Sonos speakers almost never go on sale, but they’re 20% off for Cyber Monday Quick Links If you look around my house, you’ll notice a few consistent things in every room: plants, and Sonos speakers. I’ve spent a lot of money on plants over the years, but I’ve spentfarmore on Play:1s, Play:5s, Arcs, Beams, Subs, and various Ikea collabs that I somehow thought were good investments at the time. While there are other connected speaker ecosystems out there, including those from Amazon and Google, nothingjust workslike Sonos....

Summary New details about Sony’sSpider-Manplans for TV have been revealed. While Tom Holland will soon return to theMarvel Cinematic UniverseinMarvel’sSpider-Man 4and presumably the two upcoming Avengers movies, Sony is hard at work developing a new avenue for Spider-Man stories. Partnered with Prime Video, Sony is developing multiple shows for the streamer, with the focus now being onNicolas Cage’s greenlit Spider-Man Noir series. However, there seem to be some problems brewing....

Summary Tamlin’s redemption arc inA Court of Thorns and Rosesis inevitable at this point, but there’s one angle it absolutely has to avoid to get readers back on board with him as a character. The High Lord of the Spring Court went from hero and romantic interest to villain and loathed ex-fiancé in record time. It was clear early on, even before Feyre had to visit the Night Court once a month to fulfill her bargain made Under the Mountain, that she’d end up with Rhysand, and not theold before his time Tamlin....

TheDC Universewill finally get underway in one month, and the first project -Creature Commandos- has received a promising update from DC Studios boss James Gunn. The DCU’s live-action offerings will commence withSupermanon June 05, 2025, delivering a fresh live-action take on the character that should set the standard for what to expect forthe future of the DCU. The franchise will technically commence, however, in 2024 as the animatedCreature Commandosseries kicks things off with a narrative rooted in DCU canon....

One major issue with most foldables is their weight, as they are a lot heavier than your typical Android phone. Over the last year though, we have seen the likes of Huawei, Honor, and OnePlus launch book-style foldables that are lighter than even theGalaxy S24 Ultra. Samsung’s 2024Galaxy Z Fold 5also shed a few grams compared to the Fold 4, bringing its weight down to 252g from 263g. The Korean giant is seemingly planning a more significant weight and waist reduction for its 2024 foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 6....

Google’s monthly security updates are not just limited to its Pixel phones. ThePixel Watchalso gets a new build every month, though it is not always released alongside Pixel phones. On many occasions, the update has been delayed by a few days or weeks. The same story is repeating this time around as well. While the September 2023 update for compatible Pixel phones started rolling out at the beginning of the month, the Pixel Watch’s patch was nowhere to be seen....

OnePlus launched itsfirst-ever tabletlast month, reaching global shelves shortly after. While the company took abold stepwith the unique aspect ratio, the overall design left much to be desired, as we found outin our review. Weeks after the tablet made its global debut, US customers can now pick up the OnePlus Pad through the manufacturer’s online store for $479. However, OnePlus is taking a more subdued approach with its tablet in the US....

Summary The upcoming Brad Pitt movieF1dropped an exciting new trailer, and the movie makes the wait forTop Gun 3a little easier. ByTop Gun: Maverick’s ending, it was clear that the much-delayed blockbuster sequel was worth the wait. Although 36 years elapsed betweenTop Gun’s 1986 release date andTop Gun: Maverick’s eventual arrival in 2022, the sequel still somehow managed to more than meet expectations.Top Gun: Maverickfared better with critics than the original movie and, in truly historic box office success, even out earnedTop Gunwhen adjusted for inflation....

Samsung kicked off February with style, launching theGalaxy S23, S23+, andS23 Ultra. In the wake of that big Unpacked event, we are seeing several older Samsung phones in the news too, mostly for user experience-related improvements and updates likecertification for Google’s ARCoredev kit. Another relatively minor update for all Samsung phones is now rolling out — a Material You themed icon for the Samsung Galaxy Store app. Samsung’s transition to dynamic Material You icons for default apps began last year....

Are you struggling to focus on your daily tasks and goals? Clarify, an app designed specifically for people with ADHD, might be what you’re looking for. I tested out the app to see whether it’s really worth using. What Are Clarify’s Main Features? Clarifyhas a timer that helps you focus on your tasks without distractions, and you’re able to choose different music types to soundtrack your work. If you find yourself getting distracted when using apps like Spotify, this might be a viable alternative....

Quick Links When it comes to mobile photo editing, Picsart leaves other apps in the dust with its easy-to-use interface, endless features, and AI integration. Let’s dive in and see why you absolutely need this powerhouse on your smartphone. Is Picsart Free? Yes, you can use Picsart for free. While some of the features are locked behind a subscription, namely Picsart Gold, the free version still packs a punch. The mobile subscription is refreshingly simple—just choose between the monthly or yearly plan, and you get access to all the features, plus no more ads....

Quick Links Cyberattacks are common these days, and one of the first preventive measures on just about anyone’s list is using a VPN. However, as secure as they are, VPNs aren’t perfect and do tend to run into issues from time to time. Disconnections and service issues aside, a much larger threat is looming on VPNs at the moment: TunnelVision VPN attacks. But what are they? And are they that big of an issue?...

It’s nearly impossible to completely avoid ads today, and as you browse Facebook or scroll through TikTok, you’re bound to find yourself inundated by them. While we eventually get used to them (well, to an extent), it’s still always a bit jarring when ads suddenly invade a new corner of our lives — remember all the backlash whenads came to Android TV? Get ready for another period of adjustment, as we learn that Uber is adding some quite lengthy video ads to its apps....