While major game releases were few and far between this June, this only made the gems stand out even more. From unexpected hits like Harry Potter Magic Awakened to long-awaited sequels like McPixel 3, June is a month of quality, not quantity. Some of June's releases will inevitably be included in our roundup of the best games on Android, so rest assured it's only the cream of the crop directly below. Keep in mind most of these games are suited for a phone's smaller screen, but if you want to upgrade to something more cinematic, playing on one of our favorite budget Android tablets is also an enjoyable way to play.

Google tries hard to update its suite of apps to match the ever-evolving Material You design principles. Because of the sheer number of apps, some of them only receive updates sporadically, and that’s something we can say for the Google News app. However, the latest update to the app replaces its sole widget with two new ones.

Neckband headphones may not be as popular as true wireless options, but they have a loyal customer base for a good reason. They smartly combine ease of use and wireless freedom by placing the base of the headphones around your neck, so there’s no need to stash them away in a separate case or bag. And since the neckband’s base accommodates a larger battery, they last longer on a single charge than a pair of wireless earbuds. Neckband headphones are the go-to choice for anyone who wants mobility and long-lasting performance, like athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

The Wyze Video Doorbell (Wired) and Wyze Video Doorbell v2 are some of the best smart doorbell cameras for those on a budget. The former has been on the market for some time now and performs well for its price, while the latter is one of the brand's latest models with a lot to offer. However, the decision to upgrade will depend on your needs and whether the new features are worth it. That said, let's take a closer look and find out how well the Wyze Video Doorbell v2 performs compared to its predecessor.

The clock is ticking, but the results are not working for the Packers. On Sunday, Aaron Rodgers and Co. suffered their fifth straight loss. Their 15-9 defeat came against the Lions in Detroit. Shane Zylstra and his brother Brandon rose to the occasion for the winners. Meanwhile, A-Rod had a forgettable encounter.  In all, he…The post Looking Into Aaron Rodgers’ Contract With Green Bay Packers As $150 Million Contract Starts Looking Unworthy appeared first on EssentiallySports.

In keeping with its habit of cloning famous app features, Meta is getting ready to release "Threads," a copy of Twitter. The company has a history of using such tactics, as seen by the introduction of Live Audio Rooms, its answer to the audio-only discussion platform Clubhouse, and when it expanded its TikTok clone, Reels, in response to the rising competitor currently facing bans.

Thomas Strakosha’s future at Lazio seems uncertain, as coach Simone Inzaghi and sporting director Igli Tare are reportedly looking for a replacement.

While microplastics have received significant attention in recent years for their negative environmental impacts, a new study from Oregon State University scientists found microfibers from synthetic materials as well as cotton impacted the behavior and growth of water organisms.

There used to be a time when OnePlus was known for its "flagship killer" smartphones with powerful specs and low pricing. It's crazy to think about, but the company introduced its first phone, the OnePlus One, a whopping nine years ago. Since then, it has branched out — you could argue it betrayed its principles by switching from those flagship killers and making proper flagships, but it has not left the cheap device market unattended, as it now makes budget and midrange phones as well. Its latest entry in this segment comes in the form of the OnePlus Nord 3 — and thanks to new leaks, we know pretty much everything there is to know about that phone now.

For as useful as in-screen fingerprint scanners are, sometimes they'll just flat-out refuse to authenticate you. While some devices, like recent models in the Galaxy S lineup, use more secure and faster ultrasonic sensors, Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series feature a weaker optical sensor beneath the display. These scanners aren't necessarily terrible, but often, they will simply refuse to read fingerprints and prompt you to enter your PIN instead. After software updates didn't quite improve the sensors, Reddit users have found a way to make them work a little bit better.

Democrats are abusing the Jan. 6 inquiry to search private, personal information -- creating their own "Wikileaks" on Trump and Republicans.

With Amazon Prime Day just around the corner, early Prime Day deals are showing up to get everyone pumped up for the main event. Some of Amazon's most popular smart tech is already on sale, including a couple of their best Fire tablets, offering early bird shoppers an opportunity to take advantage of Prime Day savings ahead of the rush. A particularly great deal on the Fire HD 10 dropped this week, taking 50% off this already cheap tablet and dropping it down to just $75.

The team wants more balance from its young quarterback, allowing him to use the talents that make him so dangerous while not becoming overly reliant on them.

Tribune Online20 years of AUCC Looking back on achievements and looking forward to innovative upgradesSome qualities are common to all visionaries innovation, strategic planning, and giving back to society. Based on these qualities, one can rightly say that Honourable Kojo Acquah Yankah is a visionary per excellence. Honourable Yankah, who at a time served the citizens of Ghana at the Parliament, has his roots in journalism and communications right […]20 years of AUCC Looking back on achievements and looking forward to innovative upgradesTribune Online

"I love when people say we look alike, though, because the super lovey-dovey side of me definitely thinks she’s the most beautiful person I’ve ever met."

