Xiaomi has explained why it only offers separate panels for notifications and quick settings. The company claimed 90% of users chose separate panels when it allowed users to choose between the two styles. Samsung is expected to adopt separate panels in the upcoming One UI 7 update. The Galaxy maker...

90% of users apparently prefer this controversial change Samsung could make

No more going back and forth with Gemini trying to get the perfect image. Just get it mostly there and then tweak. Gemini will soon allow you to fine-tune a previously generated image. You’ll be able to do this through text prompts as well as manually circling what specific thing...

Gemini will soon allow you to fine-tune your generated images (APK teardown)

Like the look of One UI 6 and One UI 6.1? Well, it seems like things are going to change in a big way. Apparent Samsung One UI 7 screenshots have leaked online, showing more rounded visual elements throughout the software. The images also seem to show separate quick settings...

Major Samsung One UI 7 leak shows a very different One UI

We get some great looks at the phone, but the YouTuber neglects to show us the phone actually in use (because he can't). A Ukrainian YouTuber has posted a nearly 20-minute review of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. However, the model he has is a design sample and is...

Pixel 9 Pro XL gets a video review, but one thing is curiously absent

It looks like affected ad-blockers can block the ad content, but you still have to wait a few seconds. Some YouTube viewers with ad-blocking extensions are now seeing black screens for a few seconds before a video plays. These black screens could be ads that haven’t been completely blocked by...

Ad-blocking users are now seeing black ads on YouTube

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Stop & Shop Announces Closure of 32 Stores Across the Northeast. Stop & Shop, a well-known grocery chain, has confirmed the closure of 32 of its underperforming stores across the Northeast region of the United States. The decision, aimed at streamlining operations and fostering future growth, will affect locations in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with all closures scheduled to be completed by November 2nd.

A well-known grocery chain, has confirmed the closure of 32 of its under performing stores

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Everyone saw this one coming...except for T-Mobile, it would seem. In May this year, T-Mobile raised prices by $2-$5 for some legacy plans. The problem, though, is that those legacy plans had a price lock guarantee dating back to 2017. A new class-action lawsuit against the carrier alleges that T-Mobile...

T-Mobile's broken price lock promise officially has a class-action suit

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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(MA) Meet Gary, a small little Dachshund with a big personality! This pup grew up living comfortably in a home with his owner who adored him. Sadly, tragedy struck when Gary's owner passed away unexpectedly, leaving him all on his own.

Little Dachshund Who Lost His Owner Now Looking For A New Family

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

5G becoming the new normal means we’re consuming more mobile data than ever. An unlimited phone plan gives you the freedom to stream or download outside of a Wi-Fi connection without worrying about being capped or incurring overuse fees, but these also tend to be the most expensive plans on offer. Because we’re obsessed with this sort of stuff, we wondered which countries have the cheapest unlimited phone plans and which charge the most for this holy grail of services. We decided to find out.

How much do unlimited phone plans cost around the world?

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Virginia State

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 could cost more than its predecessor. A leak may have revealed the price of the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Google’s next iteration of its flagship earbuds are said to cost $229 (USD), €249 (EU), and £219 (UK). The official color names are...

Pixel Buds Pro 2 leak points to expensive upgrade

North Carolina State

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In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

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OnePlus could soon automatically cap battery to 80% to slow down aging (Update)

The new feature could arrive with Oxygen OS 15 later this year. OnePlus is working on a new battery health feature that will automatically turn on...

OnePlus could soon automatically cap battery to 80% to slow down aging (Update)

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