The Google Pixel 8 could get iPhone-like software support

Samsung has set thestandard for software updates in the Android ecosystemby promising four years of OS updates and five years of security patches for itsbest Galaxy phones. And while Google’s Pixel phones are the first in line to get the latest Android updates, they are only eligible for three OS updates. The situation will reportedly change with the upcomingPixel 8 series, which could even surpass Samsung devices and get iPhone-like software support....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Linda Terrell

The Nothing Phone 1 is official — and officially the coolest new phone you can't get in the US

The Nothing Phone 1 is official — and officially the coolest new phone you can’t get in the US Nothing has been dribbling out details regarding its upcoming Nothing Phone (1) for ages. But as of today, the phone is officially official-er, with full specs and other details now available. Open sales for 8GB RAM versions of the phone start on July 21st in the UK, Europe, Japan, and India. Folks in London can grab it at a kiosk as early as the 16th, while those in the US, for once, get… Nothing....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 882 words · Troy Hudson

The Pixel Fold might borrow a screen lock trick from the OnePlus Open

Read update ThePixel Foldis Google’s first attempt at making a foldable phone, so it makes sense that the device lacks some of the bells and whistles that some other foldable phones ship with. Fortunately, missing software features can always be introduced through updates, and the Pixel Fold has already received several of those. One feature missing on the Pixel Fold is a setting to control when to continue apps on the cover screen, but it looks like this functionality is in the works, according to code we discovered in today’sAndroid 14 QPR3 Beta 1release....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Daniel Rojas

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon's Norman Reedus & Melissa McBride Reveal How Spain Defines Season 3: "The Location Itself Is...A Character"

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonstars Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride have revealed how Spain defines season 3 of the show, and what makes the location stand out.Daryl Dixonseason 2 endedwith Daryl (Reedus) and Carol (McBride) heading through the Chunnel on the way to England, hopeful of finding a way back to America so they can reunite with Laurent (Louis Puech Scigliuzzi) and Ash (Manish Dayal) in the Commonwealth. However, AMC has aleady confirmed season 3 will take place in Spain, signaling a much different stretch of their journey is coming soon....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Caitlin Jenkins

These 6 Hidden Windows 11 Photos Features Are Actually Worth Using

At first glance, the Windows 11 Photos app might seem like a basic photo viewer, but it’s packed with features that go far beyond the essentials. While some are well-known, others are tucked away, waiting to be discovered. 6Resize Images Resizing images is something you might need to do from time to time, whether it’s to make them easier to share or to optimize them for a website. Fortunately, you don’t need to rely on third-party photo editing apps or online tools because the Photos app onWindows already offers an image resizing feature....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 814 words · Jennifer Jordan

This Custom GPT Finds More Up-to-Date Information Than Deep Research—Here’s How It Works

For all its advantages, ChatGPT’s Deep Research tool still has some big flaws. One of the biggest is that it struggles to find up-to-date information, which can make studying more time-consuming. Scholar GPT, a custom GPT, can help you solve this problem. Finding Recent Information When I first used ChatGPT Deep Research, I tested the tool in multiple categories. While it excelled in many (itbeat Copilot’s equivalent in various categories), it struggled to find up-to-date information....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 853 words · Joseph Jenkins

This month's OnePlus 12 launch might have a surprise earbuds reveal

Besides its phones, OnePlus has made a name for itself with its Buds lineup of earphones. TheOnePlus Buds Pro 2delivered power sound at a reasonable price, making it a great alternative to some of thebest wireless earphones. The BBK-owned company is now set to announce a new pair of earbuds, the OnePlus Buds 3. Despite lacking a Pro moniker, the earphones will apparently pack key upgrades over its predecessor while carrying a lower price tag....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Tracy Sanders

This rare Blue Yeti sale will help you kiss your crappy laptop mic goodbye

Few products have dominated their respective spaces like the Blue Yeti has USB microphones over the past decade. Whether you are an aspiring streamer or podcaster, a veteran musician, or you simply just want better audio in yourvideo chat app, the Blue Yeti is an excellent choice. It offers fantastic sound quality for its price point, it sets up in seconds, and it’s built to last for years. We like it at its normal price of $130, so recommending it on sale for $90 is a no-brainer....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Jill Hale

Today's Connections Hints & Answers For July 06, 2025 (Puzzle #411)

Taking a detour into aConnectionspuzzle can be a dangerous endeavor. Most of the danger comes from its addictive nature, fueling players with frustration and adrenaline as they attempt to put words into categories that are not always clear. Puzzle 411 is not the most difficult of the recentConnectionspuzzles, but it does have some tricky spots. 5 Letter Words Wordle Hasn’t Used Yet (Updated Daily) Wordle, the popular word-guessing game hosted by The New York Times, has over 1,700 words remaining as possible solutions....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Alicia Nelson

What An Evil Spinoff Would Really Need To Be The Perfect Season 5 Replacement

Summary Despite its popularity, high ratings, and critical acclaim, Paramount+ is canceling its supernatural series,Evil, with season 4 being its last. By now, it seemsunlikely that anEvilseason 5 will existbeyond the four addendum episodes tacked onto the end of season 4. This means that for viewers hungry for more adventures in theEviluniverse, the most promising option is to hope for anEvilspin-off series. Evilcreators, Robert and Michelle King, haven’t openly or officially stated whether they are exploring spin-off options yet....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 935 words · Spencer Stewart

What Is Lemon8 and How Does It Work?

What Is Lemon8 and How Does It Work? Lemon8 is a social media app that has been making waves online, especially on TikTok, where many influencers have been promoting it as a cross between Instagram and Pinterest. But what is Lemon8 exactly, and how does it work? Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By continuing, you agree to thePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Use....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 713 words · Joshua Wagner

WhatsApp is testing an Instagram-like text editor

WhatsApp is the default addition to any list of thebest instant messaging apps around. This hasn’t changed with the Meta acquisition. Instead, WhatsApp has gradually been improved with features from sister apps like Instagram and Facebook, all while retaining a laser focus on instant messaging. Adding to the list of shared features, some WhatsApp beta testers now have access to Instagram-style text editing options for images. WABetaInforeports that the latest beta (v2....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Anthony Hopkins

Where Were Mutants & The X-Men Before The MCU’s Phase 4? Convincing Marvel Theory Explains

Summary Marvel Studios' mutant characters were missing for most of theMCU, but a new theory could explain exactly why prior to the release of the MCU’sX-Menreboot. One of the most exciting things about the MCU’s upcoming adventures is the fact that mutant characters from Marvel Comics, including the cornerstone X-Men team, are set to be introduced.20th Century Fox’sX-Menfranchisepreviously debuted many of these characters in live-action, but Marvel Studios will firmly bring them into the world of the MCU, though the question of where they’ve been until now remains unanswered....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1091 words · Miss Dana Johnson