New Leak Details the Pixel 8, Pixel Fold, and Pixel 9 Pro

Quick Links Google’s new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have alot to offer, but if the latest leak is to be believed, the company has big plans for the next few years. While we’re still ten months away from a Pixel 8 launch, a recent leak breaks down new Pixel phone releases through 2025. According to an extensive report byAndroid Authority, which claims an “anonymous but trustworthy” source shared key details about Google’s plans, we’ll be getting a new Pixel 7a and the highly rumoredPixel Fold in early 2023....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 781 words · Carol Harris

Pebble's New Watches Will Keep The Old Name

Summary You probably know by now that Pebble is back. Everyone knows that. But the marketing for these products couldn’t quite use the term “Pebble.” Now, that’s changed, and nature is healing. Core Devices, the company behind the new Pebble revival, announced that its upcoming watches will drop their “Core” branding and adopt the classic Pebble moniker. The Core 2 Duo will now be officially known as the Pebble 2 Duo, and the Core Time 2 will be the Pebble Time 2....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Lawrence Garcia

Prime Day Is Almost Over, Buy These Tech Essentials While They're Still on Sale

While Prime Day is usually focused around big-ticket tech devices with deep discounts, it’s important to also remember the essential accessories that you need to make them work. Prime Day is always about the big-ticket purchases. New TVs, smart home devices, maybe a new phone or tablet—these are the things we save up for and pick up when they get deep discounts during events like these. But now that you’ve made your big purchases, there’s something else to think about....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1099 words · Nicole Mcdaniel

Say Goodbye to Google Assistant on Your Smartwatch

Are you ready to say goodbye to the Google Assistant on your Android smartwatch? Google’s been laying the groundwork for replacing the Assistant with Gemini for months, and it’s finally happening. The transition started with the Pixel Watch, and now more WearOS devices are getting Gemini. Last week, Google startedreplacing Assistant with Geminion the Pixel Watch. The company hascontinuously saidthat its old Assistant will slowly disappear on phones, tablets, watches, cars, and other smart devices....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Russell Wagner

Skype Isn't Dead Yet, Gets "Skype Messaging 2.0"

The era of Skype dominating online communication faded away a long time ago, but Microsoft is still keeping it alive with infrequent updates. Now, a significant update to Skype’s messaging features is rolling out. Microsoft announced “Skype Messaging 2.0” on the Skype Blog, which aims to bring some usability features from competing services like Discord and Teams over to Skype. The mobile app has updated menus when holding down on a conversation, with the ability to quickly create an invite link, clear messages, add or remove from favorites, and more....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Renee Jimenez

Sorry Linux, HDMI 2.1 Can't Have Open-Source Drivers

Broken HDMI 2.1 functionality in AMD’s open-source Linux driver will remain broken. The HDMI Forum has rejected a proposed open-source driver for the HDMI 2.1 spec, meaning that DisplayPort is still the preferred interface for high resolutions and refresh rates on open-source platforms. The modern HDMI 2.1 spec uses Fixed Rate Link (FRL) signaling technology to deliver uncompressed video beyond 4K 60Hz. This technology is also responsible for variable refresh rate (VRR) support....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Robert Brewer

Strava Acquires Popular Training App Runna to Combat Garmin

Summary Strava, the fitness tracking and social platform, just made a move that could seriously upgrade your running and training. The company has acquired Runna, an immensely popular app known for its personalized running plans. If you’re a Strava user like me, you’ve probably noticed something missing in Strava’s offerings: training plans. It’s great for tracking purposes and swapping encouragement with friends, but when it comes to actually planning your next 5K or marathon, you’ve had to look elsewhere....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Annette Woods

Streaming Services Desperately Need Better Cropping Options

Summary Streaming services are great, but they have their disadvantages compared to offline and physical media. We all know the obvious ones, but have you considered that you don’t get to crop services like Netflix the way you want, when you want? The Aspect Ratio Mismatch Your TV almost certainly has a standard widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9, but older content from before this became the standard conforms to 4:3, which is what most TVs were in the CRT era....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Brenda Cohen

The 10 Most Popular Non-English Netflix Exclusive Movies of All Time

Quick Links Looking to add some non-English films to your Netflix watchlist but don’t know where to start? These Netflix Originals are some of the most popular and watched films the platform has to offer, spanning different genres and languages. These films are a mixed bag, with some sweeping awards and a few amassing mixed reviews from critics. But if you want to expand your watchlist beyondEnglish films, these popular ones are a good place to start....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1135 words · Jeffery Russell

The Best-Selling SUVs of 2025 So Far

SUVs continue to lead the charge in 2025, and some models are pulling far ahead of the competition. These top-selling SUVs are winning over buyers with the right mix of features, value, and versatility. Whether it’s family-friendly practicality, fuel efficiency, or rugged all-terrain performance, today’s best-sellers reflect what shoppers care about most. Automakers that nail the formula are being rewarded with strong numbers early in the year. From budget-friendly compacts to high-tech three-row models, these SUVs are setting the pace in one of the most competitive segments in the market....

August 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1448 words · Rhonda Hernandez DDS

Top Netflix Movies and Shows for Music Enthusiasts

There has never been a better time to be a music lover. Thanks to services like Spotify, it’s easy to jam out to your favorite tunes at the click of a button. But have you ever wondered where you’re able to discover new songs to add to your playlist of faves? Many music lovers find new tunes through films and TV shows. If you’re one of them, you’re in luck, becauseNetflixhas a growing list of content that’s perfect for anyone who loves music....

August 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1561 words · Ricky Nguyen

United States Says Apple Is an Illegal Monopoly

The European Union has targeted Apple over the past few years for monopolistic and anti-competitive practices, forcing the company to allow alternate app stores and other features in the EU. Now, the United States government is suing Apple on similar grounds. The United States Department of Justice (DoJ), along with 16 state and district attorneys general, is suing Apple over alleged anticompetitive practices. The complaint explains, “Rather than respond to competitive threats by offering lower smartphone prices to consumers or better monetization for developers, Apple would meet competitive threats by imposing a series of shapeshifting rules and restrictions in its App Store guidelines and developer agreements that would allow Apple to extract higher fees, thwart innovation, offer a less secure or degraded user experience, and throttle competitive alternatives....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · George Howell

Watch These 10 Episodes to Get Hooked on Seinfeld

Seinfeldis undoubtedly one of the most iconic TV shows of all time, and I’ve watched every episode more times than I care to count. There are so many famous storylines and characters, often within a single episode. So, here are 10 episodes to get you started. 1997 8 Episode 19 This episode brought “yada yada yada” into common usage, and it’s brilliant for putting a term to the fact that we often gloss over important details, sometimes with disastrous consequences....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 680 words · Tammy Maxwell