GE expands Cync smart light lineup, adds climate control, camera

If you’ve never heard of Cync by GE Lighting you could be forgiven. It doesn’t get the press of some other more popular brands ofsmart lighting. Today, GE Lighting announced several new Cync products that will expand this smart lighting platform to a full smart home ecosystem, meaning if it’s not already on your radar, it should be. As part of CES 2022, the company is introducing a smart thermostat and temperature sensor, a line of outdoor security cameras, and several new lighting products to its family of connected products....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Madison Graham

GTA 6 publisher “confident” game will release Fall 2025

GTA 6 publisher “confident” game will release Fall 2025 Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind GTA 6, announced in an earnings call that the next installment of the franchise will come in the Fall of 2025. Rockstar Games, the developer of the Grand Theft Auto series, has previously confirmed the widely anticipated release is scheduled for 2025. It was previously reported that thegame’s production was falling behindbut it is still set to be released sometime in the 2025 calendar year....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Ann Ramsey

Headphone subscriptions could revive wilting battery life, with a catch

Streaming video. Streaming music. Streaming video games. So much of our digital lives are now wrapped up in monthly subscriptions; why not do the same with our devices, too? That’s the premise behindNuraNow, a headphone subscription service from Nura, the company that makes the highly customizableNuraphone. NuraNow offers to send you a fresh set ofwireless headphonesor true wireless earbuds every 24 months as long as your subscription is in good standing....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 818 words · Mike Payne

How millennials can learn to #adult with Amazon Alexa

“Adulting” is a term coined recently by millennials and means doing the things that signify you’re officially a real-world grown up. You know, like those chores that force you to officially recognize that you are, despite your child-like tendencies, an actual adult. Often, the word has a hashtag before it. For example, doing your taxes is the ultimate form of #adulting, while other minor tasks, such as buying legitimately nutritious food for yourself or remembering to take out the garbage, constitute less-extreme but still prominent forms of #adulting....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1168 words · Brittany Yates

How to change your PSN name

When first signing up for the PlayStation network, not everyone picked their perfect name right away. Sometimes, after a few days or even a few years, your PSN will start to feel tired or worn. Or maybe you accidentally misspelled what you actually wanted to say. Whatever the reason, Sony has finally given PlayStation users theability to change their PSN name. There are multiple ways to get a new name on your PSN account, so don’t feel limited by chance....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Paul Scott

How to clean an air fryer

Anair fryercooks food quickly, uses minimal ingredients during preparation, and is easy enough for pretty much anyone to use — from kitchen novices to cooking pros. Famous for making french fries, chicken tenders, and other crunchy snacks without a ton of oil, air fryers can help you save on calories, too. Difficulty What You Need Non-abrasive sponge Disinfecting wipes Moist soft cloth Soft-bristle food brush Mild detergent Stainless steel wipes...

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · Tiffany Miles

How to earn supply points in Back 4 Blood

While the game itself is fun enough,Back 4 Bloodtakes your zombie shooting adventures to a new level beyond just teaming up and running through missions. Unlike the Left 4 Dead games, to which this is an obvious spiritual successor, there now exists a form of currency that persists between your runs instead of each one starting you off from scratch. You won’t be able to start off with top-tier guns or anything like that, but the Supply Points you earn will make taking on those higher-difficulty levels much more manageable....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 969 words · Mrs. Margaret Turner

How to turn off Live Photos on an iPhone

Apple’s Live Photos is a hybrid photo-video format that records action 1.5 seconds before and after you tap the camera shutter. They capture image, sound, and movement combined, and you can play the Live Photos with a simple tap and hold. With Live Photos, you get more than a great photo; you capture the entire moment with movement and sound and shoot them in the same easy way as any other photo....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 685 words · Shannon Medina

How to turn on Now Playing and see music history on your Google Pixel

If you own aPixel phone, discovering what music is playing near you is now easier than ever. Google includes an exclusive feature called Now Playing in itsPixel 2and newer phones, so you’re not scouring the internet trying to figure out what that song was you just heard playing. In short, the Now Playing feature automatically recognizes and shows you the title and artist of that mystery song on the lock screen....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Carolyn Schultz

How to use the iPadOS Scribble feature

Apple has been working to make the iPadmore laptop-likefor years, but with the Scribble feature, Apple takes a different perspective on the iPad workflow and function. First introduced iniPadOS 14,Scribble lets you use an Apple Pencil to physically write in any text box on an iPad, instead of using the on-screen keyboard. Your hand lettering then translates into type, effectively transforming your tablet into an interactive notepad. Scribble is worth exploring if you have a compatible iPad, Apple Pencil, or a compatible stylus....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 768 words · Amanda Edwards

I want to like this new Android phone, but there’s a big problem with it

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ The Xiaomi 13T Pro has a bit of a problem, and it’s one the manufacturer can’t do much about. It’s not a bad phone at all, but it faces a sea of excellent ones released over the past year....

July 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1745 words · Mathew Jones

Idaho prisoners hack $225,000 in credits from JPay computer tablets

Prisoners in five Idaho correctional institutions hackedJPaytablets for almost a quarter million dollars in credits, theAssociated Press reported. In all, 364 inmates allegedly exploited the tablet’s software for $225,000. JPay handheld computer tabletssupplied to Idaho prisoners provide a means to email families and friends, video chat, watch educational videos, and download and play purchased games and music. The tablets, which are supplied by contract withCenturyLinkand JPay, do not allow internet access....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Caroline Pratt

Inside the quest to 3D print a perfectly palatable steak

As people grow more concerned about the impacts of the meat industry both on the environment and the animals involved, fake meats have experienced a boom in popularity. Products like Beyond Burger andImpossible Pork, for example, have captured the attention of vegans and vegetarians across the globe for their astonishingly meat-like tastes and textures. But while ground meat substitutes have made big strides in recent years, plant based versions of more choice cuts aren’t yet on the menu....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1145 words · Madison Mccann