How to trim and cut videos on your Android phone or tablet

Android tabletsand smartphones combine video recording and other functionality on one hardware. Capturing moments takes minutes, and shooting excess footage isn’t beyond the possibilities. Other times, youdownload videos from Facebookor the web containing irrelevant scenes. Trimming and cutting removes them and optimizes your video so that it doesn’t consume storage. you may make these edits without transferring the file to a computer. Google Photos equips you with the features, and you can back up your videos to the cloud automatically....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Connie Wright

I review e-readers for a living, and these are the Kindle deals I'd buy for Cyber Monday

If you’re a reader who can’t justify the expense of a tablet, (even with all thetablet dealsout there) e-readers are where it’s at. I’ve loved e-readers since I got my first taste with a Nook 1st Edition. From there, I quickly moved to Amazon to play with Kindles, and then onto competing devices as I explored the bounds of the tech. It’s why I review E Ink devices at an Android site (thankfully,Boox squared that circle, bringing Android to E Ink)....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1207 words · Kristie Mccall

I Used This App to Fix My Portraits—Now They Look Amazing

A portrait-specific professional photo-editing tool is hard to come by, especially one with AI features that doesn’t overhaul your photos. I use Aperty for my portrait edits—it has traditional RAW development tools, a focus on portrait editing for great results, and innovative AI tools specifically for improving professional portraits. How I Use Aperty to Elevate My Portraits When Skylum releasedApertyin 2024, it changed the way portrait photographers can edit their best photos....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1217 words · Michael Thompson

Improve your food photo clout with these camera tips

Improve your food photo clout with these camera tips Table of contents If you open Reddit and scroll through your feed, chances are that you’ll see a food post trending on the website. Food is one of the hottest trending topics on the internet, and carefully captured shots of beautiful dishes can do wonders in earning internet brownie points. The best part about food photography is that you don’t need any fancy camera to become successful....

July 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1447 words · Sarah Norton

I’m So Glad That Sweet Home 3 Continued This Lee Do-hyun & Go Min-si K-Drama Tradition

Summary I’m so glad thatSweet Homeseason 3 reunited Lee Do-hyun and Go Min-si and continued their long working history together. Eun-hyuk’s death inSweet Home’s first season was one of the show’s most heartbreaking scenes, especially knowing how devastated Go Min-si’s Eun-yu was and how much of an impact it had on her character. So, the final twist inSweet Home’s season 2 endingwas a welcome surprise, especially knowing that it would bring the on-screen siblings back together again for a well-deserved reunion....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 984 words · Jason Perez

JLab JBuds Mini review: Big battery life in a tiny package

When I use the Jbuds Mini, I’m reminded of a scene from the movie Moneyball. A recently acquired player learns that, unlike other teams around the league, the Oakland A’s make players pay for soda in the locker room. When he asks management about it, he’s informed that the team likes to keep the money on the field — giving them the best chance to win. Similarly, JLabs included only what was absolutely necessary on the JBuds Mini to provide the core elements ofgood earbuds— sound quality and battery life....

July 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1423 words · Angel Caldwell

NYT Crossword August 22, 2025 Answers (8/6/25)

Our NYT Crossword July 23, 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....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Katherine Stewart

One Huge Baldur’s Gate 3 Plot Hole Might Actually Have A Good Explanation

Summary One of the best things aboutBaldur’s Gate 3is its excellent story, but despite all of its strengths, that narrative isn’t always rock-solid throughout. It stands to reason that a game accounting for countless different branching possibilities might run into some plot holes here and there, and in most cases, any that do occur are too minor to be distracting. One huge reveal can require some serious suspension of disbelief, however, potentially threatening player investment in a narrative cornerstone that the game’s final act is built on....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1222 words · Joseph Cunningham

Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Doesn’t Need Jack Sparrow, And The Disney Franchise’s Best Movie Proves It

ThePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise, once a thrilling blend of swashbuckling adventure and witty humor, has sadly lost its way. The latest installment,Dead Men Tell No Tales,serves as a painful reminder of the series' decline, highlighting the franchise’s over-reliance on a now-tired Jack Sparrow and a general disregard for its own lore. AsPirates of the Caribbeanfranchise updatesarise, there is hope yet for Johnny Depp to reprise his role as Jack Sparrow. However, with or without Johnny Depp,the franchise needs to revisit the elements that made the first two movies such a critical success, including Sparrow’s role in the story....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Kenneth Campbell

Play Store UI tweak gives top priority to notifications and offers

Play Store UI tweak gives top priority to notifications and offers The Google Play Store is still the go-to destination for apps, even whileAndroid 14is makingthird-party app stores a bigger focus. It has receivedvisual updatesthrough the years to keep the user interface in sync with the changing times and Google’s ever-evolving design guidelines likeMaterial You. The latest aesthetic change lays emphasis on your notifications. For a while, the search bar at the top of the Play Store app’s main menu has shared space with your profile icon, and tapping the latter opened a menu where you could select theNotifications and offersoption to see what Google wants to inform you about....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Jason Carr

Samsung Galaxy S24: 7 features that blows the competition away

The design and hardware of theSamsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultramay not be dramatically different from their predecessors. Still, you’ll find plenty of useful software features under the hood. Best of all, all but one of these features are available on all Samsung Galaxy S24 models. Examine the hardware specifications to selectone that is right for you. We selected the most notable features of the S24 lineup that we think new owners will love....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 837 words · Katherine Sweeney

Should You Leave Battery-Saver Mode on Constantly or Not?

Does your smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, or laptop’s battery seem to drain faster than it should? You may want to enable battery-saver mode, also called low-power or power-saver mode, and leave it on permanently. But is that ideal? Should you always leave your battery saver mode on, or will that damage your battery in the long term? Benefits of Leaving Battery-Saver Mode On The biggest benefit of constantly enabling battery-saver mode is that you can use your device longer without worrying about your battery running out....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Yolanda Juarez

Should You Unplug Electronic Devices When You're Not Using Them?

Should You Unplug Electronic Devices When You’re Not Using Them? Most households have a large number of electrical devices permanently plugged in. These devices are typically used daily, but it’s also not uncommon to leave items plugged in that are rarely used. Keeping all your devices plugged in is convenient, but this convenience comes at a price. Many electrical devices use energy when plugged in but not in use. And there are other disadvantages also....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Timothy Cross