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Diane Cummings

Psylocke Proves She's Got X-Men's Most Unique Aesthetic in Ninja Cosplay

Summary Marvel’s Merry Band of Mutants, theX-Men, are a superhero team equipped with incredible skills and powers they use to protect those who love and fear them, with the mutant known asPsylockebeing one of the most visually distinct members among them. In anew cosplay image featuring the character, Psylocke’s unique ninja aesthetic and energy-based abilities are put front and center, proving she needs another live-action iteration — and quick. An image shared on Instagram by boththe Psylocke cosplayer,@kyso_lo, and the photographer and editor of the piece, Pat Loika (@patloikaphotoworks), it’s made immediately apparent after seeing how this photo turned out that these two creative talents chose the perfect comic character to collaborate on....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Kathleen James

Samsung starts dunking on the iPhone 14 a week early

Samsung starts dunking on the iPhone 14 a week early In case you haven’t heard — or been subjected to countless Twitter ads — Apple is holding itsannual iPhone eventnext week. We’re expecting the usual round of iterative updates for the company’s newest smartphones, complete with never-before-seen innovations like an always-on display and a hole-punch camera on the Pro models.Hot off releasing its latest flagship foldables, Samsung is seizing the moment to advertise its futuristic hardware, all while mocking Apple’s status quo design philosophy....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · John Shepherd

Spock’s Father Actor Almost Played A Beloved US President In Star Trek

Summary Best known for playing Ambassador Sarek, father of Spock (Leonard Nimoy) inStar Trek: The Original Series, prolific guest actor Mark Lenard almost added a beloved US President to his list of credits, too. Mark Lenard played Sarek in four episodes ofStar Trekbetween 1967 and 1991, as well as three out of the sixTOSmovies. However, before he took on his important role inSpock’s family tree,Mark Lenard made hisStar Trekdebut as the Romulan Commander in the classicTOSepisode “Balance of Terror”....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 741 words · Kevin Smith MD

Squid Game Season 2: Guard 011's Motives & Why She's Defying Her Boss Explained By Star

A keySquid Gameseason 2 star explains her guard role in the series. Though there are some familiar faces including Lee Byung-hun’s In-Ho, Wi Ha-joon’s Jun-ho, and, of course, leading man Lee Jung-jae’s Gi-hun,Squid Gameseason 2’s castis largely composed of new talents. It dilutes focus away from just the main game players by also focusing on the story of a guard, 011, who works for the games. She gets a backstory much like the game participants do, showing one waySquid Gameseason 2 expands the story from season 1....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Heidi Davis

Sunseeker Elite X5: Cutting Grass, Redefining Convenience in Lawn Care

Traditional lawn mowers have long been a noisy, time-consuming, and often strenuous part of yard maintenance. Between tangled cords, limited mobility, and the weekly chore of pushing them around under the hot sun, it’s no surprise that many homeowners are looking for smarter solutions. Many people have now opted to invest in robotic lawnmowers—an intelligent device designed to handle yard work with minimal input, freeing up your time while keeping your lawn in great shape....

August 21, 2025 · 5 min · 913 words · Sarah Davis

The Garmin Fenix 7S is a staggering $300 off this Prime Day

Garmin Fenix 7S The Garmin Fenix 7S has a durable sapphire cover glass, which helps protect its 1.2-inch touchscreen display from dings and scratches. And thanks to solar charging, this smartwatch can use the sun’s power to extend its runtime. You also get built-in GPS support for accurate positioning and tracking. Samsung and Google make thebest Android smartwatches, but despite their health-tracking capabilities, they are not your best option if you are heavily into fitness and want to track all your key performance metrics accurately....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Mark Pena

These 4 Accessories Make My iPhone 16 Pro So Much Better

Quick Links Although the iPhone 16 Pro is a well-rounded device out of the box, you can choose from a wide range of accessories to improve your experience. After testing several iPhone 16 Pro accessories over the past few weeks, I’ve selected the ones that are worth the investment. 1MagSafe Charging Stand If you’re as invested in the Apple ecosystem as I am, a MagSafe charging stand will quickly become an essential desk accessory....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 739 words · Ashley Carey

This 2015 smartphone just got its fifth official Android version bump

This 2015 smartphone just got its fifth official Android version bump Fairphone has just updated its six-year-old Fairphone 2 to Android 10, making it the longest officially supported Android phone out there. While it might not sound too impressive given that we’ve moved on toAndroid 12last year already, it’s an engineering achievement given that Qualcomm doesn’t support or update the software for its 2015 processors any longer, forcing the company to develop and test everything on its own....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Brenda Herman