Google is killing yet another service: the Google URL Shortener. AsDare Obasanjo comments on X, any links using the goo.gl shorter will break after August 20, 2025. When Google offers a service, millions of people use it and it becomes embedded in every corner of the internet — and then when Google kills a service, countless things break, and it causes a whole lot of inconvenience for a whole lot of people....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ For years, thebest gaming monitorshave leaned on one type of panel: traditional LCD. But that’s starting to change, and LG is leading the charge. The UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE-B) is the first 27-inch OLED gaming monitor, finally offering the vibrant HDR, true blacks, and astounding motion clarity of OLED in a monitor form factor that makes sense....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Overall we are happy with the MX700. A product as well designed both aesthetically and mechanically as the MX700 makes you want to like the product despite its shortcomings. Cursor movement is smooth both in 3D gaming and 2D applications....

“Why you’re able to trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ When Microsoft decides to become a player in your market, you best watch your 6 o’clock, and you can bet that’s what other input device manufacturers have been doing since the introduction of the Wireless Laser Desktop 6000....

Summary The Monkeysecures a 2025 release date.Stephen King’sThe Monkey, based on the author’s 1980 short story of the same name, follows twin brothers Hal and Bill as they discover a cursed toy monkey in their attic that causes the deaths of people in their community. The brothers throw the monkey away but must reunite when it begins to kill again.The Monkeyhails from director Osgood Perkins (Gretel and Hansel), and stars Theo James, Elijah Wood, and Tatiana Maslany, among others....

ThePlayStation Portalcontinues to be in huge demand meaning stock is as hard to come by as the PS5 was three years ago. Right now, no major retailers have stock online but that doesn’t mean that couldn’t change in a moment. With stock coming and going fast, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on certain retailers to see when things change for the better. The PlayStation Portable allows you to connect to yourPlayStation 5via Remote Play over Wi-Fi, so it’s perfect for portable gaming whether you’re traveling or simply sitting on the couch with the family, away from your beloved console....

Pokemon Go Shadow Ho-Oh Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters The mighty Ho-Oh is coming back toPokemon GoRaid battles in its Shadow version but only for a few hours. Learn how to target this Legendary’s weaknesses to take it down before the time runs out. Shadow Registeelwill take a break fromShadow Raidsfor a few hours to grant its space to Shadow Ho-Oh, as it comes back fora new event. The upcomingRaid Daywill focus on a Shadow Pokemon and for the very first time, it will allow players to join usingRemote Raid Passes....

Cyber Monday is done and dusted but there are still a fewAmazon Cyber Monday dealsleft to explore. The Powerbeats Pro are currently on sale for just $170 — down $80 from their original price of $250. If you’ve been looking for a great pair of wireless earphones, this is the deal for you. Buy the Powerbeats Pro today before this deal ends. Headphones like the Powerbeats Pro are always in high demand....

Whether or not you fall in love with (and master) a challenging video game is often tied to the amount of free time you have. Some difficult games require you to have pinpoint-accurate hand-eye coordination, while others are so complex that they take careful planning and a deep understanding of their systems to figure out. I’m no stranger to overcoming challenging games, provided I have the spare time to figure them out....

When Sonos launched its revamped speaker amplifier, theSonos Amp, it hinted that we would soon see a new line of wired speakers designed specifically to work with the Amp. Those speakers are now here and they’re called Sonos Architectural by Sonance. It’s not just one product; Sonos Architectural speakers are an entirely new line of products, and the company is launching the collection with three new models: Sonos In-Wall by Sonance ($599 per pair), Sonos In-Ceiling by Sonance ($599 per pair), and Sonos Outdoor by Sonance ($799 per pair)....

Summary A prominent leaker within thePlayStationcommunity has stated thata hit title from the PSVR era might be getting another sequel announced within the next few weeks, also a follow-up to an unexpected PS5 exclusive. However, people shouldn’t expect it to be coming to the PSVR 2. Instead, all signs point to a newAstro Bottitle bringing another exclusive to the PlayStation 5. This expectation comes from leakerbillbil-kun(via X, formerly Twitter), reporting forDealabs Magazine....

The best thing about podcasts is that you may listen to them while you’re doing other things: Washing dishes, going for a run, coloring, and especially, driving. But there areso many podcaststhese days that it’s simply impossible to keep up. New ones are debuting all the time, and it’s hard to know whether they deserve a spot in your feed. Every week, we highlight new and returning podcasts we couldn’t put down....

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for The Boys in the Boat. Summary The Boys in the Boat, the latest film directed by George Cloney, tells the inspiring true story of the University of Washington junior varsity rowing team and their quest to win gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.The Boys in the Boathas a strong castthat brought the real-life men and women involved in the story to the big screen in December 2023....