How to Use the Energy Dashboard in the Amazon Alexa App

How to Use the Energy Dashboard in the Amazon Alexa App Smart home devices are great for fingertip-control, voice control, and remote management. But an often overlooked benefit is the ability to monitor the energy usage of your smart home devices. You can, with the Amazon Alexa app. What Is the Energy Dashboard? A smart home can be about more than just the latest software update or the most convenient way to turn on your lights....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Cathy Douglas

iOS 18.1 Brings Apple Intelligence to Your iPhone—but Only These 7 Features

Quick Links Apple has started rolling out the first wave of Apple Intelligence features for iPhone users. As long as you have an iPhone 15 Pro or a newer model, you can start taking advantage of them. Here’s a look at all the AI features you get with iOS 18.1. 1Photos App Improvements, Including Clean Up Apple Intelligence adds a couple of new features to the Photos app. When you try to edit an image, you’ll now see aClean Uptool that can remove unwanted objects from an image....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 997 words · Carla Miller

I’m Heartbroken That RDJ’s Doom Return Makes MCU’s Most Important Reunion Impossible

Summary It is intriguing that Robert Downey Jr. is officially re-joining the franchise as Doctor Doom, but I’m distraught because this makes the most importantMarvel Cinematic Universereunion impossible. Regardless of how you feel about Marvel Studios and their projects, there’s no denying that it catapulted the superhero and comic book genre to mainstream popularity. Every studio has attempted to copy its business and creative blueprint, but no one has come close to its success....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1180 words · Ryan Edwards

LA Times Mini Crossword July 14, 2025 Answers (6/20/25)

Our LA Times Mini Crossword June 21, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The LA Times Mini 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 9, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Mary Davis

PUBG publisher plans to bring Dark and Darker RPG to mobile despite legal issues

PC and mobile gaming can sometimes feel like two separate worlds, so we’re always excited when we hear about a popular title making the leap from one to the other. Dark and Darker is a medieval-themed, multiplayer, first-person extraction loot-and-trade game that’s been building up some buzz on PC. It’s proven incredibly popular in just a few months on Steam, and this week we’re learning about a deal that was just made to bring the game to smartphone....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Amanda Hall

Ransomware: What it is, and how you can avoid losing all your data in an attack

Ransomware attacks affect everything, including healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical companies, tech firms, and hotels and casinos in Las Vegas. Ransomware has reached a record high, with paymentsexceeding $1 billion in 2023. Why is this malware so notorious? The name “ransom” immediately gives it away. You might be concerned about thismalware on your Androidor computer. Here’s all about ransomware and how to protect yourself so no one can extort you using yourhigh-end Chromebook....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1063 words · Danielle Sanders

Robin Not Only Saved DC's Batman, the Sidekick Saved Superhero Comics

Robindid more for DC Comics than just becomeBatman’ssidekick. Whether in the form of Dick Grayson or Damian Wayne, Robin is considered by the masses to be an essential part of Batmanlore. Tim Drake said it best and most readers will agree:Batman needs a Robin. The sentiment goes even further, historically, as there was a point in time when Batman wasn’t the only one who needed Robin:the comic book industry needed Robin....

August 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1305 words · Ronald Lopez

Samsung actually seems to be making some thoughtful changes for its next-gen foldables

Samsung actually seems to be making some thoughtful changes for its next-gen foldables Galaxy S22 season is over, and that means Samsung watchers are on to the next big release: fourth-gen foldables. The Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 are expected to launch later this year, and leaks have already hinted at a few hardware changes. The latest round of info from Twitter leaker Ice Universe confirms a bigger battery for the Flip4 and screen changes for the Fold4....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Jennifer Gomez

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: Polished to a sheen

Is it already time to call foldables boring? That was the thought that kept racing through my mind as I initially unboxed the Galaxy Z Fold 5. A year ago, I couldn’t be more excited to get my hands on its predecessor,the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Yet, with little to show in the way of changes, improvements, or upgrades — and in the shadow of a disappointing experience with thePixel Fold— it was tough not to feel a little bit of dread surrounding this review....

August 9, 2025 · 17 min · 3596 words · Courtney Hill

Samsung's Galaxy S24 could come in 7 colors according to a third-party listing

TheSamsung Galaxy S24 seriesis going to be one of the biggest major smartphone launches in early 2024. As we inch closer to its official announcement, more details are becoming clear about what to expect from the Korean giant’s next big flagship. A new development sheds more light on the non-Ultra models of the Galaxy S24 family, indicating fresh new color options for the phones. We already know a great deal about the Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ models, with multiple leaks pointing towards a newsimpler design with flatter sides, aluminum construction and a triple-camera system....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Amy Ryan

Some of YouTube's Biggest Songs Went Missing for a Bit: Here's Why

If you’ve been browsing YouTube Music for the past day or two, you may have noticed that some of the most popular tunes had been taken down by something called “SESAC.” Fortunately, if you revisit the affected videos now, everything is back to normal. So, what on earth is SESAC, and why did they take down popular music tracks for a day? Why SESAC Took Down Popular Music Videos The problems began on September 29th, when YouTube was having issues with the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers—or “SESAC,” as we more familiarly know it....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Sarah Diaz

Sonos vs. Google FAQ: What the ITC decision means for the future of Google devices

Sonos vs. Google FAQ: What the ITC decision means for the future of Google devices The recent decision from the USITCregarding the legal battle between Google and Sonos is bound to have some ripple effects throughout the world of tech, even if only in the short term. It’s an outcome that has already had some impact on devices you have in your house right now, and likewise, this story is bound to continue developing over the incoming weeks and months....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1020 words · Raymond Wilson

Sony's best wireless earbuds are available for a crazy price on Black Friday

Sony’s best wireless earbuds are available for a crazy price on Black Friday Want the best-sounding pair of earbuds? Look no further than the Sony WF-1000XM4. They deliver excellent sound quality, ANC, and can last for eight hours while doing so. Charging them is a breeze as well, thanks to wireless charging support. The only downside? Their clunky design. Sony’s headphones and earbuds are known for their fantastic sound quality and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Thomas Rivera