If your house is full of smart home devices, you may already be using an app likeGoogle Hometo manage them. Having a centralized location to adjust everything from your thermostat to light bulbs can streamline the process. That being said, the Home app has its flaws, with limited user controls and functionality near the top of the list. Now, Google is rolling out changes to the app that could remedy many of these problems....
Google has made a number of improvements to the user experience of the Home app since its redesign wasreleased for public previewlast year, includingchanges to its look and feelas well as aslew of new features. One of the long-awaited tweaks that has yet to appear on the app is a redesigned lighting control, but that has changed with a newGoogle Homeupdate. The latest version of the app (v3.1 on the dogfood release) has made several changes to how you can control yoursmart home lights, as first noticed by9to5Google....
Services like Google Hangouts, while immensely popular a few years ago, were sunset in favor ofGoogle Chat. Some of the images you shared on the platform and other defunct services still remain onAlbum Archive, letting you view them in one convenient location, regardless of the device you sent them on. The company is now sending emails to some users informing them of Album Archive’s imminent shutdown and urging them to back up their content by usingGoogle Takeout....
Warning: Spoilers for The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #7! Summary Two pop culture legends have cracked the code on howBatman’scity, Gotham, can beat theScarecrow. The Scarecrow’s fear toxins have plagued many a Gothamite in the past, further inducing fear into a city that already has plenty to be afraid of. However, the most unlikely of heroes may be immune to his toxins — or, rather, accidentally stumbled on the best means to combat the toxin’s effects....
Quick Links Steam doesn’t have a built-in way to see a game’s price history, but luckily SteamDB offers a way to track this metric. Here’s how to use the website so you can figure out if a deal is worth it. How to Check a Steam Game’s Price History on SteamDB SteamDBis a database website that keeps track of various Steam metrics such as the most played games, trending games, and Steam sales....
Quick Links With precise navigation and increased flexibility when planning long road trips, Google Maps' new features for EVs should make planning your next trip much more convenient. At the very least, you won’t worry about running out of charge! 1Know How Many Charging Stations Are Free for Use Electric vehicles have increased greatly in popularity since the first one rolled out of the factory, and so have their numbers. So much so, in fact, that they far outnumber the charging stations built for them....
Every Linux distribution comes with a default package manager to manage packages. Similar to APT on Debian, Pacman on Arch Linux, and DNF/YUM on RHEL, openSUSE comes with the Zypper package manager. With Zypper, you can perform several functions from package installation to removal using the command line. Here’s how you can use Zypper and its command-line options to manage packages in openSUSE. Package Management in openSUSE Zypper is an easy command-line tool for package management inopenSUSEthat lets you install, remove, and update packages as well as manage repositories....
While the big three are some of thebest carriersyou can get and provide great service, they’re also expensive. There are now mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), which are carriers that run on the same networks for less money. One of the more well-known MNVOs is Metro by T-Mobile, which provides comparable service for less. If you make the switch, you may bring your phone number to simplify the process, even if youbuy a T-Mobile phone....
Whether you’re managing a small list of contacts or a massive dataset, Excel’s Find and Replace tool can save you valuable time. Instead of manually scrolling through rows and columns, you’re able to quickly search for specific data or update it all at once. How to Find Values in Excel With Excel’s Find function, you can locate whatever you need quickly, no matter how large your workbook is. Here’s how to access the tool....
Quick Links After finishing the initial setup, most of us set out to install our favorite essential apps. I do the same, too. However, there are a few optional apps I always install on my Android phone before I ever start using it. 1Tasker and MacroDroid I like automating trivial actions, device interactions, and app behaviors on my Android phone. While I use the Routines feature on my Galaxy phone to automate certain tasks, it lacks advanced automation capabilities....
When it comes to thebest wireless earbuds, there’s not one that’s best at everything. Some come closer than others, but one will be best-in-class for sound quality while another for active noise cancellation (ANC), and another for something else. In the case of the Jabra Elite 10 reviewed, it’s comfort. While a little more subjective than ANC so some people might disagree, I consider these earbuds to be among the best fitting and most comfortable earbuds out there....
Summary Kevin Costner’s highly anticipated new Western movie franchiseHorizon: An American Sagamay already be doomed. Despite earning a positive audience score of 71% on Rotten Tomatoes,critics have been mixed onHorizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1, which was released in theaters on June 21, 2025. In roughly two weeks since its wide release,Horizonhas earned roughly $24 million worldwideagainst itsreported budget of $100 million, 38% of which was self-funded by Costner. This may spell trouble for a franchise that’s anticipated to be extended into a four-part movie series....
Summary Five years after the release of its predecessor,Descendants: The Rise of Redpremieres on Disney+ on Friday, July 12. The latest movie features the return of China Anne McClain’s Uma while introducing a new cast of characters to the franchise. However, Uma is unprepared for the catastrophic events that transpire when she opens the doors of Auradon Prep to the Queen of Hearts and her rebellious daughter. Kylie Cantrall, who plays Red, reveals what life is like for the daughter ofsuch a renowned villain, noting that she associates Wonderland with her mother’s restrictive boundaries....
