Google's new Easter egg is a warm tribute to Betty White on her 100th birthday

Google’s new Easter egg is a warm tribute to Betty White on her 100th birthday Right before 2021 came to an end, the world lost an icon — Betty Whitetragically passed awayon December 31st, bringing an acting career that spanned eight decades to a close. Her work had been seen on everything from movies, to television, and even radio, and she was most known for her appearance on shows likeThe Golden Girls,The Bold and the Beautiful,andSaturday Night Live....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Walter Juarez

How to Connect a USB Device to Your iPad

USB support is essential for any modern smartphone or tablet, and Apple’s iPads deliver in that regard. you may connect USB sticks, external storage drives, MIDI keyboards, cameras, etc., to make your iPad more versatile for work. However, you may have doubts about connecting a USB device to your iPad, especially since we now have iPads with Lightning and USB-C ports. Below, we’ll explain how to connect a USB device to your iPad....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Matthew King

How to Create a Hacker News Clone Using React

Hacker News is a popular website among entrepreneurs and developers. It features content focused on computer science and entrepreneurship. The simple layout of Hacker News may suit certain individuals. However, if you desire a more appealing and personalized version, you can utilize helpful APIs to create your own customized Hacker News experience. Also, building the Hacker News clone can help you solidify your React skills. Setting Up the Project and Development Server The code used in this project is available in aGitHub repositoryand is free for you to use under the MIT license....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Virginia Martin

How to give your old Android phone a Pixel makeover

How to give your old Android phone a Pixel makeover Quick Links Google offers one of the best Android smartphone experiences, mainly because of the Android operating system and the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). TheGoogle Pixelhas the best user experience. It’s the first to receive release updates and has the Google Pixel launcher. If you don’t have a Pixel phone and want a similar experience, you’re able to use any Android phone and some third-party tweaks....

June 20, 2025 · 10 min · 2037 words · Melody Thomas

How to take a perfect selfie: 16 tips for a killer self portrait

How to take a perfect selfie: 16 tips for a killer self portrait Although we are long past the selfie stick craze to take pictures, selfies still dominate our image galleries. Whether it’s a casual outing, a social gathering, a vacation, or a holiday celebration, most people opt for their phone’s front camera to capture moments and share them on social media. It’s the ultimate solo act, requiring no external assistance....

June 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1083 words · Robert Beard

If You're Buying a PS5 Pro, Make It This Retro-Looking One

If you have alreadydecided not to upgrade to a PS5 Pro, then how about spending upwards of a grand on one? Why would you do such a thing? Well, because this particular PS5 Pro is designed to look like the original PlayStation from 1994. Sony Unveils the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection The 30th anniversary PS5 Pro is just one of a number of pieces of hardware Sony has unveiled as part of thePlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Jamie Williams

It: Welcome To Derry Is Officially Bringing One Of Stephen King's Most Horrifying Book Scenes To Life

Welcome to Derrywill take the audience back into the world of Andy Muschietti’s movies but years before those events, and thanks to that, it will bring one of the novel’s most horrifying scenes to life. After a miniseries adaptation in 1990, Stephen King’sItfinally got a big-screen adaptation in 2017 and 2019, directed by Andy Muschietti. The success of Muschietti’sItduology has led to its expansion with a prequel TV show titledWelcome to Derry, produced by Andy and Barbara Muschietti....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 755 words · Tony Hansen

Kathy Bates' Matlock Set The Bar High For All Upcoming Reboots Because Of Its Game-Changing Twist

The game-changing twist at the end ofMatlock’s premiere sets high expectations for other reboots. The series is a reboot of the 1980s classic, which starred Andy Griffith as a small town lawyer who acted as an amateur sleuth to clear innocent clients of murder charges. Griffith was a beloved television star who passed away in 2012, so this expectedtribute to the originalMatlockwas one of the most anticipated series of the new season....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Robin Shelton

LA Times Mini Crossword August 21, 2025 Answers (6/29/25)

Our LA Times Mini Crossword August 07, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The LA Times Mini 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....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Jeremiah Garrett

MWC 2024: What to expect from the world's biggest phone show

Mobile World Congress might not attract the same sort of attention it used to, especially as larger smartphone brands have minimized their appearances at the show. That doesn’t mean it’s not one of the most exciting times of the year for smartphone fans, though, especially if you prefer brands like OnePlus or Motorola over Android behemoths like Google and Samsung. As Android Police preps to send four — yes,four— of our intrepid reporters out to the show floor (including yours truly), here’s what to expect from MWC 2024....

June 20, 2025 · 5 min · 938 words · Alison Roach

New Android games: The best from August 2023

No two mobile games released this August were alike. At one end, the reboot of the Samurai Shodown series promised action-packed brawling, while at the other, the thoughtful and relaxing puzzle game Unpacking offered an intimate look at how we change over time. We’ve put together this list of all thebest Android gamesreleased this July, perfect for those who like to keep up with all the latest games. So grab your phone, put in a pair of thebest wireless earbuds, and get ready to play....

June 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1064 words · Mason Cook

No Login, No Fees: These Free Movie Sites Still Work in 2025

Tired of paywalls and signups? These free movie sites stream like it’s 2005—no accounts, no charges, just endless entertainment. You just hit play and enjoy. Tubi is one of the best free streaming platforms with a massive catalog of movies and TV shows across a wide variety of genres. Whether you’re looking for comedy, action, horror, drama, or old-school classics, Tubi has you covered. Besides on-demand content, Tubi also includes live TV....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Thomas Copeland

OxygenOS 14 is the least interesting thing about the OnePlus 12

There is no doubt that OnePlus has a winner on its hands with theOnePlus 12. Unlike previous years, this is a true-blue flagship, with the company also addressing the few grievances from previous generations like the exclusion of wireless charging and a proper IP rating (albeit not IP68). Our review gave the OnePlus 12 a 9/10, a reflection of all the improvements that make it an easy recommendation for Android users sick of Samsung or Google....

June 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1111 words · David Alexander