5 Reasons Why Gemini Live Is the Best AI Voice Mode

Quick Links Despite the growing number of AI chatbot voice modes, it’s hard to ignore Gemini Live. Gemini is more widely available than some of its AI chatbot competitors, and speaking is also significantly easier. These factors, plus others, lead to better research and results. 1I Can Speak More Naturally With Gemini Live From personal experience, Gemini Live is easier to converse with than ChatGPT. With the latter, I always felt like I had to “polish” my speaking, which made me second-guess everything I said....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 680 words · Michael Johnson

5 Ways I’m Already Preparing for Next Year’s Spotify Wrapped (After a Disappointing 2024)

Quick Links With everyone sharing screenshots of their Spotify Wrapped on social media, you might find yourself stuck explaining why that one cringe-worthy song made it into your top five. Unfortunately, that was my experience this year. To avoid a repeat, here are some ways I’m already preparing for next year’s Spotify Wrapped! 1Using the “Exclude From Your Taste Profile” Feature More Whether you had a phase of obsessively listening to an embarrassing track on repeat just because it was trending on TikTok, or your friend played a few questionable tracks on your account, it can be enough to throw off your Spotify’s recommendations....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1134 words · Monique Brown

6 Email Productivity Tools That Will Save You Hours

Why is this important? By boosting your email productivity, you’re able to streamline your communication process, avoid an influx of emails that clutter your inbox, and free up more time to focus on other tasks. Below, we’ll cover the best tools to boost your email productivity. 1.ChatGPTto Write Emails ChatGPT is an AI-powered chatbot that can simulate human-like conversations and generate responses that sound natural. One of the incredible ways you may use ChatGPT to enhance your workday is by using it as a writing assistant or, more specifically, to draft emails....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 903 words · Theodore Huynh

Ahsoka Theory: Star Wars Introduced Its Final Canon Thrawn Trilogy Replacement 5 Years Ago (& We All Missed It)

A newAhsokatheory suggests theStar Warscanon already has the perfect replacement for a keyThrawn Trilogycharacter. Having made his return to the known galaxy at the end ofAhsoka, Grand Admiral Thrawn is certainly positioned fora canonical adaptation of Timothy Zahn’s novelHeir to the Empire. Keeping that in mind, the canon may have the perfect character to take the place of one of Thrawn’s key allies. In Legends non-canonHeir to the Empire, Thrawn returns from the Unknown Regions to muster the forces of the fractured Empire against the New Republic....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 712 words · Kristen Rivera

Best Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ cases in 2025

TheGalaxy Tab A9+is a solid and affordable tablet. It might not be fancy, but it’s perfect for users who are only focused on media consumption, and as a bonus, it includes all of Samsung’s DeX features as well. Even cheap tablets deserve to be looked after, whether that’s with ascreen protectoror a case. Samsung products always have a lot of options to choose from, and it can be overwhelming, so we’ve collected all of our favorite cases for the Tab A9+ together in one place....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1187 words · Bradley Morrow

Cobra Kai Season 6 Rotten Tomatoes Score Is A Series Low (But It's Still Fresh)

Cobra Kai Season 6: Hilary Swank’s Potential Karate Kid Franchise Return Addressed By Ralph Macchio Summary Cobra Kaiseason 6 has earned the worst Rotten Tomatoes score of the show’s run. The series, which was developed for YouTube Red before the service shut down and found a new home at Netflix, is a continuation of theKarate Kidfranchise featuring the return of many legacy characters including Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso and William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Lauren Rhodes

Connections #316: Today's Answer and Hints (Monday, August 12, 2025)

Quick Links Connectionsrequires players to find the connections between 16 words, and place them in four groups of four. If you want some help, we have the solution to Connections for August 19, 2025, along with hints to help you solve it yourself. SPOILERS AHEAD (CLUES) Category Clues for Today’s Connections (#316) Today, as every day, you need to split the 16 words that make up the Connections puzzle grid into four groups of four based on specific categories....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Roy Olson

Did Google just leak dark mode for Google Meet?

Dark mode isn’t for everyone, but it can be helpful for those who are looking for ways to dim their display without reducing the quality of graphics. It can also be useful if you’re trying to limit your light exposure at night and improve sleep quality. Depending on the app, you may not have the option to enabledark modewhen you’re using a particular service. However, Google doesn’t seem to be against it, and it looks like dark mode could be coming to one of its popular services on the web....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Thomas Moore

Disney's Fantasy Show With 87% Rotten Tomatoes Score Gets Cancelled

Summary Disney’sRenegade Nellhas been canceled after just one season. The series is a fantasy epic about a young woman who gets framed for murder and suddenly is made intoa wanted and notorious outlaw in 18th century England. The series intersperses costume drama with fantasy as the lead, Nell, is visited by a spirit named Billy, who expands Nell’s idea of her destiny. Created by Sally Wainwright,Renegade Nellfeatured a leading castthat includes Louisa Harland, Frank Dillane, Alice Kremelberg, Enyi Okoronokwo, Bo Bragason, and Florence Keen....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Mark Rodriguez

Does Spotify Stop Playing When Your Screen Is Off? How to Fix It

So it can be very annoying if Spotify stops playing when the screen turns off. If this has happened to you, there’s no need to fret. We’ve put together a quick guide to help you get Spotify working again. General Tips to Fix Spotify If Spotify stops playing when the screen turns off, there are a few quick fixes you’re able to attempt to get it working again. For iOS, head to the Home Screen....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Kimberly Reid

Fallout 4: Should You Side With Paladin Danse Or Elder Maxson

Summary As part ofFallout 4’s main questline the Sole Survivor will come into contact with many different groups and factions, some of which can be joined. While it is expected that the main factions of the Commonwealth will force a decision between them at some point, the Brotherhood of Steel has an addition choice as part of its questline. However, after rising through the ranks of the military style organization,revelations about Paladin Danse mean that the Sole Survivor has a difficult decision to make....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1140 words · Jaime Lambert

Final call for an amazing Android tablet at just $100 this Cyber Monday

Lenovo Tab M9 This basic Android tablet fits several uses where flagship gadgets are overkill or just out of reach. The Tab M9 is a fantastic deal for just $100 at Walmart, an $85 discount on the typical $185 price. Just like Android phones,Android tablets aren’t a one-size-fits-all affair. They are available with numerous assortments of features, at different price points. If one of the best tablets available today seems like overkill for your application, or if you want to enjoy a larger screen on a budget, you’re in luck....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Scott Smith

Find the Cheapest Smart TVs Using These Tips and Tricks

Let’s face it: expensive, high-end smart TVs tend to have the best features. But I’m a frugal spender at heart and always on the lookout for a good deal, and have found a few ways to pick up that ultra-lux smart TV screen without breaking my bank balance. 5Have You Tried Garage Sales? Where I live, there are garage sales every year, and it always seems like I have junk to sell off....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 738 words · Jeremy Solomon