Beats Pill Review: An Easy Bluetooth Speaker to Swallow

Summary Despite its shape, theBeats Pillmight be one of the most ironically named products. Its big sound and long battery life in a small package make it an easy audio device to really like. The Pill is no pill. Beats Pill The new Beats Pill is completely redesigned and boasts better sound performance than ever before. It delivers native ecosystem benefits with an enhanced experience for both Apple and Android customers....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 891 words · Stacy Andrews

Belkin's Switch 2 Case Is Also a Portable Battery

Belkin has made a big entrance into the Nintendo Switch 2 accessory market by introducing a charging case to the system. It’s a carrying case for the Switch 2 that also charges the console’s battery. The most notable feature is its built-in 10,000mAh battery, which can recharge the Switch 2 up to one and a half times on a single charge. This greatly extends the Switch 2’s battery life, which tends to be a common problem with portable gaming devices....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Anthony Mcintosh

EchoMaster's Backup Camera Gives Old Cars a Modern Convenience

Backup cameras may be a concept dating back to Buick’s 1956 Centurion, but the 21st century still can’t guarantee every driver the efficiency and enhanced safety these companion devices provide. EchoMaster attempts to fill the gaps with itsBackup Camera Kitwith Rearview Mirror Monitor. Despite being mandated as a feature on all new vehicles manufactured by the 2019 model year, Highway Safety’s Highway Loss Data Institute estimates that just under half of all registered vehicles still lack a backup camera....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · David Cox

Gaming in 2024: The Biggest Milestones From the Past Year

Summary 2024 has been a rollercoaster for gamers. From surprise releases that took the industry by storm and predictable hardware launches to multi-million-dollar flops and bizarre controversies, last year had it all. The Biggest Game Releases Indie game popularityis at an all-time high, and you don’t have to look further than the poker-stylerogueliteBalatro, which won three awards at The Game Awards 2024. Rightfully so, we can’t get enough ofBalatroat How-To Geek, as we’ve all been hooked on it over the past couple of months....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 998 words · Ashlee Campbell

Google Neglected the Chromecast. Now It's Dead.

Despite its immense popularity, Chromecast has remained one of the most frustrating brands in Google’s portfolio. What started as a daring project that broke the rules of TV slowly descended into a bland, neglected mess. Google now says that the era of Chromecast is over, but early adopters know that Chromecast has been dead for years. More importantly, Chromecast didn’t use a remote control. This streaming device relied entirely on Google’s"Cast" protocol....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Dr. Tiffany White MD

Home Assistant Is the Answer to Your Smart Home's Biggest Issues

The smart home vision is a bold one, but it doesn’t appeal to everyone. “Some people just want a light switch,” as a colleague recently put it. But many of the drawbacks of a modern smart home can be overcome, and the answer is Home Assistant. Home Assistant is a free and open-source smart home server that runs locally on a dedicated device within your home. While it’s not yet the perfect solution that it could one day be, it’s worth a second glance for anyone interested in building a resilient, dynamic, and truly useful smart home....

June 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1546 words · Paul Perry

How 3D Printing Is Changing the Nerf Hobby

Summary Nerf is a household name, especially when it comes to its “blasters” that fire soft foam darts or balls. Just like paintball, Nerf has many serious fans, and also like paintball, they enjoy modding and tinkering with their plastic projectile slingers. With the arrival of 3D printers, the scope of what’s possible in the Nerf world has opened up significantly. Scratch-Built Custom Blaster While Nerf fans had to be happy with merely modding their Nerf blasters to make them better or more interesting, with aCAD application, a3D printer, and a few springs and other small metal components, you can design your own entirely custom gun....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Scott Garza

How Accurate Are Cell Phone Network Coverage Maps?

You’ve probably seen a network coverage map presented by a network carrier before. Supposedly, it shows you how good their coverage is across the country, where you can expect to get the most reliable connectivity and whatnot. But how accurate are the maps? Well, it’s complicated. What is a Network Coverage Map? A network coverage map is a visual representation of the areas where a mobile network provider claims to offer their cell service....

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1203 words · Kyle Torres

How GTA VI Could Ruin the 2025 Holiday Season

Summary The excitement forGrand Theft Auto VIis bigger than anything the video game industry has ever seen. It’s not just another game release; it’s a cultural moment that could overshadow other games and all forms of entertainment. Unfortunately, that could hurt any other game that releases within the same period. Grand Theft Auto VIIs a Big Launch TheGrand Theft Autoseries has turned game launches into major events, thanks to its top-tier gameplay, bold satire, and unmatched freedom of exploration....

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1233 words · Lisa Johnson DVM

How I Use ChatGPT for Personalized Book, Movie, TV, and Music Recommendations

Summary One of the most useful features of ChatGPT is that it can store information in its long-term memory. You can use this feature to store lists of your favorite books, movies, TV shows, and music, and leverage this information to get personalized recommendations. Using the Memory Feature in ChatGPT ChatGPT can remember key informationfrom your chats. This information can then be used to inform responses to any future conversations that you might have with ChatGPT....

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1242 words · Brandon Johnson

How to Control Your Apple Watch with Your iPhone

Quick Links With the right Apple Watch, iPhone, and software combination, you can control your wearable using your smartphone. Apple added the Watch Mirroring feature under the umbrella of accessibility, but it’s a neat trick that anyone can put to good use. How to Enable Apple Watch Mirroring To use Apple Watch Mirroring, you’ll need an Apple Watch Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, or Ultra running watchOS 9. Unfortunately, this feature doesn’t work on thesecond-generation Apple Watch SE....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Jerry Gutierrez

How to Create a Custom Lock Screen on Google Pixel

Google Pixel phones are known for their simplicity, but simplicity can come with a lack of customization options. Thankfully,Android 14introduced some much-needed lock screen personalization. We’ll show you how to change the clock style, font, size, and colors. When it comes to personalization, Pixel phones have greatlylagged behind the likes of Samsung Galaxy devices. Sure, theMaterial You theming is cool, but the actual design choices have mostly been left up to Google....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Kathy Hardy

How to Enable .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.5 in Windows 11

Summary To enable .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.5 on Windows 11: If you’re having trouble launching certain apps on your Windows 11 PC, your system may not have the required.NET Frameworkversions installed. It’s easy to install .NET Framework version 2.0 and 3.5 to fix your app issues. Here’s how to do just that. How to Turn On .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.5 in Windows 11 To enable .NET Framework 2....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Mr. Steven Turner