Columbus, OH

Android Police

Early leaks suggest the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could feature a major camera upgrade with new 50MP lenses. A mockup of the S25 Ultra reveals rounded edges, improving ergonomics compared to the uncomfortable angular design of the S24 Ultra. The upcoming flagship may keep the same screen size and battery...

Early Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra mockup hints at a surprising design change

To make space for its new Pixel devices, Google has phased out the original Pixel Fold and Pixel 7 series. The Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and first-gen Pixel Fold are no longer on sale, but the Pixel 7a, Pixel 8 series, Pixel 8a, and new Pixel 9 models are still available.

Google pulls the plug on the Pixel Fold, 7, and 7 Pro

Google's new Pixel 9 series features a dedicated RAM portion for on-device AI processing, improving performance of AI features. All Pixel 9 models come with more RAM than before, with the base model offering 12GB and Pro models upgraded to 16GB. While performance improvements are still being tested, the reserved...

Google Pixel 9 series has RAM reserved for on-device Gemini AI tasks

The Nothing Phone 2a Plus is so similar to this spring's Nothing Phone 2a that it's almost hard to review the newer phone without repeating myself. Released just a few months after the Phone 2a, the Phone 2a Plus is very nearly the same phone, plus a couple of spec bumps.

The Nothing Phone 2a Plus is yet another superb budget phone you probably can't buy

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A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

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Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has confirmed additional closures in Florida, adding to its recent wave of shutdowns following the company’s bankruptcy filing in May. The latest round of closures includes two more Florida locations, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the iconic restaurant chain.

Popular seafood chain announces more closures in Florida

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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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Los Angeles County, CA

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

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(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

Comcast's Xfinity offers cable TV, broadband, and mobile internet services. You can enjoy shows on your TV with Xfinity TV. You can also watch content on your computer, tablet, or phone with the Xfinity Stream app. It gives you access to live TV, on-demand content, and DVR recordings. This guide shows you how to watch live TV using Xfinity Stream.

How to watch live TV on Xfinity Stream

It's been five years since the tragic death of acclaimed actor René Auberjonois at 79 from metastatic lung cancer in 2009. René Auberjonois was known for several heralded television performances on shows such as Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Boston Legal.

The Tragic Death of TV's Beloved 'Star Trek' and 'Benson' Actor René Auberjonois: Five Years Later

Google debuted new anti-theft features at I/O, including theft detection, offline lock, and remote lock in Android 15. Brazil is the first to test the theft detection lock due to high smartphone theft rates there. The theft detection lock activates if the phone senses it's being stolen, while remote lock...

Android's new Theft Detection Lock is here to protect your phone from snatch and grabs

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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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

FuboTV's lawsuit halted launch plans for Venu Sports due to potential antitrust violations. Walt Disney Company, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery will appeal the temporary injunction. FuboTV claims they couldn't launch their own sports service due to expensive bundled content requirements. If you're like me, streaming video services are a...

FuboTV derails Venu Sports streaming service ahead of launch

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

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I grew up on these babies. This cookie is sweet nostalgia to me. There are so many variations to make it too, you really can't go wrong with it! For a super easy and fast cookie bar, these are a winner!

Magic Layer Bars aka Hello Dolly Bars

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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

Are you thinking of changing phone providers? Perhaps the cost is increasing, the service is inconsistent, or customer support is no help. Having a reliable cellular service you're happy with shouldn't be a hassle. The same applies to transferring your phone number (known as porting) to a new provider. If you're switching to Cricket, the company promises that anyone activating its service can keep their number in a quick transfer. And if you need a new phone, Cricket has those, too.

How to transfer a number to Cricket

Google has been heavily pushing Gemini across its various apps and services. On Android, it has replaced Assistant with its new AI chatbot despite the latter missing out on many features. While the situation has improved since then, Gemini still missed out on the ability to trigger Google Assistant Routines. That's changing now, and you can finally use Gemini to run your Google Assistant Routines. However, there are some limitations you need to be aware of.

Gemini can now run some of your Google Assistant Routines

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8 awesome Samsung Galaxy A35 5G tips and tricks

Samsung's A-series phones offer a few premium features while compromising on hardware. Among them is the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, which makes it into our list...

8 awesome Samsung Galaxy A35 5G tips and tricks

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