Technically, very few phones areabsolutelywaterproof — don’t expect to take one for a swim, much less scuba diving. But for reasonably possible scenarios like getting caught in the rain, spilling a beverage, or even falling in a pool, a lot oftoday’s best phoneshold their own against a little water. IP68 begins where IP67 leaves off — at one meter of immersion for up to 30 minutes. Some, like the Apple iPhone, go even further, for 6 feet of immersion....
In Catch A Bee, you buy a net, catch bees, use them to make honey, and then sell that honey for money. Keep catching more bees to grow your collection and see if you may catch every type in the game. To get Seeds and Eggs inCatch A Bee, all you need to do is redeem codes so the start of the game is so much easier. It takes a long time to look for working codes yourself, but we have already found them....
Could an Upcoming Google Chrome Update Break Your Ad Blocker? Your favorite browser extensions might stop working soon, thanks to a big change Google is making to Chrome. This may severely limit the capabilities of “content blocker” extensions—including ad blockers and security extensions—that stop ads, trackers, and malware from loading in your browser. It won’t just affect Google Chrome; browsers like Microsoft Edge run on Chromium, which is the underlying code of Google Chrome....
The 2025Oscarsare fast approaching, and though the award ceremony is exciting, it also comes with some uncomfortable controversies that put the nominees in a not-so-stellar spotlight. This year, a number of fantastic movies are being acknowledged for their excellent work in acting, writing, and directing. For the biggest prize of all,Best Picture, there are ten nomineesin total.FromThe SubstanceandAnoratoThe BrutalistandNickel Boys,each movie is completely uniqueand brings their own special strengths. Unfortunately, they showcase some undeniable weaknesses as well....
UsingFast Pairon Android is a terrific convenience. It saves you from tapping and swiping your way through menus to pair up your Bluetooth accessories. But if you don’t use said Bluetooth accessories, you probably aren’t thrilled with the random toast prompts that appear when a Fast Pair-capable device nearby goes up for pairing. WithAndroid 14, you may not have to deal with those prompts anymore ifthe first developer previewprovides any indication....
Google provides a vast majority of the core apps on Android, almost all of which are preloaded on Pixel devices, and even preferred by other OEMs developing custom Android skins. For file management, the company offers the Files app, also available in a lightweight Files Go version for underpowered Android devices. Google hasn’t fixed theflawed logic for calculating storage utilization, but it is working on a new Smart Search feature for the Files app, alongside minor adjustments to the app’s settings page....
JBL Boombox 2 Get fearsome bass and excessive volume with the JBL Boombox 2 Bluetooth speaker, featuring all-day battery life, phone charging, and water-resistance. October Prime Dayis the perfect time to get your hands on a JBL Boombox 2 Bluetooth speaker for only $249, which is the kind of deal to make us drool. That’s a steep discount on one of thebest portable Bluetooth speakers, which usually costs $399. The JBL Boombox 2 is known for its superb sound and extraordinary battery life....
Machine translation has been a staple feature of Gmail on desktop for a long time. Like many other advanced features, it’s something that the service’s smartphone app sorely lacks. If you want to translate an email, your best bet is to copy the body and paste it on a translator likeGoogle Translate. That step soon won’t be necessary, as Gmail is finally introducing built-in email translations on the mobile version....
Google Wallet is the singular destination for viewing all your credit/debit cards, passes, tickets, digital car keys, etc., while also supporting tap-to-pay transactions on yourAndroid smartphone. But there’s always room for improvement, and the service is now making things easier for users by automatically pulling info from Gmail to add boarding passes and movie tickets to Wallet. How and if you can add your state identification to Google Wallet A digital ID is convenient to have if you can use one...
Here’s every smartwatch guaranteed to get a Wear OS 3 update Wear OS 3 has been around for a few months now, and you have probably been wondering what kinds of devices support it. Google announced Wear OS 3 at its summer event last year, the same one at which they announced thePixel 6. The company didn’t announce any new devices that would launch with Wear OS 3, and itslist of devices receiving a Wear OS 3 update was surprisingly small....
Reverse image search helps you find the origin of a photo and similar photos. While many services offer reverse image search, using Google Search is relatively straightforward and built into the popular search engine. When combined withadvanced Google Search operators, you can quickly find all the information you need. There are multiple ways to make a reverse image search with Google. We show you all of them along with handy tips to optimize your search....
How to Easily Create an Attractive QR Code Using AI Gone are the days when QR codes were simple black-and-white patterns. With AI becoming increasingly prevalent, its impact on various technological innovations, including QR codes, is evident. it’s possible to now use AI to generate more visually appealing QR codes, adding color and personality to otherwise boring patterns. What Makes an AI-Generated QR Code Different? QR codes so far have looked extremely monotonous, with the same black pixels on a white background....
Quick Links The annual MWC tech conference highlights the best new smartphones and mobile tech from around the world, and we’ve been roaming the show floor at MWC 2025 to find the picks of the bunch. 1Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi The Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi has all the usual features one would expect from a premium pair of earbuds, like adjustable noise cancelation, multiple microphones for voice clarity, touch controls, and water and dust resistance....
