Following Apple and Samsung, Xiaomi is hopping on the titanium bandwagon

Since theXiaomi 14 Procomes in a special edition that ditches the standard metal frame in favor of titanium, it seems like Xiaomi might follow the same trend with the upcoming Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Now, a new leak suggests that the next-generation flagship model could indeed feature a titanium frame, though it might not be available for the regular variant. Xiaomi appears to be shaking things up with the 14 Ultra, aiming for a sweet spot between performance and cost....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Jerome Pineda

Football Tycoon Codes (August 2025)

In Football Tycoon, you begin managing your own club by building a football stadium filled with fans. Compete against other clubs while running your team and adding features like a food truck to boost the matchday experience and grow your football empire. To get Cash inFootball Tycoon, all you need to do is redeem codes so you can start progression on your football tycoon faster. Finding codes that still work can take a long time, but we already tracked down every active one you can use today....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Ronald Frey

Garmin's new Vivoactive 5 offers a screen upgrade, nap tracking, and more

There is a high demand for smartwatches, but despite a wide array of features, they’re still primarily used for fitness tracking. A good smartwatch can measure your heart rate, track how often you walk, and many other things just by being on your wrist, making it a handy tool for fitness enthusiasts. One of the leading players in the wearable technology arena, Garmin, has introduced a smartwatch that plays into this trend....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Paul Boyd

Gboard's testing new text-based stickers to make your language a little more colorful

Gboard’s testing new text-based stickers to make your language a little more colorful Third-party keyboard options like Microsoft’s SwiftKey can be great, but for many of us Gboard is still the gold standard of text entry on Android. In addition to the basic features you’d expect from an on-screen keyboard like spell-check, next-word predictions, and glide/swipe typing, Google’s solution also offers fun additions like GIFs, stickers, and emoji. Now a new feature allowing you to convert some of your text into stickers appears to be on the way....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · William Nelson

Google could soon let you use AI to create a personalized Chrome theme

If you love being able to tweak the look and feel ofChrome, you’re likely already using a custom theme, extensions, and other add-ons to personalize your experience. That being said, Google is always working on updates to enhance the UI. Now, a tweak to a setting spotted in Chrome Canary suggests that AI may be integrated into the user experience. As explained in an update from browser expert@Leopeva64on Twitter, the “Wallpaper search” option in Chrome Canary has changed to “Create theme with AI....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Cheyenne James

Google Keep's new tile lets you quickly make notes on your Wear OS 3 smartwatch

Google Keep’s new tile lets you quickly make notes on your Wear OS 3 smartwatch Google Keep’s latest update brings one of the quickest ways to make a note, and it may even prove more beneficial than using the equivalent app on your phone. A new tile for Wear OS 3 brings an easy-to-find option to jot down your thoughts quickly and easily by swiping from the watch face. The new option has been spotted by9to5Googleon Wear OS 3 smartwatches, including theGalaxy Watch 5,Galaxy Watch 4, and the Montblanc Summit 3....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Tyler Bowen

Google says it's trying to help fix Android's background app issues

Google says it’s trying to help fix Android’s background app issues Android’s long had problems managing apps running in the background. While Google offers guidelines about how devices running Android should handle background processes, manufacturers still take it upon themselves totweak Android’s systems in the name of battery efficiency, often breaking intended app behavior in the process. AtGoogle I/Olast week, Google made it clear it’s still working on it, highlighting ongoing efforts to tackle the issue from multiple angles....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Denise Ford

Google Wallet's return to glory has just hit Android's smallest screens

Google Wallet’s return to glory has just hit Android’s smallest screens Google’s confusing approach to all things wireless-payment and card-management is hopefully starting to sort itself out, and most recently that’s taken the form of the big push back towards Google Wallet branding. Earlier this week we sawWallet taking the place of Payon the phones of users in many countries, and today we get word of thesame transition hitting Wear OS....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Lisa Ferguson

How to Adjust Your In-Camera Settings for Better Photo Colors

You don’t need to wait until you’ve uploaded your pictures to a computer to capture more vibrant images. Keep reading to discover which in-camera settings you should consider adjusting for better colors in your photos. 1. Get Your White Balance Correct White balance is one of the most essential areas to get right in your photography. If you pick a tone that’s too warm or too cold, your image will have a strange, unrealistic effect....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Sydney Rose

How to Create Gmail Filters to Easily Organize Your Inbox

Quick Links Gmail filters are exactly what the name implies. They help you keep your mail inbox organized and decluttered by redirecting emails automatically. Here’s how to create, customize, and manage filters in Gmail. How to Create Filters in Gmail To create Gmail filters, you’ll need to use a computer. As of now, it’s not possible to create filters via the Gmail mobile app (iOS or Android). There are several ways to create a filter in Gmail, but the easiest way is to use the Search bar....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Warren Herrera

How to Use Plex as a Hub for Your Streaming Services

Quick Links Plex is quite a versatile program. You can host your own movies or use it as a central hub for all your streaming services. But like with everything related to Plex, you need to set it up beforehand. How to Connect Your Streaming Services to Plex You want to do this with every streaming service you have and, ideally, on a device that can access said service. For example, if you’re using a smart TV that can access Plex but doesn’t have, say, Max or Netflix, those streaming services won’t be accessible to you....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Tina Greene

I Almost Fell For a Phishing Scam: Here’s What Happened

Quick Links I can often easily spot phishing scams, but around a month before penning this piece, I very nearly fell victim to one. It was one of the most legitimate-looking emails I’ve received, which made it even scarier. Fortunately, I acted fast to reduce the damage. What Did the Scam Look Like? One afternoon, I was innocently checking my Gmail inbox. Most of the messages weren’t anything to shout home about, but one in particular....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1072 words · Katherine Hendrix

I Turned "Shelf Help" Theory Into Self Help Action With ChatGPT

I am a self-help book reading junkie who’s growing tired of forgetting everything I read in the books. The lessons weren’t really “transforming” my life as promised. Inspired by a Reddit thread, I used ChatGPT to reflect on my book highlights and turn them into my own practical workbook filled with reflection prompts, mini-projects, and action plans. 1Select and Summarize the Book I came across a Reddit advice that suggested it might be better to go throughpublished workbooksinstead of the books themselves to turn their insights into actions....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · Eric Christensen