The new Alexa app takes a page from Google Home's playbook

Last year, Googlespruced up its Home app, claiming you’ll suffer less click fatigue with its refreshed menus, a nifty Favorites page, a quick bookmark feature for yourbeloved smart home devices, and support for automation-triggering sensors. Customization took the spotlight, letting users tailor their view of devices and actions. Unsurprisingly, Amazon took note and followed suit with its freshAlexaapp redesign. Amazon has been steadily refining Alexa throughout the year, making it more intuitive and user-friendly....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Christopher Snyder

These Are My Favorite Genres for Console Gaming

Quick Links I enjoy the clack of a gaming keyboard just as much as anyone else, but I’ll be the first to admit how comfortable it is to game on a console. At my comfiest, I noticed a handful of genres really stood out to me and ended up becoming my favorites to play on a console over a PC. Sports fans—where do you like to watch the big game? On your couch and on the big screen....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Amanda Martinez

This Below Deck Med Star Needs To Be Fired As Backlash Grows Over Embarrassing Behavior

Summary ManyBelow Deck Mediterraneanviewers believe that Captain Sandy Yawn should dismiss Stew Elena “Ellie” Dubaich immediately.Below Deck Mediterraneanseason 9has proven to be entertaining so far. However, there are a few cast members who are already causing issues on the yacht. Second StewEllie may be the most problematic memberof the crew. She has been showing entitled behavior from the beginning.Ellie has tried to make herself look better than others, especially her junior, BriMuller....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Ariel Walker

This free app brings Pixels' Now Playing passive music recognition to your phone

This free app brings Pixels' Now Playing passive music recognition to your phone Shazam and SoundHound are useful tools when you’re out on the town and want to know what’s on other peoples' soundtracks so that you may take those songs and, perhaps, boost your own playlists. Pixel phone owners do have it pretty good, though, becauseNow Playingmakes that ability passive. If you’re jealous, we’ve got a homebrew app that’s come a long way for you to download and try out....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Ryan Robinson

Universal Crossword August 06, 2025 Answers (4/27/25)

Our Universal Crossword June 07, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. TheUniversal Crosswordis a syndicated crossword that is published across different apps and websites each day. It is created with a focus on clarity and simplicity, making it a great choice for both experienced and casual solvers. Universal Crossword June 03, 2025 Answers If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 4/27/25, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Amber Mcmahon

USA Today Crossword June 04, 2025 Answers (6/2/25)

Our USA Today Crossword June 20, 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....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Chelsea Clark

What Is a Controlling Terminal in Linux?

What Is a Controlling Terminal in Linux? You may have heard the term “controlling terminal” used in relation to Linux processes. You might be confused about what a controlling terminal is. Fortunately, a controlling terminal is easy to understand. What Is a Controlling Terminal? A controlling terminal is a terminal where a Linux process starts. For example, if you run a command from the shell, the terminal window where you entered the command is the controlling terminal....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Patricia Ramsey

What Is the Norton Subscription Renewal Email Scam? How to Avoid It

What Is the Norton Subscription Renewal Email Scam? How to Avoid It Emails claiming to be from Norton aren’t always what they appear to be. Some are scams, so we’re here to help you avoid falling victim to one. That NortonLifeLock Email May Be a Scam Have you received an email stating that your NortonLifeLock subscription is due to renew today and that a specific amount will be deducted from your bank account?...

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1221 words · Mike Romero

WhatsApp could soon let you ditch its green theme

WhatsApp is where a large part of the world communicates with one another, regardless of thesmartphone they use. This means the developers have to ensure that any new feature addition makes it to both of the dominant mobile platforms —Android and iOS. In the past, we’ve mostly seen under-development features making it to Android first, with iOS following some days or weeks later. But there can be exceptions sometimes, and we’ve just encountered one....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Christopher Garcia

Why Gina Torres’ Jessica Pearson Cameo Was Cut From Suits’ Series Finale

Summary Suitsintended to bring back former leading character Jessica Pearson for a series finale scene with Harvey Specter but couldn’t due to unavoidable conflicts with Gina Torres' new show. Torres played Pearson, the charismatic partner of the major NYC law firm on which the series is based, through season 6, when she became the firstmain cast member to leaveSuitsearly. As did her character,Torres left theSuitsseriesbehind for personal and professional reasons. In-universe, Pearson leaves her partner position in NYC for Chicago, where she feels she can pursue a more impactful type of law....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 739 words · Scott Smith

Why I Never Rely On a Single Data Backup Method

Using just one backup method is effective—but only until something goes wrong. When that happens, the time and money spent minimizing the damage isn’t worth it, especially if you don’t have a separate backup! 6Instant Loss if Something Goes Wrong To be totally honest with you, the main reason I previously relied on a single backup method was laziness. Deep in the back of my mind, I knew that something would eventually go wrong—and yet, I did nothing about it....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Gary Lee

Withings' latest hybrid smartwatch blends luxury with advanced health tracking

If you are a fan of watches with timeless designs, none of thebest Android smartwatcheswill tempt you with their snazzy health-tracking features and big displays. But what if you want both — a watch with a timeless design and all advanced health-tracking features? Withings has some offerings that could fit the bill, including the ScanWatch 2. If you were looking for something with an even more luxurious and classical design, the company now has you covered with the ScanWatch Nova....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Tiffany Holmes

Wyze Cam Pan v3 review: Panoramic value

Smart security cameras can get pricey quick — indoor-outdoorcameras from top playersin the space like Ring and Arlo can go for $100 or more apiece, and typically require costly paid subscriptions on top of that to get all the features you’ll want. Wyze’s Cam Pan v3, on the other hand, costs just 40 bucks — though Wyze is as guilty as any manfucaturer of requiring a paid subscription. With great features and a very affordable price point, though, the Cam Pan v3 is the budget security camera to beat right now....

June 16, 2025 · 10 min · 1949 words · Richard Davis