Gboard is letting you handwrite right in text boxes with a stylus

If you use one of our favorite Android tablets, you probably use Gboard for text input. Google’s keyboard packs many features, giving it an edge over the competition. But there’s one area where the keyboard is lacking: handwriting recognition. With thePixel Tabletsupporting USI 2.0 styli, native handwriting recognition in Gboard would have made text input much more convenient. Google wasspotted working on the feature on its tablet in Augustof this year, and now, a few months later, it is finally rolling out....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Jonathan Rollins

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire's Egon Spengler Return Fake-Out Is Heartbreaking

Summary Ghostbusters: Frozen Empiredoesn’t include Harold Ramis' Egon Spengler, but one moment is made more heartbreaking because of how it fakes out his return. The modern era ofGhostbustersmovieshas straddled the line between including the original franchise stars and replacing them with new, younger cast members.Ghostbusters: Frozen Empirecontinues that movement as Egon Spengler’s daughter, Callie (Carrie Coon), and grandchildren, Phoebe (McKenna Grace) and Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), return afterGhostbusters: Afterlife’s endingto carry on the team’s legacy....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 805 words · Jeremiah Jones

Google's Fuchsia OS starts spreading to the Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

Google’s mysterious new operating system, Fuchsia, is becoming more widespread each day without our knowledge. The company has been quietly developing the OS from the ground up as a non-Linux-based alternative to Android, with the software gradually spreading to Google’s first-party smart displays since 2021. It first made its way to the first-generation Nest Hub enrolled in Google’s Preview Program,and then on the Nest Hub Max. As expected, Google is now pushing out the silent upgrade to Fuchsia on theNest Hub (2nd Gen), meaning the secretive project is about to become the universal OS for the search giant’s smart displays....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Nathaniel Ellison

How I Encrypt My Files Before Uploading to the Cloud (and Why I Bother)

I encrypt my files before uploading them to the cloud. The reason is that cloud services promise security, but they’re not impenetrable. After seeing several high-profile breaches, I developed my encryption routine that gives me peace of mind without sacrificing convenience. Cloud Storage Isn’t as Secure as You Think Stock Photo ID: 1007793340 I used to believe my files were completely safe in the cloud. That was before I learned about the numerous data breaches affecting even the biggest providers....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1030 words · Michelle Nguyen MD

How to Downgrade to a Previous Node.js Version Using NVM

How to Downgrade to a Previous Node.js Version Using NVM With the release of new Node.js versions, it’s not uncommon for you to encounter compatibility issues with the existing dependencies. In such cases, you may need to downgrade the Node.js version you’re using to a more suitable one to ensure your application works as expected. Learn about the steps you should take to downgrade your version of Node.js. Understanding the Node....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Emily Beard

How to Make Your Dumb TV Smart With These 5 Gadgets

Your dumb TV might be stupid, but it can still learn new tricks with a few choice gadgets and become better than an expensive smart TV in minutes. 5Breathe New Life Into an Old Computer My aging laptop has an old Intel i5-7500 with 8GB RAM; it isn’t exactly the definition of speed. However, it works perfectly fine purely for running Netflix, Max, or my Plex server. More importantly, all it takes is connecting an HDMI cable....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 663 words · Rachel Galvan

How to Tell if Someone Is Using Your HBO Max Account (and Stop Them)

How to Tell if Someone Is Using Your HBO Max Account (and Stop Them) Sharing account access with friends and family is fairly common when it comes to streaming services, including HBO Max. While the Terms of Service don’t necessarily permit this, we know it happens all the time. However, what happens, when your account is used without your permission? Maybe someone shared your credentials with someone else, or someone managed to hack your account....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · Aaron Sullivan

How to Use Low Power Mode on Apple Watch

How to Use Low Power Mode on Apple Watch The watchOS 9 update introduces Low Power Mode on certain models of the Apple Watch, replacing the Power Reserve option to help prolong active time. Battery endurance has been an Achilles heel for the wearable since its introduction in 2015, so additions that improve it are always welcome. To help you make the most of the battery-saving feature, we’ll explain how to turn on Low Power Mode on your Apple Watch and configure some of its connected settings....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 831 words · Dawn Stone

How to Use TextToSample to Generate AI Music Samples in Your DAW

TextToSample is a free VST3 plug-in by Samplab that lets you generate AI music samples in a DAW. You don’t need to have access to the internet once it’s installed, nor do you need to have any programming knowledge to make use of it. TextToSample is one of the first plug-ins to streamline the process, letting you generate and use AI samples directly in your DAW. For anyone who wants to experiment with AI music, this is an easy, free, and convenient option to explore....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Mary Carpenter

I Love Ted Lasso, But I Really Hope Season 4 Is The True Ending This Time

Ted Lassoseason 4 has officially been announced, for real this time, and as much as I love the Apple TV+ show, I hope this upcoming installment marks the proper end of the series. It’s been a bit of a roller-coaster forTed Lassofans since season 3 wrapped up in May 2023, with a lack of clarity surrounding the future of the show. ThoughTed Lassoseason 3’s endingfelt like a series finale, Apple TV+, as well as those involved in the series, left hope alive for season 4....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · Laura Morris

I Signed Up to an AI Data Training Side Gig and This Is What Happened

Quick Links If you’ve even done a casual job search recently, you’ve probably noticed the listings. Remote positions, usually several by the same company, with titles like “AI Prompt Writer” or “AI Training Specialist—Medical.” If you’re like me, these listings made you curious. Are these a scam? And if not, what is it like to work for these companies? The Training Process The training process varies the most between these AI training gigs, with the main difference being that some require an assessment before they’ll even onboard you....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 703 words · Nicole Spencer

It's Wild That The Boys Season 4's Best Fight Scene Took This Long To Happen

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Boys season 4, episode 7! Summary The Boysseason 4’s best fight scene has finally happened, and it is wild that it took the show this long to show it. Throughout the first four seasons ofThe Boys, a lot of fantastic fight scenes have been shown, showing off the various powers of the supes, both traditional and wacky. However, the stakes have been seriously raised inThe Boysseason 4, making each fight even more dangerous....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 861 words · Jeffrey Fry

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths's Elysia Rotaru Talks Black Canary And Arrowverse

Summary Tomorrowverse actor Elysia Rotaru opens up on her final chapter in theDCfranchise withJustice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part Three. Throughout 2024, Warner Bros. Animation has been focusing on finishing the Tomorrowverse, which began all the way back in 2020. To give the franchise a conclusion, the creative team turned to one of DC’s most iconic storylines by adaptingCrisis on Infinite Earths. Followingthe ending inJustice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths, Part Two, the third and final installment, gave the heroes of the Tomorrowverse their final spotlight....

June 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1307 words · Daniel Wright