New Android games released June 2023

From the beautiful puzzle game, Lost in Play to the innovative bullet-hell action of Roto Force, there was a game for everyone this July. We also saw interesting experiments with games like Space Invaders: World Defense which, while unlikely to make it to our frequently updated list of thebest games on Android, attempted to try something new with our phones' capabilities. July saw a higher proportion of puzzle and arcade games released than other months; few are graphically intensive, so even ourfavorite budget phonescan handle them....

August 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1227 words · Kimberly Banks

One UI 6.1 makes a small but useful change to floating windows

It’s been ten years since Samsung added floating windows to its Android skin. Since then, Galaxy users have been split down the middle regarding how useful this is, finding it useless or invaluable. I’m in the latter camp, so any improvement to Samsung’s already excellent multitasking software is welcome, andOne UI6.1 brings a small but welcome addition. What are floating windows? The name sums it up pretty well. Just as you’d expect to find on a laptop or desktop, One UI lets you open apps in floating windows that can be resized, minimized, and pinned....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Mrs. Sherry Lawson

Opera's Upgraded One R2 Browser Is Packed With Features, and I'm Making the Switch

Quick Links Opera remains one of the main “challenger” browsers, taking the good fight to Google Chrome—the world’s leading browser. Opera has a few iterations of its browser and is launching a massive upgrade to one of its options: Opera One R2. Opera Is Bringing Huge Upgrades to Its New One R2 Browser Opera’s upgraded One R2 browser builds on its streamlinedOne browser, which was a major launch in 2023and now has over 300 million users across its browser ecosystem....

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 980 words · Dr. Sylvia Perry

Salem's Lot Remake Director Emotionally Reflects On 2-Year Delay & Stephen King's Support

Salem’s Lotdirector Gary Dauberman addresses the movie’s long delay and Stephen King’s support during that time.The adaptation of King’s 1975 vampire novel was originally slated for a theatrical release in 2022before being delayed for two years. During this time, it remained uncertain whether the movie would ever be released, but King remained a staunch and vocal supporter of the project, which eventually helpedtheSalem’s Lotadaptationsecure a streaming debut on Max in 2024....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 742 words · Maria Young

Some Samsung TVs Are Showing Glitchy Pop-Ups: Here's the Solution

A recent privacy notice is plaguing Samsung TV owners by way of an incessant pop-up—every two hours. If you’re a victim of Samsung’s invasive pop-ups, there are a couple of solutions that have worked for some users. Samsung’s Privacy Notification Is Spamming Everyone’s TVs As evidenced by recent pop-ups gracing Samsung televisions across the world, Samsung really wants us to know about its privacy policy. That’s admirable, because transparency is key in an age where data collection is one of themain concerns of smart home devices....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Chris Gomez

Stay Active While Working From Home With This Foldable Treadmill

Working from home has many benefits, but it’s easy to slip into the depths of work without remembering to have lunch on time, take a break, or even exercise. Going to the gym may not always be a possibility, but having gym equipment at home that you can easily pack away, or even use while you’re working, is definitely beneficial. The COSTWAY 3-in-1 folding treadmill is a great example of this....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Patrick Clark

Stranger Things Sets Up Vecna’s Replacement For Will Byers In Season 5

Summary The latestStranger Thingsvideo hints that Vecna may set his sights on a new target to terrorize. While Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) was the kid dragged into the Upside Down, which set the series in motion,Vecna’s hold on the coreStranger Thingsparty has weakenedsince then. The kids are older and have learned enough about how the Upside Down works to evade him. He needs another person, close to the group, to manipulate....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · James Smith

The 9 Best Free Notion Templates for Freelancers

The 9 Best Free Notion Templates for Freelancers As a freelancer, it’s easy to get lost in a pile of documents, especially when dealing with multiple clients. You’ll have to juggle between sending invoices, scheduling your tasks, and keeping your clients happy with your work. That’s where Notion comes into play. With hundreds of templates at your disposal, you can easily turn your freelancing business right side up with minimal effort....

August 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1143 words · Larry Lamb

The Roku Channel brings its free streaming content to Google TV and Android TV

Roku devices have long been a convenient way to access your favorite streaming services, and back in 2017, the company launched one of its own: The Roku Channel. With an ever-increasing library of free ad-supported shows, movies, and live TV channels, part of Roku’s evolving strategy has been to release its app on smart TVs and some of thebest streaming devicesaround, bringing The Roku Channel to new audiences. Today, that group finally expands to include Google TV and Android TV....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Kristopher Stephens

These Are the 4 Best AI Chatbots For Handling Big Conversations

I love using AI chatbots for long, complex conversations. But the truth is that some AI chatbots handle lengthy chats much better than others due to what’s known as a context window—and these are my four favorite AI chatbots for the job. When it comes to handling lengthy conversations,Claudeis genuinely impressive. Anthropic’s latest model, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, boasts a massive 200K context window, allowing it to process lengthy conversations. Its other models have a reasonable 128K context window....

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1050 words · Jordan Stephens

Upcoming Guy Ritchie Sherlock Holmes Show Has To Avoid The Most Common Prequel Mistake

Summary ThoughGuy Ritchie’supcomingYoungSherlockshow could be amazing, the nature of the prequel means that it could easily fall into a disappointing trap. Since the late 1990s, British directorGuy Ritchie has helmed iconic crime movies, includingLock, Stock, and Two Smoking BarrelsandSnatch.However, in 2009, Ritchie tried his hand at franchises by directing twoSherlock Holmesmovies starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. Now, 15 years later, it seems that Ritchie is ready to return to the world of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s incredible detective....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Jennifer Morales

USA Today Crossword June 11, 2025 Answers (8/20/25)

Our USA Today Crossword August 13, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. USA Today Crossword is a popular daily puzzle that tests the player’s vocabulary, spelling, and general knowledge skills. The puzzle is available in print and digital format and is enjoyed by people of all ages. The clues can range from easy to challenging and the player must use their critical thinking abilities to solve the puzzle....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Manuel Lamb

What is Amazon Fire OS?

What is Amazon Fire OS? In 2011, Amazon released its first tablet, a budget device intended to bring the new tablet form factor to the masses. That Kindle Fire was pushed as the first iPad alternative. While that comparison never really held up, it was successful enough for Amazon to release a selection of thebest Amazon Fire tablets, expanding the range to include various streaming and smart home devices. Sign up forfree Forgot your password?...

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1039 words · Eric Adams