It's been five years since Google broke gestures in custom launchers, and they're still a mess

Custom launchers used to be a big part of the Android experience. They offered flexibility that the default home screens on many phones couldn’t compete with, from custom grid sizes to icon pack support. I have fond memories of them myself. Nova Launcher Prime was the first app I ever paid for. But the popularity ofthird-party launchershas declined in recent years. Some of that is due to companies like Samsung adding the custom features people wanted to its own One UI launcher, but much of the fault lies with Google....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 810 words · Stacy Contreras

LA Times Crossword June 29, 2025 Answers (7/9/25)

Our LA Times Crossword July 05, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Michelle Sloan

Love Lies Bleeding’s 6 Biggest WTF Moments

Summary Love Lies Bleedingdoesn’t just feature an all-star cast and expert direction. It also boasts unbelievable twists and shocking scenes that leave the audience on the edge of their seats. The director, Rose Glass, initially made her name in horror films likeSaint Maud, and she brought that expertise intoLove Lies Bleeding.Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian star as Lou and Jackie, the film’s protagonistsand central couple who find themselves tangled in a web of violence and destruction....

July 12, 2025 · 9 min · 1751 words · Edward Howard

Malicious Social Media Tagging Is Everywhere: This Is How You Stay Safe

Quick Links Have you been tagged by someone on Facebook, X, or another social media service? It might be a scam, especially if it includes a link. Don’t click on that link! These accounts could be associated with complete strangers or people you know. This is known as malicious tagging, a practice increasingly used by scammers. Malicious Tags: How Does This Scam Work? Hackers either set up fake accounts or hijack real profiles on social media and find other accounts to try to take over....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 718 words · Earl Knight

Massive discounts drop Pixel 8, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 6a down to their lowest prices ever

We’ve seen somegreat deals on Pixel phonesover the past couple of months, with excellent discounts that bring some of thebest Android phonesto some of the lowest prices we have ever seen. But if you’ve been holding out, now’s going to be your chance as we’re seeing the lowest prices to date with deals on the Pixel 8, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 6a. Right now, for a limited time, you’re able to score up to 23% off these phones through Woot....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Thomas Williams

Motorola has a new wearable in the pipeline, but you may not like it

Motorola has a new wearable in the pipeline, but you may not like it Motorola was among the first companies to jump on the Android Wear platform with the iconic Moto 360 in 2014. Two years later, though, thecompany gave up on wearables entirely. TheMoto 360made a comeback in 2019, but the Lenovo-owned Moto did not manufacture it. Instead, the company licensed the brand to eBuyNow, which released the smartwatch with the same iconic design....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Bob Jones

Nicolas Cage & Pedro Pascal's Action-Comedy With 87% RT Score Climbing Netflix Charts After Debuting On The Platform

Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal’sThe Unbearable Weight of Massive Talentis quickly climbing Netflix’s charts following its premiere on the platform. Tom Gormican’s 2022 action-comedy sees a fictionalized and down-on-his-luck Cage embark on a paid appearance at billionaire super-fan Javi Gutierrez’s (Pascal) birthday party, only to find himself swept up in a CIA plot.The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talentalso starsSharon Horgan, Tiffany Haddish, Ike Barinholtz, Neil Patrick Harris, and Paco León....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · David Henderson

NYT Crossword Hints July 24, 2025

Our NYT Crossword Hints for June 13, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword 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 paper and is also available online....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Austin Williams

OnePlus Nord 2T review: Still a mid-range champion

OnePlus Nord 2T review: Still a mid-range champion The OnePlus Nord 2T isn’t the most exciting phone of 2022, but it’s hard for amid-range handsetto be that. Instead, this is a smartphone with various tweaks and improvements compared to its predecessor, and that makes for one of the best options if you don’t want to spend a lot on a phone. The Nord 2T can give theGoogle Pixel 5aa run for its money, and it’ll be exciting to see if it can do the same with the upcoming Pixel 6a that we’ll see in the next few months....

July 12, 2025 · 10 min · 1997 words · Donald Hopkins Jr.

OnePlus Pad review: A new challenger enters the ring

After a decade of lukewarm releases and outright bombs, I’m not sure anyone could’ve seen the comingAndroid tablet renaissance(tablet-aissance?). For years, consumers have had the choice between adozen different Samsung variants, cheap-for-good-reasonAmazon Fire Tablets, or… an iPad. Occasionally, you could find yourself a ChromeOS-powered slate, though even then, you were usually looking at hybrids or 2-in-1s, not full-blown tablets. But on the eve of theGoogle Pixel Tablet— not to mention the eventual arrival of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 series — we find ourselves with a new competitor in the ring....

July 12, 2025 · 15 min · 3120 words · Kathleen King

PayPal: How to get a refund

PayPal: How to get a refund PayPal is one of the most handy ways to pay and get paid. An accessible app for yourfavorite Android tabletor phone makes transactions easy to accomplish wherever you are, whether you’re at home or on the go. You can also use your PayPal balance or link your credit card or bank account without entering additional details when shopping. This ease of use makes PayPal accessible forshopping on Amazonand other supported storefronts across the web....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Dennis Peters

Pocket Casts adds new widgets with better Material You dynamic theming

Pocket Casts is one of the best podcast apps that you can download for Android thanks to its intuitive design and ease of use. And what helps it stay on top are updates that consistently refine the experience for the better. In the latest beta, it appears that there are new widgets to choose from that will provide more options to customize your homescreen. 8 best podcast apps on Android Our selection to listen to the news, captivating stories, or to learn something new...

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Nicholas Perez

QLED vs. OLED vs. LED: Which Should You Buy?

QLED vs. OLED vs. LED: Which Should You Buy? Quick Links When you shop for a TV, you’ll see QLED, OLED, and LED options. They all look the same when you see them on the display, so which TV should you buy, and what’s the difference between them? LED vs. QLED vs. OLED: What’s the Best TV for You? Each TV has its own pros and cons, which we will discuss in detail later....

July 12, 2025 · 8 min · 1505 words · Christina Cunningham