Google's Pixel Tablet gets official parts and repair guides on iFixIt

In today’s technology-driven world, where the spotlight increasingly falls on sustainability and the individual’s right to repair their devices, Google has again risen to meet the expectations of environmentally conscious consumers. Continuing its tradition of bridging innovation with responsibility, the company has introduced the Google Pixel Tablet to its ever-growing list of devices that champion user-friendly repairs and longevity. Now, with official parts and repair guides accessible oniFixIt, the company encourages users to take the repair reins into their own hands (via9to5Google)....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Ronnie Mahoney

Green Lantern Becomes DC's Strongest Hero with a Power Display Even Superman Can't Beat

Spoilers forGreen Lantern #13! Summary In the rippling shockwave ofAbsolute Power,heroes and metahumans alike are dropping out of the sky, andSupermanis no exception. Even Hal Jordan, the supposed most powerfulGreen Lantern, is left powerless and at the mercy of Amanda Waller’s newest Suicide Squad taking the world by storm. But in darkest night, the original Green Lantern,Alan Scott,won’t give up his power so easily. InGreen Lantern#13,anAbsolute Powertie-in by Jeremy Adams and Fernando Pasarin, Amanda Waller’s Amazo’s are sucking the powers out of all the superheroes....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Jill Schmidt

Here's what users wanted to see in future smartphones five years ago

Smartphones have come a long way since the days of trackballs and physical keyboards, and despite all the trends that have fallen by the wayside, significant improvements have been made to their design and functionality. For instance, we’ve evolved from using T9 fortext messagingto QWERTY keyboards for more streamlined communication. Our phones are now more ergonomic in design to suit our lifestyles as well. All of that being said, there are still some pain points that people would like to see resolved....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Christopher Hart

How To Get Free Roy's Fuecoco In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Pokémon Scarlet & Violetfrequently offers its players codes that they can use to redeem unique gifts in-game, and the latest of these special drops is Roy’s Fuecoco. Following the code release for Liko’s Sprigatito and Dot’s Quaxly, Roy’s Fuecoco officially completes the starter lineup of Pokémon from the anime,Pokémon Horizons. Although players can earn a Fuecoco byselecting it as their starteror trading for it with another player, utilizing this code will gift a unique Fuecoco version with specifically chosen stats....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Natalie Duran

How to Use Compression Plugins (and What They Actually Do)

How to Use Compression Plugins (and What They Actually Do) Compression plugins make up the backbone of mixing, mastering, and general audio engineering. Unlike other plugins, experimenting with the knobs and dials will sometimes leave you with more questions than answers regarding what they actually do. There’s a common misconception that compression plugins increase the loudness of audio. When you combine this with the perception that louder equals better, you get the perfect recipe for misuse and overuse of compression....

August 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1360 words · Michelle Wright

If Alien: Romulus' Trailers Are Spoiling This Much, I Think A Big Surprise Must Be Coming

Summary TheAlien: Romulustrailers look to be spoiling a lot of the movie, and that only makes me think that a big surprise is in store. Ever since it was announced that Fede Alvarez would be directing a newAlienmovie, excitement for the franchise returning to its horror roots was clear. The high anticipation levels that were baked intoAlien: Romulusonly grew as Disney and 20th Century began marketing the latest installment. Set betweenAlienandAliens, the franchise prequel caught my attention because of how much it looked like it updated the best parts of the series....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Kevin Smith

Infinity Fighters Codes [Fire Force] (August 2025)

In Roblox Infinity Fighters, train strong units, battle enemies, and unlock new areas. Collect rare characters, evolve your team, take part in events, and climb leaderboards. Updates, original worlds, and a growing player base keep the game active and competitive! Getting Coins inInfinity Fightersis easiest by using codes. Searching for working codes takes time, but we’ve already gathered them all here. You can skip the wait and use every current Roblox Infinity Fighters code below!...

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Timothy Johnson

It's your last chance to vote for the Android Police 2023 Readers' Choice Smartphone of the Year

Although thecurrent lineup of Android phonesavailable at your local Best Buy mightfeela little boring, the truth is it was a fantastic year for new hardware. Whether you wanted a reliable slab phone — Samsung, Google, and even Motorola have you covered — or wanted to finally dip your toes into theworld of foldables, there was something this year that likely tempted you to finally upgrade. Whether you really slapped your credit card down, or you’ve beenholding out for a future device, it’s time to pick what your favorite smartphone of the year was....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Billy Palmer

LA Times Crossword July 06, 2025 Answers (5/2/25)

Our LA Times Crossword July 30, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Alison Mccoy

Live Captions and Translations Make My PowerPoint Presentations Better for Everyone

PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 makes it easy to accommodate those with hearing impairments or language barriers. These features don’t just enhance accessibility—they make presentations clearer and more inclusive for everyone. Thankfully, they’re very easy to set up. Offering Automatic Subtitles in PowerPoint Presentations I always prefer to make my presentations more inclusive to people in the audience with hearing disabilities. It also helps everyone follow along with what the presenter is saying, breaking the barrier of individual speech traits and accents....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Donald Medina

Meta unleashes its own AI assistant for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dropped ahint at the company’s development of AI personasearlier this year, revealing that a team was working on text-based experiences within Messenger and WhatsApp and image-based experiences within Instagram. It signaled Meta’s big plans for generative AI, which Zuckerberg said would be a part of all itspopular messaging apps. While the company had not fully embraced generative AI at the time, Zuckerberg stated unequivocally that AI chatbots and other generative AI models would soon be popping up all over Meta’s apps....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Mark Duncan

Metaphor: ReFantazio& MAG Fast

InMetaphor: ReFantazio, you need EXP and MAG to level up your character and make the game a bit easier. In other words, it’s a vital aspect of progression, especially for players who want to make sure they’re ready to handle every boss the game throws at them. To do this in games, you normally need to beat up a bunch of enemies and get the rewards that come from that.Metaphor: ReFantaziois no exception to this....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Marc Gardner

My Hero Academia Gives Its Lone Surviving Villain a New Purpose, & It's Perfect

Warning: Spoilers for My Hero Academia Chapter #427 Summary My Hero Academiatook some time during the epilogue to check in with one of its few surviving villains, Spinner, by having Deku deliver Shigaraki’s message to him in person. It seems like Spinner won’t be fading away quietly, however, having resolved himself to a new goal: to tell the story of the League. Chapter 427 opens with a news report about the aftermath, and the public giving their opinions on Shigaraki....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Cindy Smith