I Never Have to Pay for Games and Apps on Android: Here's How

Quick Links I’m always reluctant to spend real money on digital goods since there’s no guarantee I’ll have them after 5-6 years. However, when it comes to Play Store purchases, I haven’t had to spend any real money in years, thanks to Google Opinion Rewards. Here’s why you should try it. Google Opinion Rewards Is a Great Way to Earn Play Store Credit Google Opinion Rewardsis an app you can download on your Android device that regularly serves up questions for you to answer....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Bradley Martin

I Put My Trust in a Premium AI to Make My Videos—Here’s What It Got Right

I’ve spent hours tweaking clips in editing apps, but AI video generation promises to skip all that—just describe your idea, and get a finished video. So I tried a premium one to see if it delivers on that promise. I Got a Veed.io Subscription to Make Videos Veed.iois an online video platform where you’re able to edit your existing videos or create new ones completely with AI. Additionally, you can record your screen and stream the video from the cloud....

August 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1152 words · Jacqueline Mcneil

I Tried a Free, Ad-Supported Phone Contract: Here's How It Works

Quick Links We all need a phone number, but they aren’t a public good. They cost money. TextNow promises you a phone number and cell service for free, as long as you’re willing to look at ads. Sounds great, but does it deliver on its promise? What ls TextNow? TextNowis a mobile app available for Android and iOS that allows you to send SMS messages and place calls over the web for free....

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1054 words · Seth Dillon

Lord Of The Rings Casting Confirms The 7th Movie In Peter Jackson's Series For 2026

The Lord of the Ringsis having a big year in 2024, and it looks like this is just the start, with the 2026 movie offering an exciting continuation of Peter Jackson’s trilogy with its latest casting suggestion. Andy Serkis is set to helm the next movie inThe Lord of the Ringsfranchise, directing and starring as its main character, Gollum. Peter Jackson stepped down as director of movies in the franchise to allow Serkis to lead a movie about his own character, which will probably pay dividends....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 680 words · John Hamilton

Love Island USA Season 6 Episode 31 Recap: One Breakup, One Bombshell

Summary Love Island USAseason 6 episode 31 saw the Islanders dealing with a couple biting the dust and a challenge where the goal was to get their heart rates upbefore on familiar Bombshell entered the villa. ThroughoutLove Island USAseason 6, the Islanders have been doing their best to create connections that they hope will last outside of the villa. For some, like Serena Page and Kordell Beckham, their relationships have lasted since the very beginning of the season and seem to be moving forward....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Jake Gay

Mesh Wi-Fi vs. Extenders: I Tried Both, and Here’s Why Mesh Came Out on Top

Quick Links If your house is big enough that a single Wi-Fi access point can’t cover it, you need a Wi-Fi extender or a mesh Wi-Fi system. I’ve faced this dilemma in several houses and have tried both options with varying success levels—but now I suggest only one option. Mesh Wi-Fi Is Easier to Set Up One of the things that I liked about mesh Wi-Fi was how easy it was to set up....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 729 words · Laura Wheeler

Next year's Google Tensor chip is all but confirmed to be made by Samsung again

More tech giants are looking to develop components for the devices they manufacture, and Google is no exception. TheTensor system on a chip(SoC) marked the company’s entry into custom chip development, powering the Pixel 6 product line and continuing to this day in the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. However, it has relied on Samsung to do some of its heavy lifting, and new rumors suggest that this isn’t going to change anytime soon....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Kristy Robles

Shinobi Video Game Adaptation In The Works With Extraction Director Attached

Extractiondirector Sam Hargrave is developing an adaptation of Sega’sShinobivideo game franchise. First released as an arcade game in 1987,Shinobisits in the hack-and-slash genre, with Joe Musashi serving as the franchise’s main character in numerous installments. The overarching storyline of many of the games sees Joe facing off against Zeed, an evil ninja crime syndicate. There are now 12Shinobigames in total, with a thirteenth on the way. Now,Universal Pictures reveals that they’re partnering with Sega to bring aShinobimovie to life....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Darlene Benton

Tell Me Lies Stars Branden Cook, Spencer House, & Thomas Doherty Tease Repercussions In Season 2

The much anticipated second season ofTell Me Liesdropped its first two episodes on Wednesday, September 4, and new installments will be released weekly on Hulu. While the premise centers around Lucy and Stephen’s tumultuous relationship, the ensemble cast and the characters' individual storylines serve as the show’s main draw. Adapted for television by Meaghan Oppenheimer,Tell Me LiesSeason 2stars Grace Van Patten, Jackson White, Sonia Mena, Alicia Crowder, Branden Cook, Spencer House, Cat Missal, Tom Ellis, and Thomas Doherty....

August 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1126 words · Glenn Allen

The 11 Best Interactive Widgets for Your iPhone and iPad

Widgets have long been a part of iPhone and iPad experience. On your home screen, you can quickly view important information from the apps you choose. Tapping the widget would open up the app. But starting with iOS and iPadOS 17, widgets are getting even better. Instead of just a static piece of information, you’re able to interact with widgets for an even better experience. Here are the best interactive widgets for your iPhone or iPad....

August 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1244 words · Zachary Ramirez

The True Story Behind Wicked Little Letters' Edith Swan & Rose Gooding

Summary Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley’s dark comedyWicked Little Lettersis based on an unbelievable true story that played out (almost) how it plays out in the film. The movie opens in 1920 as devoted Christian and proud spinster Edith Swan, played by Colman, receives the latest in a long line of profane hate mail in the post. Upon receiving the 19th such letter, Edith finally reports it to the police, who immediately suspect her foul-mouthed neighbor Rose Gooding, played by Buckley, who vehemently denies being the one who sent the letters....

August 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1150 words · Julia Lawrence

These Galaxy S24 leaks totally spoil Samsung's big reveal

TheSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultrahas been a hit among Android users, but its reign at the top is coming to an end. The much-anticipated successor, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, is almost ready to swoop in a few weeks from now, and it’s expected to build on the success of its predecessor. But if you thought Samsung would keep us on our toes before its big reveal, hold your excitement, because a massive leak has spilled the specs sheet of all three models, alongside photos of the entire lineup flaunting their stuff in four different colors....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Traci Weaver

This Apple TV+ Spy Show Has Quietly Assembled One Of The Best Casts On TV

Summary Apple TV+’s spy thriller seriesSlow Horseshas managed to quietly put together one of the most impressive casts on television, featuring such stars as Gary Oldman, Olivia Cooke, and Kristin Scott Thomas. Based on Mick Herron’s series of spy novels,Slow Horsestakes place at Slough House, an administrative purgatory for MI5 agents who have botched their jobs but haven’t been fired. Oldman leads the cast as Jackson Lamb, the curmudgeonly head of Slough House, alongside Jack Lowden as budding, up-and-coming agent River Cartwright....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Stacy Saunders