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Google has come a long way toward transforming theMessages appinto its own legitimate competitor for Apple’s iMessage. The company introduced emoji reactions to Messages in July 2020 after months of limited testing, although these emojis are currently not displayed beautifully on iOS devices. While Googlediscovered a workaround for this inconsistency last year, Apple’s refusal to support RCS chats on iMessage remains a headache for Android users. Another kicker is those emoji reactions on Google Messages have been limited to a set of seven options, but this appears to be changing as the app lifts that restriction....

Google’s latest sibling company wants to keep the world fed through our climate crisis Farmers feed the world. But they don’t just produce the food we eat; they also release tons of greenhouse gases, making the agricultural industry one of the leading contributors to climate change. It’ll take drastic measures to turn things around like switching out staple crops and incentivizing sustainable practices. A small, but important part of the equation, however, is making sure we’re able to adapt to the change that’s happening....

Call of Duty Guides The new AR can be unlocked as normal in Season 2. The Cypher 901 is one of three weapons coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with the launch of Season 2. Activision describes the Cypher 901 as a full-auto AR that has a slower fire rate with great handling and mobility. It has 42 weapon levels and a base magazine size of 30, so it seems like an average AR in multiplayer....

AfterDeadpool & Wolverine, I’ve decided that I don’t want a short version of Wolverine in theMCUanymore. I loved seeing all the weird and wonderful variants of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s heroes inDeadpool & Wolverine, particularly those calling back to decades of Marvel Comics adventures featuring the Merc with a Mouth and clawed X-Men member. However, one variant left a bad taste in my mouth, as even though many fans had been calling for Marvel to bring ashort Wolverine into live-action, I don’t think this worked at all....

Our LA Times Mini Crossword July 23, 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....

Summary Insomniac’sMarvel’s Spider-Mangames take place eight years into Peter Parker’s time as a superhero, with him already having graduated college and balancing protecting the city with other adult responsibilities. This gave players a version of the character who was notably older than his movie and TV counterparts, as most recent TV shows and both Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland’s depictions of the character showed him as a high school student or just shortly after graduating - even though Garfield’s version graduated early inThe Amazing Spider-Man 2, he wasn’t shown starting college - and with the exception of the first part of the 2002Spider-Manmovie, the Tobey Maguire-starring movies have largely shown Peter as being college-aged, matching his age in the 90s and 2000s animated series....

Michelle Yeoh has returned to the world of Star Trek withStar Trek: Section 31. The Academy Award winner reprises her role of Philippa GeorgioufromStar Trek: Discoverybut with a twist, as she is showing face not as the cheerful Starfleet officer but as her sinister Mirror Universe counterpart,one that rules over the Terran Empire as Emperor. Star Trek: Section 31is the latest high-profile project in Yeoh’s filmography, a catalog that has exploded since her performance inEverything Everywhere All at Oncesecured herBest Actress at 2022’s Oscars....

More people now use iPhones than Android phones in the US Many consider the iPhone series the only true rival tothe best Android phones, and for the first time, Android has lost a big title in the US market. Data reveals that exactly half of all the smartphones in use in the US are iPhones now. It may be a reason for Android OEMs to worry, but the solution could be straightforward....

Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 16, 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....

Summary This August,Black Panther, King of Wakanda, must fight to keep his people safe when Wakanda is invaded by a brutal alien species:the Predators.Following last year’sPredator vs. Wolverine,writer Benjamin Percy returns to deliver a new, bloody, story that sees another of Earth’s mightiest become the target of the hunter-warrior species. Now,Marvelhas officially revealed a short preview of what is to come for the King of Wakanda inPredator vs. Black Panther#1 by Benjamin Percy, Chris Allen, Sean Damien and Lee Ferguson....

The Google Pixel 9 is a feature-packed smartphone. However, if you just picked it up, there’s one setting holding you back from getting the most out of your new phone. I’ll show you how to change it right away. Google Is Holding Back Your Pixel 9’s 120Hz Refresh Rate The Google Pixel 9 is one of the best value-for-money smartphones of 2024. It boasts thesame AI features as the Pixel 9 Pro, an excellent camera system, and a perfectly sized 6....

The ever-presentSam Elliotthas long been a legend in the Western genre, best known for his unique drawling voice and chiseled “All-American” good looks. Elliott has a constant presence in some ofthe best Western movies ever madeand continues to be an iconic figure five decades into his storied career. His performances are often trademarked by playing complex supporting characters, from quintessential cowboys to gritty gunslingers. From humble beginnings, playing"card player #2"in the classicButch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Elliott went on to play some ofthe best Western movie charactersin iconic roles....

Summary Starfieldmay provide players with an expansive universe to discover and explore butthose who want a few more romantic options on their expeditions should check out this neat mod. Despite the sheer size of the sci-fi RPG, many players were disappointed to discover that the gamedoesn’t actually feature too many romanceable NPCs. In fact, there are only four characters the player can date and the system governing this process is rather restrictive, eliminating any kind of emotional investment or drama-fuelled stories that usually arise from dateable NPCs....