Kulwinder Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Chromecast (2nd Gen) and Chromecast Audio users are facing issues due to an authentication error. Users have tried multiple troubleshooting steps, but nothing works, while newer Chromecast models remain unaffected. Google has not yet acknowledged the issue, leaving users unsure whether this is a bug or an unannounced … Read more
Wiltschko and her students have now examined more than 20 languages, and every one of them uses little words for negotiations like these. “I haven’t found a language that doesn’t do these three general things: what I know, what I think you know and turn-taking,” she says. They are key to regulating conversations, she adds: … Read more
Honorable Mentions Photograph: Cozy Earth Cozy Earth Waxed Canvas Tote for $115: If you’re into low-key, functional fashion with a hint of “quiet luxury,” this 12-ounce waxed canvas tote delivers just that. Aesthetically, think Yeezy brand circa 2017 (minus the antisemitism). I love mine in washed navy, but the earthy tones—cedar brown, palm green, and … Read more
I use productivity apps for work and personal tasks, so choosing the right ones is important. Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 offer practical apps for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, video calls, and email. Google Workspace is cloud-native and runs in an internet browser, although you can use its app offline. Microsoft 365 prioritizes its offline … Read more
What you need to know Gemini Extensions are now “Apps,” although everything works the same, just with a fresh name. “Apps” now replaces “Extensions” everywhere on Android, iOS, and web. Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental is also the new tech under the hood, promising a faster, smarter experience. Google has swapped out the name … Read more
Wireless carriers are always trying to outdo each other’s promotions. This is why T-Mobile has recently revamped the fine print on its Carrier Freedom promotion. With this new change, T-Mo is increasing its offer to somewhat match AT&T’s switch and save promotion. Prior to this change, T-Mo offered up … Read more
Helium Mobile puts you in control of your data. Subscribers earn Cloud Points by sharing anonymized location data to help improve the network. But unlike other companies, we never sell or share your data with third parties. We know. “Free” is typically marketing speak for too good to be true. The Zero Plan stands out … Read more
Sometimes, the best way to explain something is by writing a story; sometimes, the best way to convince someone about your idea is by stating the facts. Sometimes, we take readers on a grand journey with our write-up, and sometimes, we relay some basic information in a short and sweet paragraph. There are so … Read more
Investor interest in AI coding assistants is exploding. Anysphere, the developer of AI-powered coding assistant Cursor, is in talks with venture capitalists to raise capital at a valuation of nearly $10 billion, Bloomberg reported. The round, if it transpires, would come about three months after Anysphere completed its previous fundraise of $100 million at a … Read more
This week saw the release of some fascinating news about some very furry rodents—so-called “woolly mice”—created as part of an experiment to explore how we might one day resurrect the woolly mammoth. The idea of bringing back extinct species has gained traction thanks to advances in sequencing of ancient DNA. This ancient genetic data is … Read more