Sony’s New Playstation 5 Has Some Great Changes

It might not look like it, but the most recent generation of consoles is already half through its lifespan. ThePlayStation 5, Sony’s latest console, first arrived three years ago in 2020. A good chunk of that time was marked by limited availability due to the chip shortage, but nonetheless, the console has been out for a long time, and players have started wondering whether Sony was planning to release new models at all....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Carla Sanders

Stream These 10 Movies You Missed At The Theater This Year

2025 is halfway over, and there are still plenty of movies to look forward to. There’s a spiffy newFantastic Fourfilm, the conclusion toWicked, and another dose of James Cameron’sAvatarcome Christmas. With so much to look forward to, it’s easy to forget the first crop of films from this year. If you didn’t catch them at the theater, now is the time to stream them as they all make themselves available across several services....

August 14, 2025 · 8 min · 1692 words · Patricia Cook

The Base Pixel 10 Has More Pro Features, MagSafe-Like Charging Comes to Entire Series

Summary Google’s new Pixel 10 series is here, and it’s powered by a new chip and a whole lot of AI. This year, the biggest updates might be with the non-Pro model. However, as usual, the big emphasis is on how these phones will change the way you interact with your device. At the heart of the new Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL is the new Google Tensor G5 processor, which Google claims is the most significant upgrade to its custom chip for Pixel phones....

August 14, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · Kelsey Hill

The Best Alternative File Managers for Android

Quick Links Android’s built-in file manager gets the job done, but some alternatives can do so much more. Whether you’re looking for something to unpack ZIP files or an option that better suits your phone when it’s connected to a larger display, there’s an Android file manager suited to the task. Files Shortcut: Android’s Built-In File Manager Before we get to the alternatives, let’s acknowledge that Android comes with a native file manager that all apps can access, which is usually not the same as the file manager that’s in your app drawer....

August 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1160 words · Jesse Burch

The Best Google Pixel 9 Pro Cases of 2024

If you’re thinking of investing in the Google Pixel 9 Pro, you’ll want to protect the flagship phone against scratches, dings, and cracks. These cases will do just that! Spigen Rugged Armor Pixel 9 Case The Spigen Rugged Armor Case for Pixel 9 Pro offers durable, military-grade protection with a sleek carbon fiber design. It features shock-absorbent TPU material, precise cutouts for easy access, and a raised lip for screen and camera protection....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Edward Klein

The Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus Can Power Your Home

Jackery has announced an upcoming product, the Solar Generator 5000 Plus. The company claims this new model is its “most advanced” solar generator to date. The Solar Generator 5000 Plus has a portable and compact design. It is the lightest generator in its class, designed for use in various situations, including emergencies, off-grid living, and everyday power needs. The 5000 Plus is equipped with LFP battery cells that give 4,000 life cycles, which means it is reliable in the long term....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Eddie Ramirez

The New Insta360 Phone Gimbal Won't Break the Bank

Insta360 has revealed the Flow 2, the company’s latest gimbal for smartphone video recordings. It’s a selfie stick, gimbal, and battery bank all in one, and it has a lower price than the Flow 2 Pro. The Insta360 Flow 2 is built to be portable and easy to use, so it’s not that heavy. The gimbal itself weighs about 348 grams (12.3 ounces), and the magnetic phone clamp adds another 25 grams (0....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Jennifer Edwards

The One Good Reason to Buy an AirPods Case

Quick Links AirPods are popular headphones that fit snuggly into Apple’s ecosystem. For the most part, sound quality is decent, noise cancellation is reasonable, and build quality means they can withstand a few hard knocks. But there’s one design flaw that only an aftermarket case can solve. Why Your AirPods Need a Case If you’ve ever dropped yourAirPods case, you’ll be familiar with this problem. As the case hits the ground, your AirPods are ejected at high velocity across the room (or worse, the street), leaving you wondering how earbuds can travel so far, so fast....

August 14, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Joshua Ochoa

The RTX 5090 Is an Excellent GPU—If You're Not a Gamer!

Summary The march of progress grinds on, and NVIDIA’s 50-series of GPUs are upon us, including its $2,000 RTX 5090. While the 5090 is the top dog of GPUs for now, I think it’s appeal to gamers is rather limited. If you’re a professional however, this could be the GPU for you. The RTX 5090 Is the Fastest GPU in the World Let’s not beat around the bush: the RTX 5090 is the fastest consumer GPU....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · David Walker

The Safest Family-Friendly Three-Row SUV You Can Buy in 2025

Families looking for a spacious SUV need more than comfort and practicality, safety is often the top priority. This three-row SUV is designed with that in mind, offering outstanding protection and a full suite of advanced driver-assist features to give peace of mind on every drive. Inside, the cabin is roomy and versatile, with seating for up to eight and plenty of space for both passengers and cargo. High-quality materials and user-friendly tech make family trips easier, while the smooth, composed ride ensures comfort for everyone on board....

August 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1300 words · Kenneth Williams

This Fuel-Sipping Hybrid Is the Smartest Budget Buy of 2025

Shopping for acarto keep around for the long run? It’s not just about the sticker price—fuel costs,depreciation, and pesky maintenance bills sneak into the picture too. Some rides just get it right, sticking around forever, holding their value like a champ, andguzzling way less gasthan you’d expect. These are the kind of cars that make you wonder why you ever considered anything else. There’s onehybridthat’s basically the MVP of smart spending—easy on the wallet to buy, own, and keep running smoothly....

August 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1483 words · Jonathan Howard

This Weird Little Camera Promised a Photo Future That Never Arrived

Summary In 2012, a new company called Lytro tried to shake up the camera market. It was meant to be something of a photo revolution, but six years later the dream was over. I dug out my old Lytro to see how it holds up. What Was Lytro? Lytro was a company formed in 2006 with the goal of bringing light field cameras to market. As the name implies, light field photography captures information about the “light field” within the scene, measured in “megarays....

August 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1203 words · James Jacobs

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 23 (#378)

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Mary Smith