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5 ways your Google Home experience is changing (for the better)
AppWizard
October 1, 2025

5 ways your Google Home experience is changing (for the better)

Google is rolling out enhancements to the Google Home app, featuring a redesigned interface organized into three tabs: Home, Activity, and Automations. The Activity tab provides insights into device actions, while Home Premium subscribers receive Home Brief summaries. The Automations tab includes a new editor for creating customized routines, and the app has improved performance, loading over 70% faster on select Android devices and reducing crashes by nearly 80%. Gemini is central to the updates, allowing for more intuitive interactions with smart home devices through natural language commands. Users can express requests without needing precise phrasing, and Gemini introduces ten new voices for a more engaging experience. The integration of Gemini with Nest cameras enhances navigation through footage, with features like responsive jog controls and faster video loading speeds—up to 30% faster and a 40% reduction in playback errors. The Ask Home feature assists users with requests, available to both free and Home Premium subscribers, and Nest functionalities have been integrated into the Home app for managing devices like Nest Thermostats and receiving alerts from Nest Protect.
These are my 5 favorite e-book reader apps, but one leaps out from the page
AppWizard
August 4, 2025

These are my 5 favorite e-book reader apps, but one leaps out from the page

Traveling with a single book can be challenging for avid readers, leading many to use e-readers like Android tablets, which support various e-book reader apps. Readera is highlighted as a top choice for Android e-book reading, compatible with older devices and supporting multiple file formats (EPUB, DOC, MOBI, DJVU, CHM, AZW3). It features a nostalgic interface, customizable reading options, and a free version with a premium upgrade for additional features. Moon+ Reader is noted for its visually appealing library interface and excellent file management capabilities, including integration with cloud services and online libraries. It offers various themes and an innovative highlighting system, with ads that can be removed for a fee. Librera has a clean interface with search and sorting options, multiple reading modes, and context menus for web searches and dictionary lookups, though it lacks some advanced features of other apps. FBReader is recognized for its straightforward design and essential features, suitable for users who prefer simplicity. It supports plugins for expanded functionality and has a free version that meets most users' needs. Lithium is a lightweight reader that automatically organizes e-books and offers fast loading speeds, enhancing the reading experience on modern devices.
Microsoft Edge is now faster than ever — again — with 40% quicker load speeds
Winsage
July 8, 2025

Microsoft Edge is now faster than ever — again — with 40% quicker load speeds

Microsoft Edge has introduced a significantly improved user interface with a First Contentful Paint (FCP) time of under 300 milliseconds. Since February, load times have been reduced by an average of 40% across 13 features, including enhanced settings navigation, an AI-powered Read Aloud feature with multi-language support, a Split Screen function for seamless task transitions, and more responsive Workspaces. These improvements are attributed to the implementation of WebUI 2.0, which streamlines code bundles and reduces JavaScript for UI initialization. The Edge team also reported a 9% increase in speed as measured by Speedometer 3.0 earlier this year. Additional features like sleeping tabs and startup boost have been added to enhance performance, with plans for further improvements in Print Preview and Extensions.
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