Google designed the At a Glance widget for Pixel phones to give users important information about their upcoming appointments, the weather, or flights right from the home screen and lock screen. Although it is supposed to offer information on other modes of transportation such as trains, that hasn't been the case in all parts of the world. We're now starting to see train alerts on our Pixel's At a Glance widget, indicating that a wider rollout is underway across the globe.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have been Google’s passion projects for several years now, and the I/O 2023 keynote address only made that more apparent. Image creation is one of the more intriguing applications for this technology, and Google’s efforts in this area materialized as Imagen, a text-based image generation tool much like Midjourney and DALL-E 2. Now, Google is sharing research showcasing Imagen Editor, where textual prompts and a little sketching can suffice to perform local edits on photos.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is committed to staying engaged in reigniting the moribund Cyprus peace process; a senior diplomat has told Cypriot leaders. Top UN official Miroslav Jenca is on the island to gauge sentiment on the ground after five years of stalled talks. Jenca said he had a usually “very frank and very constructive discussion” with President Nicos Anastasiades and Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides. “I would like to underline the commitment of the Secretary-General to stay engaged in the process of searching for common ground and finding understanding...

Could extraterrestrials find life on Earth? The question of whether or not life exists on other worlds suggests pondering if extraterrestrial beings might be able to find life on our ...

Former President Donald Trump was 0-3 in three high-profile legal battles this week, with new rulings that boosted significant cases his opponents have brought against him.

It's been a couple of weeks since Google rolled out its earliest public preview of SGE, or Search Generative Experience. It's the most boring name you could select for a product the company claims will revolutionize search results, bringing generative AI elements into the vast majority of the queries you face every day. After a couple of weeks of testing it out, I find myself with the same opinion as nearly every other early tester — it's impressive, but obviously not ready for primetime, with some serious questions surrounding both plagiarism and its overall accuracy.

Lazio are on the verge of equalling the record for most penalties in a single Serie A season, but there have been more spot-kicks this term in general too.

House Intelligence Committee chairman Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said Tuesday on CNN's "Cuomo Prime Time" that he is investigating if the Department of Homeland Security or the FBI were discouraged from pursuing white nationalists for domestic terror "because that was viewed as an attack on Trump supporters." | Clips

Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) said Wednesday on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" that former President Donald Trump could be prosecuted for "willfulness in the destruction of documents" belonging to the United States under the Presidential Records Act. | Clips

Nearly one in five Americans want absolutely nothing to do with coronavirus vaccines — and the rejection has nothing to do with availability.

Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) said Thursday on MSNBC's "All In" that "the Republican Party has turned into an autocratic cult" of the former President Donald Trump. | Clips

Screen mirroring is an effective way to check your phone's screen on a big display. Most smart TVs, including Samsung TVs, have a screen mirroring function to view the media library from an iPhone or top Samsung Galaxy phone. Besides viewing pictures and videos, screen mirroring is helpful during meetings. You can mirror a PowerPoint presentation or Excel sheet from your phone or laptop to the Samsung TV. You don't need a cumbersome wired setup to project your content on a Samsung TV.

Swiss brand Proton is well known as a privacy-centric, secure provider of email and cloud storage services like Proton Drive and ProtonMail. In the wake of recent breaches that damned LastPass as we know it, Proton saw an opportunity to scoop up the users jumping ship. Beta testing for Proton Pass began in April this year, and now, the service is officially available across platforms. Here’s a quick look at everything on offer.

Small items that'll make your home look like it's straight out of a magazine.

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A local Swan who lost its mate earlier this year - is on the lookout for love.

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Prepare to get overwhelmed not knowing which corner of your bedroom to Instagram first.

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When it comes to picking out the best portable Bluetooth speaker for your summer adventures, there are a few things you need to consider. Obviously the speaker must sound good — no one wants to hear distortion when turning up the volume. It must also be ultra-portable, otherwise you'd never want to take it with you. It should be waterproof and rugged, so it can go from the pool to the hiking trail. And the battery should be able to get you from breakfast tacos to late-night s'mores. The good news is, there's a speaker that meets all of these criteria. It's the Wonderboom 3 from Ultimate Ears, and it's on sale right now for just $80.

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Fernandinho suffered a similar injury to Neymar previously and the Brazil midfielder said the 26-year-old is on track for the World Cup.

Never Trump stalwart Bill Kristol tweeted that the presidential debates should be canceled in favor of three vice presidential debates.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is committed to staying engaged in reigniting the moribund Cyprus peace process; a senior diplomat has told Cypriot leaders. Top UN official Miroslav Jenca is on the island to gauge sentiment on the ground after five years of stalled talks. Jenca said he had a usually “very frank and very constructive discussion” with President Nicos Anastasiades and Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides. “I would like to underline the commitment of the Secretary-General to stay engaged in the process of searching for common ground and finding understanding...

An embroidery kit, blue-light glasses, and more items that look way more expensive than their price tag.

Privacy is of the essence in the modern digital landscape, and every major business like Google promises to keep your data safe. However, Swiss brand Proton has made a name for itself in this business with secure services like Proton Mail, VPN, Drive, and Calendar. Unlocking their full scope requires a recurring payment, but Proton has now introduced a new subscription which can unlock all these services at an affordable price for families.

The future of work remains hazy.

It's clear that one of Google's main goals with Android 14 has been to improve the tablet experience — just in time for the release of the company's new large-screen lineup, the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet. In earlier versions, we've found a massive new list of hardware keyboard shortcuts, support for touchpad gestures, and a new App Pairs feature for automatic split-screen multitasking, among other quality of life improvements for large-screen devices. Now, Android 14 Beta 3 has brought a subtle change for people who use an external mouse with their tablet.

Netflix is reportedly looking into airing livestreams on the platform, including comedy specials and other unscripted content.

Torino are reportedly considering a January swoop for Getafe and Uruguay midfielder Mauro Arambarri.

Looking Glass Factory has unveiled a service that promises to turn any photo into a 3D holographic image.

"Very nice." —my eyeballs.