Amazon's New Ring Pilot Adds Real-Time Alerts From Local Government Agencies

Amazon’s New Ring Pilot Adds Real-Time Alerts From Local Government Agencies Since 2018, Ring doorbell and home security users have been able to share information about package theft, car break-ins, lost pets, and local emergencies on theNeighbors app.In its almost five years of operation, the app has served as a communications platform for residents only, but effective today, November 15, local government agencies will be joining the neighborhood chatter. According to a blog posted byRing,this is a pilot program that select governmental entities throughout the United States will participate in....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Diane Clark

Anime Defenders Trello Link & Discord Server

Anime tower defense games are so much fun, but they require extensive knowledge of units, trading, a gacha system, codes, and more. The best way to learn more about Anime Defenders is to visit its social platforms. Here’s everything we know about Anime Defenders' Trello link, Discord server, and more. What is the Anime Defenders Trello Link? The Anime Defenders Trello board doesn’t exist, at least for now. Roblox developers often launch Trello after the game is released, so there’s still hope....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Roger Hill

Apple Music tips and tricks: Get more from the music streaming service

Quick Links Apple Music is one of the most popular music streaming services out there,second only to Spotify, the app that really started the music streaming revolution. If you use Apple devices such as iPhones, Macs,or HomePods, Apple Music is a great choice as it integrates perfectly across all of your Apple devices. There’s an impressive a catalogue of more than 100 million songs, and you can listen to most of it in high-definition lossless audio, too....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · Melissa Wood

Apple spending $400+ million in 2020 on affordable housing projects and homeowner assistance programs in California

Apple announced today that it had earmarked more than $400 million toward affordable housing projects and homeowner assistance programs in California this year. The initiative includes Charities Housing Development Corporation project in San Jose, financed in partnership with Housing Trust Silicon Valley, Apple said. Due to the current health crisis, many US cities and states have decreased or even paused long-term affordable housing investments. The iPhone maker is working with state and local partners to provide thousands of Californians with first-time home buyer assistance or new affordable housing units....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · John James

Apple will donate funds to help ‘preserve’ Amazon rainforest as fires rage

The Amazon Rainforest is burning, and Apple’s chief executive officer has taken to Twitter to pledge funds to help preserve the ecosystem there. On Monday, Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, published a tweet that said Apple will be donating funds to help “preserve” the Amazon rainforest’s “biodiversity” and “restore the Amazon’s indispensable forest” across Latin America. Cook did not go into any primary details, so it’s unknown just how much Apple will be donating in this effort....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Debra Brown

Baldur's Gate 3: A Brief History of D&D Video Games

Dungeons & Dragons has been around for over 3 decades in the digital medium known as “video games”, and in that time has changed considerably from how it once was. Iconic games of yesteryear like Eye of the Beholder have come and gone, and have since been replaced by classics likeBaldur’s Gate,Neverwinter Nights, and even Dungeons and Dragons Online. In this article I want to give you a brief rundown on the history of D&D in video games, and take you down a trip through nostalgia lane....

August 16, 2025 · 11 min · 2237 words · Amanda Salazar

Best Black Raisin Cookie Toppings build in Cookie Run: Kingdom

Black Raisin Cookie is an Epic Ambush Cookie whose heart is much bigger than her outwardly aloof personality. While Black Raisin may look intimidating at first, she’s a genuinely kind soul who cares about others, evident in her role during the Vanilla Kingdom exploration sequence with GingerBrave’s party. Black Raisin Cookie Skill and Gameplay Shadow Watcher: No one can hide from the keen Black Raisin Eye! The Cookie vanishes into the shadows, appears amidst the enemy ranks (targets Cookies first), and strikes several times, dealing substantial area DMG....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Aaron Warren

Best cars of the Paris Motor Show 2018: Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Ferrari

The Paris Motor Show, or Mondial De L’Auto Paris, alternates its place on the circuit with Frankfurt, in Germany. In 2018 it’s the turn of the city of light to host the show, and under the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, visitors will be able to check out hundreds of new car debuts and refreshed models. The Paris show isn’t the size it once was, and there are fewer exhibitors than ever in 2018 - brands such as Volkswagen, Ford, Volvo, Fiat, Alfa and Mitsubishi have all taken a pass....

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · 929 words · Christy Hanna

Best Sims 4 Bedroom Ideas

Building in The Sims 4 is nearly limitless, which is often a favorite aspect of the game for players. But it can also be a source of frustration. This is because you can sometimes hit a wall and need help with inspiration. Check out our extensive list below for ideas on what to do when building and designing bedrooms in The Sims 4. How to get bedroom-building ideas in The Sims 4 There are tons of ways to spark inspiration for building while playing The Sims 4....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 773 words · Jessica Delgado MD

Bill Macy Dies, Maude Star Was 97

Comic actor Bill Macy, perhaps best known for playing the husband of Bea Arthur’s character on the classic comedy seriesMaude, has passed away. According to his producer and manager Matt Beckoff, Macy died Thursday night in Los Angeles, though an exact cause of death wasn’t revealed. Passing away at the age of 97, Macy is survived by his wife of 44 years, Samantha Harper; the two had first met in the ’60s by co-starring in the original Broadway production ofOh!...

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Rita Wells

Blasphemous Returns With A Mobile Version

Blasphemous, the acclaimed game fromThe Game Kitchenstudio, will soon be back with a version adapted for Android and iOS mobile devices, which includes all the DLCs from the original title. Blasphemous For Android and iOS mobiles Blasphemous continues to wage war, penitents. After setting the standard on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and following the massive success of Blasphemous 2, the game from the Spanish studio The Game Kitchen is preparing to make its leap to mobile devices with a special version for Android and iOS....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Eric Logan

Can You Charge An EV With An Extension Cord?

Can You Charge An EV With An Extension Cord? When it comes to owning an electric vehicle, one of the things you’re probably most concerned about (besides range anxiety) is charging it. Typically, there are three ways you may top up your car. Level 1 is with a charging cord from the manufacturer. You simply plug it into a standard wall outlet, and you’re good to go. Level 2 is with a professionally installed home charger....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Mackenzie Meyers

Capcom Outlines Monster Hunter Stories 2's Post-Launch Content Roadmap

Capcom have announced details for post-launch content for upcoming Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. Capcom Outlines Monster Hunter Stories 2’s Post-Launch Content Roadmap The roadmap for turn-based RPGMonster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruinwhich includes five free post-launch updates. This includes the previously announced collab withMonster Hunter Rise, introducing thePalamutecompanion as a rideable Monstie which arrives on July 15th. The second update will arrive on August 5th, adding Hellblade Glavenus and Boltreaver Astalos as new Monsties, alongside a new co-op quest featuring the Elder Dragon Kulve Taroth....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · David Rubio