The Longest Night: A Short Guide to the Winter Solstice


If you're anything like me, you've already hastily consumed the first four episodes of Stranger Things 5. Don't sit there twiddling your thumbs, though. Netflix has plenty more shows to keep you entertained.

Back in August, Googleβand Jimmy Fallonβput on a big show to reveal the Pixel 10 series. A feature called βMagic Cueβ was demoed during the event, and it seemed genuinely useful. Well, Iβve been using a Pixel 10 for three months, and Iβm still waiting to be amazed.

If you're tucking into Stranger Things or Wednesday on Netflix this holiday season, you may dream of visiting Hawkins or Nevermore Academy. The trouble is, the risk of encountering monsters in those places is pretty high. That's why the safer option is to stream Netflix's fireplace scenes from those shows and other popular worlds like K-Pop Demon Hunters. You can enjoy the festive vibes from the comfort of your home.

Handing over your personal information to sign up for a mobile carrier is expected, but what if it didnβt have to be that way? If youβre tired of your data being misused by the company that keeps you connected, then a new startup wireless service might be right up your alley.



The end of the year means one thing for music loversβSpotify Wrapped 2025 is here! This fun annual recap is one of the reasons why so many people use Spotify. We'll show you how to find yours.

The Muppet Christmas Carol is the best festive movie ever. We don't need to debate that. When you launch Disney+ this holiday season to watch it, make sure you select the full-length version. It contains a scene you may never have seen before.


Since Android Jelly Bean in 2012, Google has released one major version update each year. Thatβs changing with Android 16, as the company is shifting away from a single, massive annual release to more frequent feature rollouts. The most recent Android 16 release starts today.


It's the final month of the year, and one that is perfect for watching movies. No matter how you choose to watchβperhaps on your phone while commuting or on your TV in the eveningβNetflix is a good streaming service thanks to its wide selection of old and new hits.

Weβve never had more recipes at our fingertips, but when itβs time actually to cook something, it can still feel overwhelming. There is a better way to organize every recipe you love, and for a few days, the best app for the job is on sale. Itβs time to buy Paprika.


Android phones are remarkably more secure than they used to be, but Google is holding back on you. Thereβs a lesser-known feature thatβs off by default, and enabling it is an easy way to get a serious security boost.

Thereβs a particular annoyance that goes along with turning your phone sideways and watching as...nothing happens. Some apps just donβt want to rotate into landscape mode, but as is usually the case in the Android world, thereβs a solution available right in the Play Store for free.

Physical keyboards on phones aren't really a thing anymore, and that's a shame. Not because they were better than virtual keyboards, but because they allowed for some truly strange phone designs. Take the Motorola Backflip, for example.

The wait is finally nearing an end for those of us in the US who have been waiting on the OnePlus 15. After being caught in the aftermath of the recent US government shutdown, the device has received regulatory clearance to enter the American market.

