Pokémon GO: Necrozma Weaknesses & Best Counters

The legendary Prism Pokémon, Necrozma, has debuted inPokémon GOaround the world in Raid Battles as part ofPokémon GOFest 2024. It’s a formidable foe withPsychic-typing in its base form. If you’re hoping to defeat Necrozma in a Pokémon battle, it’s important to note its weaknesses and the best counters to win against it. Necrozma first appeared in thePokémon Sun and Moongames on Nintendo 3DS. It then made its way intoPokémon GO, appearing for the first time in Sendai, Japan on June 05, 2025....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Garrett Graham

Samsung's advanced Expert RAW camera app will support these Galaxy phones

Samsung’s advanced Expert RAW camera app will support these Galaxy phones Samsung has gained favor among smartphone photographers with the addition of the Expert RAW app to its Galaxy S21 Ultra, introducing some advanced features that exceed the capabilities of Pro Mode in the standard Camera app. While the Galaxy S22 announcement confirmed every model in the lineup would receive the app at launch, aSamsung forum moderator revealed Expert RAW would be supported on more devices....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Robert Gomez

Smart Compose creeps into Google Chat on the web

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have made it much easier to perform everyday tasks, including communicating. Google has an ML-powered utility called Smart Compose, which takes the concept of autocomplete to the next level by suggesting entire phrases to finish sentences you’re typing out. The feature already helps alleviate the burden of repetitive writingin DocsandGmail. Now, Smart Compose is rolling out to Google Chat on the web. Not to be confused with the recently introducedMagic Compose betathat uses AI to suggest complete message replies, Smart Compose only suggests short phrases to complete your sentences....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · David Benitez

Sorry, John Stewart: Only the Justice League's Biggest Clown Can Save DC's Strongest Green Lantern

Warning: Spoilers for Green Lantern: War Journal #10! Summary The biggest clown in the history of both theJustice Leagueand theGreen LanternCorps may end up being the DCU’s last hope. As prestigious as the position can be for some, not all Green Lanterns are created equal. Several Lanterns are revered and respected in the larger scope of the universe, whilesomeone like Guy Gardneris best known for getting punched in the face by everyone he meets....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Alyssa Ryan

Star Wars Just Made Darth Plagueis' Greatest Force Power So Much More Mysterious

Summary The Acolyteintroduced Darth Plagueis to theStar Warsscreen, and with that debut came the reveal that his most incredible Force power has a more complex history than anyone knew.The Acolyte’sshowrunner Leslye Headland confirmed that the terrifying cameo on Brendok was indeed one ofStar Wars’most powerful Sith, Darth Plagueis. So far, little has been established about Plagueis in canon. In Legends, Plagueis' story is extensive, but inStar Warsmovies and TV shows, the information about Plagueis mostly comprises his history as Palpatine’s Sith master and his incredible ability to create life and stop others from dying....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1111 words · Jaime Oconnor

Steep discount knocks $30 off Motorola's MA1 wireless Android Auto adapter

Motorola MA1 A fantastic and affordable way to get wireless Android Auto into your car. The Motorola MA1 is one of our favorite adapters and is now $30 off for a limited time. Most modern vehicles offer a way to connect your smartphone to the factory head unit and get a pretty good experience by either using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. While this experience is a huge step when compared to the factory experience, doing this seamlessly through a wireless connection is still quite a luxury....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Denise Garcia

Telegram is finally caving in and will add stories

Storieswere one of Snapchat’s biggest features until Instagram decided to imitate them in 2016. From there,everyonestarted adding stories. Some of them stuck, like WhatsApp’s implementation, while others, likeTwitter’sorYouTube’s, were less successful and actually a bit of an embarrassment. Nonetheless, even today, social media platforms are still toying around with the idea of adding stories if they haven’t. One such platform is Telegram, which has just announced that, after actively resisting the change for a very, very long time, it will cave in to user feedback and become the latest platform to add stories....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Connor Wilson

The FCC looks to space for a world with no more dropped calls

For as robust as modern mobile networks are, dropped calls and lost signal are still very much a reality for way too many of us. Recently, chipmakers likeQualcomm,MediaTek, andSamsunghave all been working towards a connectivity target that could prevent dropped calls once and for all: satellites. Now the FCC is getting involved, and the group proposed a new regulatory framework today that would allow wireless companies to use satellites to provide cell service in areas where traditional networks might not be up for the challenge....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · David Cherry

The first Microsoft Surface Duo has reached the end of the road

The originalMicrosoft Surface Duowas destined for failure. The device took a novel approach to the folding phone concept, with its dual-hinge approach enabling a thin form factor. But the phone was let down by its subpar specs, disastrous cameras, poor software experience, middling battery life, a steep $1,400 price tag, and a plethora of bugs. Microsoft’s poor software support was another reason behind the Surface Duo’s failure, as it never received timely OS updates....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Heather Marshall

The Google Pixel Fold is a steal after a huge $500 discount

Google Pixel Fold Google’s first foldable has some shortcomings, but it nails the basics. The Pixel Fold packs a solid outer display and delivers a clean Android experience with decent battery life and reliable cameras. Look past the first-gen shortcomings, and you will enjoy the Pixel Fold’s experience. Google’s first foldable — the Pixel Fold — got a lot of things right, like a usable exterior screen and reliable cameras. But for $1,800, the Pixel Fold felt expensive for what it brought to the table, especially since it was rough around the edges and inferior to its competition....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Heather Hurst

The X-Men's Future In The MCU Just Got Very Messy

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine. Summary The future of the X-Men in theMarvel Cinematic Universeonly got more confusing afterDeadpool & Wolverinewasreleased. The Shawn Levy-directed film featured manyDeadpool easter eggsand was expected by many to destroy all of Fox’s timelines, ending with only Deadpool and potentially Wolverine coming through to the sacred timeline.Deadpool & Wolverine’s cameosand easter eggs seemed to say goodbye to the universe, although the film’s ending does not seem to quite support that....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1221 words · Kent White

This 5-Year-Old Stephen King Book Has Too Much Untapped Potential To Not Get A Sequel

Stephen Kingis selective when it comes to writing sequels, only penning them when he feels they’re necessary — but there’s one great book of his that has huge sequel potential and hasn’t gotten one yet.King’s philosophy when it comes to sequelsmakes sense, as far too many books and movies get continuations for the sake of it. Among the books the author has broken his sequel rule for areThe ShiningandThe Talisman, along with a few novels, likeCujo, that have gotten short story follow-ups....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words · Karen Wilson

This hot Google Nest Thermostat deal will keep you feeling cool all summer long

Google Nest Thermostat The Google Nest Thermostat is one of the best smart thermostats out there, as it will ensure you don’t waste any energy to heat or cool your home when there’s no need for it. While it’s true that we’ve seen this particular Nest model down by an extra $10 before, deals are so rare that there’s no point in waiting longer. And with summer fast approaching, you stand to save even more on your electricity bill with Nest managing your A/C....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Spencer Stewart