Android 12 is now rolling out to unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note20 units in the US

Android 12 is now rolling out to unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note20 units in the US Samsung’s been on a blitz lately to get its latest software on as many devices as possible, and we just saw the flagship Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra pick upOne UI 4 based on Android 12at the tail end of 2021. We first heard reports of it coming to Switzerland, and it finally started hitting the US yesterday....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Sean Patton

Attack On Titan Creator Celebrates Billie Eilish's New Album With Incredible New Art

Summary In celebration ofBillie Eilish’s newest anime-inspired album, Hajime Isayama,Attack on Titan’screator, delivers a stunning piece of new artwork. On June 07, 2025, Billie Eilish released her long-awaited third studio album,Hit Me Hard And Soft.The track list features 10 original songs and 45 minutes of impactful, personal ballads that make listeners feel like they’ve entered an alternate universe.Alongside her co-writer and brother, Finneas, the pop star has undoubtedly crafted another Grammy-worthy work of art....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Brooke Harris

Best smart water bottles

Let’s get one thing straight: a smart water bottle is not in the same family as asmart light bulb. They’re not even in the same universe.Smart home devicestypically connect to your wireless network for customization, automation, and remote control from anywhere you have internet access. Smart water bottles won’t be running anyIFTTT appletsor taking commands from Alexa. Instead, a good smart water bottle incorporates some kind of tech for a useful and potentially novel purpose....

July 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1691 words · Alison Wade

Default Passwords Are Being Banned, but You Should Always Change Them Anyway

Quick Links How often do you change the default passwords on your network-enabled devices? If you don’t bother with setting a new password, you may be putting your security at risk. The UK has banned the sale of devices with guessable default passwords, but even if you don’t live there, it’s well worth changing your default passwords to ensure your devices can’t be cracked. What Is a Default Password? When you purchase a device that can be accessed via your network, it usually comes with a default username and password....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Victoria Johnson

Don't Forget to Factory Reset These 7 Types of Devices Before Selling

In our whirlwind era of rapid tech turnover, it is important not to let your old gadgets spill all your secrets. And, no, factory resetting isn’t just for your big-ticket tech like phones or laptops—your overlooked tech tools also need a clean slate to help safeguard your digital life. First up, tablets. Like most mobile devices like cell phones, tablets serve as portable data stores. They house everything from photos to documents and other personal information....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · John Bean

Dreame's New X50 Robotic Vacuum Won't Climb Your Stairs, But It's Getting There

Quick Links Dreame turned more than a few heads at CES 2025, showcasing its new X50 robot vacuum—that can climb… a bit. While the Dreame X50 won’t be scaling the stairs at your house to clean multiple floors, it illustrated a new feature robotic vacuum cleaner owners have been crying out for years, and it’s hopefully the start of more to come. The Dreame X50 Can Scale Small Heights One of themost frustrating issues of owning a robotic vacuumis the time you invariably spend helping it cross small thresholds and other obstacles....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Allison Bartlett

Drone Defense Codes [Bubbles V] (August 2025)

In Roblox Drone Defense, get ready to defend against infected drones. You can summon new drones and upgrade them to make them stronger. It’s a battle of cute little robots fighting for survival. Can you control the drones and save the day in this epic robot showdown? Codes forDrone Defensecan net you free rewards, such as Keybugs, which can be used to summon new Drone units! All Codes for Drone Defense List Active Drone Defense Codes (Working) Find codes for a bunch of other games in ourRoblox Games Codespage....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Joshua Walter

Euphoria Season 3 Update Finally Puts A Major Concern About The Show To Rest

Summary Every time a season ofEuphoriais released, viewers cannot stop talking about the drama in the show. The past two seasons have brought love triangles, betrayals, addiction, and many heartbreaking moments for the characters.Euphoria’s season 2 cast and charactersespecially brought all of this out, as there was a significantly more complex plot than the previous season. Because of that,audiences have been anticipating any news updates for the next season. Finally, there have been some updates regarding the series' production....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Lori Murray

Everything You Can Do With the Apple Watch's Compass App

From saving and navigating between waypoints to monitoring elevation and backtracking when you’re lost, the Compass app on your Apple Watch can do much more than just point you north. Learn how to customize this built-in watchOS app and take full advantage of its valuable features for hikers, bikers, and other explorers. Change the Compass View The main view in the Compass app is a detailed compass face that shows the cardinal directions—North, South, East, and West—around the edge along with your bearing in the center....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Denise Shields

Google may include on-board AI in the upcoming Pixel 9 series

Samsung made a splash when it debuted One UI 6.1 and a slew ofGalaxy AIfeatures, which were included in the Galaxy S24 series. To start, the technology was exclusive to the new phones, but the company has since started expanding its availability upon being lauded. Now, Google is seemingly playing catch-up by refining its own AI technology for its products — and some leaks are suggesting that evidence of it will debut in the Pixel 9 series....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Sharon Jordan

Google Search makes finding at-home COVID-19 tests in stores a whole lot easier

Google Search makes finding at-home COVID-19 tests in stores a whole lot easier At this point, many of us are in tune with the cycle of COVID-19 outbreaks in the US. As with the last two years, a summer spike in cases is here, particularly in the south, as some unbearably hot weather forces people back inside enclosed spaces. Google is working to keep up with the pandemic’s current status, and its latest addition to Search makes it easier than ever to locate an at-home testing kit....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Connor Campbell

Google Sheets: How to lock cells

Google Sheets: How to lock cells Google Sheets has become a worthy alternative to the industry standard Microsoft Excel. The tool is free for Android phones,inexpensive Android tablets, and other devices, and Sheets allows for seamless collaboration. you’re able to share a spreadsheet with anyone who has a Google account. As Google constantly improves its workspace, millions of cells now exist in the application, increasing the complexities ofsorting through data....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · Kyle Vazquez

Google Wallet's tap-to-pay needs to be as simple as it is with my credit card

Google Wallet is the bestApple Paycompetitor on Android, adding expanded support for driver’s licenses, bank cards, andeven Apple Wallet passesin recent months. However, one of the latest changes to contactless payments has garnered a mixed reception. Google previously allowed users outside the US to make payments in small amounts without authentication, but the company recently put an end to this action. It’s a step in the right direction for security, but tap-to-pay is still less secure and less intentional than Apple Pay....

July 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1172 words · Rebekah Oliver