It has been a long while since Google gave us new wallpapers in a feature drop, leaving us personalization enthusiasts waiting for new device-exclusive ones while sifting through a barrage ofAI-generated wallpapers on the Pixel 8series. However, Google has since launched a new mint colorway for the device, while anticipation builds for thePixel 8a, which is next in line. Although the mint colorway didn’t have exclusive wallpapers from the get-go, Google is finally giving Pixel Superfans a few, but that means you can download them too....

Ever since ChatGPT and after it Bing Chat took the internet by storm, Google has been scrambling to come up with a competent answer. The company quickly held a thrown-together AI event in Paris, even though it announced its big ChatGPT competitor,Google Bard, a day before in a blog post. In an effort to further streamline its AI strategy, the company has now announced a restructured DeepMind division, gathering its AI experts in one central place to accelerate development....

Warning! Spoilers ahead for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6. Summary House of the Dragonstar Emma D’Arcy explains Rhaenyra’s decision to fly off on Syrax at the end of season 2, episode 6. After an acclaimed season 1, the hitGame of Thronesspinoff returned for season 2 earlier this summer, bringing the war between the Greens and Blacks into full swing. After the intense events of episodes 4 and 5, theHouse of the Dragonseason 2 episode 6 endingsees Rhaenyra become more of an active participant in the conflict, flying off on Syrax when news of an unknown dragon-rider reaches her....

How to Fix Windows 11 Login Problems You can log in to your Windows 11 computer using a password, PIN, and biometric authentication. However, you may sometimes encounter Windows 11 login problems as you cannot log in even after entering a correct PIN or password. The login issues on Windows 11 can occur after installing an update. If there are no errors, you can boot into the safe boot mode and restart your PC to log in successfully....

How to Insert a PDF in Excel Excel spreadsheets are incredibly useful for keeping track of data. In addition to manually inputting information into your spreadsheet, you’re able to include PDFs you may need for references, such as original copies of invoices or data visualizations. If you’re not sure how to insert a PDF into your Excel spreadsheets, just follow these simple steps. How to Embed a PDF in Excel You may haveused Excel to extract a table from a PDF, but if you only want to view your PDF in Excel, you can embed the file....

Google Docs features tools that let you write, edit, and format text documents. All you need is a Google account and a web browser. You can also collaborate with other users in real time. The word processor features an ever-growing list of add-ons for your needs. The cherry on top is that it works on most platforms, whether you use an Android phone, Windows desktop, or one of thebest Chromebooks....

How to use your Google Nest Hub or Nest Audio as a Bluetooth speaker You can askGoogle Assistanton your Nest Audio, Nest Hub, Google Home, or any otherawesome Assistant-powered speakerto play music from your favorite streaming service. But it’s also possible to use these devices as traditional Bluetooth speakers and stream music to them directly from your phone or tablet. This is handy when you want to play a locally stored music file or audio clip on the speaker or display, for example, during an internet outage....

Quick Links Laptop batteries degrade over time and lose their capacity, resulting in less uptime. I faced the same situation with my ASUS laptop, but after tweaking some deeper Windows 11 settings, I witnessed a massive improvement in battery life. I’ll share them below. 1Tweak Power Mode Power mode in Windows 11 indicates your device’s use of the available resources. Ideally, you must set it toBalancedorMaximum performance(if you have an AC adapter connected)....

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for the Six of Crows duology, as well as the King of Scars books. Summary TheSix of Crowsduology is one of the strongest additions to the Grishaverse, andI’m hopeful Leigh Bardugo will write a third book one day — but I hope it doesn’t revive a central conflict from the previous two. Bardugo is taking a break from the Grishaverse after publishingRule of Wolvesin 2021, with the author moving ontoprojects likeThe Familiarand thenextNinth Housebook....

Leaked Asus Zenfone 9 renders show off the compact Android flagship of your dreams If you’re a fan of small phones — like many of the writers here at Android Police are — you’re probably anticipating the launch of the Zenfone 9. The next non-gaming phone from Asus promises to be one of the only compact Android flagships to launch this year, a rarity in thisworld of phablets and foldables. The company has already sent out invites to theglobal Zenfone 9 launch event, but if you’re unwilling to wait that long for an official reveal, some leaked renders might be enough to tide you over....

Bong Joon-hois back after his Oscar-winning movieParasitewithMickey 17, and it’s great that it looks nothing likeParasite. South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho has earned the praise and respect of viewers and fellow filmmakers thanks to his narrative style and the topics addressed in his works. Bong Joon-ho’s career began in the 1990s with short films, and he made his feature directorial debut in 2000 with the dark comedyBarking Dogs Never Bite, which he also wrote....

Netflix adds HDR and HD support for 2021 Pixel phones Netflix plays things pretty close to the chest. When a new phone comes out, it most likely won’t be able to access Netflix content in the highest available quality. Instead, you have to wait for Netflix to add it to the supported list. It just did that for Google’s latest Pixel phones. TheNetflix support pagetracks all the Android devices certified to work with Netflix HD and HDR10 video....

Summary Netflix’sVanished into the Nightis rising to the top of the streaming service’s charts shortly following its premiere, and the film’s spike in popularity raises memories of aJake Gyllenhaal moviefrom 13 years ago that contains similar themes. The 2024 Italian thriller film, directed by Renato De Maria and written by Francesca Marciano and Luca Infascelli,chronicles the disappearance of a soon-to-be-divorced couple’s two young childrenwhile they were staying with their father. Shortly after they go missing, the couple receives a menacing phone call from a man demanding 150,000 euros in exchange for the kids....