Read update Google has long allowed you to save birthdays and other anniversaries to your contacts, allowing you to have a central place collecting all information you have at hand for somebody. However, notifications were not handled too well, aswe called out when Android’s 14th birthday came up. It looks like Google is finally changing that, with Google Calendar reportedly working on a feature that lets you add custom birthdays and notifications....

Summary Players inHonkai: Star Rail2.3 may have to choose between pulling for Jade or Argenti, especially considering the limitations on free Stellar Jade, the resource used to obtain Star Rail Passes. Both Jade and Argenti are 5-star characters, each featured in their own character banner. 5-star units have a very low pull rate when compared to 4-star characters or 3-star Light Cones, for instance, and often players go through several dozens of pulls before they see one....

Quick Links Anyone who owns an Echo device or another Alexa-enabled smart speaker will know that “Alexa” is the name/wake-up word for Amazon’s virtual assistant. Except it doesn’t have to be. You can change Alexa’s name and choose to wake her up using several other names. What You Need to Know Before Changing Alexa’s Name/Wake Word Alexa’s name and wake word are essentially the same thing. As far as Amazon is concerned, the name of its virtual assistant is “Alexa”....

Includes SPOILERS for the Mistborn series through Era 2. Summary With Brandon Sanderson’sMistbornera 3 set to begin in the near future,there’s one aspect of the original trilogy I’d love to see return. 2024 is set to be another major year for Sanderson and fans of hisCosmere fictional universe, asThe Stormlight Archivebook 5 is set to be released in December. It’s undoubtedly my most anticipated new novel of the year, with one aspect of my excitement being the continued exploration of the series' tie-ins withMistborncharacters....

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Twisters. Summary WhileTwistersisn’t a direct sequel toTwister,the 2024 movie contains characters that seemingly serve as replacements for the original characters, including David Corenswet’s role as Scott.The disaster film, directed by Lee Isaac Chung and written by Mark L. Smith (based on a story by Joseph Kosinski), comes 28 years after the release ofJan de Bont’sTwister. The highly anticipatedTwistersis a standalone sequel as it doesn’t explicitly continue the first movie’s story and includes a whole new cast of storm chasers attempting to tame tornadoes and limit their damage....

Quick Links 1Generated Playlists Spotify doesn’t only recommend pre-existing playlists created by the platform and other users, but it also provides daily and weekly mixes, as well as a Release Radar playlist—all of which are catered to your tastes. This is a great way to discover new music and keep up with your favorite artists. The fact that you also get multiple mixes to choose from also helps when you’re in the mood for a particular genre or artist....

Amazon has teamed up with Vetsource, a pet pharmacy, to sell prescription medications for pets in the US. This makes life a lot easier if you’re a pet owner, as you may now get FDA-approved treatments delivered right to your door. Amazon Expands Into Pet Prescriptions With Vetsource If your pet needs prescribed medication, such as flea preventatives or treatment for a chronic condition, you can now order it directly on Amazon....

Nothing Phone 2 A smaller release from an up-and-coming company, the Nothing Phone 2 performs nearly on the level of many high-end phones but doesn’t cost quite as much. Its software’s considerably more refined than you might expect from a newcomer, and unlike the newer Nothing 2a, it’s approved for the AT&T and T-Mobile networks. Google Pixel 7a The Pixel 7a has always been pretty similar to the Pixel 7 (mostly in good ways), but it’s now consistently discounted enough to seriously stand out as one of the best budget-friendly phones....

Our NYT Mini Crossword Hints for July 26, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The New York Times Mini Crossword is a smaller, quicker version of the paper’s famous daily crossword puzzle. It’s designed for solvers who want to exercise their brain without spending a lot of time on a single puzzle. The mini crossword is just as challenging as its bigger counterpart, but with fewer clues and a smaller grid....

Late last month, a rumor claimed thatOppo and OnePlus were planning on exiting the European market. The two BBK Electronics-owned companies denied the report and insisted both Oppo and OnePlus remain “committed to all the existing European markets.” This week, however, Oppo clarifies that its business is actually still “on hold” in Germany. Oppo, whose European headquarters are located in Germany, issued a statement toAndreas Floemer, a writer for German tech publication T3N, regarding the rumors of it leaving Europe (via9to5Google)....

The Plugable PT-STAND1 is a small and simple, yet extremely convenient stand designed to hold a variety of tech screens - and it does so very well. It uses a 360-degree rotating base that is well-weighted to help it stay in place along with two joints offering 180 degrees of movement each. Plugable PT-STAND1 The Plugable PT-STAND1 is designed to hold phones and and tablets up to 12.9 inches, though it surprisingly manages to hold smaller laptops exceptionally well....

Spoiler Warning for Solo Leveling Season 2 and Beyond!! TheSolo Levelinganime has already taken fans by storm with its stunning animation and faithful adaptation of the hit manhwa. Now, with Season 2 on the horizon, eagle-eyed fans have noticed something intriguing. One of the promotional images released for season 2 seemingly hides the big villain within the shadows of Sung Jinwoo’s coat, a move so subtle that many viewers missed it entirely....

Every year, we count down to one big event. We’re not talking about the holidays; that’s right, we’re talking about Spotify Wrapped release. Its arrival is the moment you can see your personal music trends over the last year in a fun and fresh way. Here’s how to get your Spotify Wrapped 2023 report and dig in. Spotify Wrapped 2023 is Now Live The wait is finally over, withSpotify Wrapped 2023 rolling out, the 29th of November, 2023....