Google's AI-powered Search experience might be the default way to search soon

Google is making AI a big deal right at the heart of its search results. Known as Search Generative Experience (SGE), itstarted off as part of Google Search Labs last May. By November, it hadspread to over 120 countries worldwidebecause of the increasing competition in AI. What it does is give you AI answers straight up and even let you chat back and forth like you’re talking to a bot. At first, you had to choose to get in on it....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Stephen Long

Google's latest AI chatbot is tackling tough healthcare conversations

Google is a crucial player in pushing the boundaries of innovation as artificial intelligence technology has been developing quickly across several industries.The beta release of Bard, an outstanding language model capable of producing fresh content and offering conversational responses, seems like it was only the tip of Google’s AI iceberg. The company has now unveiled Med-PaLM 2, an advanced medical chatbot that has the potential to transform the healthcare sector, building on the success of Bard....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Mary Osborne

Here's Everything Google Announced at the Made by Google 2024 Event

Quick Links At the 2024 Made by Google event, Google unveiled a range of exciting products, including new flagship Pixel phones, the Pixel Buds Pro 2, and more. Let’s dive into everything Google announced at the event. 1The Pixel 9 The Pixel 9 gets a fresh new look; the camera bump is even more prominent this time, but it no longer spans across the back of the phone. The phones now also feature a flat-edged design, similar to modern iPhones, which I personally prefer because it offers a better grip....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1077 words · Margaret James

Here's Why You Probably Don't Need A Pro-Style Game Controller

Quick Links Every gaming console comes bundled with a standard controller so that you can start gaming right out of the box. However, you’ll now find pro-style controllers available as a standalone purchase. These get you tons of cool new features, but there’s a good chance you’re perfectly fine without them. Here’s why you probably don’t need to invest in a pro-style game controller like the DualSense Edge or Elite Series 2 and can stick with your basic gamepad....

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 945 words · Brandi Ward

How to Check If Someone Unfriended You on Snapchat

Like other social media platforms, Snapchat doesn’t announce when someone unfriends you on the app. So how can you tell if someone has truly unfriended you or just deleted their account? Let’s find out. How to Confirm If Someone Unfriended You on Snapchat There is no surefire way to find out if someone unfriended you on Snapchat. However, some indicators can confirm your suspicions. 1. Check Your Friends List The first thing you should do is check your contact list to see if you can still see your friend on the list....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Erik Duncan

How to Improve Sound Quality in Deezer

How to Improve Sound Quality in Deezer Although not as popular as other apps, Deezer is a well-built platform for your music streaming needs, not least of which is a simple and easy-to-use user interface. While you might mistake simplicity for lack of features, it contains lots for different purposes that put it at par with other music streaming platforms. One thing you should tweak is the sound quality. Luckily, there are a variety of features that you should tweak to experience the best sound quality while listening to music....

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 918 words · Lydia Gonzalez

How to Restart and Reset an Apple HomePod

Has Siri on your HomePod stopped responding to requests? Or has your HomePod dropped its Wi-Fi connection? Don’t worry—a simple restart or reset may be all it takes to get back up and running. We’ll show you how easy restarting and resetting your HomePod is. How to Restart Your HomePod Manually Whether you’re attempting to diagnose some of themost common HomePod problemsor experiencing a rare bug, restarting your speaker should always be your first troubleshooting step....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Angela Johnson

How to Set Up Passkeys on Your WhatsApp Account

Passkeys are the future. They aim to replace passwords for good to make your online accounts more secure and safer from phishing attempts. WhatsApp is one of the latest services to jump on the passkey bandwagon, allowing Android users to protect their accounts without the hassle of remembering another password. If you are new to the world of passwordless login, read below to learn how to secure your WhatsApp account using passkeys....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Christian King PhD

How to Use a Pomodoro Break Mindfully

The Pomodoro technique is effective because you must focus on a task for only 25 minutes. A refreshing break of five minutes then frees you for a break. The Pomodoro break is as essential to your productivity as the Pomodoro work session before that. This article will suggest a few ideas on using the gap of five (or fifteen) minutes to recharge your mind before the Pomodoro timer rings again....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1126 words · Danny Olson

I'm Finally Hopeful Some Of Marvel's Best Games Could Return After 10 Years

Summary WhileMarvelhas seen recent success in AAA gaming with titles like Insomniac’sMarvel’s Spider-Manseries and has plenty of new titles on the way, such asMarvel’s BladeorMarvel’s Wolverine, there’s a whole era of games based on the popular superhero-filled universe that has been largely lost to time due to its scarcity on modern consoles, and it includes some of my favorite titles involving these characters. Activision and Marvel had a lucrative licensing deal that started in 1998 and saw the studio receiving exclusive rights toSpider-ManandX-Men-related games, and after several contract extensions, this collaboration ran until the release of the ill-fatedThe Amazing Spider-Man 2movie tie-in in 2014....

June 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1396 words · Carrie Reyes

iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Edge: Should You Buy an Ultra-Slim Phone?

Apple and Samsung are set to unveil their thinnest flagship phones yet this year: the iPhone 17 Air and the Galaxy S25 Edge respectively. These “ultra-slim” phones have a tempting design for sure, but is that enough to warrant a purchase over safer alternatives? 1Compromised Battery Life and Durability These ultra-slim phones are very likely going to have worse battery life than their regular counterparts simply because there’s less room inside their casings to fit a sizable battery....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 714 words · Christy Carson

I’m Done With Apple Passwords: Here’s What I Use Instead

While it’s a step up from the previous way to organize passwords on Apple devices, I just don’t feel like Apple Passwords maximizes how I manage my login details. So, after months of trying, I finally took the leap and moved to Bitwarden instead. 1The Ability to Store Payment Information One of my biggest annoyances with Apple Passwords is that I can’t keep my payment details organized. While I know that I can use Apple Pay across my devices, not all online merchants accept this payment method....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Sarah Morris

Jon Kent Will Never Be the True Superman, and DC Just Proved It

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Secret Six #1!He tried his best, but it’s become clear that Jonathan Kent just isn’t destined to beSuperman. It seems only like yesterday that Jon grew up before fans' eyes and adopted his father’s mantle, but his latest adventure reveals just how the world sees him. Jon Kent’s decision to leave Earthwith his grandfather resulted in the boy returning to his mother and father nearly fully-grown. Not long after that, Clark trusted Jon to keep the world safe as Superman while the elder Man of Steel liberated Warworld....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Eileen Fuentes