Samsung’s April 2023 security patch is live for the Galaxy S20 series in the US

Read update Samsung has consistently beaten Google in rolling out the latest monthly security patch for its devices. And unlike the big G, the company typically follows a set pattern, with the update usually going live at the beginning of the month or sometimes even a day or two before that. In Europe, theGalaxy S23 serieswas the first phone inSamsung’s lineup to get the April 2023 patch. In the US, though, the Korean giant is commencing the April security patch’s rollout with its 2022 foldables: theGalaxy Z Fold 4andFlip 4....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Richard Pierce

Shonen Jump's New Hit Series Gets the Biggest Endorsement Possible to Reach Mainstream Status

Summary Shonen Jump’s new seriesKagurabachiseems to have caught the attention of one of the biggest mangaka ever, and this endorsement seals the deal for this budding series. The recommendation couldn’t have come at a better time, as the manga is establishing itself as the future of the publisher. Kagurabachi’s third volume is about to be released, and it was revealed that a recommendation would accompany it. Previously,the creator ofMy Hero AcademiaKohei Horikoshi recommended volume 1, and Vaundy, one of Japan’s biggest musicians, recommended volume 2....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Kim Mcdonald

Signal adds an extra layer of camouflage with alternate icons

There are a ton of encrypted apps to choose from today, with Signal ranking among thebest in the business. The app has sustained itself in the midst of rival apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and others, mostly due to its extensive privacy-focused functionality. These feature additions haven’t stopped the app’s developers from implementing changes to the messaging app, such asdecoupling SMS functionalityor addingvisual updates like Stories. The app now includes the ability to cloak its existence on your phone, replacing its app icon and name on your home screen....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Jessica Thompson

Smartphone Wallet Apps Are Safe, but You Should Still Take These 5 Precautions

Smartphone wallet apps are a super handy replacement for your physical wallet, holding your money, cards, identification, and more. They’re super safe to use and make it easy to keep your most important cards nearby without having to lug a wallet or purse around—but there are still some serious precautions you should take. 1Use Biometric Authentication Most, if not all, smartphones have a fingerprint scanner that you can use to lock both your phone and any apps on it....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 863 words · Ronald Burns

Superman's History with His Latest Enemy Means the Entire DCU Is Under MAJOR Threat

Summary There are very few villains who can defeatSuperman, but one villain has a nearly perfect record for beating him:Eclipso. While Superman has regularly gone up against enemies who are absurdly powerful, even the Man of Steel has difficulty facing off against someone who commands divine power. Now, as Superman battles Eclipso once more, the entire DC Universe might be under threat. Batman and Superman will soon finish dealing witha powerful villain from the fifth dimension, but now it seems that an upcoming adventure inBatman / Superman: World’s Finest#31 by Mark Waid and Adrián Gutiérrez will see them facing an even more powerful enemy, and it’s onewho’s beaten Superman before: Eclipso....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Tina Evans

Taylor Sheridan Shamelessly Stole Titanic’s Ending In 1923’s Finale & I Loved It

Warning: SPOILERS for 1923 Season 2’s Finale - “A Dream and a Memory"1923season 2’s finale ended on an unabashedly romantic note betweenAlexandra Dutton (Julia Schlaepfer)andSpencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar), and I loved that Taylor Sheridan didYellowstone’s version of Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose (Kate Winslet) inTitanic.Before Spencer arrived home in Montana to defend the Yellowstone Dutton ranch from Donald Whitfield’s (Timothy Dalton) hostile takeover, he had an improbable reunion with Alex. Freezing to death in Montana’s brutal winter, Alex’s cries for help were miraculously heard by Spencer, who jumped off his moving train and rescued his wife....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1150 words · Debra Fowler

The '90s Green Arrow Officially Returns to DC Lore with a Brand New '90s-Inspired Costume

Summary Warning: contains spoilers forGreen Arrow#13! Connor Hawke, theGreen Arrowof the 1990s, has returned to DC lore with a brand-new costume invoking that decade. For a short period in the late 1990s, Connor Hawke, the son of Oliver Queen, replaced his father as Green Arrow. Now, asAbsolute Powerrages in the DC Universe,Connor Hawke has picked the mantle back up inGreen Arrow#13, complete with an updated costume. Green Arrow#13, part of the prelude toAbsolute Power, is written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Amancay Nahuelpan....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Jessica Crawford

The 7 Google Docs Shortcuts Everyone Forgets But Shouldn't

Most people never venture beyond Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V in Google Docs. But the real time-savers are the shortcuts nobody talks about—especially for navigating long docs or fixing formatting fast. Once you use them, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without. 1Paste Without Formatting Makes Everything Cleaner This is my favorite shortcut—and for good reason. You copy text from a website, paste it into your document, and suddenly you’re dealing with weird fonts, random colors, and formatting that doesn’t match....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 811 words · Michael Lara

The 8 Best Homework Apps to Help Students Stay on Track

Whether you’re a school student or a college student, homework is an essential part of the learning process. Fortunately, there are plenty of apps that can help you get your homework done, the only trouble is knowing which apps are best to download. If you’re a student, read on to take a look at some of the best homework apps for Android and iPhone. 1. Brainly Do you need help with math, biology, history, or physics?...

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1116 words · Michael Robinson

The best Dark Sky alternatives

The best Dark Sky alternatives Dark Sky leaves behind a legacy as one of themost reliable weather forecasting apps. You’d consult the app to plan your daily activities to avoid those rainy walks while you’re out with the dog and yourvaluable smartwatch, avoiding being caught in a downpour. This is why we turn to easy-to-access apps like Dark Sky to help predict the weather within our immediate vicinity (hyperlocal) with decent accuracy....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · James Frank

The Decameron Trailer Reveals Netflix's New Historical Series & It Looks Way Raunchier Than Bridgerton

Summary Netflix has released the trailer for their upcoming TV seriesThe Decameron. The show is a historical drama set during the Black Death in 1348, offering a look at both the hardships and humor of life in this period.The Decameronfeatures a leading cast including Tony Hale, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Zosia Mamet, Tanya Reynolds, Amar Chadha-Patel, Douggie McMeekin, Lelia Farzad, Lou Gala, Jessica Plummer, and Karan Gill. Now,Netflixhas released the trailer forThe Decameron,which willpremiere on Thursday, July 25....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Jessica Matthews

The end of SIM cards: A new eSIM guide for Android users 2023

Like many essential products and services going virtual, eSIM cards are slated to become the new way to communicate and connect to the internet, especially for tech-savvy travelers. What is an eSIM? An eSIM or embedded SIM card is a new technology. It is the virtual or digital version of the traditional data SIM card. Fortunately, if you have one of the last-gen or latest Android phones, there’s a good chance it iseSIM-compatible....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Daniel Boyd

The Pixel Fold 2's leaked redesign sees Google trading originality for a safe bet

It was easy to call 2023the year of foldables, especially if you’re living in North America. While the rest of the world drowned in options — from ultra-thin slabs to offerings cheaper than the Galaxy S24 Ultra — the US spent the last several years stuck with Samsung, a couple of dated Motorola devices, and not much else. And while it was great to see theRazr return in its best form yet, it was OnePlus and Google’s entries into book-style foldables that really made this particular product category feel more robust than ever....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1194 words · Hannah Sheppard