How to download offline maps in Google Maps

How to download offline maps in Google Maps Downloading offline maps allows you to use essential features of Google Maps while disconnected from the web. It’s a great idea if you’re traveling in a remote area with a patchy signal or traveling to a foreign country where you might not have a data plan. Not all features are available when using Maps offline. You won’t be able to access transit, bicycling, or walking directions, and you won’t be able to get any real-time traffic data....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Bradley Miller

How to Generate Unique IDs in Node

How to Generate Unique IDs in Node A universally unique identifier (UUID) is a 128-bit character string you can use to label and access data. Using Node.js, you can easily create UUIDs using several approaches. UUIDs are powerful for unique identification because the chances of encountering the same ID are very small. This also means you can generate a UUID autonomously without cross-checking against a central database. UUIDs are highly scalable....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Sandy Boyle

How to use Samsung Dual Audio

Samsung uses a feature-packed One UI skin on top of Android. Thebest Samsung phoneshave features that enable their hardware and software to stand out from the competition. One example is Dual Audio. Dual Audio lets you stream audio to two devices simultaneously using Bluetooth. However, the Dual Audio feature is not new — it has been featured on Samsung phones and tablets since Android 10. We’ve created a guide discussing how Dual Audio works and how you may set this up on supported Samsung devices — keep reading to learn more....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 906 words · Angela Tucker

I Tried Adobe Express Premium, and It Was Worth It

Quick Links Having used the free version of Adobe Express for many years, I tested the premium edition to see if upgrading was worthwhile. Here are my thoughts, with a full list of pros and cons. I’ll also discuss the key differences between both. The Differences Between Adobe Express and Adobe Express Premium Before I assess my favorite and least favorite things about Adobe Express Premium, let’s look at the differences between to the free and premium versions....

July 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1176 words · Michael Perez

I'm Officially Giving Up On This Long-Awaited Sci-Fi Sequel Ever Happening

Since the release of the firstCloverfieldmovie in 2008, cinema-goers have been impatiently awaiting a direct sequel to the critically acclaimed first installment. I know I have. In 2018, 10 years after the release of the first movie, producerJ.J. Abrams announced that a second film was in development. However, it is now 2024 and audiences haven’t seen any signs of development surrounding this supposed sequel. Viewers haven’t been given so much as a concept trailer or release date, leaving us to believe that the film is unlikely to ever be produced....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 853 words · Andrew King

If You're Done With Honey, These Are the 5 Best Money-Saving Alternatives to Use

Quick Links PayPal-owned Honey is a popular browser extension that claims to find the best coupons online to help you save money. But if your experience with the extension has been less than ideal, here are some alternatives you may want to try. 5CamelCamelCamel If you shop frequently on Amazon, CamelCamelCamel is an invaluable tool. CamelCamelCamel doesn’t look for coupons like Honey does. However, it works even better because it lets you view the price history of products on Amazon....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Steven Carter

Is Netflix Supacell Based On A Superhero Comic Book Series?

Summary Netflix’s thrilling new superhero seriesSupacellis a unique and interesting twist on the genre – but is it an original story or is it based on a comic book?Supacellis the brainchild of British hip-hop artist Rapman, who serves as the showrunner, creator, writer, and head director on the series. The story revolves around a group of seemingly regular South Londoners, each with a family history of sickle cell disease, who gain superpowers and work together to fight back against the secret organization that wants to control them....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Janet Williams

Jennifer Lawrence's Upcoming Movie Couldn't Be A Better Combo Of Her Previous Roles

Summary Jennifer Lawrence’s film career is alive and well, and one of her upcoming movies is especially exciting as it sounds like a combination of some of her best works. Lawrence’s first film role came when she starred in the 2008 low-budget independent dramaGarden Party,but her breakthrough came viaWinter’s Bone,andthe actress ultimately rose to prominence with her role as Katniss EverdeenintheHunger Gamesmovies. Since then, Lawrence has appeared in a variety of notable films, includingSilver Linings Playbook,which earned her an Oscar for Best Actress....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Caitlin Smith

Judy Greer’s Upcoming Stephen King Movie Can Redeem Her Divisive Remake Of 48-Year-Old Horror Classic

Summary Recently cast inThe Long Walk, Judy Greer has the opportunity to feature in a better-embraced Stephan King film adaptation than her last.Stephen King’s first-ever novelis finally getting a shot on the big screen, and new updates have confirmed that Mark Hamill andJudy Greer will feature inThe Long Walkfilm adaptation to help bring the dystopian horror to life. First published under King’s pseudonym, Richard Bachman,The Long Walkrevolves around an annual walking contest where competitors must maintain a pace of four miles per hour, and faltering below the speed limit means death....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 684 words · Michael Jacobson

Kevin Costner's New Western Avoided A Horrible Box Office Record Despite $25 Million Performance

Summary Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1has failed to become a hit at the box office, but it still managed to avoid a horrible Kevin Costner record. The first of four planned Westerns in an epic saga came out in theaters in July 2024 to a tepid reception. DespiteCostner leftYellowstoneto make the passion project that took decades and millions of his own money to become real,Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1’s release failed to generate much excitement from general audiences....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Mason Howell

Kevin Feige Teases That X-Men '97 Has Not Revealed The True Anchor Being

Summary Kevin Feige teases ifX-Men ‘97has met the anchor being yet, following the 2024 debut of theMarvelanimated show.X-Men: The Animated Seriesmade a huge comeback in 2024, with the show serving as a proper sequel to the beloved title. However,X-Men ‘97season 1 came with a lot of emotional moments as various characters met their end, though there’s one important character who has yet to be introduced. DuringScreen Rant’srecent interview with Feige forDeadpool & Wolverine,the Marvel Studios president was asked if viewers have yet met the anchor being inX-Men ‘97....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Daniel Olsen

My Quest to Find the Perfect Browser on Windows

Quick Links When it comes to web browsers, you’ve got more choices than ever now. Whether you prefer a stylish UI, need security, or are just a power user who needs their browser to absolutely shred through their workloads, there’s a browser for you. But which one is actually the best? What Does the Perfect Windows Browser Look Like? In my decade-long quest to find the perfect Windows browser, I’ve realized that finding a browser that does everything I want is an impossible task....

July 31, 2025 · 10 min · 1918 words · Melissa Koch

Netflix's Latest Mobile Game Is a Must-Play for Any Black Mirror Fan

Black Mirror is a show about current and future technology, and the potential dark sides of that technology. One episode in its latest season (Season 7) has inspired Netflix to create a mobile game directly referenced in an episode called Plaything. And I can heartily recommend watching the episode AND playing the game. Thronglets Is Not Only Real, But Unsettling If you have already seen the Black Mirror episode titled Plaything, then you’ll know the backstory of Thronglets....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Michael Liu Jr.