No, Apple did not just invent hand gestures for smartwatches

The Apple Watch enters its tenth generation next year, and the company is expected to bring a major redesign to its smartwatch similar to what the iPhone X did for the phone series six years ago. That’s perhaps the reason theApple Watch Series 9turned out to be a mild iterative upgrade, save for a few improvements on the inside. But one Watch feature that got the most limelight at the event is the new Double Tap gesture....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1098 words · Diane Osborn

NYT Crossword August 14, 2025 Answers (5/26/25)

Our NYT Crossword June 25, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of The New York Times and is also available online....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Sarah Russell

NYT Mini Crossword Hints July 09, 2025

Our NYT Mini Crossword Hints for June 20, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The New York Times Mini Crossword is a smaller, quicker version of the paper’s famous daily crossword puzzle. It’s designed for solvers who want to exercise their brain without spending a lot of time on a single puzzle. The mini crossword is just as challenging as its bigger counterpart, but with fewer clues and a smaller grid....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Joel Bryant

One Elden Ring Trick Can Easily Take Down One Of The Hardest Erdtree Bosses

Summary MostElden Ringencounters can be overcome with a decent build, keen observation, and patience butevery so often, players get lucky when a boss accidentally ends the battle too early. While many players may have complained that FromSoftware’s latest expansion is too brutal when it comes to its difficulty spikes, with careful exploration anda collection of Scadutree Fragments, even the most punishing foe can be toppled. Of course, when they put up an enormous fight only to die thanks to a silly misstep, it’s hilarious if not somewhat anticlimactic....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Robert Morgan

OnePlus's long-rumored tablet has reportedly entered private testing

OnePlus’s long-rumored tablet has reportedly entered private testing The Android tablet market, includingour selection of the best, has been dominated by a few stale options from PC hardware specialists like Lenovo and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab range. However, a new contender might soon challenge the status quo. As a brand (at least formerly) known for flagship-killer hardware on a budget, OnePlus couldchange the tablet game. We are now even more hopeful, as rumors suggest a OnePlus Pad is in private testing in India....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Frank Petersen

OnePlus’s four-year Android update commitment isn’t just for flagships

Read update The recently launchedOnePlus 11representsthe best Android smartphoneexperience OnePlus has to offer, without a Pro model this time around. But for the Indian market, the company also launched the cheaper OnePlus 11R for the more budget-conscious buyers who still want a flagship-class phone. While the OnePlus 11R differs from the 11 on several grounds, it is still covered by OnePlus’s same software update commitmentthat beats Google Pixels. Back in November,OnePlus announced its new update policythat promises four major Android updates and five years of security updates (delivered bi-monthly)....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Oscar Lynn

Samsung may go back to square smartwatches, and I can’t wait

Some ten years ago, Samsung launched its first smartwatch,the Galaxy Gear. What’s unique about it is how it looked. Unlike every single one ofthe top Android smartwatches available today, the Galaxy Gear rocked a square display. A recent scoop suggests thatSamsung is considering going back to that design philosophyfor its upcoming smartwatches, perhaps after taking inspiration from Apple’s uber-popular Watch series. And I, for one, think it is the right way to go for smartwatches, and I’ll tell you why....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 711 words · Donald Cooper

Star Trek: Discovery’s Saru Crossing Over Into Strange New Worlds Would Be “Kind Of Fun,” Says Doug Jones

Summary Star Trek: Discovery’s Doug Jones says it would"kind of fun"if Saru crossed over intoStar Trek: Strange New Worlds. Saru endedStar Trek: Discoveryseason 5 by leveling up in several ways; the heroic Kelpien became a Federation Ambassador and an Admiral, and Saru married his love, the Vulcan T’Rina (Tara Rosling), President of Ni’Var. Saru’sStar Trek: Discoverystory has come to an end, butthere are still possibilities for the Kelpien to return toStar Trek....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Jennifer Rasmussen

Star Trek’s Prequel Movie Can Answer First Contact’s 30 Year Old Questions

Summary Star Trek’s prequel movie can answer 30-year-old questionsStar Trek: First Contactleft behind. Paramount Pictures is developing anUntitled Star Trek Originmovie directed by Toby Haynes and written by Seth Grahame-Smith. Haynes directedBlack Mirror’sStar Trekparody, “USS Callister,” and hisStar Trekprequel film is reportedly set mostly on Earth and focuses on humanity’s early contact with aliens and the formation of the United Federation of Planets. Haynes’Star Trekprequel movie is said to be aimed toward general audiences who don’t have expertise aboutStar Trek’s vast canon....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Richard Sims

The 10 Best Élodie Yung Movies & TV Shows

Summary French actress Élodie Yung started her career in her home country, quickly gaining prominent roles in TV and movies before making the jump to Hollywood, where her star has continued to rise. Born to a Cambodian father and a French mother, Yung began her career inthe highly influential French movie and TV industry. Her first appearance came in the TV showLa vie devant nous, where she had a recurring role as Jade Perrin....

July 15, 2025 · 12 min · 2350 words · Wendy Mcclure

The 8 Biggest Lightsaber Weaknesses In Star Wars Canon & Legends

Summary The lightsaber may be the most famous weapon inStar Wars, but even the greatest tool of Jedi and Sith has some pretty notable weaknesses. Nobody really knows the history of the lightsaber; there’s some evidence it may have predated even the Jedi Order itself, meaning the first lightsaber was fashioned over 25,000 years ago. Certainly themural of the first Jedi on Ahch-Toshows him wielding what is recognizably a lightsaber....

July 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1433 words · Edward Robbins

The Acolyte's Sith Lord Finds His Strength In The Jedi's Greatest Weakness

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for The Acolyte episode 6. Summary Star Wars: The Acolyte’s new Sith Lord’s greatest – and most dangerous – strength is also the Jedi’s greatest weakness.The Acolyteepisode 5, “Night,” revealed that Mae’s (Amandla Stenberg) bumbling partner, Qimir (Manny Jacinto), was her Sith Master. Brutal, lethal, and incredibly powerful, Qimir managed to easily defeat over a dozen Jedi on Khofar, slaughtering them in a bloodbath unlike any seen before inStar Wars....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Albert Ortiz

The Best Steam Deck Cases of 2024

The Best Steam Deck Cases of 2024 While Valve bundles a carrying case with your brand-new Steam Deck, it still needs a protective cover to keep it safe from bumps, scratches, and drops. On top of that, these protective cases for the Steam Deck are pretty handy for adding a better grip to the handheld, an especially helpful feature for long gaming sessions. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number...

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1243 words · Jillian Douglas