Google could soon deliver system updates through the Play store

It looks like Google could be working on a way to change how system updates are delivered to Android phones. While users have long had to head into the Settings app to check for system updates, code discovered by9to5Googlesuggests that Google could soon deliver updates to Android phones through the Google Play store. If Google ends up making the change to how Android updates are pushed, it would likely look similar to how updates are currently delivered — just in Google Play instead....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Mrs. Christina Ryan

Grab a 4-pack of Apple AirTags while they’re on sale

If you’re one of those people who always keep misplacing their stuff, then you may want to take advantage of Walmart’s offer for the Apple AirTag. Four of the Bluetooth trackers, which will make sure that you never lose anything again, are available for just $80, following a $19 discount on the bundle’s original price of $99. There’s no telling how long this lowered price will last, so if you think you’ll find some use for these tracking devices, it’s highly recommended that you proceed with the purchase as soon as possible....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · James Duncan

Here are 5 GPUs you should buy instead of the RTX 4060 Ti

Let’s not beat around the bush — Nvidia’s recent RTX 4060 Ti isn’t one of thebest graphics cardsout right now. It doesn’t even come close. Still, it’s the second cheapest graphics card in this generation, and for Nvidia, it’s the most affordable by far. Because of that, you might be tempted to buy it to include it in a budget-orientedPC build. Well, this is my cue to tell you that you probably shouldn’t get the RTX 4060 Ti, but there are several other GPUs that are more worth your money....

August 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1558 words · Kathleen Miller

How to watch IShowSpeed & Kai Cenat’s WWE Royal Rumble streams

How to watch IShowSpeed & Kai Cenat’s WWE Royal Rumble streams Two of the biggest names in the streaming world, Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed, will be streaming live backstage from the WWE Royal Rumble. Here’s what you need to know and how you can check it out. WWE’s annual Royal Rumble event officially kicks off the ‘Road to WrestleMania’ to decide who will be main eventing the biggest wrestling event of the year....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Mary Davis

I tried the Dexcom Stelo, one of the best mobile gadgets for tracking your glucose

Four years ago, my life changed after aheart attack at the age of 33. While a quick coronary angioplasty meant my heart was mostly fine, the tests conducted at the same time revealed a bigger chronic problem: I’m a diabetic. Since that diagnosis — which I expected at some point in my life given my family history of type 2 diabetes — I’ve worked hard to change my life and diet radically, and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) has been instrumental in achieving that....

August 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1370 words · William Barnett

Influencer boxing pound for pound rankings as Jake Paul & KSI dominate

Influencer boxing pound for pound rankings as Jake Paul & KSI dominate The fact that influencer boxing has its own pound for pound rankings is a testament to its growth as both a sport and a business. But only one fighter can come out on top, and with the likes of Jake Paul, KSI and Salt Papi all competing to be the very best, it is a very competitive list....

August 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1254 words · Kyle Chandler

Invincible is getting a fighting game with Mortal Kombat-style fatalities

Invincible is getting a fighting game with Mortal Kombat-style fatalities Invincible VS was just announced as a brand-new video game based on the IP, a true 2D fighter complete with the sort of combos you’d expect from the biggest fighting game franchises. Often, when big IPs get a fighting game spinoff, it ends up being an arena fighter with a limited shelf life that’s all about style over substance. These games aren’t bad by any means, but they rarely end up having a long life as a competitive title that people truly grind....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Jennifer Alvarado

Is a DIY smart home security system better than a professional one?

If you’re looking to add a security system to your home, you essentially have two choices — a DIY system or a professionally installed system. While these two categories used to be radically different, DIY options have made huge strides over the years, now offering many of the same features as their professional counterparts. Products from Arlo, Google, Yale, and Wyze now come close to competing with pro-systems from brands like Vivint and ADT....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 880 words · Richard Kent

Meta is planning a fresh round of job cuts, report claims

Meta is planning to embark on another round of job cuts that could see “thousands” of positions go, according toa Bloomberg reporton Monday. The efficiency cuts would follow mass layoffs in November when the California-based company shed 11,000 jobs globally, equal to about 13% of its workforce. Sources with knowledge of the latest cuts told Bloomberg that Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reshaping its organization to enable it to focus more on developingthe so-called metaverse, a world that utilizes virtual reality for work and play and which Meta hopes will prove popular in the coming years....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · William Deleon

Netgear Arlo Go hands-on review

“Why you may trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ We’re pretty big fans of Netgear’s Arlo smart cameras. TheArlo Pro 2is the best, most full-featured home security system we’ve ever reviewed, and the Arlo Go takes nearly all of that functionality and combines it with 4G LTE connectivity....

August 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1106 words · Logan Rivera

Nothing might launch new hi-res earbuds at CES under the XO brand

With two models under its belt — theEar 1and theEar Stick— Carl Pei’s Nothing brand is no stranger to wireless earbuds. But the maverick smartphone company might be planning something a little different for 2023. It seems as though it’s readying its third model of wireless earbuds, according to a tweet from developerKuba Wojciechowskithat was reported by91mobiles.com. Wojciechowski claims to have found references within Nothing’s firmware and also managed to unearth what are claimed to be renders of the as-yet-unannounced product....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Holly Cannon

Own an Asus computer? Malware might be hiding in your system

If you own an Asus computer, your system might have been infected by malware distributed from the tool you typically use to update BIOS and install other important security patches. That’s all according to a new report from researchers at the Russian-based cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab. The initial hack was first discovered in January and, in the period of five months, could have impacted up to one million different computers. According to Kaspersky, hackersapparently leverageda back door attack and modified the ASUS Live Update Utility so it delivered a payload with malware — making it seem as though it was coming from official sources....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Mitchell Clark

Permanent Fortnite OG release date announced for December

Permanent Fortnite OG release date announced for December Fortnite OG, the classic map and gameplay, is officially coming back – and this time, it’s permanent. In case you’re out of the loop,Fortnite OGis a massive nostalgia trip for the game’s earliest fans. First launched in 2017, the original Chapter 1 version quickly became an icon, with its sprawling, colorful island and no-nonsense gameplay. It was simple, chaotic, and so different from the heavily modded, crossover-filled Fortnite of today....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Steven Williams