Android 15 is now rolling out to Pixels. Here’s what’s new

The wait for a next-generation Android experience is finally over. Google today released the public version ofAndroid 15, and it is now making its way to compatible phones, starting with the company’s Pixel series of smartphones. Among the key areas where Android 15 brings the biggest set of upgrades are safety and privacy. To that end, users will soon be able to create a safe space for all their sensitive apps, locked behind their device’s local password or biometric layer....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Michelle Pope

Android P’s Lookout app uses camera to help visually impaired ‘see’

At this year’s Google I/O developer conference, the Android accessibility services team announced new changes coming to Android P in order to make the operating system easier to use for everyone. In preparation for Google’s release of Android P, the team added a slew of new features that allow users to accomplish more tasks easier than ever. Here are all the new accessibility features to expect on Android P in the near future....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Donald Chapman

Apple MacBook Pro 13 (Intel, 2020) review: The hobbyist

“Why you may 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.“ Editor’s note: Read our full review of the newerM1 MacBook Pro 13-inch. The MacBook Pro 13 plays a crucial role in Apple’s lineup. It’s not a true “pro” laptop — that’s theMacBook Pro 16....

July 6, 2025 · 10 min · 2045 words · Michael Scott

Apple’s 2020 iPhone chip may be smaller, more efficient, and 5G capable

Apple’s iPhone A Series chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), is reportedly on track to start production of the A-14 Bionic processor for the 2020iPhonerollout, which is expected to take place in the third quarter of 2020. According to the Chinese-language Commercial Times, and first reported byDigitimes, the chipmaker will kick off volume production of a new 5-nanometer chip by the end of second-quarter 2020 for chips slated for the 2020 iPhone lineup....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Jessica Ryan

Apple’s maxed-out iPhone 13 is its most expensive handset ever

Now that the dust has just about settled following Apple’s big tech event on Tuesday, you may be wondering whether to upgrade your current iPhone to one of the new iPhone 13 models. iPhone 12 owners are most likely to hold back — unless it means going from the 12 or 12 Mini toone of the new Pro models— while those with an older iPhone may be sorely tempted if they have the spare cash....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Mr. Jesse Rodriguez

Arcane Season 2 fans spot heart-breaking Jinx change in Act 2

Arcane Season 2 fans spot heart-breaking Jinx change in Act 2 Just in case you weren’t crying enough already afterArcane Season 2Act 2, there’s a subtle change in Jinx since theLeague of Legendsshow’s first season and it’s like an emotional gut punch. Jinx herself has been put through the wringer from the very beginning. Formerly known as Powder, she lost her mother at a young age, before accidentally killing her adoptive brothers and father, Vander....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Samuel Ortega

Best domain name registrars

After you’ve moved past the conceptual phase and you’re ready to transform your website idea into a reality, step number one is to register your site’s domain name through anICANNaccredited registrar. There are hundreds of different registrars out there all vying for your business and each one offers a different set of services and perks, so finding a package that suits your needs can sometimes be a time-consuming endeavor. Going with the cheapest service isn’t always the best option — sometimes more expensive options come with extras and ‘freebies’ that make make building your website less of a hassle....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 924 words · Terry Sanchez

Canary home security company sued over $10 monitoring fee

There are plenty ofsmart home security camerasout there, and it can be hard to differentiate between the bunch to figure out which one is best for you. Jeff Reifman of Portland, Oregon was looking for the right camera for his home and stumbled on Canary, a security startup that offered a camera with the promise of no monthly fees or subscriptions. Then, according to Reifman, the company started charging a monthly fee for features that were once free....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Richard Thompson

Check out Webb telescope’s mind-blowing image of the Pillars of Creation

Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, clumps of gas and dust have never looked so beautiful. The latest awe-inspiring image, beamed to Earth by the most powerful space telescope ever built, shows in astonishing detail the Pillars of Creation some 6,500 light-years away. Webb’s near-infrared image also shows the countless stars that formed within the dense clouds of gas and dust, as well as the youngest ones currently emerging from those clouds....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Erika Cunningham MD

Corsair reveals Platform:6 modular gaming desk but it might hurt your wallet

Corsair reveals Platform:6 modular gaming desk but it might hurt your wallet Corsair is getting into the gaming desk business with the gorgeous-looking Platform:6 gaming desk, but it might cost you an arm and a leg. At Gamescom 2023, Corsair announced the Platform:6 gaming desk, which looks utterly gorgeous. This modular gaming desk is motorized and height-adjustable, for those who prefer a standing desk, and it’s packed with premium materials for that extra shine....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Michael Sosa

Counter-Strike 2 bug lets players use any vanilla knife in-game

Counter-Strike 2 bug lets players use any vanilla knife in-game A new bug has been found in the Counter-Strike 2betathat lets players make any of their knife skins into vanilla versions while mid-match. Valve recently opened the Counter-Strike 2 beta up to anyone with CS:GO prime status, and with anofficial release windowconfirmed for the game, there’s been a surge in play rate for both the beta and the original CS:GO....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Lance Vargas

Disney Illusion Island could be this generation’s formative licensed game

Those of us who have played video games from a very young age probably have some weirdlicensed gamesthat we only owned because someone knew we liked a particular franchise or character. And if you’re like me, many of those were Disney games. These varied wildly in quality, but I look back fondly on decent licensed games likeThe IncrediblesandFinding Nemoas some of my most formative gaming experiences. After going hands-on withDisney Illusion Island, I’m confident it’ll be that kind of game for many kids in the 2020s....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · Tammy Osborne

Does the OnePlus 12 have a curved screen?

TheOnePlus 12is the newest phone from OnePlus — and one of thebest new phones of 2024. It features a 6.82-inch 2K (QHD+) AMOLED display that uses LTPO technology. It also has a triple-lens rear camera system comprising a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP ultrawide sensor, and a 64MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. Additionally, it’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and has up to 16GB of memory and other exciting features....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Tara Johnson