7 new Android games released June 2023 — from Shovel Knight to Harry Potter Magic Awakened

While major game releases were few and far between this June, this only made the gems stand out even more. From unexpected hits like Harry Potter: Magic Awakened to long-awaited sequels like McPixel 3, June is a month of quality, not quantity. Some of June’s releases will inevitably be included in our roundup of thebest games on Android, so rest assured it’s only the cream of the crop directly below. Keep in mind most of these games are suited for a phone’s smaller screen, but if you want to upgrade to something more cinematic, playing on one of ourfavorite budget Android tabletsis also an enjoyable way to play....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1004 words · Lee Miller PhD

7 Ways to Fix the "Steam Must Be Running to Play This Game" Error in Windows 11

7 Ways to Fix the “Steam Must Be Running to Play This Game” Error in Windows 11 Is Windows stopping you from playing your favorite game? Or is it Steam? When encountering the “Steam must be running to play this game” error, it might be difficult to quickly identify the cause. Maybe Windows doesn’t grant Steam the right to make changes on your computer, or you’re dealing with an outdated Steam version....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 749 words · Brittany Spencer

8 Great Things You Can Do on Your iPhone 15 Pro With This AI Feature

Quick Links Visual Intelligence is one of the best features of Apple Intelligence, but it was previously limited to the iPhone 16 series. Now, with iOS 18.4, you can finally take advantage of this great feature to do a lot of cool tricks on iPhone 15 Pro models, too. 1Determine Calories in Your Food If you’ve just started making healthier food choices and are thoughtful about your food selections, Visual Intelligence can streamline your decision-making process....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1263 words · Andrew Leach

[SPOILER] Is Named Apocalypse's Official Successor, Changing X-Men Lore Forever

Summary Warning: contains spoilers for X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #4For millennia, the powerfulX-Menvillain Apocalypse stood as a symbol of mutant power and might, until the Krakoan Age of mutantkind offered a different path forward for the epic En Sabah Nur. After the fall of Krakoa, Apocalypse finally realized that his philosophy was no longer working for the future of mutants, prompting him to begina search for an heir. Finally, inX-Men: Heir of Apocalypse#4,En Sabah Nur has chosen a surprising successor:the beloved X-Men hero, Douglas Ramsey....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Allison Frazier

A Single Detail From ACOTAR Proves Lucien Must Become High King

The vast world Sarah J. Maas created inA Court of Thorns and Rosesboasts a large cast of characters with complex political dynamics. As Maas is working on thenextA Court of Thorns and Rosesbook, there are many theories as to who (aside from Elain) will play a critical role. While the books have done a great job of exploring the different courts and peoples so far, a few key characters and high-ranking roles have been somewhat forgotten....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Susan Willis

Adrien Brody Beats Out Timothee Chalamet & AI Controversy To Win Second Best Actor Oscar

Adrien Brody has won Best Actor at the 97thAcademy Awardsfor his performance inThe Brutalist. This year’s nominees also included Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice), Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), and Colman Domingo (Sing Sing). Many finalOscars 2025 predictionshad Chalamet winning Best Actor for his performance as Bob Dylan, especially in light of the AI controversy surrounding Brody and the making ofThe Brutalist. Now,Brody has won the Academy Award for Best Actor against Chalametand the rest of the impressive group of nominees....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Laura Sexton

Android 13 QPR2 could bring the taskbar to smaller screens

Android 13 QPR2 could bring the taskbar to smaller screens Google has yet to launch its extensively teasedGoogle Pixel Tabletand its rumoredGoogle Pixel Fold, but the company is already hard at work optimizing its software for these two form factors. While Android itself offers some improvements for these form factors already, Google’s Pixel Launcher and other first-party software isn’t 100% there just yet. In the firstAndroid 13 QPR2 beta, we can see some tweaks to the tablet-focused taskbar that could make it work even better on smaller screens, like those of foldables or even phones....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · Jacqueline Avila

Apple MacBook Pro (M4) Review: The Best Laptop in the World

The Apple Silicon-era MacBook Pro series has universally been touted as one of the best professional laptops in recent times and has been the machine I rely on to do my work and study since 2022. With the M4 chipsets finally coming to this Mac, while I don’t believe it warrants an immediate upgrade from an existing Apple Silicon Mac user, I do think for its performance, battery life, and overall experience parity, the baseM4 MacBook Prois the best laptop you can pick up right now....

August 5, 2025 · 11 min · 2152 words · Robert Lopez

Best Apple Fitness+ alternatives for Android

Best Apple Fitness+ alternatives for Android Have you stuck to your New Year’s fitness resolutions? It’s easier than ever withaffordable fitness trackersandapps like Google Fitthat keep a record of your progress. Gym memberships, nutritionists, and personal trainers could easily cost you hundreds of dollars each month. Thankfully, as long as you’re willing to stick to a routine, a fitness app is all you need. iOS has the dedicated Apple Fitness+ service, but despite the abundance of features, it’s hard to justify the $14....

August 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1367 words · Victor Howard

Best Xfinity Mobile plans in 2025

Quick Links Best overall Xfinity Mobile plan Xfinity Mobile Unlimited Intro Plenty of data for the family With 30GB of high-speed data and unlimited talk and text, Xfinity Mobile’s base unlimited plan is the best option for most people. You’ll get access to 5G on Verizon’s network, as well as Xfinity WiFi hotspots. When it comes down to what most of us actually need in a mobile phone plan, we just need talk, text, and enough data to make it to the end of the month....

August 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1414 words · Jordan Moreno

Climbing Simulator Codes (August 2025)

Updated on July 05, 2025– We checked for the latest Climbing Simulator codes! In Roblox Climbing Simulator, players climb to reach new heights and earn wins. Training helps them go even further, unlocking pets, trails, and rebirths along the way. The higher they go, the more rewards they get, and reaching the top unlocks new worlds to explore. Redeeming codes is the fastest way to grab Pets, Wins, and Boosts inClimbing Simulator....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Emily Brown

D23 2024: Inside Out 2's Riley Actor Talks Deleted Scene, Dream Productions & Inside Out 3

Summary Inside Out 2is doing a victory lap atD23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, celebrating the movie’s status as the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The Disney Pixar project is also branching out in more than one direction, growing just like its protagonist Riley with the upcoming home release and a highly-anticipated new series on Disney+. Given that new emotions like Anxiety and Envy already spiced things up in the sequel, many fans are excited to see which characters will breathe life into Riley’s mind next....

August 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1294 words · Natalie Kennedy

Elon Musk Confirms Paid Twitter Verification Plans

Elon Musk Confirms Paid Twitter Verification Plans New Twitter owner Elon Musk has confirmed that the plans to revamp verification on the social media platform include introducing verification as a paid service. The confirmation comes amid reports that Musk wants to charge $20 for Twitter Blue, which will include verification as part of the subscription. Twitter Verification as a Paid Product According toThe Verge, a directive issued at Twitter aims to see paid verification launched in early November....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Edward Miller