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It’s in the very nature of technology that the components in our devices continually improve, whether it’s a sharper camera lens or a more efficient battery. We’ve come to expect across-the-board upgrades to the numbers on spec sheets when companies release new phones. Ahead of launch, many manufacturers disclose these specs to drive interest and give customers insight into what they’ll get. Now, a botched reveal hasOnePlusbacktracking and hoping it hasn’t entirely lost its customers’ trust....

Aaron Sorkin does not have much interest in revivingThe West Wing. Created by Sorkin, the show ran from 1999 to 2006 and explored the day-to-day reality of life in the White House under President Josiah Bartlet (Martin Sheen).The West Winghas been praised for its accuracyand the incredible performances of its ensemble cast. The show won over two dozen Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes throughout its run. Despite its success, it has never been continued after its 2006 finale....

Quick Links Photoshop is a great tool for editing photos, but it can be expensive and hard to learn. There are plenty of AI photo editors that make Photoshop a second option, and AI features are helpful tools for editing your photos without the complex learning curve of Photoshop. 1Retouch4Me Retouch4Me’s AI photo editorlets you retouch all your photos—and videos, too—using AI. While you may get Retouch4U as a Photoshop plugin, it also works with other software like Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, and even as a standalone editor....

Transcoding is one of the most demanding tasks for your PC, translating to a time-consuming process for the end user. Encoding a single video can take days, depending on the PC’s specifications, the codec used, and the source video’s characteristics. That’s where multiple PCs and an app like Tdarr can be a lifesaver. If you have more than one PC in your home network, why not let them lend a helping hand when transcoding media?...

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 July 20, 2025 Answers If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 8/21/25, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need....

Web3 vs. The Metaverse: What’s the Difference? In recent years, the terms Metaverse" and “Web3” have become widely used across the internet. But these two concepts often get mistaken for one another, even though they are not one and the same. So, what’s the difference between Web3 and the Metaverse, and in what ways are they similar? What Is Web3? Web3 (also known as Web 3.0) is the third iteration of the internet....

WhatsApp was only known for its ease of use and simplicity until a few years ago, with Telegram, Signal, and others being more popular for their feature set. Thanks to constant updates from Meta over the last few years, this is no longer the case. WhatsApp now packs almost all the useful features that you’d find in any of thebest communication apps for Android.Admittedly though, certain parts of WhatsApp’s interface look a bit dated and are struggling to keep up with its ever-growing feature list....

Summary Star Trek: Nemesisintroduced Tom Hardy as Shinzon, the evil clone of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), but Hardy also played a young Picard in a photo that instantly became problematic. Directed by Stuart Baird from a story by John Logan, Rick Berman, and Brent Spiner,Star Trek: Nemesisbecame the death knell for theStar Trek: The Next Generationmovie franchise. Aspects ofStar Trek: Nemesishave proven infamous, like the death of Commander Data (Brent Spiner), anda controversial photo of Cadet Jean-Luc Picard at Starfleet Academy....

This article briefly references legal proceedings around assault. Readers who may find this subject triggering should proceed carefully. Summary Despite theMCU’smeteoric rise, the last few years have seen the incredible production studio encounter several setbacks, including a major change in direction when it comes to the fifth Avengers movie, formerly titledAvengers: The Kang Dynasty. Having started in 2008, the MCU has been a modern miracle in cinema with more than 30 films in a single shared universe, with connected and often sequential stories....

Quick Links Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and dozens of other artists’ music has been removed from TikTok. Thousands of videos posted to TikTok using these songs have been muted and users are unable to create new content using their songs. So what has happened? UMG Removes Music From TikTok Some of the most popular music in the world was removed from TikTok on August 02, 2025, after Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok couldn’t come to a licensing agreement....

Free cloud storage services are a great starting point for your data backups. However, like me, you’ll quickly run into the limitations of free cloud storage options, and rather than create multiple accounts or clear out my files, I’ve switched to a better alternative. Why I Stopped Using Free Cloud Storage Free cloud storage is really useful for backing up your data, but you’ll encounter some fairly major limitations. 1. Storage Limitations Thoughfreeing up space in OneDriveand other services is straightforward, removing files and folders I’d rather keep quickly became frustrating....

Quick Links Instagram gets a lot of flak and I’ve even written several articles myself about alternatives you should try. But with all said and done, and despite taking a one-year break before returning, Instagram is my favorite social media site. Here’s why. 1Instagram DMs Are More Intuitive Than Other Platforms While I post nowhere near as much as I used to on my previous Instagram accounts, I would happily keep the app just for its DM feature....

Summary InThe Walking Dead, series protagonist Rick Grimes did his best to keep those he cared about alive to see another day, with his efforts during the zombie apocalypse being an integral part of the effort to rebuild society. Unfortunately, by the end of Rick’s story, there was one person he couldn’t protect in person —his brother Jeffrey Grimes, butwhat exactly was the reason Rick didn’t reunite with Jeffrey inThe Walking Dead’s comic universe?...