Get the Google Pixel 7 Pro for under $600 with activation this Easter

Google Pixel 7 Pro Thanks to Best Buy’s Activate Today deal, you can get the Pixel 7 Pro for $300 off, regardless of what storage option you go for. This is a fantastic phone that will help you stay on top of all your tasks and take fabulous photos. If you don’t want to activate your phone right away, you’ll still get a $150 discount, which is nothing to turn your nose at....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Nancy Roberts

Gmail is getting client-side encryption, but with some caveats

Gmail is getting client-side encryption, but with some caveats Google Workspace apps are rated among thebest productivity toolsin the business. The suite covers a broad range of services, such as Slides, which wasonly updated last week, Docs, Sheets, Meet, Chat, and, of course, Gmail. The popular email client is now getting client-side encryption on the web in beta. The company says the feature would make its way to the rest of its services “in a later release....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Jessica Pollard

GoFundMe: How to create a crowdfunding campaign

Life is full of uncertainties, and financial challenges can creep in at unexpected times. Asking for help when things fall apart may seem awkward, leaving you with doubts about people’s responses. Whether you have medical bills, need capital to execute your business plan, or want anew Chromebook for schoolwork, crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe make it easier to seek help. Many entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations use GoFundMe and other crowdfunding sites to aid their firms....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Mrs. Katie Lopez MD

Google is bringing alternative billing methods to the Play Store in Europe

Google is bringing alternative billing methods to the Play Store in Europe Recent legislation around the world has been forcing Google to loosen its historically-strong hold on Play Store billing, which may or may not be related to the many revelationsthe Epic Games lawsuitgave us last year. In South Korea, Googlerolled out a wayto use alternative billing methods in response to recently-enacted local laws, which were being tested in other regionsin hand with Spotify....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Michael Weaver

Google is now using the Play Store to shove RCS in Apple’s face

Google has been a longtime advocate ofRCS chats, trying its hardest to convince deviants like Apple throughquirky ad campaigns, direct on-stage remarks at events, andoutright data reports. Even other brands likeSamsungand regulators likethose in the EUhave joined in to pressure Apple into adopting RCS. Google’s latest weapon of choice to promote RCS even further happens to be the Play Store. Google and Apple have been engaged in the blue bubble-green bubble debate for a while now, with the former advocating the superiority and widespread appeal of RCS messaging....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Shane Scott

Google is retiring the Play Store's Movies & TV section in favor of the Google TV app

Google is retiring the Play Store’s Movies & TV section in favor of the Google TV app In October 2020, Google released the Google TV app toreplace the Play Movies & TVservice of old. Despite being pre-installed on most Android devices, Play Movies & TV never really took off as it primarily only acted as a gateway to the Play Store to purchase or rent new content. Now, the company hasannouncedthat it is retiring the “Movies & TV” section from Google Play on your Android device....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Paul Kemp

Google may have quietly removed the Pixel Watch's battery full notification

The Google Pixel Watch series is relatively new on the scene, given that we’ve only seen two iterations so far. The1st gen Pixel Watchwasn’t perfect by any means, while the more recentPixel Watch 2managed to rectify some of those problems. A leak in early November pointed to a usefulbattery full notificationthat would send a smartphone notification when their Pixel Watch is fully charged. The feature then began widely rolling out to Pixel Watch owners later that month....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Victoria Shelton

Google TV is now hitting users with a food ad the size of their entire screen

Smart TV platforms and streaming services are increasingly testing ads everywhere, and the trend is not letting up. Last year, wehighlighted Google TV ads taking a turn for the worse, featuring physical product ads on the “For You” tab. However, the situation seems to have escalated. Now,Google TVis bombarding users with fullscreen autoplaying ads promoting chicken wraps directly on the home screen. Users took toRedditto expose Google’s latest move of bombarding Google TV home screens with full-screen ads for Chicken Tender Wraps from Carl’s Jr....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Tracy Bailey

How to change the font style on your Android phone

Android smartphones can be your personal statement. Whether you use the manufacturer’s default skin, likethe Pixel Launcher, or experiment with third-party launchers, evenentry-level Android phonesallow you to customize most of your phone’s details. This extends to changing your interface’s fonts. Here’s how to change the font on your Android phone. Change the system font with built-in tools Every Android manufacturer has its own take on font customization. Depending on your device and its Android version, some devices limit you to tweaking only the size and weight of the font (how tall and wide letters are and how bold they appear)....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · Renee Simmons

How To Get & Use Ring of Freight In Palworld

Quick Links Many new items have been added toPalworldfor the Sakurajima update, including the Ring of Freight, which increases your overall carrying capacity. This item can help your character hold onto more things in their inventory as you collect important materials for various projects. Being able to hold onto more items than normal can support those with ambitious goals hindered by constant traveling back and forth for resources. One of thebiggest changes in the Sakurajima updateis the introduction of Dog Coins, a new currency used to buy items added to the game....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Jim Murphy DDS

How To Hang Out With A Tantrum-Prone Villager In Disney Dreamlight Valley

In the new Majesty and Magnolias Star Path forDisney Dreamlight Valley, players will unlock Mulan and a host of related rewards if they complete tasks such ashanging out with the Tantrum-Prone Villager. The target of this quest is not given, and players must figure it out on their own. This can be tricky, as there are a few grumpy Villagers to choose between. The new update isall about Mulanand items that complement her, likeMulan’s Tea Stall inDisney Dreamlight Valley....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Brandi Jennings

How to Unofficially Play Halo Infinite's Split-Screen Co-Op

How to Unofficially Play Halo Infinite’s Split-Screen Co-Op Split-screen co-op is a staple element of Halo as a franchise. But this feature is sorely missing from Halo Infinite, at least officially. Luckily, you can still enable split-screen co-op in Halo Infinite. And while it requires a few easy menu glitches, the feature runs surprisingly well. But if you’re wondering why 343 Industries stopped supporting the split-screen Campaign for Halo Infinite and how to enable it unofficially within the game, we can help....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words · Ryan Mueller

How to Use Next.js Server Actions

The 13.4 release of Next.js came with a stable App router and the ability to do data mutation with server actions. This feature is an absolute game changer because it lets you perform data mutations entirely from server components. This brings about a host of benefits in areas like speed, security, and overall performance of the app. Learn what server actions are and how to use this new feature in your Next....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 850 words · Kathryn Shepherd