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Google has started the rollout ofAndroid 16’s third beta build. It’s not a massive aesthetic makeover, but there are a few features that users will appreciate. Among them is the addition of a health check system for the phone’s battery. The new feature, called Battery Health, can be accessed by opening the Battery dashboard in the Settings app. There isn’t a heap of functional stuff here, aside from an information deck that essentially tells you about the electrochemical status of your phone’s battery....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ The Mac Mini has often been seen as the ugly duckling inApple’s Mac family. Without the sleek sophistication of the iMac or the portable beauty of the MacBook, it is often overlooked, consigned to the “niche” category and seen as only fit for developers and data centers....

Over the past few months, all eyes have been fixated on Apple and what the company is going to do with AI.The pressure is palpable and well deserved. Google has demonstrated some really compelling AI tools, especially withProject Astraand Mariner, that turn your phone into something like an all-knowing, forever-present digital companion. The likes of Microsoft, OpenAI, Claude, and even Amazon have shown some next-gen AI chops that make Siri feel like an old prototype....

In a bit of news that should make Marvel movie fans shout “I am Groot,” it’s looking increasingly likely that we won’t need to wait untilGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3to see everyone’s favorite a-holes back in action. Star-Lord, Groot, and the rest of the team will appear inThor: Love and Thunder, according to Groot voice actor Vin Diesel. While promoting his upcoming movieBloodshot(based on the comic book of the same name), Diesel toldComicBook Nowthat Groot and the Guardians will have a role in November 2021’sThor: Love and Thunder....

The space and scientific community had high hopes for Astrobotic’s Peregrine flight, which was aiming to become the first U.S. mission to land on the moon since the final Apollo voyage in 1972, as well as the first commercial effort to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface. But just a few hours after a ULA Vulcan Centaur rocketlaunched the Peregrine spacecraftfrom the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, news came through of a “critical” propellant leak — apparently caused bythe failure of a valveto reseal itself — that meant the mission had no chance of reaching the moon....

If you’re an Android fan who’s looking forphone deals, you can’t go wrong with theOnePlus 11. The smartphone is among the most popular choices in the market right now, and if you’re interested, we’ve rounded up the top sources for discounts when buying the mobile device. It’s highly recommended that you hurry with your purchase from your chosen retailer or carrier though, because these offers may change sooner than you think....

Imagine leaving a bad review on Steam only to log on one day and find that the creators of that game had responded. That’s exactly what’s been happening toStarfieldplayers as of late. Currently saddled with aMixed statusderived from over 80,000 user reviews, Bethesda has gone into damage control mode to respond to its harshest critics. Reviews that call the game boring have been met with direct responses as the publisher explains that perhaps that’s the point....

If you don’t own any Bitcoins, you’re going to be wishing you did today. The world’s most popular digital currency has jumped to over $1,000 per Bitcoin repeatedly over the past 24 hours. At the time of this writing, Bitcoins are currently trading at about $1,050 on Bitcoin exchangeMt. Gox. The jump above $1,000 is more than just a symbolic benchmark for Bitcoin, which has only been in existence since 2009 – it’s making a lot of early adopters very, very rich....

Video games keep getting bigger and bigger. Massive open-world titles likeCyberpunk 2077andAssassin’s Creed Valhallaaim to keep players occupied for as much time as possible. With play times ballooning, major video games releases are becoming a serious time commitment that can take up to 100 hours of free time. With those daunting numbers, compact games that can be completed in under 10 hours are becoming oddly refreshing. There’s no better example of that than Nintendo’s new game,Bowser’s Fury....

Cobra Kai finale features a familiar face from the original Karate Kid Cobra Kai has been filled with cameos from stars of the original Karate Kid movies, and Season 6 Part 3 features one last surprise. Netflix hitCobra Kaireunited Karate Kid rivals Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence, with the longtime adversaries having something of a love-hate relationship across six seasons. Along the way, multiple characters have popped up from their past, including love interests Ali, Kimiko, and Jessica, villains John Kreese, Terry Silver, and “karate’s bad boy”Mike Barnes, as well as assorted members of the Cobra Kai gang....

The 30th anniversary of directorPaul Verhoeven‘sStarship Trooperswill arrive in 2027, but now there’s a chance that a new take on the franchise could arrive that year or soon after. Neill Blomkamp, the Oscar-nominated co-writer and director ofDistrict 9, has signed on to tackle aStarship Troopersreboot movie. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Blomkamp will write and direct the newStarship Troopersfor Sony’s Columbia Pictures. Blomkamp’s wife — and the co-writer ofDistrict 9andChappie— Terri Tatchell will also produce the film with her husband....

There already is an Android app for Apple TV. More than one, actually.Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends Let’s read way too much intoa job listing from Apple. Spurred by a (paywalled)piecefrom Bloomberg under the headline “Apple Signals That It’s Working on TV+ App for Android Phones,” the reblogging industry is all atwitter over the idea that an Apple TV app may be coming to Android phones and tablets. And it might!...

Ever since it was first announced, I’ve been completely entranced byEl Paso, Elsewhere. Developed by Strange Scaffold, the indie shooter looks like thedevelopers of Max Paynewere asked to create a Constatine game, and then someone made a PS1 demake of the result. It’s a wild and weird action game that sees its trenchcoat-wearing hero gunning down monsters during slow-motion dives. It’s a premise that sells itself once you watch a trailer of it....