Google Assistant Can Now Read the News to You

Google has added a new way for your Google Assistant to deliver the news. It’s called Your News Update, and it pulls news stories from a number of different sources from around the world. The upshot is a news update personalized to your location and interests. From News Briefings to Your News Update As you […]

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Feeling Depressed? Here Are the Top 4 Good News Websites

If you turn on the news or scroll through it on your phone, you’ll be bombarded with fear-inducing and often upsetting headlines. Mainstream news tends to focus on conflict, disaster, scandal, and politics, not subjects commonly thought to make us feel good. Many people are left feeling overwhelmed by this onslaught of negativity. But, there […]

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10 Gift Ideas for the Science Fiction Fan in Your Life

When it’s time to find a gift for any science fiction fan, the task might be harder than it seems—especially if you aren’t invested in the genre yourself. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. Here are several great gift ideas for any science fiction fan in your life. 1. The 2001 File: Harry Lange […]

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New Google Translate Tricks, Android Apps on Windows, Lower Your Rent

We take a look at a bunch of new features on popular services, the Disney+ Europe launch, Android apps on Windows, lowering your rent, how to scan old photos, print your own board games, and more… Really Useful Podcast Season 4 Episode 12 Shownotes This week’s Really Useful Podcast features Christian Cawley and Megan Ellis […]

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Android Won’t Connect to Windows Over ADB? Fix It in 3 Easy Steps

Is ADB not detecting your device? If Android is unable to connect over the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), fixing it only requires three basic procedures. We’ll show you how to get it working again. ADB Can’t Find Your Device? Here’s the Fix Sometimes, Android USB devices won’t connect to a Windows system. Failed ADB connections […]

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