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Getting Enough Protein Without Meat? These Vegan-Friendly Tips Make It Easier

Getting enough protein is essential, as it's an important macronutrient for staying healthy. It supports muscle growth, tissue repair and your immune system. But if you follow a plant-based diet, hitting your daily protein goals can be more of a challenge. Without meat, dairy, eggs or poultry, you have to be more strategic about what you eat. The good news is that there are plenty of effective ways to meet your protein needs without animal products. From combining plant-based foods to making sm

This Handheld Gaming Device Has Promise, but One Fatal Flaw Holds It Back

Decades after devices like the Sega Game Gear and iconic GameBoy changed video games forever, dedicated gaming handheld devices are making a comeback. While the Steam Deck wasn't the first of the new era, it certainly has had the most impact. New handheld gaming devices are regularly hitting shelves these days. Ayaneo has carved out a place for itself among both Windows and Android gaming devices, and the Pocket S is one of its latest flagship Android devices. I've spent a few weeks with it and

The Cherry MX 3.0s Keyboard Looks Like a Great Gaming Keyboard, but It Needs Some Work

As a writer and gamer, there's nothing quite like the feel of a great mechanical keyboard. There's just something so satisfying about the "thwok" of each keypress as I take to the battlefield or craft my next story. Surprisingly, though, it can be challenging to find a keyboard that's fantastic at being both a gaming keyboard and a daily-use keyboard -- at least at an affordable price. You might recognize the name Cherry as the maker of the eponymous switches that have dominated the mechanical

You’re not alone: This email from Google’s Gemini team is concerning

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is notifying users that, starting July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to assist with apps like Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp, regardless of whether Gemini Apps Activity is turned on or off. The vague wording in the email has raised privacy concerns, with users unclear if Gemini will still access these apps even after opting out. While the email says users can disable these features in the “App settings,” it offers no specific steps to do so. Goo

How to Watch ES Tunis vs. Chelsea From Anywhere for Free: Stream FIFA Club World Cup Soccer

It's a must-not-lose match for Chelsea today in Philadelphia as they take on tournament surprise package ES Tunis in this decisive Group D clash. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch every match of the tournament as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We'll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are, along with a full match list. The Blues collapsed in the second half of their last Club World Cup outing against Flamengo, concedi

Forget the Mac Mini, This HP Mini PC with Windows 11 Pro Is 70% Off in Early Prime Day Deals

HP is competing directly with Apple’s Mac Mini in the world of compact desktops. The HP Pro Mini 400 G9 Mini PC is currently available at a record low price on Amazon and makes it a great chance to get a high-end machine at a much lower cost. The price is the big news: this model (32GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Intel 6-Core i5-12500T) is now just $699 which is 70% off its usual price of $2,339. On HP’s own website, a similar setup would cost close to the original price. See at Amazon Build for

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MindsEye developer undergoing layoffs less than a month after launch

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. Build a Rocket Boy has confirmed previous reports from IGN that it is undergoing layoffs less than a month after the tumultuous release of its first game MindsEye. The Verge reached out to Build a Rocket Boy to confirm the layoffs, but they did not respond. In a statement made to IGN, Build A Rocket Boy wrote: We can confi

How to Watch Benfica vs. Bayern Munich From Anywhere for Free: Stream FIFA Club World Cup Soccer

Benfica will be aiming to seal a place in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup today as it takes on an already qualified Bayern Munich in this Group C clash in Charlotte. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch every match of the tournament as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We'll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are. Having eased past Auckland City 6-0 in its last game, a point here would be enough for Benfica to progr

Paramount Plus with Showtime is getting a rebrand

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. ”Paramount Plus with Showtime” has always been one of the more awkward bits of branding to come out of the streaming era, but soon subscribers will know the tier by another name. This week Paramount informed Paramount Plus subscribers that Paramount Plus with Showtime — the platform’s most expensive tier that features Showtime progra

How to Watch Auckland City vs. Boca Juniors From Anywhere for Free: Stream FIFA Club World Cup Soccer

Nothing less than a win will do for Boca Juniors today as they take on an Auckland City team looking to close out a tough tournament on a positive note. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch every match of the tournament as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We'll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are. Miguel Ángel Russo's Boca kicked off the FIFA Club World Cup with a battling 2-2 draw against Benfica before slipping to a

I finally found a Windows mini PC with enough power to attract my attention - and it's $230 off

