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Notifications are great for staying informed, but they can quickly spiral out of control. With so many alerts coming in from different apps, checking the notification center can feel like wading through a sea of information. Luckily, Android makes it easy to manage the chaos and keep things organized.

The Onyx Boox Palma 2 solves the smartphone distraction problem by offering a monochrome e-ink device that works like a phone without an e-sim or SIM card. This limits distraction from apps like TikTok and Netflix, allowing you to keep your focus—just don't expect it to replace your phone.

Google says that spam and scam emails are increasing during the holiday season, and that it’s using AI to help weed out these threats from your inbox. While the company says that “Gmail has a very high rate of success” in protecting you from these types of emails, it still shared some tips to help you deal with the few scam emails that make it through its defenses.

There are certain television shows that cut through, ensuring most people will at least be aware of them. Netflix has a good track record of producing these, with both Stranger Things and Squid Game being two names that spring to mind. And now, you can even play one of the iconic games from Squid Game within your Google Search results.

I've always enjoyed editing photos, and over time, I've realized that the built-in photo editor on my Samsung Galaxy phone offers everything I need. It's packed with powerful features that make editing quick, easy, and effective. At this point, third-party tools just feel redundant to me.

If you're a content creator, having the right tools can make or break your creative endeavors. The Hohem iSteady M7 is a must-have stabilizer gimbal that empowers creators, vloggers, and professionals alike with cutting-edge stabilization and advanced features designed for smartphones.