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Summary The teaser for9-1-1’s opening disaster for season 8 eased my concerns about how the show would deal with ongoing disasters. Every new season of9-1-1begins with an over-the-top, multi-episode disaster.Season 7 of9-1-1saw the episode pay homage toThe Poseidon Adventurewith a capsized cruise-ship emergency as the season opener. As 9-1-1 enters its 8th season, I wondered if the show still comes up with new, believable disasters to start the season. The cruise ship disaster was probably the series' biggest spectacle to date....

For seven seasons, one vocal and large corner of the9-1-1fanbase has beencalling for Buck and Eddie to turn their friendship into a romance,but season 8, episode 6 seemingly shut down that plea. Ever since Eddie joined the cast of9-1-1in season 2, many viewers have picked up on the chemistry between him and Buck. The two characters quickly became best friends and undoubtedly have one of the strongest relationships in the series....

Quick Links No one likes wasting time on tedious tasks like converting a JPG to PNG or removing an image’s background. Thankfully, Adobe Express’s Quick Actions, especially the ones below, are exactly what you need to get such tasks done in seconds. 5Remove Background You’ve likely had to remove an image’s background at some point. While you once needed to be a Photoshop expert, you’re able to now use plenty of tools toquickly remove the background from an image on your smartphoneor computer....

AirPlay and Google Cast devices could all live in one iPhone menu someday Just as with Google I/O, the keynote at Apple’sWWDChas become something of a reverse mullet: party up front with business at the back. While we’ve been catching the waves on all the flashy features, there’s at least one bit player in beta you should be watching out for that will let iOS reach devices supportingGoogle Castin addition to AirPlay ones all on the same menu....

Arm lawsuit throws a wrench in Qualcomm’s custom-SoC plans The rise of smartphones has really driven the development of mobile-first processors, and we’re increasingly seeing this kind of silicon replace older architectures, likeApple’s been doing with its M1 chipsin laptops and desktop computers, alike. This trend has not escaped Qualcomm’s attention, and last year we learned about itsplans to acquire chip-designer Nuvia, tapping into the company’s expertise in developing custom cores to help give it a leg up over Arm’s reference designs and improve upon its own custom efforts....

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Bad Monkey episode 5.Apple’s new crime comedy seriesBad Monkeyplaces Yancy in hot water in episode 5, titled “That Damn Arm Is Back.”. Thefirst two episodes ofBad Monkeyshowcase the interwoven narratives of several main characters, including Bonnie/Plover, Christopher/Nick, and Neville. Vince Vaughn leads thecast ofBad Monkeyas a former Miami detective trying to get his job back after being demoted to a health inspector and finds himself in the middle of a web of deception and murder....

If you only use burner emails for spam, you’re missing out. They’re surprisingly useful for testing apps, managing free trials, protecting your identity on public Wi-Fi, and keeping your inbox focused on what actually matters. 6One-Time Account Verification WhileAI assistants can make email less agonizingby filtering and organizing messages, prevention through burner emails is still your best defense. I can create a temporary email to activate the account and try the service....

Despite its dated hardware, theGoogle Pixel 6aremains one of thebest budget Android phonesto buy. It launched in July 2022 after being announced at I/O 2022 in May. With the phone’s anniversary fast approaching, rumors and leaks surrounding theGoogle Pixel 7ahave been in full flow. At the beginning of the year, the phone’sfirst hands-on images, albeit in poor quality, leaked on the internet. Now, a couple of months ahead of I/O 2023, high-quality Pixel 7a hands-on photos have been shared online, giving us a closer look at itsPixel 7-inspired design....

Moving files between your smartphone and Chromebook used to be a headache for many users, as they had to either navigate to their device’s file system or use a USB cable. Google finally made that process a breeze with theintroduction of Nearby Share, which allows you to share text, images, files, or web pages from your Chromebook to a nearby Android device and vice versa. You can evenshare your Wi-Fi SSID, security configuration, and password with other devices....

Though not on the same all-round level as ChatGPT, Copilot does several things better than OpenAI’s equivalent. Rather than using one or the other, knowing when to use Copilot instead of ChatGPT is a good idea. From personal experience, I’ve noticed that Copilot is better than ChatGPT at reading images and PDFs. My opinion has stayed the same despitesignificant upgrades to GPT-4o. When you upload a PDF or image to Copilot, it doesn’t take long to tell you what’s happening....

Our Daily POP Crossword June 22, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Daily POP Crosswords is a daily puzzle game that challenges players to fill in the blanks of a crossword puzzle with words and phrases related to pop culture. Players can test their knowledge of current events, movies, music, and more while enjoying a classic word game format....

Our Daily Themed Crossword Hints for June 14, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The Daily Themed Mini Crossword is a fun and challenging puzzle that is published daily. It features a small grid with clues for each word, which must be filled in to complete the puzzle. The puzzles are based on a theme, which can range from pop culture to history, geography, and more....

Hot on the heels of the newAir 3, DJI is back with a major revision to the smallest member of its camera drone lineup. The Mini 4 Pro is another significant upgrade to the previous generation, including a dual native ISO sensor with more capabilities, enhanced transmission system, and support for software features previously only available with the Mavic series. Like all the drones in DJI’s Mini family, the Mini 4 Pro weighs just 249 grams, falling narrowly below the 250 gram limit where the FAA requires small unmanned aircraft to be registered....