ZDNET's key takeaways The Minisforum AI370 EliteMini with the Ryzen AI 9 and 64GB of RAM normally retails for $1,249, but is currently on sale for less. It's a powerful mini PC with plenty of ports, support for an 8K display, and runs cool and quiet. You'll still need to supply your own peripherals, and it's best to purchase them while on sale. $999.89 at Amazon Amazon is offering coupons for multiple Minisforum AI370 EliteMini configurations. The base model can be purchased at a $230 discoun

The latest Fire TV Stick 4K is half off ahead of Prime Day

Streaming sticks can breathe new life into an older TV, and help you get even more out of a modern one. Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is one most affordable around, with a snappy interface, access to a plethora of streaming apps, and the ability to control some smart home devices from your couch. The next Prime Day event doesn’t start until Tuesday, July 8th, but the streaming gadget is already on sale for $24.99 ($24.99 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is its lowest price of the year. The Fire T

Xbox will reportedly conduct another major round of layoffs next week

It seems the cuts just keep on coming within Microsoft's gaming division. A company-wide reorganization is taking place, and that's slated to include another major round of layoffs within the Xbox team. Those cuts will be confirmed next week, according to Bloomberg. Engadget has contacted Microsoft for comment. Microsoft confirmed last month that it would lay off about three percent of its total workforce across all teams, levels and regions in an attempt to streamline operations and flatten it

Gemini Robotics On-Device brings AI to local robotic devices

We’re introducing an efficient, on-device robotics model with general-purpose dexterity and fast task adaptation. In March, we introduced Gemini Robotics, our most advanced VLA (vision language action) model, bringing Gemini 2.0’s multimodal reasoning and real-world understanding into the physical world. Today, we’re introducing Gemini Robotics On-Device, our most powerful VLA model optimized to run locally on robotic devices. Gemini Robotics On-Device shows strong general-purpose dexterity an

Google DeepMind’s optimized AI model runs directly on robots

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Google DeepMind is rolling out an on-device version of its Gemini Robotics AI model that allows it to operate without an internet connection. The vision-language-action model (VLA) comes with dexterous capabilities similar to the one released in March, but Google says “it’s small and efficient enough to run directly on a robot.” The flagship Gemini

Meta’s Quest 3S Xbox Edition Is a Great Value, but There’s Just One Big Tradeoff

Microsoft wants everything to be an Xbox, but the problem with its ongoing ambition to rebrand every gaming-capable device as a pseudo gaming console is so few devices look like an Xbox. The next step on Microsoft’s wacky, winding road to regaining hardware supremacy is a $400 bundle that includes a Meta Quest headset with a unique colorway, an Xbox controller, and a few months of access to Game Pass Ultimate for game streaming. If you were looking to dip your toe into VR, the $300 Quest 3S is s

The Tacx Alpine is a $1,100 gradient simulator for your Garmin smart bike trainer

Cycling season may have only just started, but that’s not stopping Garmin from looking ahead to when all the roadies need to take their bikes indoors. On Tuesday, the company announced the Tacx Alpine, an indoor gradient simulator for its family of NEO smart trainers. The accessory can replicate inclines of up to 25 percent and declines of up to -10 percent, with adjustments made either manually through a built-in control panel or automatically when using the device with a compatible apps like Z

I replaced my monitor with a 34-inch ultrawide OLED for two weeks - here's my verdict now

ZDNET's key takeaways The Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor retails for $800. It is a large, 34-inch curved gaming monitor with impressive visual output and an immersive design. Be aware that this display does not come with internal speakers. View now at Dell View now at Amazon more buying choices For the longest time, I considered curved monitors to be nothing more than a gimmick like 3D TVs (remember those?). But over the years and through personal experience, I've learned that thes

Can your terminal do emojis? How big?

Emojis are great. They're particularly useful to put in the output of scripts and get some eye catching output. At least provided they aren't overused, just like colour. $ important-command Lots of output... ‼️ Something went wrong! Some more output... But bigger emojis are better, right? The VT100, introduced in 1978 has a way to do bigger text. You can even play with this due to the wonderful PCjs VT100 implementation. The way it works is you use the DECDHL (DEC Double-Height Line) escapes

How I use my terminal

this is a whole blog post because it is "outside the overton window"; it usually takes at least a video before people even understand the thing i am trying to describe. so, here's the video: the steps here that tend to surprise people are , , and . when i say "surprise" i don't just mean that people are surprised that i've set this up, but they are surprised this is possible at all. here's what happens in that video: I start with Windows Terminal open on my laptop. I hit ctrl + shift + 5 , wh

