The OnePlus Watch 2 learns a key trick from the Pixel Watch

Read update UPDATE: 2025-07-30 21:40 EST BY JAY BONGGOLTO This article has been updated to make it clear that the data transfer support is only for the health and workout information, not the Wear OS watch data itself. TheOnePlus Watch 2has been known for giving a pretty good smartwatch experience, but there’s been one big issue that’s been bugging users for a while: you couldn’t transfer your health data easily. If you switch to a new phone, all your workout stats and health information stored in the OHealth app will be gone....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Carlos Gray

Vanderpump Villa Season 2: Latest News, Release Date. Cast, Trailer, & Everything We Know

Hulu has renewedVanderpump Villafor a second season with a new addition to the hit series, and it’s time to share facts about the upcoming installment. The show focused onLisa Vanderpumpand her staff as they worked, loved, and played in her château in the South of France.Vanderpump Villaseason 1 debuted on Hulu in April, with 10 episodes followed by a reunion. It presented a diverse group of employees, capturing their experiencesas they tried to balance their personal lives with their work....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 713 words · Michael Shah

Weekend poll: Do you use Android Auto?

Weekend poll: Do you use Android Auto? It’s been a long road for Android Auto’s new redesign. After some unofficial reveals early in the year, Google finally took to the stage to unveil a refreshed dashboard UI for cars, promising drivers would have access by the summer. Six months later, Auto’s new look — codenamed Coolwalk — hasonly just hit public beta. Considering some of the refinements Google has introduced, it’s hard to say the wait wasn’t worth it....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Taylor Gordon

What Are Apple Mail Extensions? (and How to Use Them)

What Are Apple Mail Extensions? (and How to Use Them) For years, Apple seemed to forget about its Mail app in macOS, fixing bugs but not adding any major features. That has changed, as in the last few versions of macOS, Apple has made multiple additions to Mail, with new features like Undo Send and scheduled messages. One of the most overlooked features in Apple Mail is the new Extensions system....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 994 words · Manuel Mathis

What Are TIF and TIFF Files?

Transferring projects from your computer to another device can be such a hassle. You can’t just save your project as a JPEG because it will bake all your adjustments directly on the output image. Saving your project as a PSD may also not be possible if your client or other collaborators aren’t using the same image editor as you. If you need to transfer your project to another device without any compatibility issues while also keeping all project files in one neat package, you need to learn about TIF and TIFF files....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1010 words · Felicia Thompson

What The Hell, Aemond?! Why He Did THAT In House Of The Dragon Season 2, Episode 4

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4, and the book Fire & Blood. Summary Aemond Targaryen tries to kill his brother, King Aegon II Targaryen, inHouse of the Dragonseason 2, episode 4, in a shocking twist that will have major ramifications moving forward. Although the show leaves it uncertain, I think it can be assumed King Aegon is not dead at the end of the episode, but nonetheless, he’s going to be out of action for a while, and there’s a lot to unpack with what Aemond did and why he did it....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1004 words · Kelly Olson

What to Do When a Random Person Messages You on WhatsApp

Quick Links It’s a typical day, and suddenly, a message from an unknown number pops up on your WhatsApp. Maybe it’s a simple “Hi” or a more specific message. Either way, it can be unsettling when you don’t recognize the sender. Before you respond, it’s helpful to know a few steps to check who’s messaging you and whether they’re worth your time or attention. 1See if You’re Mutuals in a Group The first thing to check is if you and this person share any mutual WhatsApp groups....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 785 words · Sarah Brock

When Using Remote Access Apps, Make Sure to Follow These 4 Security Steps

Remote access apps are great for controlling your PC when you’re not sitting directly in front of it. However, remote access apps are often prime targets for hackers, but you can stop their attempts by making a few security tweaks. 1Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Remote Access Apps Powerful modern computers can crack a seven-letter password in mere seconds. Using apassword tool to create strong passphrasesincreases this time exponentially, making it resistant to a brute force attack....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Robert Lopez

Whisker Feeder-Robot Review: Automatic Feeding With a Big Capacity (and Big Price Tag)

The Whisker Feeder-Robot belongs to the same family as theWhisker Litter-Robot 4, which we reviewed a little while back. However, Feeder-Robot concentrates on thebeforerather than the after. It’s designed to dispense food at regular intervals automatically and provides a handy solution for keeping pets fed in your absence, as well as setting portion control measures to keep them healthy. As the somewhat reluctant co-owner of three cats, I was keen to test out the Whisker Feeder-Robot for myself, to see whether it made feeding the mewling hordes easier (for both me and them)....

July 30, 2025 · 9 min · 1811 words · Nathan Bennett

Why I Prefer Ethernet Over Wi-Fi for My Streaming Setup

Quick Links Wi-Fi is convenient, but when streaming lags or buffers, convenience isn’t enough. That’s why I chose Ethernet. It delivers consistent speed, stability, and peace of mind, making every stream as smooth as it should be. 1Wired Connections Provide Consistently Faster Speeds The speedadvantage of Ethernetis undeniable and forms the backbone of my preference for wired connections in my streaming setup. While Wi-Fi has made significant strides with newer standards like Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, it still struggles to match Ethernet’s consistent, high-speed performance....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Gregory Cameron

Why Palpatine Called His Sith Master "Darth Plagueis The Wise"

Summary There’s a reason whyDarth Plagueiswas known as “The Wise” in theStar Warscanon. Having been referenced inRevenge of the Sithas the powerful Sith master of Darth Sidious himself, the origins of Palpatine’s teacher and his legendary abilities have largely been left a mystery in the established canon, with Plagueis only recently making his first live-action debut in the finale episode ofThe Acolyte. However, the non-canon Legends confirmed that Plagueis received his title from Palpatine himself....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 773 words · Anthony Hernandez

You Can Get iOS 18.2 Now to Talk With ChatGPT, Turn Yourself Into an Emoji, and More

Apple has just released iOS 18.2 for the iPhone and iPadOS 18.2 for your iPad. The highlight of the update is the second round of Apple Intelligence features for compatible devices. ChatGPT Integration Is Here The top new addition is ChatGPT integration with Siri. Instead of trying to depend on Apple’s so-so virtual assistant, you can select the much-more capable ChatGPT to answer your question. You can also use ChatGPT on your iPhone to compose text and create images....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Paul Jones

You may finally get your hands on a Steam Deck next month

You may finally get your hands on a Steam Deck next month It’s official.Valve has finally announced the launch date for the Steam Deck. The Steam Deck is an upcoming handheld PC gaming system created by Valve. It runs on Linux (Arch, by the way) and utilizes a custom AMD APU. As it’s possible to imagine, it’s a hot item. Valve took reservations for orders when it announced the handheld in 2021....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Cody Cruz