Well, Google has done it again. Its upcoming smartphones, thePixel 8and the Pixel 8 Pro, have managed to leak in what seems to be their entirety weeks before theofficial event on October 4. Whether intentionally or not, it has become something of a tradition to know nearly everything possible about Google’s new hardware before any planned unveiling can get underway. While this does limit some of the excitement, it also gives us a chance to try and wrap our brains around what’s coming down the pike — and considering recent leaks about some new camera features are the kind of information we need to digest, that’s a good thing....

ChatGPTis perhaps the most recognized generative AI name in the industry right now. While the language model it employs is already leaps and bounds ahead of the competition, Google is still playing catchup, with its own large language model (LLM) in the works internally. But if this new report is to be believed,Google’s GPT-4 competitor Geminiis quickly covering the ground and is almost ready for prime time. Bardis currently the face of Google’s generative AI efforts —the chatbot can already do a lot of stuffwith the right command....

Quick Links Can’t tell if the person you’re chatting with is real or an AI bot? Until recent times, this wasn’t a significant concern, but with how quickly AI technology has advanced and affected practically every aspect of our lives, it’s all the more important that you’re able to distinguish between human and AI conversations. 1The Conversation Style Is Overly Formal If you’ve ever read AI-generated content, you know how differently it reads from natural, human writing....

Summary Stardew Valleymay not be a game rife with pranking opportunities butone player’s toddler taught them an entirely new way of voicing their disapproval of Pelican Town’s resident bus driver Pam. Given the sheer amount of content available inStardew Valley, it’s no wonder that players can often so easily overlook mechanics and items that may have proven useful during a playthrough. Sometimes, all it takes are the fresh eyes of a child to discover an interaction that may have gone unnoticed and the results are usually quite fun....

TheHonkai: Star Rail3.1 livestream is arriving, and its date and time should be revealed soon,allowing players to know when they will be able to see the planned content for the turn-based RPG’s next update, including new characters, banners, story updates, maps, and more. Version 3.0, released in mid-January, started the game’s third year of content and took players to Amphoreus, a mysterious new destination. So far, players have progressed a bit into The Eternal Land’s campaign and met some of theAmphoreus characters inHonkai: Star Rail, one of which became available as a playable unit, Aglaea....

Next George R. R. Martin Reviews House Of The Dragon Season 2, Ep 4’s Major Battle Warning: SPOILERS ahead for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4! Summary House of the Dragonseason 2, episode 4 has broken a series record with an incredible IMDb score that rivals some of the highest praisedGame of Thronesepisodes. The latest entry in the prequel series saw the first real battle between Targaryens in the Dance of the Dragons....

How to Add New Options to the System Menu in Windows 10 & 11 Many software windows that you can maximize and minimize have a system menu. You can view a software window’s system menu by right-clicking its title bar. The default system menu includesRestore,Maximize,Minimize,Move, andSizewindow options, to name a few. However, you can considerably extend that system menu with the freeware SmartSystemMenu software. This program expands the system menu with 18 new options....

How to Get Your Own Music on Apple Music (as an Artist) As an artist, there will be a time when you are ready to release your music into the world. In the past, you would need a record deal to get your music onto vinyl, tape, or CDs, and into the hands of your audience. But now, all you need to do is get your music on Apple Music to make it available for listening all over the world....

Vivaldi browser might not be the first to come to mind when you’re looking for the best browsers on the market. But after switching from Arc and giving it a proper try, I’m officially hooked. Vivaldi is packed with features, making it one of the most underrated browsers available today. 1Unmatched Customization One of the biggest reasons I’ve stuck with Vivaldi is its unmatched level of customization. Unlike mainstream browsers like Chrome and Firefox, which offer only basic options, Vivaldi went all-in on this....

Wear OS has made a real comeback in the past few years, and if you’re shopping for a new Wear OS watch today, you’ve gotplenty of good options. Of course, plenty of wearables are discounted for the Cyber Monday sales period, and now’s a great time to pick up a new smartwatch. As Gadgets Editor at AP, I’ve used practically every Wear OS device released in the past year — and these are the deals I’m recommending thisCyber Monday....

Liking a post on Instagram isn’t only for engagement. Your liked posts are saved to your Instagram account. You can review your liked posts anytime from any platform that lets you access Instagram. For example, searching for your liked posts on yourChromebook for school or workis easier than searching on your phone. Here’s how to find your liked posts on Instagram using any platform. If you struggle to organize your content,make multiple Instagram accountson the same device....

Summary After some delay, A44 Games' new Soulslite RPG,Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, has been released, letting players dive into a new fantastical setting with a Steampunk aesthetic and use a blend of melee combat, gunplay, and magic as they fight off mystical creatures and undead forces. The lands of Kian already look like a vibrant and interesting world with its own rich lore that players will likely want to explore more of between battles....

The historical romance political thriller miniseriesFellow Travelersfollows the forbidden romance between Hawkins Fuller (Matt Bomer) and Timothy Laughlin (Jonathan Bailey) and much of the story is taken from the unfortunate history between LGBTQ+ people and the United States government.Fellow Travelersis a television miniseriesthat premiered on July 11, 2025, on Paramount+ and follows two government employees in the latter half of the 20th century, Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller and Timothy “Tim” Laughlin, who fall in love in the volatile time period....