The Google Pixel 5a is a revelation in the most boring sense of the word. After the incredibly good Pixel 4a in 2020, some of us were left wondering how the Mountain View-based company could one up itself. While we loved the Pixel 4a — with it regularly appearing in many of our best phone lists — it had some flaws. But the Pixel 5a wows me more than the 4a did....
But now Google is telling us exactly how it got to its battery life numbers. According to 9to5Google (opens in new tab), the tech giant has quietly updated its Pixel Watch battery life article (opens in new tab) with a recipe for 24-hour battery life — and it’s very specific. First, you need to have your Always-on Display off. This is a bummer given that the Always-on Display is one of the features many users want (opens in new tab) from a smartwatch....
For those keeping count, that’s 45 days after the movie’s May 27 release date. That means The Bob’s Burgers Movie will be following the example led by the MCU and other blockbusters, and jumping to streaming in the shortest possible time. Editor’s note: HBO Max isn’t the only service that will be getting The Bob’s Burgers Movie. Hulu announced that it will also get the film on July 12. Disney Plus’ Star channel will be getting the film on July 12 in Canada, July 13 in Europe (excluding Poland), the Middle East and Africa and on July 20 in Latin America....
Then there’s Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2, a game that is as excellent to play as it is to gawk at, particularly on the Xbox One X. We’d argue it’s an essential purchase for any Xbox gamer. And there’s Forza Horizon 4 for driving and racing games fans, which runs very well on the Xbox One X. But if you can’t decide what to play, Xbox Game Pass offers a large range of games to play for a very affordable monthly subscription....
While stocks last, you can get the 10.3-inch iPad (64GB) on sale for $290 (opens in new tab). That’s $39 off its regular retail price of $329, and is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the tablet to date. Released last year, the ninth generation iPad packs Apple’s powerful A13 Bionic CPU. This chip offers a 20% performance boost, according to Apple. It’s also the same CPU that powers the iPhone 11 — which is certainly no bad thing....
These stains form because the shower curtain is being regularly exposed to soap scum as well as a damp and humid atmosphere, which can lead to mold, mildew and even limescale. The good news is you don’t need to throw it out in the trash just because it’s made of plastic. It is indeed possible to clean a shower curtain; in fact it might be less effort than having to remove limescale from a glass shower door....
It’s easy to delete your Venmo account, but you just can’t do it on a mobile device — you’ll need a desktop computer. And in order to delete your Venmo account you’ll need to make sure you have no incomplete transactions and no money in your Venmo account. After you successfully delete your Venmo account, all of your transaction history, as well as all of your personal and bank data, will be deleted....
With more and more of us using iPads and iPhones to help do our jobs or school work, having to navigate around lengthy documents is becoming a chore that a lot of us must face every day. Thankfully, iOS 15 features a very handy trackpad that makes editing a breeze. What’s more, it’s extremely simple to activate and doesn’t require any trips to the Settings app or downloading of any tools....
But finding a free charging point isn’t quite as simple as figuring out how to find cheap gas. Especially not when some idiotic lawmakers are trying to ban free chargers outright. It’s not like there are giant signs on the street advertising prices to everyone that drives by. Thankfully it’s not that difficult to figure out where they are, and even if they’re currently in use. Read on for tips on how to find free EV chargers near you....
iOS 16 takes things in a new direction for Visual Look Up. Here, you’re able to tap on an object in a photo, and the iPhone software will leap into action, separating it from the image’s background. You can then copy the lifted image to do with what you will. This ability to lift a subject out of a photo works with images on your camera roll, as well as those found in Safari, Quick Look and any screenshots you’ve captured....
Granted, having the address bar at the bottom of Safari makes it easier to access if you’re using your iPhone with one hand. But when something that you’ve become used to after years of use is changed — such as the taskbar being moved to the center in Windows 11 — it’s understandable when you just want things to be the way they were. Of course, iOS 15 does have many positive upgrades, as detailed in our full iOS 15 review....
The trouble is lilacs are fast-growing and can quickly become unruly and intrusive if not kept well-maintained. That’s why pruning lilacs is a necessity, much like knowing how to prune hydrangeas or how to prune roses. Not sure what to do? Don’t worry — here, we will take you through everything you need to know about pruning lilacs, from when to do it, to tips and tricks to get the best blooms....
Dabbling in grocery couponing might seem tedious and overwhelming, but it’s a way to keep more money in your pocket when you venture to the grocery store. You may also be relieved to know that collecting grocery coupons doesn’t have to become a hobby (or obsession) to save money. Below is a newbie guide to couponing to help you get started. Grocery coupons: what they are and how they work At a very basic level, a coupon is a discount that shoppers can use to pay less for an item....
That twist is the franchise’s first-ever heterosexual, cisgender male contestant — Maddy Morphosis! This marks the first time that a contestant does not identify as LGBTQ. Episode 2 introduces seven more queens, after last week’s premiere brought the first half to the Werk Room. In addition to Maddy Morphosis, fans will meet Angeria Paris VanMicheals, Daya Betty, DeJa Skye, Jasmine Kennedie, Jorgeous and Lady Camden. Season 14 will also bring the star power to the guest judges table....
At Tom’s Guide, we evaluate routers using a combination of quantitative testing and experience-based qualitative measures. In addition to a critical evaluation of the setup process, we look at the router’s range of features, the quality of its interface and how well it might fit into the home. How we test Wi-Fi routers: Benchmark tests In the quantitative portion, we use Keysight’s xChariot network performance software (opens in new tab) to measure the router’s overall throughput by simulating 10 data-hungry users....
Case in point, Aftershock just arrived on Hulu and the feature-length documentary is receiving rave reviews. In fact, based on its critical reception it’s making a strong case for a spot on our roundup of the best movies on to stream this week. What is Aftershock about? Aftershock tells the true stories of two bereaved fathers who galvanize activists, birth workers and physicians in the wake of losing their partners due to preventable complications during childbirth....
The good news, though, is that they’re all rather ubiquitous, available on most of the best streaming devices. The bad news? One just got a lot more expensive, especially for sports fans. If you’re thinking of cutting the cord, the right live TV streaming service will enable you to watch everything you want and not worry about what you left behind with cable. Hilariously, YouTube TV’s finally getting one feature that was normal on cable (and found in DirecTV Stream, Sling TV and Hulu with live TV) for more about how it’s trying (and failing) to catch up....
Pilates is a “mind-body” exercise, developed in the 20th Century by a man named Joseph Pilates. It’s low-impact, so suitable for all levels of fitness, and works on improving your strength, posture, and structural alignment. One study, published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, found that people who did one hour of Pilates twice a week for 12 weeks reported significant increases in abdominal endurance, upper-body strength, and hamstring flexibility....
On top of that, having sat in a theater for the entirety of the film, to see how well The Batman post-credits scene would set up the potential The Batman 2, I can confirm this isn’t just a very long movie (it comes in at around 3 hours). It also feels like a very long movie, with seemingly multiple ending points, like we’re watching Lord of the Rings: Return of The King again....
My mom still lives in the house I grew up in, and while it’s been renovated a bit over the years, it still had its original doorbell. My mom wanted to upgrade it to a video doorbell, so that she could see who was at the door and if she received a delivery, without having to go to the door herself to check. Given her porch and per parameters, I narrowed it down to two models among the best video doorbells: The Nest Doorbell (battery) and the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2....