Fire TV Stick HD Is Out of Stock, but 4K Model Has Hit a New All-Time Low Price

Amazon Fire TV Sticks are phenomenally popular for a very good reason: they can revolutionize any TV into a smart TV on the spot. With three main models—the Fire TV Stick HD, Fire TV Stick 4K, and Fire TV Stick 4K Max—there is something to suit all. Currently, the HD and 4K Max models are sold out but the top-selling Fire TV Stick 4K is available at its all-time lowest price: It is currently priced at only $24, a reduction from a list price of $50, which is a 50% discount. That’s the lowest pri

The Xbox PC app will soon integrate your various game libraries into one place

Microsoft is getting ready to make the Xbox PC app your go-to gaming hub, regardless of where you buy your games. The company has announced that Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview will get early access to a new aggregated gaming library within the Xbox PC app for Windows 11 PCs as well as handheld devices. The new feature is coming to the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X this holiday season. Gamers' libraries are often split across different platforms like Steam, Xbox, Epic Games,

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Your Android phone just got a major Gemini upgrade for music fans - and it's free

NurPhoto/Contributor/Getty The next time you can't remember the name of that song that's stuck in your head, Gemini might be able to help you. One lesser-known feature of Google Assistant was the ability to identify a song, either by letting it listen to a track that was playing or by humming the tune. Pixel phones have a similar feature built in, but if you were on another Android device, you were just left wondering since Assistant switched to Gemini (or you resorted to the Google app or a t

Xbox App for PC Now Integrates Your Steam Games

The Xbox App on PC is now integrating purchased games from people's libraries across various supported storefronts, including Steam, Microsoft announced Monday. This feature is currently limited to those in the Xbox Insider program, which gives early access to software updates. Windows users can access the Xbox Insider Hub here. The update aggregates all titles across supported PC gaming storefronts to turn the Xbox App into a universal launcher. This is especially handy for people who buy game

Gemini for Android Auto may let you manage your smart home from the driver’s seat (APK teardown)

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on giving Gemini the ability to control your smart home from your car. Gemini will be able to manage all Home devices connected to your account. Google Assistant for Android Auto and Automotive is a great hands-free tool for handling a variety of tasks while on the road. One such task you can use the digital assistant for is controlling your smart home from the car. When Gemini eventually replaces Assistant on Android Auto and Automot

I Use My Terminal

this is a whole blog post because it is "outside the overton window"; it usually takes at least a video before people even understand the thing i am trying to describe. so, here's the video: the steps here that tend to surprise people are , , and . when i say "surprise" i don't just mean that people are surprised that i've set this up, but they are surprised this is possible at all. here's what happens in that video: I start with Windows Terminal open on my laptop. I hit ctrl-shift-5 , which

Gemini’s homescreen could take this idea from its biggest rival (APK teardown)

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini is taking some inspiration from ChatGPT. There are now suggestion chips on Gemini’s homescreen. Google also appears to have made a tweak to the greeting text. Save for a brief, friendly greeting and text box at the bottom, Gemini’s homescreen is fairly empty. However, Google could fill up some of that unused space by taking an idea from one of its rivals. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Au

How to Watch Seattle Sounders vs. PSG From Anywhere for Free: Stream FIFA Club World Cup Soccer

French treble-winner Paris Saint-Germain needs a point to secure a place in the last 16 as it takes on a bruised but not yet eliminated Seattle Sounders in this pivotal Group B clash at the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch every match of the tournament as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We'll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are. Newly crowned Champions League title holder PSG appeare

How to Watch Atlético Madrid vs. Botafogo From Anywhere for Free: Stream FIFA Club World Cup Soccer

The final round of group stage games at the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off with this Group B clash, which sees Atlético Madrid in need of a win against table-topping Botafogo as they chase a place in the round of 16. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch every match of the tournament as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We'll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are. Atlético bounced back from a thrashing in its first game at

Ask HN: How to Get Rid of Gemini?

After the google+ fiasco I thought Google had learned their lesson about ramming new products down people's throats whether they like them or not, but with Gemini it seems like this lesson has been forgotten. I usually am a pretty happy user of Google's products but they have really ruined the experience for me (and on top of that they are charging extra for the privilege of ruining the experience). Is there a way to completely and permanently get rid of Gemini in such a way that my normal work