This guy is turning his old Galaxy Tab into an Android Automotive head unit

This guy is turning his old Galaxy Tab into an Android Automotive head unit There are numerous ways to recommission old Android devices for new purposes, liketurning your phone into a security camera, but these kinds of things usually only involve apps or other light changes to devices. But what if you could turn your old tablet or smartphone into a proper car head unit, with full support for Android Automotive and Android Auto?...

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Thomas Cruz

This new Google Cast competitor is open-source and backed by Amazon

A number of businesses now manufacture their ownstreaming devices, including Apple, Amazon, and Google. Whether you have a Fire Stick or a TV with Google Cast, you’ve likely already run into interoperability issues. Big Tech companies’ refusal to play nice with each other has made it harder for consumers to carry out tasks as simple as streaming. This is why partnerships are becoming more significant, and Amazon is announcing a new one that could be a game-changer for casting....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Jamie Davis

Today's Connections Has A Big Trap Tied To A Major TV Show

Today’sNew York TimesConnectionsclues include a clever trap related to one of the biggest shows on TV right now, but it’s pretty misleading for fans trying to solve it. You’re going to have to think a little harder about today’s correct solutions. If you’ve been watching the hit television seriesSeveranceyou’ll recognize some familiar names listed in theConnectionsclues for Friday March 7.The names of each of the four main characters, Dylan, Mark, Irving, and Helena are included, as well as the name of the main company in the show, Lumon....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Howard Jacobs

Universal Crossword July 29, 2025 Answers (6/3/25)

Our Universal Crossword July 02, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. TheUniversal Crosswordis a syndicated crossword that is published across different apps and websites each day. It is created with a focus on clarity and simplicity, making it a great choice for both experienced and casual solvers. Universal Crossword June 24, 2025 Answers If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 6/3/25, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you may find the answer(s) you need....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Ashley Gallagher

Venom 3 Sets Up Venom’s Son From The Comics As A Replacement For Venom & Spider-Man In Sony Movie Future Theory

Venom: The Last Dancesets up a way to make Eddie Brock’s son a replacement for both Venom and Spider-Man should Sony wish to capitalize on the opportunity. WhileVenom: The Last Dance’s endingleft hope theMarvelsymbiote will return in some form or fashion going forward, it seems clear that if the Sony Spider-Man Universe is to continue onwards, it will be at least for the time being without the version of the Lethal Protector that audiences grew to love....

August 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1190 words · Melissa Baldwin

Weekend poll: Are you planning to watch Google I/O this week?

After months of rumors and speculation surrounding Google’s hardware plans for 2023, it’s finally time for a grand debut.Google I/Ois set for this Wednesday, where we’ll get an in-depth look atAndroid 14, plenty of talk about AI, and of course, all sorts of new hardware to get excited about. It’s also a truncated event, taking place over just one day rather than spread throughout a week. That should make it easier to watch, so we want to know if you’ll be tuning in....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Tracy Schwartz

What Is a Raspberry Pi Pico W and What Can You Use It For?

What Is a Raspberry Pi Pico W and What Can You Use It For? When Raspberry Pi launched the original Pico in January 2021, it was well received as a powerful, low-cost ($4) microcontroller development board. Powered by Raspberry Pi’s own RP2040 system-on-chip (SoC) based on two Arm Cortex-M0+ cores running at 133MHz, it features 2MB of onboard flash storage, 264kB of RAM, and 40 pins—including three analogue inputs and the unique Programmable I/O subsystem....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 826 words · Theresa Lewis

Wordle July 01, 2025 Answer for 1450 – (6/8/25)

Wordle is a popular word game where people try to figure out how to solve the puzzle each day as there is only one puzzle per day released. While the game is simple enough, it can be as challenge when the word is obscure or just something you aren’t totally familiar with. If you are wondering what the solution is forWordle 1450then we’ll be providing it for you in this guide!...

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Susan Wright

XTool P2 Review: Forget GlowForge, This is the CO2 Laser You've Been Looking For

The XTool P2 is a CO2 laser cutter suitable for anyone, thanks to an easy-to-use custom software package combined with powerful, safe, and reliable hardware. It’s ideal for those looking to start a laser cutting and engraving business or upgrade their existing diode laser to a more capable model, and several accessories are available to let you engrave on cylindrical objects or cut even larger materials. It’s a pricey investment but well worth it....

August 4, 2025 · 16 min · 3377 words · Sally Cross

You Need to Try These Clever Circle to Search Tricks

Circle to Search is a nifty search tool that lets you quickly look up what’s on your phone’s screen without leaving the current app. While you may already be aware of and use Circle to Search for many things, let’s dive in to explore some clever use cases. 1Fact-Check Claims Misinformation and disinformation are becoming increasingly common on the internet, and you probably come across them every day on social or messaging apps....

August 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1348 words · Nicole Schmidt

1 Important Seven Of Nine Star Trek: Voyager Episode Was Almost Much More Brutal

Summary One of Seven of Nine’s (Jeri Ryan) most important episodes inStar Trek: Voyagerseason 4 almost had a completely different storyline. As a late addition toVoyager’s cast of characters,Seven had only half the amount of time other characters did for development during the show’s run. However, this didn’t stop her from becoming not only one of the series' most popular characters but also one of the most interesting characters in anyStar Trekmovie or TV show....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 684 words · Cheryl Miller

7 Shows That Deserve a Second Season—but Still Work Brilliantly on Their Own

Some very good TV shows run for only a season, either by design or because they were canceled due to low viewership. However, some of these might have been even better with a second. Of the one-season wonders that have aired in recent years, these are my absolute favorites. 7The Queen’s Gambit (2020) WatchThe Queen’s GambitonNetflix This award-winning Netflix series starred Anya Taylor-Joy in the title role. It told the story of an orphaned chess prodigy named Beth Harmon in the 1950s and 1960s who went on to dominate a male-dominated chess world....

August 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1164 words · Jeffrey Miller

7 Ways I Critique My Smartphone Photos for Constant Improvement

Quick Links Even if you take every photography course and read all the resources available, there’s always room for improvement. Being self-aware and critiquing my own images has helped me step up my smartphone photography game. Here’s how I do it. 1Writing Down What I Like and Dislike About the Photo’s Story In my opinion, an “ugly” image with an interesting story is better than a photo that’s pretty but doesn’t have much substance....

August 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1168 words · Gary Marks