Brittany Vincent

Former Contributor

Brittany Vincent has covered gaming, anime, tech, and entertainment for over a decade. When she’s not writing, she’s replaying Um Jammer Lammy or Day of the Tentacle for the hundredth time while pining for a Harvester sequel.

YouTube’s AI Overviews want to make search results smarter

YouTube is experimenting with a new AI feature that could change how people find videos. Here’s the kicker: not everyone is going to love it. The platform has started rolling out AI-generated video summaries directly in search results, but only for a limited group of YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S. For now, the AI […]

News         April 25

Max introduces monthly fee for password sharing outside your household

Max is officially cracking down on password sharing and introducing a new monthly fee for users outside your household.

News         April 22

New YouTube Music shortcut lets you quickly control volume levels

YouTube Music just rolled out a small but surprisingly useful change that makes it way easier to manage your listening experience, especially if you’re someone who’s constantly adjusting the volume between tracks. As part of its latest update, the app now lets you double-tap the “Volume normalizer” setting directly from the Now Playing screen instead […]

Mobile         April 18

Google exploring free tier for Gemini Veo 2’s AI video-making app

Google appears to be preparing a freemium version of its Gemini Veo 2 video generation tool.

Android         April 15

Proton Mail brings offline email support to Android users

Proton Mail's latest Android update finally lets users read, search, and write emails offline.

News         April 11

Google rolls out pulse loss detection to Pixel Watch 3 users

Google has begun rolling out its Loss of Pulse Detection feature to Pixel Watch 3 owners in the United States. This potentially life-saving feature uses the watch’s optical heart rate sensors to detect if the wearer’s pulse ceases at any point. That can include instances like cardiac arrest or other heart-related abnormalities. When these issues […]

Mobile         April 8

Google’s new rule could give Android 16 gaming a boost

Google is making a major change to how Android phones handle gaming. Starting with Android 16, any new phone or tablet that hits the market must support a new feature called Host Image Copy. While the name might sound like something only developers care about, the real-world impact is clear: faster load times, less stuttering, […]

Trash         April 4

Google Search’s latest easter egg lets you become a Pokémon Trainer

Google has launched a surprise Pokémon Easter egg inside Search, letting users spot and catch the original 151 right on the results page.

News         April 4

TikTok challenger Skylight lands Mark Cuban’s backing

Backed by Mark Cuban, Skylight has officially arrived as the latest short-form video contender.

News         April 1

Samsung may bring Now Brief to more Galaxy smartphones

Samsung’s popular new AI tool, Now Brief, might soon make its way beyond the Galaxy S25 to older models like the Galaxy S24.

Mobile         April 1

Microsoft may be testing a handheld-focused Xbox UI for Windows 11

Gaming on your Windows PC could soon feel a lot more like firing up an Xbox with a new "Xbox UI" in the works.

News         April 1

Google Meet’s new dynamic layouts make your video calls feel less robotic

is getting a smarter, sharper facelift designed to make your next video call feel a lot more personal, and less like a screen full of disjointed tiles. Google a sweeping update to its video calling platform called Dynamic Layouts that attempts to reimagine how caller appear and interact during virtual meetings. It’s all part of […]

News         March 28

Microsoft could make account-free Windows 11 installs a thing of the past

Microsoft has confirmed that it will be locking Windows 11 setup behind access via online Microsoft Accounts.

News         March 28

Sims alternative Inzoi is off to a huge start on Steam

Inzoi, a new life simulation game from Krafton in the vein of The Sims, is off to an explosive start on Steam with over 85,000 concurrent players at launch.

News         March 28

Google Messages could soon let you watch YouTube right in the chat

Google could soon reinstate its YouTube miniplayer in the Messages app, which lets you watch videos without leaving chats.

Mobile         March 21

Is the Google Pixel 9a waterproof?

Google's new Pixel 9a is a feature-rich smartphone with a slew of improvements, but is it waterproof?

Mobile         March 20

The best Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus cases for 2025

Before you take your new phone out on the town, make sure it has some reliable protection. These are the best cases for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus.

Mobile         March 17

Is the Apple iPhone 16e waterproof?

Apple's new iPhone 16e has a variety of features and improvements, but is it waterproof?

Mobile         February 27

Does the iPhone 16e have a microSD card slot?

Apple's new iPhone 16e has a slew of tweaks and improvements. But does it have a microSD card slot?

Mobile         February 20

Does the OnePlus 13 have a headphone jack?

The OnePlus 13 is an impressive Android phone with a slew of features. But does that include a 3.5mm headphone jack?

Mobile         January 11

Does the iPad mini 7 have Face ID?

Apple's 2024 iPad mini 7 sports some much-needed tweaks and improvements. But has the diminutive tablet adopted Face ID yet?

Mobile         October 24, 2024

The best SNES emulators for 2021

Playing retro games from past generations doesn't have to be a challenge. These SNES emulators let you easily access every classic game on the iconic system.

Guides         April 21, 2022

The best guns in PUBG

One of the easiest ways to take home a chicken dinner in PUBG is by playing with the best possible weapons you can find. These are the best weapons in PUBG.

Guides         March 26, 2021

‘Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age’ review

‘Dragon Quest XI’ is the latest entry in the long-running ‘Dragon Quest’ series, serving up a decadent platter of classic role-playing, combat, and character-building that offers a little something for everyone.

Reviews         August 23, 2019

‘World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth’ Azerite Armor Guide

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth is introducing a wealth of new features, including a new type of progression: Azerite and Azerite Armor. Our guide covers how to earn Azerite, how it powers up Azerite Armor, and how you can reforge your Azerite Armor.

Guides         August 14, 2018

A guide to Wrecking Ball, the adorably awesome hamster from ‘Overwatch’

Overwatch's 28th hero is here, and it's the charming but deadly hamster, known as Hammond. Learn effective strategies for the rambunctious rodent with our character guide. Our Wrecking Ball guide will teach you the basics so you can make the most of this unusual hero.

Guides         July 24, 2018