10 great ways to use tech to save you money

Technology has changed the world in so many profound ways that it’s very literally impossible to ignore it, but nonetheless the tech market can sometimes feel like it’s been designed without much thought for normal people’s financial realities. Whenphoneprices push into four-figure sums, andthe latest TVscan cost tens of thousands in multiple currencies, it can be hard to remember that there are lots of pieces of tech and software out there that could actually help you save money....

July 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1585 words · Steven Lee

5 essential smart TV apps that have nothing to do with streaming

When you think “smart TV,” odds are, the first thing that comes to mind is binge-watching your favorite shows. That’s fair – it is the main reason most of us buy one. Whether it’s mounted in the living room or nestled in your bedroom, a smart TV is usually all about streaming and movie nights. It’s rare thatsomeone buys a TVjust to let it sit there unused. But here’s the thing: smart TVs are more versatile than you might realize....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Brianna Kelly

5 Of The Best Peloton Bike Hidden Features You Should Know About

5 Of The Best Peloton Bike Hidden Features You Should Know About Peloton is one of the most well-known exercise brands today, and many people looking to get into fitness often choose the Peloton Bike. While using the bike seems rather straightforward, the Peloton does have a bunch of extra features that you might not be aware of. Instead of hopping on for an hour or so doing the same daily routine, you can mix things up with a game if you want....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Kendra Barron

5 Of The Most Popular Exhaust Brands For Your Motorcycle

5 Of The Most Popular Exhaust Brands For Your Motorcycle Whether you’re looking to change the look, sound, or performance of your motorcycle (by reducing weight or improving flow), there are several options when it comes to aftermarket exhaust systems. A quick aside: We riders should be honest with ourselves. A louder bike isn’t safer. “Loud pipes save lives” isa nice myth, but it’s simply not true. We can want a louder bike as a simple desire, that’s allowed, but there’s no need to disguise it as an attempt atincreased safety....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1053 words · Emily Hays

Aladdin Trailer #2 Arrives Revealing Will Smith as Genie

Disney has released a new look at their live-action remake ofAladdinand Will Smith is blue. This follows the first teaser that was released in October and a bunch of first-look images that were released in December of last year. We’ve seen Will Smith’s Genie, Abu the Monkey, the villainous Jafar, Aladdin, and Princess Jasmine, but this is our best look at the adaptation by far. There were hints that Disney was going to drop the new footage during theSuper Bowlwhen they released two new banners forAladdinandThe Lion Kinga few weeks back, but the studio decided to hold off....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Jonathan Mitchell

Alleged plastic iPhone shot pictures a blue variant

Last week, a usually reliable French blogfound a pair of imagessaid to depict thepolycarbonateshell of Apple’s purportedlower-cost iPhone. The Cupertino company has long been said to be working on a lower-cost handset to make inroads into emerging markets like China and India. If these shots are anything to go by, the budget iPhone will come in some vivid colors, like yellow, red and green. The same blog on Wednesday re-posted another photograph that pictures a blue variant of the device, bringing the number of supposed color choices to four....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Shirley Avila

Amazfit Helio Smart Ring Review: Low-Cost Health Tracker Keeps Things Simple

Amazfit Helio Smart Ring Review: Low-Cost Health Tracker Keeps Things Simple We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smartwatches and other wrist-worn fitness trackers are a good way to combine the functionality of a timepiece with the usefulness of knowing how many steps you’ve taken throughout the day, or what your heart rate is at. Devices like theAmazfit Helio Ringdo that, too, but without the timepiece stuff (and minus a few other things)....

July 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1490 words · Julie Jackson

Apex Legends: How to merge accounts for Cross Progression

With the release of Season 19, Apex Legends is finally releasing Cross Progression, but how are you supposed to merge your accounts? This is a mandatory action all Apex players must do. So if you have multiple Apex Legends accounts, here’s how you’re able to merge them. How Cross Progression and merging accounts works in Apex Legends At the time of writing this, I’ve yet to be able to merge my accounts....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Dana Solis

Apple approves Parler to return to the App Store

Parler, a niche social media platform,has been missing from Apple’sApp Storefor a bit of time now. But that is changing,as expected. In line with keeping up with its own stated rules and regulations regarding the digital storefront, Apple has confirmed to United States Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representative Ken Buck (R-CO) that Parler has said it will make the necessary changes to be approved for a return to the App Store (viaCNN)....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Jesse Rogers

Apple releases iBooks version of its ‘iOS Human Interface Guidelines’

Last night, Apple published an iBooks version of its ‘iOS Human Interface Guidelines.’ The move is notable because until now you could only access the user interface guidelines for iOS 7 via the developer portal, which required a $99-per-year membership. For those unfamiliar with the document, the guidelines are essentially Apple’s suggestions to developers for designing their iOS applications. The goal is to ensure that all 3rd party apps share similar UI principles, so that they’re both cohesive and intuitive…...

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Sheri Pratt

Apple.com promoting new version of Asphalt 8: Airborne coming, but why?

Apple rarely, if ever at all, advertises other people’s software on its front page, so imagine our surprise after noticing a line at the bottom of Apple.com saying that a“new version of Asphalt 8: Airborne is coming to the App Store this summer”. Yup, just like that. The message seems to have first appeared on the Apple homepage nearly a month ago on Sunday, June 04, 2025. I know what you must be thinking, but no – this game has not been featured in Apple’s iPhone 5s‘Powerful’ television commercialin the United States – though you could be partially right because localized versions of the ad that Apple is airing in other countries do featureAsphalt 8…...

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Jessica Howard

Baldur's Gate 3 Introduces Mod Limitations on Consoles

Larian Studioshas announced a limitation on the number of active mods players can use on consoles inBaldur’s Gate 3: 100 per save file. Baldur’s Gate 3 Sets 100 Mod Limit for Consoles The decision was made for the acclaimed RPG on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series due to excessive mod use causing longer load times and even crashes. To prevent players from using an excessive number of mods, Larian has released a patch that caps the number at 100....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Tiffany Boyd

Best Marian Build in Persona 5: The Phantom X

Quick Links Minami Mayashita (codename: Marian) is one of the premier Medic characters released inPersona 5: The Phantom X. Together with her Main Persona, Thalia, she stands out as a healer capable of providing sustained healing, removing negative statuses and debuffs, increasing max HP, and granting team buffs. As one of the newestPhantom Idolsadded in Version 1.1 of P5X Global Server, she is an important sustain and support unit for any team composition where survivability is a priority....

July 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2295 words · Christy Moore