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What if search engine rankings weren’t designed around what an algorithm says and instead had your favorite websites in mind? That’s exactly what Brave Search is trying after it added a voting system that allows you to rank websites upward or downward, depending on how well it satisfies your needs. Brave Search Adds a Rerank System to Help You Sculpt Your Results The officialBrave blogannounced its new “Rerank” system. It allows you to give a thumbs-up (which Brave calls “raise”) or thumbs-down (“discard”) to search results, which tells Brave which sources you like or dislike....

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Warning: SPOILERS for Cobra Kai season 6 part 2Cobra Kaijust included another surprise returning character in one of its final few episodes. Inspired by theKarate Kidmovies, the show features many returning characters in cameo appearances or even in major roles. Yet, one major character did not return until extremely late in the show. After not appearing sinceKarate Kid III, Dennis de Guzman made his triumphant return inCobra Kaiseason 6, part 2....

Quick Links I stood by the AMC Stubs A-List subscription for years. It’s a great deal: three free tickets a week, regardless of format and with very few blackouts, for only about $20 a month. But, when an Alamo Drafthouse location came to my Midwestern hometown, I soon found myself shifting loyalties. What Is Alamo Drafthouse? The Alamo Drafthouse is a theater chain with nearly 40 locations nationwide. Founded in Texas in the late 1990s, Alamo offers a dine-in movie-going experience complete with a full menu and waitstaff who take your order from your seat....

Google Assistant gets a lesson in what your ‘yard lights’ are Google Assistantmakes a lot of stuff happen in a lot ofsmart home devicesat the whim of one’s voice. But just because you’ve said to turn on the lights doesn’t mean the lights you want will get turned on. That’s where Assistant’s latest upgrade comes into play. As announced inGoogle’s Nest Community, over the next few weeks, Google Assistant users may notice an improvement in contextual recognition when turning their smart appliances on and off....

Today, the Pixel 8 andPixel 8 Proofficially arrive alongside the Pixel Watch 2, but Google didn’t want its earbuds to be left out of all the blue-tiful fun of its 2023 color scheme. So, to accompany an update to thePixel Buds Prothat brings us a smattering of new features, Google is releasing two new colorways to match the Pixel 8 Pro: Bay blue and Porcelain white. Both versions look exquisite, but the Bay specifically seems like it should’ve been offered all along, as it makes last year’s Fog look like trash....

How Does Your Car’s Alternator Work? Your vehicle’s alternator is a wonderful piece of engineering that does a lot more than you might realize. For example, many people don’t know that the alternator is the heavy lifter while the vehicle is running, and it also helps keep the battery charged. It’s a common misconception to think that the battery is actively powering all of your vehicle’s electronics as you move along, but this isn’t the case....

You’ve just finished your final edit for your video in DaVinci Resolve, and now it’s time to export it. There are a couple of ways you can go about doing this—by either selecting each separate render option or doing a simple and quick export. In this article, we’ll show you how to export your video using both methods, so you can choose which way is best for your project. How to Export a Video in DaVinci Resolve When you are done editing and ready to export your video, click on theDelivertab on the bottom toolbar....

InThe First Descendant,there is only one default difficulty. However, a second, Hard mode, can be unlocked to test players further. The first-person shooter, which can be played by yourself or withfriends via co-op mode, is tough enough on normal difficulty, but the Hard mode cranks this up even further. While at first, there appears to be no way to change the difficulty within the game, it needsto be unlocked before you’re able to give it a go....

How to use your phone as a mobile hotspot Android phones have a handy feature for sharing cellular connections with other devices, turning phones into Wi-Fi hotspots. In many situations, this can be a lifesaver. If you own a 5G Chromebook or a 5G tablet, like theSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, getting online isn’t a problem. But for many other devices requiring the internet, you need a secure connection to a Wi-Fi source or be plugged in directly....

Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. And it’s impacting people’s lives in both good and bad ways. Whether by helping them be more productive, stealing their jobs, orupsetting the creative arts. And now, lo and behold, AI is coming to your printer too. Personally, I would have preferred a printer that actually works when I need it to, but AI is clearly more important. HP Launches Print AI, Bringing AI to Printers HP has announced HP Print AI, which the company calls “the industry’s first intelligent print experiences [sic] designed to change how the world prints....

Quick Links As an audiophile, I’m super picky about headphones. I usually don’t want to drop cash on them unless I know they can deliver. Over the years, I’ve refined a checklist of quick tests you can do in-store or even at home that help me get a true sense of what a pair of headphones can do. These tests also apply to other audio devices like earbuds or earphones....

Quick Links I’ve tried a lot of Android launchers over the years as a tech writer. While most are perfectly adequate, there’s one that I always find myself going back to. Niagara Launcher Has a Lot to Offer I find myself using and recommendingNiagara Launcherfar more than any other Android launcher, even though it’s not the most feature-rich or customizable option. What makes it different is its thoughtfully designed UI that’s minimalist without feeling like it compromises functionality....