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  • The Sonos app in action on the lock screen.
    0

    Sonos put speaker controls on your iPhone's lock screen (again)

    Sonos released an app update that takes advantage of Apple's Live Activities system.

    By Lawrence Bonk 2 min ago Read More
  • Seedance 2.0 on a smartphone in front of ByteDance logo.
    0

    ByteDance agrees to reel in its AI models to protect Hollywood IPs

    TikTok’s parent company signed a memorandum of understanding with The Motion Picture Association.

    By Jackson Chen 2 hours ago Read More
  • An iPhone using the Action Button to change Focus modes, on top of a cluttered table.
    0

    If you're ignoring iPhone focus modes, you're missing out on Apple's best productivity tool

    Go beyond Do Not Disturb: control what alerts you get and when instead of being overwhelmed with pings all the time.

    By Ben Stegner 2 hours ago Read More
  • An Apple logo on a Macbook.
    0

    That Apple Screen Sharing bug has now been seen in the wild, so please update macOS

    A bug in macOS screen sharing lets attackers view your screen, open files and do just about anything else they want.

    By Lawrence Bonk 3 hours ago Read More
  • A computer with speakers.
    5

    How to get the best audio out of your PC

    Just because you're listening to music on your laptop doesn't mean that you have to settle for its subpar speakers.

    By Lawrence Bonk 4 hours ago Read More
  • Mark Zuckerberg in a suit surrounded by people.
    7

    Meta faces a $1.4 trillion reckoning in latest trial over social media addiction

    Dozens of states accuse the company of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

    By Karissa Bell 5 hours ago Read More
  • A woman dances in her kitchen, holding a portable speaker and smart phone.
    0

    What are the two types of Bluetooth and what are they used for?

    You probably use Bluetooth regularly, but different accessories call for different types of Bluetooth.

    By Alec Hively 5 hours ago Read More
  • Close up of hand holding iPhone 17 Pro.
    3

    What actually happens when you let apps track your activity?

    What kind of data is being collected by our devices, and how is it being used? Should we "Ask app not to track"?

    By Max Miller 6 hours ago Read More
  • OpenAI's logo is shown in front of a blue and light blue background
    1

    OpenAI reportedly disbanded its preparedness team as part of a 'streamlining' process

    As part of a restructuring, OpenAI reportedly disbanded a team that assesses the potential for catastrophic risks with its models.

    By Steve Dent 10 hours ago Read More
  • Grok chatbot's landing page.
    9

    Another woman joins lawsuit accusing Grok of generating CSAM

    A fourth party is pursuing legal action against xAI, alleging that Grok was used to create CSAM based on her childhood photos.

    By Jackson Chen 13 hours ago Read More
  • Thief snatching someone's phone from their jacket pocket.
    1

    Turn on these settings to protect your Android phone from theft

    Google has added some smart theft-detection features to Android in recent years.

    By Thomas Godwin 21 hours ago Read More
  • Person holding two OnePlus smartphones
    1

    Is buying a OnePlus phone in 2026 still a good idea?

    If you really want a OnePlus phone, you can still make it work.

    By Adnan Ahmed 22 hours ago Read More
  • The Google Play Protect menu on an Android smartphone, confirming that no harmful apps are installed.
    0

    Do you really need an antivirus app on your Android?

    You probably don't need antivirus software on your Android phone, but there are some exceptions.

    By Jack Whitcombe 23 hours ago Read More
  • A photo of the Newegg website magnified on a laptop.
    4

    You might want to skip Newegg's GPU trade-in program

    The program makes upgrading your hardware incredibly convenient, but weigh your options.

    By Husain Parvez 1 day ago Read More
  • The Android Auto interface on a car screen
    5

    Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay: What features set them apart

    The differences between the iPhone and Android show up when you connect them to your car, as well.

    By Jack Whitcombe 1 day ago Read More
  • The Retro app icon on an iPhone.
    1

    What is the Retro app for and how do you use it?

    Let's look at how to use the Retro app, whether it's free and whether it can compete with other social media apps.

    By Adnan Ahmed 1 day ago Read More
  • A woman at her desk working on a MacBook Pro M5.
    2

    Is the MacBook Pro M5 still worth buying after the price hike?

    It could be wise to wait, or settle for a cheaper model.

    By Christine Persaud 1 day ago Read More
  • A prompt to set up Medical ID on an iPhone
    0

    How to set up your emergency contacts and medical ID on your iPhone

    Take time to enable these features today before you need them; they could help save your life in an emergency.

    By Ben Stegner 1 day ago Read More
  • A woman listening to music in Bluetooth headphones and smiling
    3

    What is a Bluetooth codec and which one offers the best audio quality?

    If you want the best quality out of your Bluetooth audio, it's worth reviewing some settings.

    By Deven McClure 2 days ago Read More
  • Claude logo
    4

    Anthropic is watermarking text generated by Claude to comply with EU law

    Anthropic has explained its text watermarking approach.

    By Mariella Moon 2 days ago Read More
  • A photo of the BT Tower in London.
    2

    What the world's oldest telecommunications company looks like today

    While there have been many twists and turns in the company's evolution, it remains one of the biggest names in the telecommunications industry.

    By Husain Parvez 2 days ago Read More
  • A closeup shows a black ASUS router from behind, with its six antennas fanned out.
    1

    Here's how to reset your ASUS router

    If your internet has been slower than usual lately, your router might need a reset. Here are some things you can try.

    By Alec Hively 2 days ago Read More
  • A USB-A cable with the USB trident logo clearly visible stands out against a backdrop of assorted messy cables.
    7

    What's the USB trident symbol for? How to know what kind of port you have

    USB ports and cables have tons of potential capabilities, but making sense of them can be tricky if you don't know where to look.

    By Ben Stegner 2 days ago Read More
  • A technician uses a tablet beside an exposed hybrid vehicle powertrain with a digital battery-system graphic overlaid.
    2

    What happens when a hybrid battery dies and what to do about it

    Don't wait to have your car checked out if its traction battery is having problems.

    By Novak Božović 2 days ago Read More
  • USB cables plugged into the back of a plane seat.
    6

    USB4 Vs USB-C: What's the difference between them?

    There's a pretty major difference between USB-C and USB4. We'll dive into the details and how to tell them apart.

    By Dave Meikleham 2 days ago Read More
  • SpaceXAI and Cursor logos
    8

    SpaceX has officially acquired AI coding startup Cursor

    The $60 billion acquisition has been finalized.

    By Mariella Moon 2 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of IEM earbud and gold-plated headphone cable.
    0

    Expensive earbuds: When and why it's worth paying more

    Earbuds range in price from under $10 to hundreds. What do you get for the money?

    By Max Miller 2 days ago Read More
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