Opera wants to be like Microsoft Edge and adds its own AI

It’s hard to deny how big AI has become, seemingly overnight. While it has really been around us for a long time, generative AI suddenly blew up as products likeChatGPT(for text) and Stable Diffusion/DALL-E (for images) exploded in popularity. And as with every shiny new thing, of course,everyonewants to be in on it. Opera, one of thebiggest browsersout there, is also hopping on the bandwagon, but we can’t help but wonder how inspired this is from another browser that also recently made AI its biggest feature....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Jennifer Jackson

Patreon's new chats give fans a place to meet up outside of the comments

Patreon fans are like mega fans because they will literally put their money where their mouth is. Or more so, they’ll put money in their favorite creator’s back pocket. In general, having fans like this comes with benefits, but aside from Discord or the Patreon comment section, there hasn’t been a way to make Patrons feel like they’re part of a community on the service. That is changing thanks to the new features that Patreon is introducing....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Jaclyn Gregory

Prime Day deal drops Sony's SRS-XB13 Bluetooth speaker to its lowest price yet

Sony SRS-XB13 Sony’s SRS-XB13 may be the size of a small coffee mug, but within this tiny little speaker hides high quality sound and impressive volume. This small but powerful Bluetooth speaker rocks just as hard as speakers double its size, and features IP67 waterproof construction to go with you wherever you travel. Plus, an impressive 16-hours of battery life mean it’s suitable for all-day use. Portable speakers are a dime a dozen these days, and there are tons of options available to choose from that range in both size and budget....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Holly Hayes

Redesigned Google settings page is coming to an Android phone near you

All ofthe best Android phoneshave a dedicated Google menu in the phone’s settings app as a one-stop shop for all things Google, from managing your account to checking your backup options. For the longest time, this page has been a long list of tools that you can scroll through to find what you’re looking for. But Google is now switching things around to give the page a modern and decluttered spin....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Michael Lin

Samsung's latest 200MP sensor could help slim down annoying camera bumps

Samsung’s latest 200MP sensor could help slim down annoying camera bumps Samsung is a towering figure in the mobile industry, and more than just making phones itself, it produces the hardware components that go into phones — like their camera sensors. The company took the wraps off its200MP ISOCELL HP1 image sensorlast year, and we shouldstart seeing it in phonesvery soon. But ahead of that getting here, the South Korean manufacturer has already unveiled its latest 200MP image sensor, the ISOCELL HP3....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Kaitlyn Welch

SDCC 2024: The Boys Stars & Eric Kripke Reflect On An Epic Season 4

Summary The Boysseason 4 is quite the wild ride. There are unexpected deaths, big power plays, and a whole lot of bloody action and bad language. Hughie (Jack Quaid) went through a rough time this season from the loss of his father, to being assaulted and manipulated. With Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) now out of the picture, Homelander (Antony Starr) working with the new President, and Butcher (Karl Urban) showing off his new superpowers, anything can happen....

June 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1385 words · David Anderson

The Google Store's trade-in problem is fixed

The Google Store’s trade-in problem is fixed TheGoogle Pixel 7 Proand its smaller siblings were an absolute steal when they launched. By trading in the right phone, you could lower the price significantly, allowing you to enjoy your brand-new phone for much less than the $600+ asking price. But it looks like the process isn’t without hiccups. Multiple people claim that even though they went through the trade-in process on the Google Store website when they bought their new phones, Google doesn’t have any recollection of that....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Shawn Foster

These 7 Streaming Services Are Completely Ad-Free

Quick Links Recently, Netflix and other top streaming services have introduced ad-supported subscriptions. Nobody likes ads, but who actually wants to pay more just to get rid of them? Thankfully, these streaming sites remain completely ad-free, regardless of your subscription tier. For $9.99 a month, you’re able to unlock ad-free access to Apple TV+. Apple’s streaming service offers a modest library of original shows and movies with a select few acquisitions from other studios mixed in....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Derek Nguyen

This Hidden Network Practice Can Compromise Your Privacy: How to Deal With It

Quick Links There’s a lot of network wizardry that goes on behind the scenes every time you load up a webpage. However, while most of the magic helps serve web pages and keep you safe, some network practices that go unnoticed leave you vulnerable to attackers. Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) isn’t something the average internet user talks about every day (or ever). However, it can massively impact your privacy. What Is Deep Packet Inspection?...

June 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1128 words · Victor Wilkins

This New Malware Uses a Unique Trick to Steal Your Google Account

Quick Links If your Chrome browser went full-screen and showed you a Google login page, what would you do? If you said you’d try logging in, you would have lost your account to a malicious agent using your browser’s kiosk mode against you. But what does that mean, and how can you dodge it? What Is “Kiosk Mode” on a Web Browser? Kiosk mode isn’t a bad thing by itself....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Donald Washington

TWRP 3.7 released with Android 12 compatibility and support for more devices

TWRP 3.7 released with Android 12 compatibility and support for more devices Before you can flash a custom ROM or make any modifications to the system partition, you first need to root and install a custom recovery on your Android phone. And while the process to root your Android phone may vary, when it comes to installing a custom recovery, there’s only one dominant option in the modding community: TeamWin Recovery Project or TWRP....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Jason Buckley

USA Today Crossword June 10, 2025 Answers (5/4/25)

Our USA Today Crossword July 22, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. USA Today Crossword is a popular daily puzzle that tests the player’s vocabulary, spelling, and general knowledge skills. The puzzle is available in print and digital format and is enjoyed by people of all ages. The clues can range from easy to challenging and the player must use their critical thinking abilities to solve the puzzle....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Diane Sanchez

Watch This Underrated Ben Stiller & Adam Scott Movie From 2013 While Waiting For Severance Season 2

Summary SinceSeveranceseason 2 will not be available for streaming until January 2025, audiences must check out a criminally underratedBen StillerandAdam Scottfilm while waiting for the show’s release.Directed by Ben Stiller,Severancewas a massive hit when it first premiered on Apple TV+ and was widely praised for everything from its production design to the performances of its cast members. The show also went on to win several accolades and nominations, including Emmy and Critics' Choice Awards....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Sarah Morrison