Here’s why you might still be using Wi-Fi after cellular 5G launches

With the performance of future5G cellular networksbeing cited as able to deliver gigabit internet speeds, and companies such asVerizon readying to offer 5G for the home, some organizations are ready to remind you that Wi-Fi isn’t dead — most notably, the Wi-Fi Alliance. If you think that the Wi-Fi Alliance’s loyalty is no surprise, you are right, but the organization also hasa good number of logical reasonswhy 5G won’t readily replace Wi-Fi right away....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Jonathan Cole

HMD Global shows its serious about U.S. expansion with 5 new Nokia phones

HMD Global has big plans for the U.S. market, and at CES 2022 it has revealed a new range of devices that cost less than $250, all coming out over the next months. Buoyed by LG and ZTE both leaving the U.S., it has struck lucrative deals with T-Mobile, Tracfone, Verizon, and other carriers to supply Nokia phones on pre-paid contracts, including low-cost feature phones. To help achieve its ambitious targets in the U....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Meagan Ford

House Of The Dragon Season 2, Episode 3 Release Date & Time

This article contains SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 2. Summary Following the repercussions of Blood & Cheese in “Rhaenyra the Cruel,”House of the Dragonseason 2, episode 3 will continue exploring the now violent war between the Greens and the Blacks.House of the Dragonseason 2 episode 2’s endingchanged the show in a lot of ways, including but not limited to the factSer Criston Cole is now King Aegon’s Hand....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Christopher Johnson

How to add a column in Excel

Microsoft Excel is a powerful database management tool with all sorts of in-depth problem-solving functions and dynamic formatting. To make the most of it, though, you need to know the basics.Using Microsoft Excelto add a column is quick and easy. You can do it in just a few quick steps once you’ve learned how. Difficulty What You Need Desktop PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone Microsoft Excel Adding a new column to an entire spreadsheet Sometimes you want to add a new column that extends from the top to the bottom of your spreadsheet....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Jessica Wright

How to get Secateurs in Brighter Shores for Foraging

How to get Secateurs in Brighter Shores for Foraging There are five professions to unlock inBrighter Shores, and one is Foraging. However, to get the most out of the loot, you’ll need Secateurs. Just like Runescape, each profession can take quite a while to level up, with players often taking days to reach max level in their Fishing, Cooking, Woodcutting, or even Foraging. Luckily, certain items grant the most XP for your chosen profession....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Tracy Stanley

How to use Notification Center on a Mac

Apple’s MacOS provides notifications that pop up in the upper-right corner of the display. These can be for new email messages, appointment reminders, task reminders, and app-specific notifications. If you don’t respond to a notification immediately, then it hides but doesn’t completely go away. The Notification Center provides quick access to these active notifications, as well as to a customizable collection of handy widgets. Using the Notification Center to manage notifications and use widgets is quick and easy....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Christina Ramirez

How to watch every moment of the 2020 Golden Globes on Sunday

The 77th annual Golden Globe Awards will air live on Sunday, January 5, from the Beverly Hilton ballroom in Beverly Hills, California.Ricky Gervais will hostthe traditionally raucous show for the fifth (and supposedly final) time, which may mean viewers are in for an even more merciless night of roasting and satire than usual. Often considered a gauge for which films will earn Academy Awards honors, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s (HFPA) Golden Globes are the first stop on the Hollywood awards circuit for 2020....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Yolanda Briggs

I made myself try a 14.5-inch tablet — and it didn’t go very well

Everyone has atabletthese days — whether it’s anApple iPador anAndroid tabletfrom Samsung, Lenovo, or even OnePlus. Tablets are great devices, as they let you be productive or stay entertained when asmartphoneor a laptop just won’t do. And in some ways, they are easier to carry around than a full-on laptop. But I think there’s a limit. Tablets come in all sorts of sizes, from the super-portableiPad minito large behemoths like theLenovo Tab Extremeand Samsung’s Galaxy S8 Ultra....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 944 words · Tara Sawyer

In China, a deep brain stimulation implant is being used to treat addiction

Deep brain stimulation is a procedure in which a pacemaker-like “neurostimulator” is used tozap specific regions of the brain. While it’s not yet fully understood, early research indicates that it could be useful for treating a range of neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and depression. Now researchers in China have taken the next step by implanting a deep brain stimulation device into a person’s brain to treat their addiction to methamphetamine....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Travis Mccoy

India bans TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps over data privacy concerns

India has ordered a ban on a total of 59 Chinese apps includingviral short-form video platform, TikTok, and social network, WeChat. The country’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology claims these apps were “engaged in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, security of state and public order.” The ministry, in apress release, further adds that these apps pose a threat to Indians’ data security and privacy....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Christopher Wells

Insane new anti-drone system zaps UAVs out of the sky with targeted microwaves

In July 2019, multiple drones were reportedly used to swarm Navy destroyers off the coast of California. The mysterious drones, around six in total, appeared over the course of several nights, flashing lights and performing “brazen maneuvers” close to the warships. They flew at speeds of 16 knots, and stayed aloft for upward of 90 minutes, longer than commercially available drones. It’s not known where they originated from. News of the incident was only made public in March 2021, following a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request fromThe Drive, which rested in the disclosure of deck logs from the ships involved in the incident....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 961 words · Logan Pugh

Intel doubles down on 10nm in 2019, pledges to never have shortages again

Intel’s latest generation of desktop CPUs is the 9000-series Coffee Lake S range based on its 14nm architecture.Luke Larsen / Digital Trends Followingleaked roadmaps that suggested Intel’s 10nm CPU lineswouldn’t reach desktops until 2022 at the earliest, Intel has doubled down on earlier claims that it would launch 10nm products, starting withIce Lake, in 2019. They won’t be for desktops, but Intel CEO Bob Swan said during an earnings call that 10nm production was improving....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Paula Lara

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (Gen 3) review: at this price, you can’t complain

“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.“ When it comes to the world of tablets, theiPadoften reigns supreme. However, the Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (Gen 3) gives it a good run for its money. While there are certainly drawbacks due to its reduced price — such as its hit-or-miss camera and its general lack of processing power — the Tab M10 Plus is a solid pick for anyone looking for a reliableAndroid tabletthat’s budget-friendly....

August 15, 2025 · 11 min · 2219 words · Thomas Cline