The iPhone Setting That'll Make One-Handed Texting Easier

The iPhone Setting That’ll Make One-Handed Texting Easier If you are an experienced typer or texter, composing a message on an iPhone should be a breeze, especially if both your thumbs are free to tap the onscreen keyboard keys. However, there will be times when you won’t have the freedom to efficiently handle your mobile device with both hands. Maybe you’re more comfortable holding your phone in one hand and using its fingers to navigate your gadget’s screen....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Heather Hernandez

The Long And Winding History Of Roads And Highways From Mesopotamia To Modern Day

The Long And Winding History Of Roads And Highways From Mesopotamia To Modern Day The last thing most people think about when they hop in the car to run an errand, commute to work, or head out on agrand tour road trip journeyis the actual road they’re traveling on. Streets and freeways are taken as much for granted, perhaps, as the air we breathe. But they are the ubiquitous arteries that take our modern, mechanically horse-powered carriages from point A to point B, move freight from shore to shore, and bring packages to our front door....

July 20, 2025 · 11 min · 2156 words · Todd Weber

The Reason OpenAI Isn't Training GPT-5 Just Yet

The Reason OpenAI Isn’t Training GPT-5 Just Yet ChatGPT has undoubtedly come a long way in its brief lifespan. Its research preview arrived in November 2022 and hasn’t been out of the broader tech discourse since. Ever since, the hottest topics have beenhow ChatGPT measures up against other AI headliners like Google Bardand, of course, the future of OpenAI’s baby itself. Where is GPT-5? Millions around the world are wondering....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Christian Powers

The Sky uses aromatherapy and star projections to lull kids to sleep

There’s no peace and quiet in your home until there is peace and quiet in yourchildren’sbedrooms, but now, there may be a way to reach a state of calm for your children more quickly than before. Meet the Sky, a new essential oil diffuser and starry night projector designed specifically withkidsin mind. It comes from aromatherapy companyZaq, and promises to soothe your little ones into restful and healthy slumber. While intended for children, there’s little doubt that adults will also benefit from the Sky....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Tanya Morgan

This top-rated Anker portable power station is discounted to $199

As we come to rely more and more on having a source of electricity, it can be quite difficult to deal with power cuts, especially if they end up lasting a long time. That’s where a goodportable power stationcan come in handy, giving you that extra little bit of juice when you need it the most. Luckily, there are a lot of excellent options out there, and this Anker Solix 522 is a good option, given Anker’s experience and position in the market....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Lori Rose

Valkyrae claims she was “threatened” for a year before social media hack

Valkyrae claims she was “threatened” for a year before social media hack YouTube streaming star Rachell ‘Valkyrae’ Hoffstetter revealed key details dating back to when her social media accounts were compromised in 2019, claiming the hackers had threatened her for an entire year beforehand. Valkyrae is one of the most popular broadcasters on the net right now, and one ofthe most-watched female streamers overall.After parting ways withTwitch to switch to YouTube in 2020,she’s continued to rise to greater heights — but not everything has been sunshine and roses for the star....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Jeremy Sawyer

Verizon’s finance chief says the next iPhone could drop in the fourth quarter

Verizon’s finance chief Fran Shammo dropped a hint concerning the next iPhone’s availability during today’s earnings call. Discussing the company’s second-quarter results that sawVerizon activate 2.7 million iPhonesfor a 45 share of all smartphones sold on their network, Shammo hinted that the iPhone 5 (or whatever youprefer to call it) will arrive during the fourth quarter of this year. The comment puts to rest rumors that the nextiPhone could land in September....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Lisa Buck

Xbox 360 Store Shutting Down After 18 Years of Support

After 18 years of support, one of the Golden Age consoles is finally losing a long-fought battle with it drawing its final breaths. While the Xbox 360 was home to some of the best exclusives of a forgone era, the ability to purchase these titles through the Xbox Store has been one of the biggest reasons to buy a newer console, but it seems that all good things must come to an end at some point or another....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Ronald Jones

'Superman's James Gunn Now Writing the "Next Installment in the Super Family"

The future of James Gunn’sSupermanfranchise has seemingly been confirmed by Warner Bros. Discovery. While the Superman reboot has seen huge success at the domestic box office, the superhero movie hassomewhat surprisingly struggled internationally. Such financial results have led some to believe that theDCUis already in trouble, and now Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has offered an update regarding the fate of the franchise. PerDeadline, Zaslav revealed thatJames Gunnand Peter Safran’s DCU is well and truly up and running, with Gunn now “preparing” towrite aSupermansequel....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Michael Anderson

2023 Motorola Razr+ certified with 33W fast charging

The2023 Motorola Razr, thought to be called the Motorola Razr+, is getting closer to an official unveiling and the foldable phone has now rolled through the 3C certification process. That process means that the phone is now certified for sale in China, with the 3C certification website also confirming one key specification. That new specification is the speed at which the as-yet unconfirmed phone will charge when connected to a sufficient power adapter....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Jordan Hamilton

5 Of The Best Cummins Engines Ever Made

5 Of The Best Cummins Engines Ever Made Ever since the company was founded in 1919 by Clessie Cummins, Cummins engines have been powering automobiles, farm equipment, industrial machines, and more. The company did well for many years, but it really became a household name in the 1980s when it started putting its diesel engines in Dodge Ram trucks. This break into the mainstream market did little to deter Cummins' industrial operations, and it continues to makeengines for semi-trucks, tractors, and more to this day....

July 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1457 words · Michelle Oliver

Alien: Romulus Combining The First 2 Alien Movies Risks Backfiring On Disney's Reboot

Summary Alien: Romulusdirector Fede Álvarez is setting out to combine the best parts ofAlienandAliens– but this seemingly smart approach could end up backfiring on Disney’s reboot. Set for theatrical release on June 26, 2025,Alien: Romulusrevolves around an unsuspecting space crew who encounter the most terrifying lifeform in the universe – the dreaded xenomorph – while inspecting a dilapidated old space station. Álvarez has assembled an exciting cast of up-and-coming stars to round out the crew, including Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, and Isabela Merced....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Yolanda Thompson

Apple is already designing the next two generations of Mac chips with up to 40 cores

As Intel’s new CEO makes it a top priority to win back Apple’s business, the iPhone maker is apparently developing successors to the company’s inaugural Mac chip, the M1. HIGHLIGHTS Much more powerful Apple silicon Macs coming in 2023 The Mac is transitioning from Intel technology to Apple’s in-house silicon. Following the M1, its inaugural Mac chip that powers several models such as the Mac mini, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and iMac, the company is now reportedly developing its successors....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Cameron Jimenez