Well, this is a bit of a surprise. Seemingly out of nowhere, Google has announced that it’s holding a big event on August 13. And it’s likely going to be a big one for Pixel devices. On Tuesday, June 25, Google sent out press invites for a new Made by Google event. The event invite says Google will be showcasing “the best of Google AI, Android software and the Pixel portfolio of devices....

After Amazongobbled up Ring securitylast week for a reported $1 billion, we began to ponder what other companies the tech giant might add to its growing list of acquired smart home companies. We might have seen a glimpse into the future this week, as smart home thermostat maker Ecobee announced that it received more than $60 million in funding from several investors, including from the Amazon Alexa fund, a $100 million venture capital arm of the company that invests in voice technology innovation....

Invincible Twitter account reveals the unlikely super team who can beat Omni-Man A silly fan tweet finally confirmed it: Invincible’s Omni-Man is no match for the Powerpuff Girls. Thesecond season of Invincible is quickly approaching, and with it comes fans celebrating the characters and comics behind it all. While what we know so far about Season 2 has manyworried about their favorite characters, there are still some that fans long to get the snot beat out of....

Apple’snew iPad Prois finally here. Following months of rumors and leaks, the company officially announced the new device at its hardware event in New York on October 30. The new iPad Pro comes in two different sizes — the 11-inch model and the 12.9-inch model –and brings along Face ID, a new A12X Bionic chip, support for USB-C, and more, all packed into its slimmest design yet. While Apple’s new device offers plenty of additions to be excited about, there are also things we aren’t too keen on....

Summary AlthoughLaw & Order: SVUhas several promising stories it could keep going for years to come, there’s one arc that needs to end with season 26. Due to the nature of the show, new cases are always cropping up to take up the time ofMariska Haritgay’s Olivia Bensonand her team. However, the show is also structured to allow for lingering plotlines to be addressed as well. Olivia Benson’s work as a sex crimes detective positively impacts survivors' lives and sometimes sacrifices personal time to help those who have been victimized....

Man ‘eats his way out’ of being trapped in McDonald’s for 24 hours After losing a bet with his friends, a fantasy football player had to sit inside a McDonald’s for a day and eat as much as he could to leave early. With mostMcDonald’s restaurantsbeing open 24 hours daily, there’s always a chance that customers could stay there the entire day, as some locations allow guests to use their dine-in services regardless of the time....

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Michelle Yeoh on how Star Trek Section 31 is a redemption story for Philippa Georgiou Star Trek: Section 31 is a new TV movie that focusses on the further adventures of Philippa Georgiou, the character Michelle Yeoh played in Discovery, and who is striving for redemption in this new iteration. Michelle Yeoh was Captain Georgiou inStar Trek Discovery, whom the actress describes as a “great mentor and leader,” as well as someone who is “compassionate and tough....

Microsoft’s September event delivered a slew of exciting announcements. All things AI were a hot topic, ranging from theMicrosoft Copilotto updates to Paint and Snipping Tool. Several new Surface products were also revealed, including theSurface Laptop Studio 2. We were at the event and got all of the news firsthand. Here’s everything that Microsoft unveiled as part of its September 2023 event. A new category of computing Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella opened the event with a recap of the last few months....

Modder transforms toy Pokedex into working Game Boy Game Boy modder Hairo Satoh has transformed the iconic Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Pokedex into a working Nintendo handheld. The classic NintendoGame Boy, and its many iterations, are constantly being kept alive through the modding community, decked out withgorgeous custom shells. Not to mention, quality-of-life features likeimproved displaysand upgraded speakers. One modder is gradually making a name for themselves, by creating some of thecoolest-looking custom handhelds....

In a nod to long-term environmental awareness, Moshi has initiated a10-year global warrantyfor its entire product line, past and present. The maker of high-end accessories and peripherals for Apple and Android announced the warranty policy overhaul at theCES 2020, where it also launched several new products, the first to carry the new warranty terms. “We’re sadly living in a time of cheap and fast products,” said Spencer Pangborn, Moshi’s director of marketing, “the production and consumption of which has a big impact on the environment....

Quick Links The platform fighting ofMultiVersusfeatures many different characters whose moves you can use to knock out opponents, including theLooney Tunesanti-hero Marvin the Martian and his intergalactic arsenal. Marvin thrives off spreading chaos through their many projectiles, controlling space, and making it hard for his rivals to retaliate. You can even modify and strengthen existing skills by unlocking his signature perks. From multipleLooney Tunesshorts and theSpace Jammovies, Marvin the Martian has always been depicted as an alien with many gadgets and gizmos geared toward destruction....

Tri-fold smartphone designs were a prominent feature atMWC 2025, with Tecno’s Phantom Ultimate 2 standing out as a notable contender.First teased in August 2024, the device was shown off in a glass enclosure. While I was unable to go hands-on with this concept foldable phone, I did manage to persuade a Tecno representative to remove it from the case to demonstrate the folding and unfolding mechanism, offering a closer look at this concept device....