The heydays of custom ROMs are long behind us, but there are still some great ROM options out there if you’re not happy with your phone’s software situation. As a big fan of thePixel software design and features, there was one that stuck out over the years for me — the Pixel Experience ROM. It’s a custom ROM that aims to bring devices as close to the original Pixel experience as possible, and it’s the ROM that managed to breathe some more life into my aging Nexus 6P back in the day....

Summary Among the various Villains of theMy Hero Academiaseries,Overhaulis among the most cruel and bloodthirsty. His belief in Quirks being a disease destined to end humanity, turned him into a true monster, capable of torturing an innocent child to find a “cure”. While he had already received a harsh punishment, withboth his hands and Quirk being taken away, chapter 427 shows that he still has to pay for his actions. Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of the manga, gave Chisaki a chance to earn his redeemption while also giving him a small ray of hope....

Summary Napoleon’s Ridley Scott director’s cut has now seemingly been confirmed. Hitting theaters in November 2023, the Apple Studios historical epic stars Joaquin Phoenix as the eponymous French emperor, chronicling his legendary military exploits and his troubled personal life. TheNapoleonreviewswere mixed from critics and the film struggled to make an impression at the box office, but interest has seemingly remained high for a director’s cut of the film, which Scott has previously teased may run longer than four hours....

Summary When it was released back in February 2024, it seemed as though no matter where gamers looked, they would always see something to do withHelldivers 2. Thanks to its chaotically fun gameplay loop, four-player co-op, and military humor, the title spread like wildfire, earning a ludicrous 458,709 peak player count on Steam despite being a PlayStation Studios title. It seemed like everyone bought in to the military satire andStarship Troopers-like setting, diving into hordes of enemies with their friends, but months later, the player base has seen a significant fall off....

Node.js 19’s New Watch Mode and Other Features You Should Know About In October 2022, Node.js released its 19th version. It came six months after the release of Node.js v.18, which featured significant upgrades such as the native test runner module. A notable feature in Node.js 19 is the new and experimental watch mode. This allows you to make changes to your server without having to restart it. Before Node....

Our lives online have been greatly simplified bypassword managers. Using one of them sure beats making a mental note of all your passwords or storing a physical copy that isn’t accessible from anywhere you are. However, your master password for the database of saved credentials now becomes the weakest link in your cybersecurity chain. Companies likeGoogleand1Passwordare pushing for a passwordless future using passkeys instead, and NordPass is the latest service to follow suit....

Our NYT Crossword August 13, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of The New York Times and is also available online....

CS:GO News Renegades defeat OG in 2-0 fashion as the Oceanic team moves into the main stage of IEM Cologne 2021. In a shocking turn of events, OG Esports are knocked out by Oceania’s Renegades 2-0 at IEM Cologne. As a result, the Renegades are now qualified for the main event. Renegades were expected to drop out in the play-in stage of IEM Cologne, boasting 90.00 Midnite odds. In comparison, OG are meant to be a darkhorse to win IEM Cologne....

Privacy advocates raise concern over Google’s access to Messages and Phone metadata In recent years, tech giants and other companies have come under scrutiny on how they collect and use user data. Google itself hasfocused on making privacy improvementsto its products and services in response. However, it looks like its efforts did not go far enough. A new research paper reveals that Google’s Messages and Dialer/Phone apps have been collecting and sending scrambled user data to its servers, potentially violating the European Union’s GDPR....

For nearly a decade, you didn’t need to look hard on the internet to find someone writing off the concept of Android tablets — and, frankly, with good reason. Devices like the Motorola Xoom littered store shelves months after the launch of the original iPad; that slate even debuted witha splashy Super Bowl ad in 2011, only to fail once the product actually hit the market. Aside from theNexus 7 series, and, I guess,Amazon’s Fire tablets, very little actually caught on with mass audiences....

Samsung’s leadership changes as profit falls in 2022’s third quarter Amidst a tumbling economy worldwide, tech companies are feeling the fallout. Google already reported a weak third 2022 quarter contradicted only by surprisingly goodGoogle Pixel 6asales numbers, and now, Samsunghas published its results. Compared to the third 2021 quarter, the company’s profit declined by 23%, but it still made about $54 billion US dollars in profit (KRW 76.78 trillion). At the same time, Samsungalso officially appointedJay Y....

Summary Severanceseason 2 gets a major update, with a teaser trailer revealing the show’s release date. Created by Dan Erickson, the story follows employees of Lumon Industries who agree to the titular “severance” program, which isolates their work memories from their personal lives. Since its February 2022 debut, the series has caught on with audiences and led to anticipation forSeveranceseason 2, which experienced delays due to the writers and actors strikes....

Summary The fascinating if meandering dramaSisi & I(Sisi & Ich) showcases the strange and tragic life of Empress Elisabeth“Sisi”of Austria (Susanne Wolff), focusing on her relationship with her lady-in-waiting Countess Irma Stzáray (Sandra Hüller).Irma travels to a remote commune in Greece to be the empress’ companion,escaping her only other options of marriage or a convent. There, Irma is entranced by the carefree environment where Sisi dictates everything. However, the increasing demands of Sisi’s husband, Emperor Franz Joseph (Markus Schleinzer), soon pulls Sisi and Irma out of their haven and tests their bond....