It’s been a couple of weeks sinceGoogle rolled out its earliest public preview of SGE, or Search Generative Experience. It’s the most boring name you could select for a product the company claims will revolutionize search results, bringing generative AI elements into the vast majority of the queries you face every day. After a couple of weeks of testing it out, I find myself with the same opinion as nearly every other early tester — it’s impressive, butobviously not ready for primetime, with some seriousquestions surrounding both plagiarismand its overall accuracy....

Google is going all-in on AI, with the company slowly rolling out generative text and image capabilities across most of its services and devices. The same is true for its phones, which have long supported some machine learning-based capabilities. With thePixel 8 seriesand their newTensor G3 chip, Google promises to run some more advanced capabilities locally. Thanks to evidence hidden in the mysterious AiCore app, pre-installed only on thePixel 8 Proright now, we’ve now got some idea what capabilities Pixel phones could run on-device soon....

All the details aboutHonkai: Star Rail2.5, including the patch’s release date, new characters, banner structure (and a new banner type), story updates, and more have been revealed ahead of its arrival in September. Version 2.5 is the next big update for HoYoverse’s hit turn-based RPG. The patch will continue the story arc initiated with the quests from Version 2.4, which sees the Astral Express crew visiting the Xianzhou Luofu to attend the Wardance Ceremony and getting involved in a prisoner’s escape....

Includes SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6 and Fire & Blood, the show’s source material. Summary Despite the massive dragon sequence at Rook’s Rest,House of the Dragonseason 2 may have one more battle prepared for its finale. Following theBlacks and Greens splitand the start of the Dance of the Dragons in season 2, HBO’sGame of Thronesprequel series has still maintained a relatively slow pace, exploring the internal conflicts of its characters rather than just jumping from battle to battle like the book....

How to Enable and Customize Subtitles on Hulu Hulu offers its subscribers optional subtitles for their titles which are customizable in many ways. You can easily edit many subtitles characteristics, including font, text size, and opacity. Subscribers can also implement these settings through Hulu on a desktop, smart TV, or mobile streaming device. How to Turn Subtitles On or Off on Hulu (Desktop) To turn subtitles on or off through the Hulu website on a desktop, follow these steps:...

Microsoft Word macros offer a one-click solution to manage repetitive tasks like a pro. However, be careful before using a macro from an existing document. It may carry bogus code and infect your computer with viruses. Whether you use Microsoft Word on Windows or Mac, here’s how to enable or disable macros. Enabling macros in Microsoft Word is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s an effective way to boost your workflow by eliminating frequently performed tasks....

How to Fix the “Error Opening File for Writing” Error in Windows 10 & 11 Installation errors are those that arise when users try to install certain desktop software packages. The “Error opening file for writing” error is one of the more common installation issues reported on support forums. Users who need to resolve that issue see an “Error opening file for writing” message pop up when they select to install programs within setup wizards....

With the addition ofThe Sims 4: Life & Deathexpansion, players can bring a brand-new melancholic social event to their Sims, and that is hosting a funeral. Similarly to weddings, hosting a funeral allows you to bring your Sims together for a special moment, adding another layer of reality to this simulated world. To host a funeral,you must first have purchased and installed theLife & Deathexpansionand the base game. Once downloaded, theSims 4expansionoffers new careers, build mode items, and activities centered around honoring the cycle of life....

Summary The Bacheloretteseason 21 is just around the corner, so fans should take note of the premiere date and how to watch the reality dating series.The Bacheloretteseason 21 stars Jenn Tran, a 26-year-old physician assistant student who’s originally from Hillsdale, New Jersey, but is currently living in Miami, Florida. She’s also making history as the first-ever Asian AmericanBachelorfranchise lead. Jenn got her start on Joey Graziadei’sBachelorseason, during which they formed a strong connection, but he said goodbye to her right before his hometown dates....

Humphrey Bogart gave one of the finest performances of his career in the role of Rick Blaine inCasablanca, and created plenty of iconic moments.Casablancais often ranked alongsideCitizen Kane,The Godfather, andVertigoas one of the greatest American movies ever made. It’s one of the most moving love stories ever committed to film. Bogart leads one of the silver screen’s greatest ensembles intheCasablancacast. Casablancarepresents the pinnacle ofOld Hollywood filmmaking.It was put together like any other movie back then: the studio grabbed a piece of material — in this case, an unproduced play — and gave it to a director-for-hire and a couple of stars under contract....

Summary It’s been 17 years since I finished reading theHarry Potterbooks, and I’m only now noticing the genius way the series reflects in on itself. Over the last couple of months, I’ve spent a great deal of time looking at the parallels betweenHarry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsandHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and it dawned on me that the connective tissue that fuzes the heart of both novels isn’t exclusive....

Insta360 has become a fast favorite among content creators, starting with early 360 cameras and quickly moving onto the Go cameras before recently adding a smartphone gimbal to the mix. Now Insta360 is returning to its tiniest camera line to release the brand new Go 3. Not only does it bring significant upgrades to the camera module, but a completely redesigned charging pod adds a whole new dimension to the way it can be used....

Quick Links Is TikTok getting banned in the US? Given the app’s controversy, that’s a question on many people’s minds. Here’s a look at the attempts to ban TikTok in the country, along with why the US has considered banning TikTok. Has the US Government Banned TikTok? The ByteDance-owned app has come under scrutiny from the US government during both the Trump and Biden eras, but no nationwide ban is in place at the time of writing....