The last bastion of Google+ is finally crumbling

Social networks come and go all the time, but few of them debut with backing from a company as big as Google. Google+ first launched in 2011, with the company seeking to leverage its status as the world’s most visited website to position itself as competition to social networks like Facebook and Twitter. Google did everything it could to tie as many of its services as possible to Google+ in a desperate bid to get people to use it, but ultimately, it didn’t catch on, and it ended up beingdiscontinued for consumers in 2019....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Scott Mays

The Play Store will soon hide old apps in the name of security

The Play Store will soon hide old apps in the name of security There was a time when we reported obsessively on the number of apps in the Play Store, but that was mostly before it was even called the “Play Store.” After all these years, there are more apps than you could ever need—so many, in fact, that we can honestly do without the older ones. Security has been a major feature of recent Android updates, but those abandoned apps don’t support all the new requirements....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Brittany Harvey

These 7 Signs Show We've Already Reached Peak AI

Quick Links Wherever you look online, there are sites, services, and apps proclaiming their use of AI makes it the best option. I don’t know about you, but it’s constant presence has become tiring. So, while AI is certainly here to stay in our everyday lives, several signs suggest that we’ve already reached peak AI hype. 1Limited Interest From the General Public While AI has received much attention in tech circles, it’s important to remember that we live within a bubble in our niche groups....

June 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1203 words · Sarah Craig

This Barebones Default App Just Became My Favorite Writing Tool

Notepad used to be a no-frills app I used like a sticky note. But with Copilot now built in, it’s quietly become one of my most-used writing tools. With a few Notepad and Copilot combination tips, you can turn this lightweight app into a serious productivity booster. Clean Up Messy Notes When I take notes in a rush, they’re often filled with fragments, shorthand, and scattered thoughts. Copilot helps turn that chaos into clean, structured notes....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 735 words · Manuel Whitehead

Thomas Joseph Crossword August 25, 2025 Answers (5/3/25)

Our Thomas Joseph Crossword August 15, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Thomas Joseph Crossword is a popular crossword puzzle that is published daily. The puzzles are known for their clever clues and varied themes, making them both challenging and enjoyable. Whether you’re a seasoned solver or just starting out, the Thomas Joseph Crossword is sure to provide an enjoyable and satisfying experience....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · James Allen

Thor's Brother NOBILUS Founded a Team That Make the Avengers Look Weak

Summary Thoris not only a founding member of theAvengers, but he’s also arguably the strongest of the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. And it seems that god-tier strength runs in Thor’s family (so to speak), as his ‘brother’, Nobilus, founded a superhuman squad of his own, and the team created by this ‘evil twin brother’ ofThor makes the original Avengers look weakby comparison. InThe Mighty Thor#420 by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, readers are introduced to Nobilus, the brother of Thor....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 735 words · Mary Snow

Weekend poll: Which upcoming fall tech event are you most excited for?

Apple’s iPhone 15 eventmight be in the rearview mirror, but for us Android fans, the real fun has yet to begin. While we ruminate on what the latest iOS hardware might mean for the future of smartphones as a whole — includingmy demands for an Action button on every phone— we have plenty of events to look forward to. From Amazon to Microsoft to, of course, Google’s main event, this fall is looking pretty hefty on our calendars....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Veronica Powell

What Is a SoftEther VPN? Circumvent Blocked VPN Access With This Handy Tool

As the technological world advances, the need for secure communication grows more crucial by the day. VPNs, or “Virtual Private Networks,” have become pivotal in maintaining online security. However, there are many ways in which network providers and institutions can block a VPN connection. You can circumvent these blocks by setting up your very own VPN over HTTPS with SoftEther. Here’s how SoftEther works, how it differs from popular VPN services, and how to install your own SoftEther VPN on an Ubuntu Linux Server....

June 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1205 words · Bradley Parsons

What Is the ChatGPT Token Limit and Can You Exceed It?

What Is the ChatGPT Token Limit and Can You Exceed It? ChatGPT has taken the technological world by storm, and there is no shortage of advancements and updates. But despite the use of advanced technology, there are quite a few limiting factors within the current version. One such factor is the token system, which continues to break the evolution cycle, bringing the app’s utility to its knees. If you use ChatGPT, you might want to know about ChatGPT’s tokens and what to do when you run out of tokens....

June 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1094 words · Travis Hicks

What was your favorite LG phone? The Android Police podcast wants to know

What was your favorite LG phone? The Android Police podcast wants to know It might seem a little odd that we’re talking about LG phones again, but we have good reason for it… at least good enough for Android Police. We’ll be diving into that as well as a whole bunch of news about Google’s apps and services in this seventh episode of our podcast. Let’s dance. If you like our show, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on your listening post of choice....

June 8, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Sharon Sanders

WhatsApp is gearing up to resurrect chat filters this year

As one of our favoritemessaging appstoday, we keep a close eye on the changes coming to WhatsApp. Beta versions often give us a good idea about what’s to come from future releases. However, not every beta feature makes it to the stable version. We figured the same fate would befall chat filters, whichfirst surfaced in July last year, offering onscreen buttons above the chat list to sort conversations. We haven’t heard much about it since then, apart from a follow-up beta release in September, leading us to believe that it’s gone for good....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Robert Henry

What’s new in Chrome 121: Testing generative AI features

Google’s rapidChrome release cycleis continuing with Chrome 121, which the companyjust publishedto the stable channel, allowing Chrome 122 to slide into its place as the latest beta. With this version, Google lays the foundation for a number of AI features, which you will be able to test as experiments soon. There are also some more new regular features, so let’s dive into everything new in Chrome 121 for desktop and mobile....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Nicole Benson

WSJ Crossword July 02, 2025 Answers (8/1/25)

Our WSJ Crossword August 11, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Wall Street Journal Crossword is a well-known and respected puzzle that appeals to solvers looking for a challenging and thought-provoking experience. The puzzles are created by a team of skilled constructors and are known for their clever clues, intricate wordplay, and challenging themes. The WSJ Crossword is published daily and offers solvers the opportunity to exercise their minds while enjoying a classic form of entertainment....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Mark Marsh