Technology

Considering its popularity, Google Translate sure hasn’t received much attention lately. However, that just changed with a big update. The latest app introduces AI-powered live translation along with new language learning tools that might give Duolingo a run for it’s money. Google said it heard from users that the toughest skill to master was conversation — ie, learning to listen …

The Cincinnati Bengals seemed to hit on their fourth-round pick in 2022 when they selected Cordell Volson, who was able to win a starting job immediately as a rookie. However, the issue came over the next couple of years as Volson did not seem to grow as a player, largely staying stagnant as a below-average guard. Going into 2025, Volson …

Gmail was one of the first apps to start testing Material 3 Expressive in June and the redesign is now widely rolling out. On the homepage (and other similar views, including the Google Chat tab), the message list is placed in one container with rounded corners at the top and bottom. This is similar to Google Messages, while other apps …

Gamescom 2025 has begun, and I’m on site in Cologne, Germany, checking out more than two dozen new and upcoming games, ranging from Hollow Knight: Silksong to The Outer Worlds 2 to 007 First Light and beyond! I’ll be doing individual write-ups for many of these games, but I’ll also be writing condensed quick-hit thoughts on the coolest games I’ve …

Before you start chainsawing Locusts, developer The Coalition has released a day-one update for Gears of War: Reloaded to address crashing problems across platforms and add quality-of-life improvements. In addition, the patch notes detail a fix for a weird bug where using a DualSense controller on PC would lead to low frame rates in the game. This is a required …

Activision and Treyarch are making a big change to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, just under 12 weeks before its launch in November. All those wacky cosmetics from Black Ops 6 will no longer carry over to the new sequel as previously promised. The devs behind Call of Duty say the change is to ensure Black Ops 7 is …

Spotify is letting you slide into other users’ DMs — right within its app. Users of the streaming service have long been able to share songs, podcasts and audiobooks via other messaging apps and social networks. Now Spotify is adding a way to spread word-of-mouth recommendations within its own app with Messages, a one-to-one DM feature launching this week for …

A long-dormant franchise often faces the challenge of either appealing to existing fans or trying to capture a new audience. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance masterfully walks the revival tightrope of creating an experience that appeals to fans old and new, delivering a precision-driven action/platformer that deserves to be mentioned among the best of the last several years. Lord Ruse, a …

NetEase Games has shared a pre-launch developer update for Destiny: Rising, confirming 200+ free draws, endgame plans, and monthly content drops. Destiny: Rising is almost here. And yes, it’s a free-to-play mobile shooter with gacha pulls at its core. The global release for the game hits on August 28, with pre-download on August 27 at 6 AM PT, and launch …

Where to buy the Xreal One Pro AR glasses: One of the most exciting products from CES 2025, the Xreal One Pro AR glasses, is finally hitting mainstream store shelves. The futuristic smart glasses from Xreal are widely available at Amazon and Best Buy beginning Aug. 25. The Xreal glasses combine cameras, audio, and a high-tech display for a true …