Amazon's new Kindle is already 10% off, with free Kindle Unlimited to sweeten the deal

Amazon’s new Kindle is already 10% off, with free Kindle Unlimited to sweeten the deal The new Kindle is smaller and lighter than previous models, and it features a fantastic screen. It’s quite a bit cheaper than the Paperwhite, although you may miss some features you loved on that model. The latest Kindle has only been around for a few short months now, but we’re getting a discount on it already....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · John Shelton

Google may not have a goal for Calendar’s ‘Goal’ feature anymore

Google may not have a goal for Calendar’s ‘Goal’ feature anymore Google regularly likes to perform experiments on its apps and services, sometimes combining them like itrecently did with Hangouts. The company also has a reputation fortinkering with in-app featuresand sometimes the ones which have been on a long merry run get discontinued, too. The next addition to this list of discontinued elements may be the ‘Goals’ feature in Google calendar....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Shane Sanders

How to Connect to a PostgreSQL Database Using Node.js

How to Connect to a PostgreSQL Database Using Node.js Most real-world applications interact with databases in one way or another. Databases make it easy to persist, analyze and interact with data. Most programming languages offer support for connecting applications to databases like PostgreSQL. Learn how you can use the node-postgres module to connect a Node application to PostgreSQL. How to Get Started To begin by connecting to a local database, you’ll need to have thePostgreSQL server installed....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Marilyn Martinez

Nova Launcher 8.0.2 beta introduces Branch's powerful search feature

Nova Launcher 8.0.2 beta introduces Branch’s powerful search feature Earlier this week, one of the oldest andbest Android launchers— Nova Launcher — was acquired by analytics company Branch. Nova creatorKevin Barry’s announcementtried pacifying users and assuring them the original team remains in charge of development efforts. While the community is still wondering what to make of the deal, the latest beta update for Nova Launcher is already here, packing a few Branch-related features....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Carla Doyle

Nvidia's hacked data is being actively used to disguise malware as legit files

Nvidia’s hacked data is being actively used to disguise malware as legit files In late February, the cyber gang calling itself Lapsus$broke into Nvidia’s internal networkand managed to steal a lot of sensitive data, from hashed login credentials to critical trade secrets behind the company’s chips. The hackers demanded Nvidia remove the lock on its newer GPUs that automatically slowed them down when mining cryptocurrency and was given until March 4 to comply — or Lapsus$ would release those trade secrets....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Charles Hoover

Plugable’s new power meter can measure eye-watering charging speeds of up to 240W

Plugable’s new power meter can measure eye-watering charging speeds of up to 240W USB-C is the connector of choice for almost all Android OEMs and several laptop makers are ditching the barrel jack for it too. After all, thelatest USB-C 2.1 specificationallows up to 240W power delivery compared to the older standard’s 100W cap. However, if you want to know how fast a particular adapter, cable, or combo actually charges your laptop, you need a power meter....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · David Harding

Samsung's Galaxy S22 June 2022 update is all about improving the camera

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 June 2022 update is all about improving the camera Samsung sure feels like the king of Android updates these days, routinelyrolling out monthly security updatesbefore the start of the month itself, beating even Google’s Pixel lineup in the process. Usually we see flagships like the Galaxy S22 at the front of the line, and while Samsung has gotten the ball rolling there withthe phone’s June update, so far availability’s been regionally restricted....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Jacqueline Gibson

TCL's latest budget 5G phone is now available exclusively through Verizon

TCL’s latest budget 5G phone is now available exclusively through Verizon After years of manufacturing phones for BlackBerry and Alcatel, TCL startedreleasing phones under its own namefrom 2020, though the offerings were run-of-the-mill and only stood out for their low price tag. At CES 2022 earlier this month, the companyannounced two new smartphones: the 30 V 5G and the 30 XE 5G. Both budget-oriented and packing modest specs with the key highlight being 5G support....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Edward King

What Are Twitter Subscriptions and How Do They Work?

What Are Twitter Subscriptions and How Do They Work? Social networks have found that creating ways for content creators to earn money through their platforms is a great way to incentivize them to keep creating content. TikTok has its Creator Fund, YouTube has its Partner Program. Other networks, like Twitter, have found a way to incentivize content creators in a slightly different way—through subscriptions. Read on to learn what Twitter Subscriptions are and how they work....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Courtney Bryant DDS

Google wants to help fix the Chromebook your kid destroyed

Google wants to help fix the Chromebook your kid destroyed Careless kids can be hell on electronics, and that gets expensive, fast. People who ownChromebooksknow this, given how popular the laptops are with school systems around the world, and you don’t have to look far to find reports of student usage associated with broken hinges, cracked screens, and scraped and chipped cases. While Chromebooks are affordable, that doesn’t mean the devices aredisposable....

May 15, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Sherry White

Here's one reason why the Pixel Watch might remind you so much of the Apple Watch

Here’s one reason why the Pixel Watch might remind you so much of the Apple Watch We’re all eagerly awaiting the arrival of thePixel Watch, Google’s first step into wearable hardware and the promised savior of Wear OS. Unfortunately, we’ll be waiting a while — with a promised “late fall” launch, we still have months of rumors and endless speculation to go. While everyone was watching the I/O keynote a couple of weeks ago, Google quietly timed an FCC appearance for its upcoming watch, revealing it has more in common with the Apple Watch than just a similar-looking crown....

May 15, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Curtis Cooper

How to Fetch Caller ID Information Using Python

How to Fetch Caller ID Information Using Python Users sign up on websites and provide fake numbers which causes hassle to businesses. By building a caller ID information fetcher, businesses can verify if the customer’s phone number is valid or not. They can use this data to personalize their communication, generate leads, optimize their services, and target SMS campaigns according to the customer’s geographical location. Explore how you can fetch all this information using the numverify API and Python’srequestsmodule....

May 15, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words · Teresa Reyes

How to Handle Forgot and Reset Password Workflow Using React and Node.js

How to Handle Forgot and Reset Password Workflow Using React and Node.js Authentication systems play a crucial role in providing a seamless and secure user experience. An authentication workflow typically involves two processes: sign-up and log-in. As the number of online services increases, people create accounts, and each account requires unique login credentials. However, this makes it easy to forget or confuse login credentials. To address this, your app should implement a password reset feature that lets a user reset their password conveniently and securely....

May 15, 2025 · 5 min · 911 words · Jamie Powell