This Japanese hybrid sedan makes the Honda Accord look overpriced
Hybrid sedans have become increasingly expensive, with many automakers charging thousands extra for better fuel economy. That’s what makes Toyota’s midsize sedan so impressive. Despite now being offered exclusively as a hybrid, it remains competitively priced while delivering the kind of efficiency figures that many rivals simply can’t match without a much steeper price tag. […]
3 gripping HBO Max documentaries to watch this weekend (May 22-24)
Whether you’re into true crime, biographies, or deep dives into fascinating people, places, or things that you didn’t even know existed, there’s probably a documentary or series about it. HBO Max may be more known for its first-class scripted series—current chart toppers include Euphoria, Hacks, and Rooster—but it also has a cavernous library of great […]
I read thousands of books for free with this one app
I’ve spent a small fortune on books over the years, from Kindle purchases to Audible credits, and, of course, physical softcovers. Along the way, I had forgotten about Libby. The free app from OverDrive plays second fiddle to other commercial ebook reading apps like Kindle, Google Play Books, Apple Books, Kobo, etc. But it doesn’t […]
‘We know that fans will love them’ — Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced creative director says Ubisoft changed the music’s execution in the remake and added new scores for some ’emotional moments’ of the game
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced creative director Paul Fu says the game will feature new scores The team also tweaked the original game’s music, “especially for the emotional moments of the game” Fu says players will “love” the new music Ubisoft has tweaked Assassin’s Creed Black Flag‘s original score for Black Flag Resynced and added […]
These 4 overlooked Android settings made my cheap headphones sound like AirPods
If you’re not happy with the sound quality your Bluetooth headphones or earbuds are giving you, there’s a good chance the problem isn’t the hardware. Even the cheapest earbuds these days are tuned to sound decent out of the box, but how they actually perform depends heavily on your setup. If you’re noticing that the […]
I finally understand why Google ditched the Chromebook
For years, Chromebooks have occupied a very specific lane—cheap, cheerful, and built almost entirely around a browser. They’ve been the go-to device for students, budget-conscious buyers, and anyone who’s knee-deep inside Google’s suite of web apps. They were never meant to be powerful machines, and while that might sound like a weakness, it was the […]
You can now stream Audible’s best podcasts straight from Apple Podcasts
If you are an Audible member who also lives inside Apple Podcasts, this one is for you. Audible has officially launched a connected subscription that lets you stream nearly 700 premium titles directly in Apple Podcasts, across 135 countries, with more on the way. What you get with Audible on Apple Podcasts? The catalog is […]
Moto Edge 70 Pro+ will arrive with the camera setup Motorola skipped earlier
Motorola appears to be getting ready to bring a more capable version of its Edge 70 series to India. A new phone, called the Edge 70 Pro+, is now listed as “coming soon” on Flipkart, and the teaser already points to a major camera upgrade over the Edge 70 Pro model recently launched in the […]
I cancelled my Premiere Pro subscription and edit 4K video with a free app instead
Paying a monthly subscription fee to edit personal videos or family memories is a massive waste of money. Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry standard, but renting it ends up costing hundreds of dollars for basic tools you might only use a few times a year. There is a free, open-source alternative to Adobe that […]
5 open-source apps that completely replaced every subscription I had
I got into homelabbing because I wanted to host a few game servers for my friends. Over time, I realized that an oversized chunk of my monthly spending was going toward subscriptions, like photo backups, streaming services, and other apps, that I wasn’t using to their maximum potential. I made a concerted point to cut […]