GameSir X2 Pro hands-on: The biggest problem with GameSir’s controllers is finally fixed Quick Links GameSir has been on a tear coming up with some of thebest mobile controllers on the market, where I last took theexcellent GameSir X3for a spin, but since the company has an all-new device launching today, I’ve spent three last couple of weeks running it through its paces to report my findings. The GameSir X2 Pro hits store shelves starting today for $80, offering a similar design to the original X2, but with the upgrades found in the X3 (sans its fan), and a few unique features all its own....

The town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut is one of the most charming aspects ofGilmore Girls, a picture-perfect, cozy New England small town.TheGilmore Girlscastincludes many Stars Hollow locals, whose quirky personalities make the town feel like home.Fans understand why Lorelai Gilmore fell in love with Stars Hollowafter escaping the privileged world she grew up in. OverGilmore Girls’eight seasons, it is brought to life with rich details, from its welcoming town square to unique spots like Al’s Pancake World—famous for serving cuisine from around the globe, but ironically, not pancakes....

Summary Godzilla x Kong: The New Empireintroduced a Titan ability even stronger than Godzilla’s atomic breath. Whereas monsters like Kong have to rely on their own strength and agility to win fights, some ofthe Monsterverse’s Titansenjoy inherent powers that they can use to their advantage in combat. Over the years, the Monsterverse has introduced a handful of powers for its Titans, such as King Ghidorah’s gravity beams, Rodan’s fiery attack, and the Ion Dragon’s acid spit....

Read update Multiple leaks in recent weeks indicateGoogle Bard is on its way out. While the company’s AI chatbot is not going anywhere, it will get a Gemini rebrand. And if a recently leaked Bard changelog is anything to go by, the name change could go any day now. Alongside this branding tweak, Google was rumored tolaunch Gemini Advanced, bringing more powerful generative AI capabilities to its chatbot using its Gemini Ultra AI model....

Google Calendaris amongour favorite calendar appsbecause of its fantastic productivity tools and how deeply it integrates with other Google services likeGmailand Tasks. While it can be a one-stop shop for your daily schedule and to-do list, Google wants to clear some clutter. This is why it has started hiding your completed tasks from the Calendar view, but you have the option to bring them back. A tipster recently spotted a pop-up in the Google Calendar app informing them about the change....

The weather experience inside the Google app got a major makeover with the arrival of thePixel Tablet. We were recentlyleft impressed after checking outhow the new UI would look on a phone screen. While this seems to be merely a visual overhaul at a glance, Google has made some big changes under the hood that will make your local weather forecasts far more reliable and precise. With a light and dark theme, the refreshed Weather page in the Google app looks modern and a lot nicer....

Google’s old-school navigation drawer for Messages is now available for some beta users Google spent the bulk of last year overhauling the design of both Android and all of its associated apps, and for the most part, it’s been a success. Material You brings simplified menus and straightforward methods for accessing all the tools and options in an app while adding splashes of colors pulled directly from your wallpaper.Messages got its own redesign last fall, but it seems like Google is bringing a throwback design to one of its many, many messaging services....

Quick Links Meta’s integration of AI features across its platforms seems like the ultimate move for making AI accessible to billions worldwide. However, despite the hype surrounding these new features, I’ve made a conscious decision to steer clear of Meta AI. Let me explain why. 1I Already Use Other AI Tools First, I’m comfortable with the AI tools I currently use. From Claude AI for text generation and problem-solving to DALL-E for image generation, I have a robust toolkit at my disposal....

Highwater, a turn-based strategy game with themes of social collapse and environmental disaster, is out now for Android. Developed by Demagog Studio, the team behind the post-apocalyptic golf game Golf Club: Wasteland, Highwater brings the same stunning atmospheric gameplay into the turn-based strategy genre. Highwater isn’t just about turn-based combat. After a brief intro that sets the scene of this post-apocalyptic world, you’ll freely control the main character, Nikos, and his boat through a hauntingly beautiful landscape....

How to Fix the ChatGPT “Error Communicating With Plugin Service” Issue It is easy to forget that the technology behind ChatGPT is still cutting its teeth. It may be a powerful and versatile tool, but as with any innovative technology, there are rough edges. One issue that has had users flocking to the help forums is a plugin communication error. The error usually manifests as “Error communicating with plugin service. Please try again later....

If you often struggle to find the time to read articles on the web, Safari’s “Listen to Page” feature in iOS 17 might be the answer. you’re able to now listen to articles while you’re on the go, and here’s how to use it. How to Use Safari’s Listen to Page Feature on an iPhone or iPad For the Listen to Page feature to work, you need the website—whose content you want to be read—to be compatible withthe Reader View in Safari....

How to Use Encrypted Passwords in Shell Scripts on Linux Bash scripts are an important part of a system administrator’s job. They allow you to automate both mundane and critical tasks. One of the best things with scripts is that they can run independently without human intervention, but sometimes it can be challenging to automate tasks that require user passwords. Let’s look at how you can securely automate scripts that require passwords without compromising security....

Google Pixel phones are special, and even without the kind of access they get to the latest Android software, there’s a lot to be impressed about what they’re capable of doing. Still, they’re not for everyone, and a serious shopper will want to go in eyes-open about some of their bigger limitations. Modern smartphones, Pixels included, can take some utterly stunning photos. While some phones might overwhelm you with lots of complicated settings, I am not a professional photographer....