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Samsung Data Breach, Twitter Edit Button, Windows Reset Tricks, Disney+ Mobile App Secrets Samsung’s data breach may be bigger than it admits, Twitter finally tests an edit feature, but you’ve got to pay for it, plus we look at the best Disney+ features on mobile. We also talk about Samsung mocking Apple ahead of the new iPhone launch and learn the difference between Windows' reset feature and system restore tool....

Samsung Galaxy S24 Once again one of the top small smartphones, the Galaxy S24, makes only incremental changes to its predecessor but a couple of big leaps over the S22. If you feel like your 2022 model’s getting long in the tooth, the S24’s battery life, display brightness, and long-term software support make it a good upgrade. Samsung Galaxy S22 The Galaxy S22 was and is a fantastic smartphone, with plenty of processing power, a convenient form factor, and the popular OneUI interface....

Samsung got in trouble earlier this year when it was presumed that theGalaxy S23had a huge amount of software system files taking up 60GB of storage space. It turns out that theOne UI 5.1storage brouhaha was all a misunderstanding, and the system files actually took up much less space than initially thought. With the next version of One UI, Samsung is apparently changing the way it shows system storage figures to make it easier to understand how much storage space is available....

Nest Doorbell (wired) The first gen Google Nest Doorbell, formerly known as the Nest Hello, has all the features you’d want in a smart doorbell. There’s HD video, intelligent alerts, two-way audio, and this discount gives it a new low price. Smart doorbellshave gotten incredibly affordable over the years, dropping from $200+ to well under $100 — that is, unless you are entrenched in the Google ecosystem and are looking for a Nest option....

Stadia review, 2022 update: I’m ready for cloud gaming, Google isn’t Way, way back in 2019, Google launched its cloud gaming platformStadiain a state that I described at the time as being more or less a beta. Atonof seemingly basic features were missing, some for quite a while: for months after launch, the platform didn’t have achievements, a proper TV app, or family game sharing, among other shortcomings. Hell, its store lackedbasic search functionalityuntil the spring of 2020....

Summary Although it wasn’t the franchise’s first character swap,Star Trek: Voyager’s Kes (Jennifer Lien) and Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) switch was more unique than character changes in otherStar Trekprojects.Voyager’s cast of charactersstayed mostly the same throughout the show’s run, except for the departure of Kes and the introduction of Seven at the start of season 4.The swap happened over season 4’s first two episodes, “Scorpion, Part II” and “The Gift,“and was accomplished well, all things considered....

WARNING! This article contains major SPOILERS for That ’90s Show part 2! Summary Netflix’sThat ‘90s Showsets up a new teen as this generation’s version of Jackie Burkhart in Point Place, but her role forgets a key factor in the success of Mila Kunis’That ‘70s Showcharacter. With the majority of the original gang being absent from Netflix’s sequel series, thenew cast and characters ofThat ‘90s Showhavelargely assumed roles very similar to the teens fromThat ‘70s Show....

The 5 Best Prescription Delivery Apps in 2023 If you need prescription meds, but you don’t have the time or energy to go to the drugstore, you could use an app for convenient delivery. The best prescription app will dispatch your medication to your doorstep within a few minutes or hours. However, there are many prescription delivery apps available, and it could be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff....

Summary Theresa Nist may have won Gerry Turner’s hearton the inaugural season ofThe Golden Bachelor, but I think she will be single forever. She and Gerry seemed like the perfect pair when they became the first couple to get engaged on the show during its November 2023 finale. In January 2024, they tied the knot in a lavish, televised ceremony. Gerry’s vows were heartfelt - he said that Theresa made him a better person....

Google just released the second Developer Preview forAndroid 15earlier today. Android 15 DP2 adds loads of new features for app developers, but there are also some goodies for regular users that went unmentioned in the official changelog. For example, DP2 adds a new screen lock mode for theGoogle Pixel Foldthat’s ripped right from a competing foldable. Android 15: News, leaks, timeline, and everything new Now available on Pixel 6 and newer...

Read update The Google Play Store’s automated app compliance review regime is weird. It’s madesome odd, inexplicable callsthat have resulted in reputable developers and publishers who thought they’ve been following the rules all this timegetting their sales suspended. As they shuffle code around to get around the roadblock and file appeals, they may end up going weeks, if not months without vital revenue. Now, we can add another dispute to the pile — this one involving the designer of some beloved icon packs....

Uncompressed files can silently eat up gigabytes of space on your Windows PC—slowing things down and cluttering your drive without you even noticing. Luckily, you can easily compress files to save on storage space without having to delete anything. Uncompressed Files Can Eat Up Your PC Storage Most of us don’t think much about the trove of files we keep stored on our PCs. However, over time, those files can build up, and eventually, you might find yourself facing a warning message about your PC having low storage....

To say that the headphones market is crowded would be an understatement. Whether you prefer wired ones or neednoise-cancelingfunctionality, there is a model out there for you.Sonyhas been a part of the headphones market longer than most companies, and it’s evolved to keep up with its customers’ needs along the way. Now, a leak suggests that it’s preparing to launch a midrange model for those who don’t want to skimp on the bells and whistles....