The best Samsung Galaxy A52 and A52 5G screen protectors

TheSamsung Galaxy A52 and A52 5Gare two of the best-looking midrange phones you can possibly buy right now. Among other things, they feature a sumptuous 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display capable of supporting a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, making them as visually impressive as devices costing almost twice as much. However, despite using Gorilla Glass 5 and being tougher than the average phone, neither is likely to cope so well with a serious fall or knock....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · Benjamin Sanchez

The iPhone upgrade cycle is speeding up. Is this the Apple Intelligence effect?

Apple has expressed hope that Apple Intelligence will accelerate the iPhone upgrade cycle. A new report suggests that the AI software may be achieving this goal, at least by a little bit. According to the latestApple Reportfrom CIRP, consumers are trading in their iPhones for newer models at a faster rate. This is encouraging news for Apple since customers have been keeping their phones for longer periods in recent years....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Kristin Massey

The Rookie Season 6 Ending Cameos & Why Niecy Nash-Betts Didn't Return Explained By Showrunner

Warning: This article contains mild spoilers for theRookieseason 6 finale. Summary The showrunner ofThe Rookiehas explained the absence of one notableFedscharacter in their recent season finale.Fedswas a spinoff of the flagship show following the oldest rookie to ever join the FBI Academy and featuring a cast that included Niecy Nash-Betts, Frankie Faison, James Lesure, Britt Robertson, Felix Solis, and Kevin Zegers. The spinoff show only ran for one season before being cancelled by ABC....

June 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1136 words · Andrew Garner

This is our best look yet at Samsung’s Apple Watch Ultra killer

It’s been confirmed that the nextSamsung Galaxy Unpacked event will be held on July 10, and it looks like we already know what to expect. Along with the next generation of foldables — theGalaxy Z Fold 6andGalaxy Z Flip 6— we’ll also see theGalaxy Ringand theGalaxy Watch 7series, including the Galaxy Watch Ultra. Speaking of Samsung’s first Ultra smartwatch, it just got shown off inofficial-looking renders that leaked on X(formerly Twitter)....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Tyler Miles

This simple app was a surprising upgrade to my gaming PC

You’ve been there before. You boot up a game for the first time, click through the various engine and publisher screens, and arrive on the main menu. And just like that, your ears get blasted with music and you have to quickly minimize the game in a flash-bang fog to adjust your system volume down. Well, I have good news as I’ve discovered an app that makes adjusting your volume much easier....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Jessica Cantrell

TikTok isn’t going anywhere, despite deadline for sale passing

The clock has run out on thetime given to TikTok to sell to a U.S. company, but it looks like the app will not be banned after all. The final deadline for the sale of TikTok was supposed to be on Friday, December 11. This deadline had been pushed back multiple times, but it has now passed without a sale of the company. No deal has been reached yet, despite interest from Microsoft and reports of adeal in the works with Oracle, as well as the unusual interest of Walmart in partnering to buy the company....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Natalie Schultz

Trade group says EV tax incentive helps U.S. industry compete versus China

The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), a trade group with members including the likes of Tesla, Waymo, Rivian, and Uber, is coming out in support of tax incentives for both the production and sale of electric vehicles (EVs). Domestic manufacturers of EVs and their components, such as batteries, have received tax incentives that have driven job opportunities in states like Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, and Georgia, the group says. “If the United States is going to continue to fight to bring those jobs here and actually compete to win against China, there needs to be a demand signal — like the New Clean Vehicle Tax Credit — aligned with that goal....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Jacob Roberts

Valve kills CS:GO fan remake after 8 years of development

Valve kills CS:GO fan remake after 8 years of development The long-awaited fan remake of classicCounter-Strikewas nearly ready until Valve pulled the plug last minute. Classic Offensive, or CS:CO, was a fan-made mod built on the CS:GO engine. It aimed to recapture the essence of Counter-Strike 1.6 and Source, mixing old-school gameplay with modern stability. Classic maps, sounds, weapons, and even the VIP mode returned, stripped of cosmetics, cases, or agents....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Marc Brown

Walmart cuts prices for Google Home smart speakers and displays for Labor Day

Walmart dropped a round of serious price cuts on Google Home smart home devices for itsLabor Day salesevent. It’s been just a month since Walmart’s last major sales push for Google devices duringPrime Day 2019.Amazon also has good dealson smart speakers and smart displays. We’ve found the best discounts on Google Home smart speakers and smart display plus two Google Home smart kits, one for smart lighting and the other to set up a smart TV in your home....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · Daniel Turner

Where To Find Mirelurks In Fallout 76 (All Locations)

Quick Links Crab-like creatures called Mirelurks can be found in several locations inFallout 76as you try to hunt irradiated beasts for various resources. These aggressive aquatic monsters usually travel in groups and pose the greatest threat to you when ambushing your character with superior numbers. However, those who understand where Mirelurks appear can prepare for any attack by the Wasteland’s wildlife. LikeSnallygasters inFallout 76, Mirelurks attack whenever you get too close to them as they roam different areas on your map....

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 887 words · Mary White

Why Helaena Made That Decision In House Of The Dragon Season 2, Episode 1

WARNING! This article contains MAJOR spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 1 and George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood book, on which the show is based. Summary This article contains potentially distressing discussions of graphic violence, child death, and suicide. HBO’sHouse of the Dragonseason 2, episode 1 concludes with the tragic death of Jaehaerys Targaryen, with Helaena being given the brutal choice of pointing out the “correct” child to Blood and Cheese....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Natalie Parrish

Will the future of data entry be entirely controlled by AI? Long-time industry expert weighs in

There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence is changing the world. AI’s potential to automate many tasks that are being done by humans is unparalleled, and it is expected tocontribute $15.7 trillion to the global economyby 2030. With such a wide-reaching impact, some roles will inevitably be made redundant by businesses adopting AI into their operations. Some experts believe thatdata entry is one of these jobs, due to being composed mostly of simple, repetitive tasks....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Joshua Nguyen

X-Men Launches Major Character Evolution with the UItimate Mutant vs Mutant Tournament

Summary As theX-Menfranchise moves on in the aftermath of the vaunted Krakoan Era, the “From the Ashes” relaunch will returnApocalypseto his roots – pitting people against one another in a battle for survival. The ancient mutant’s latest miniseries will find him seeking a worthy successor, and to find them, he appears set to establish a twisted tournament of mutant supremacy. Speaking with AIPT forX-MenMonday,X-Men: Heir of Apocalypsewriter Steve Foxe elaborated on the basic premise of the series:a dozen of Marvel’s mightiest mutants will battle to inherit En-Sabah-Nurr’s mantle as Apocalypse, in a contest that can have only one winner....

June 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1505 words · Hector Vargas