Apple has always been stingy when it comes to Home Screen customization on the iPhone. Yes, you can move the icons and folders around, but that’s about it; it’s far from the level of customization you get on Android phones, or even that same iPhone’s Lock Screen. This is probably about to change. According to … Read more
A wave of Ukrainian drone strikes left a dent in Russia’s oil industry — a rare success. But the US is urging Ukraine to stop them, according to The Financial Times. The US is worried the strikes could drive up oil prices, the report said. Ukraine recently found a Russian weak spot — targeting its … Read more
Image: Warner Bros. Hollywood’s been trying for years now to revive Little Shop of Horrors for a new cinematic audience. Last we heard, Arrowverse head Greg Berlanti was going to try his hand at it with Billy Porter and maybe Chris Evans. That version ultimately got scrapped in 2022, but Hollywood’s angling to try and … Read more
Do you remember Ajit Pai? The former FCC Chairman handpicked by then-president Donald Trump? You know, the one who was infamous for drinking out of a giant Reese’s coffee mug and…oh yeah, killing net neutrality? In 2021, when he was on the way out of the agency, Pai declared that a paltry 25 megabits per … Read more
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Illustration by Grayson Blackmon / The Verge “I think our new threshold, frankly, should be 100Mbps. I think anything short of that shortchanges our children, our future, and our new digital economy.” That’s what FCC commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel argued nine years ago — now, it’s finally happening. Today, the FCC has changed its definition of … Read more
Country music singer Elle King is finally breaking her silence and is addressing that infamous drunken Dolly Parton performance at the Grand Ole Opry. Earlier this year, King, whose real name is Tanner Elle Schneider, made headlines for her performance at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry for Dolly Parton’s 78th birthday celebration. As you may recall, … Read more
The Big Picture The Quiet Girl’s ambiguous ending reveals a deep bond formed after confronting hidden traumas and neglected love. The film subtly hints at abuse and neglect, culminating in a heartwarming connection between Cáit and Seán. Cáit finds the father figure she deserves in Seán, healing both their past traumas and filling a void … Read more
Instagram said it’s expanding your control over direct messages, including the ability to edit already sent messages and pin important conversations to the top of your DMs. But the new feature I’m most excited about is that you can finally toggle off read receipts — meaning other users won’t know whether you’ve read their messages. The … Read more
Warning: Spoilers for The Flash #6! Summary Wally West struggles under the weight of Barry Allen’s legacy in The Flash #6. Wally’s insecurities about being the Flash come to a head during a conversation with Barry. The comic acknowledges the legacy debate, with Wally feeling the pressure to live up to Barry’s standard, especially after … Read more
Kayla Solino/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeaways Casely’s Power Pod MagSafe battery pack combines form and function effortlessly.The $60 battery pack can boost your devices with up to 5,000mAh of added juice via USB-C charging or wireless charging (Qi and MagSafe). If you’re purely after a powerful or multifunctional battery pack, you’re better off with alternatives with more features like … Read more