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Summary Google does things a lot differently from most other Android OEMs. And one of the things it does differently is that it’s really bad at preventing leaks—and for years I’ve been sure they do this on purpose. If you thought Google was going to do things differently this year, too bad—the company just couldn’t hold the Pixel 10 for a few more weeks. In anticipation of its hardware event on August 20th, Google just… decided to spill the beans on the Pixel 10 earlier anyway....

It is becoming clearer that electric vehicles represent the future of the automotive industry. Despite the strong offerings on the market, they still have their downsides and not everyone is convinced about their practicality. Automakers plan to use solid-state batteries to change this. There has been a lot of talk recently about solid-state batteries and how they are the future of the electric vehicle market. Automakers promise that this new battery technology will revolutionize the market, offering quicker charging times, longer ranges, and lighter loads....

Quick Links Summary On a Google Pixel phone, open the Google app and go to Settings > Google Assistant > Quick Phrases. Toggle on the Quick Phrases you’d like to use. TheGoogle Assistanthas two wake-up commands—“Hey Google” and “OK Google.” It can be a little tedious to say these three-syllable phrases for everything. “Quick Phrases” let you skip saying Google’s name for certain things. We’ll show you how. If you haveGoogle Assistant enabled, Google Assistant is always listening—but not always listening in the way many people think!...

Summary My relationship with Apple Music is complicated. With Apple’s ongoing lackluster support for the Windows client, I knew there had to be a better option for cross-platform support. Enter Cider: the Apple Music wrapper we all deserve. What Is Cider? At it’s most basic,Cideris what is known as a “wrapper.” A wrapper is exactly what it sounds like: an interface that “wraps” around an existing application programming interface (commonly referred to as an API) giving users an alternative interface through which to interact with a lower-level code base....

Quick Links Chromebooks have limited storage space, which can fill up quickly if you don’t manage it well. As a result, your device may feel cramped, performance might slow down, and you’ll get frustrating low storage warnings. Whenever I notice my Chromebook running low on space, here’s how I free it up. 5Remove Unnecessary Apps Over time, we overload our Chromebooks with apps—some you tried once and forgot about, others you rarely use but never remove, and a few you’ve kept despite regularly using their web versions instead....

Summary TheKeychron C3 Prowired mechanical keyboard is budget-priced and should appeal to a broad audience. Available in two color combinations, the keyboard has been designed with noise reduction in mind, supports custom macros and shortcuts, and works with all the major operating systems. Keychron C3 Pro Designed to provide ultimate flexibility, this budget-priced Keychron keyboard offers QMK/VIA software support, includes a gasket mount design, a 1000Hz poll rate, and more....

Quick Links Can you explain what a ribbon is? Do you know the three types of cell references? Do you know how to convert a number to a currency? If not, then look no further, as we take you through some key Excel features you need to know to show your expertise. The Excel Interface First, let’s take a look at what Excel looks like, what its key elements are called, and what each of those elements do....

Summary Master & Dynamic MW09are bold-looking earbuds with a sound that plays it a lot safer than their exterior aesthetic. Despite having beauty and brains, the MW09 earbuds slightly miss the mark on ANC, mic fidelity, and some of their physical controls, a point that’s made more noticeable by the high $349 (aluminum case) and $399 (Kevlar case) prices. Master & Dynamic MW09 MW09 offers more precise and improved ANC, a redesigned body for improved comfort and fit on a wider range of users, an AI-powered talk solution, and up to 16 hours of battery life....

Summary Apple’s MacBook Air line is fantastic for basic productivity work. I own a MacBook Air and I’ve never found myself longing for a Pro—it’s an amazing laptop. If you’ve been looking to buy one, I have some good news for you—they are now cheaper, and they now have Apple’s latest M4 chips. Apple has just announced its latest revision to theMacBook Air, which is now powered by the M4 chip....

Quick Links AI tools likeDALL-E 2make it easy for anyone to create art with a click. While this movement may conjure up old fears of robots taking over the world, some things, like human creativity, are immune to the machine. Algorithms are powerful things. If you’ve ever seen an ad on Facebook for a product you just talked about, you understand this fact. AI art tools use algorithms too, created through machine learning....

Syncthing, the cross-platform file synchronization tool that doesn’t need cloud storage, has finally released its big 2.0 update. The new version has some great performance and reliability improvements, updated terminal commands, and much more. Syncthing is agreat way to keep your files synchronized between multiple computers, without using a centralized location like cloud storage or a NAS. The new 2.0 update has a few significant technical changes to improve performance and stability—it’s now using SQLite instead of LevelDB for the internal database, and deleted items are now deleted from the database after six months (by default) instead of staying in there for all time....

Summary The Nintendo Switch 2 is better at everything compared to its predecessor, but it also has a notable price bump—it’s $449, compared to the original Switch’s $299 launch price. Now, this might be even more expensive, and it’s all thanks to tariffs. Nintendo has officially postponed the start date for preorders of its highly anticipated Switch 2 console in the United States, citing uncertainty surrounding newly announced tariffs and market conditions....

I love a good gritty crime drama, especially with realistic portrayals of the unpleasant details of life, crime, and the justice system.The dark themes, real-life consequences, and psychologically driven character stories are deeply relatable in the most visceral ways. If you’re as much a fan of the genre as I am, chances are you loved the Guy Ritchie-producedMobLand. One of 2025’s hits, theParamount+series is a methodical, sophisticated slow burn full of shockers, head games, and explosive action unfolding around the criminal psyche....