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  • The back of three closed laptops with Chromebook Plus logos in the corners
    1

    How to sideload Android APKs on your Chromebook

    Chromebooks aren't limited to only apps you can get on the Play Store.

    By Kris Holt 6 hours ago Read More
  • A USB-C hub connected to a laptop on a table
    0

    Which USB adapters should you actually keep in 2026?

    As USB-C becomes the standard across most devices, it's time to go through that drawer full of USB adapters and toss those you no longer need.

    By Ben Stegner 7 hours ago Read More
  • A woman holding a phone and plugging a charging cable into it.
    2

    Can using your phone while charging affect its battery life?

    Using your phone while it's plugged in changes the way it charge. Here are some common myths (and truths) about charging smartphones and tablets.

    By Christine Persaud 9 hours ago Read More
  • An iPhone leaning against a MacBook with Personal Hotspot turned on
    0

    What Is USB Tethering And How Do You Enable It For Mobile Hotspot?

    There are times when a physical connection will perform better than a Wi-Fi hotspot. Here's when you want to use USB tethering, and how.

    By Will Shanklin 1 day ago Read More
  • Social media icons on a smartphone.
    2

    Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google face wrongful death lawsuit from four US families

    The Social Media Victims Law Center accused the companies of creating addictive and dangerous platforms.

    By Jackson Chen 1 day ago Read More
  • Grok and X icons
    10

    Judge refuses xAI's request to stop a Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps

    xAI filed a lawsuit a few days ago to prevent Minnesota’s law banning ‘nudify’ apps from taking effect.

    By Mariella Moon 1 day ago Read More
  • A person moves to plug in a Honda-labeled charger into a bright teal Honda Prologue's charging port.
    8

    Honda has a new partner for the advancement of solid-state battery technology

    The automaker is gearing up to make some big changes to its EV line in the near future. Here's what to expect.

    By Alec Hively 1 day ago Read More
  • Close-up of the connector of a USB cable.
    5

    How To Safely Recycle Your Old USB Cables

    If you've got a drawer or box full of old cables, here are some things you can do to thin them out. You don't need that many.

    By Christine Persaud 1 day ago Read More
  • Image of the USB-C charging port of a OnePlus 15.
    16

    What is a silicon carbon battery and is it the answer to smartphone battery life issues?

    A number of major Chinese smartphone makers have adopted silicon carbon batteries in their handsets, and now Samsung has embraced it in the new Fold lineup.

    By Daniel Cooper 1 day ago Read More
  • A side view of one of the launch Googlebook laptops.
    4

    Lenovo's first Googlebooks have leaked

    The company appears to have built new laptops and a 2-in-1 for the Googlebook initiative.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 2 days ago Read More
  • The SpaceX logo on the side of an office building in Los Angeles.
    39

    SpaceXAI says it will take a year to fully remove unpermitted gas turbines from its Mississippi data center

    The company was accused of violating the Clean Air Act by the NAACP.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 2 days ago Read More
  • Two people posing for a Snapchat photo at a photobooth.
    1

    Snapchat is cracking down on AI slop in Spotlight

    Videos made with AI will no longer appear in Snapchat's public recommendations.

    By Karissa Bell 2 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot showcasing Nano Banana image generation inside of Google Earth.
    5

    Google rolls back the needless AI generation tools it added to Google Earth

    People had less than a day to make misleading Google Earth images with AI before Google pulled the feature.

    By Igor Bonifacic 2 days ago Read More
  • A flag with copy about the policy written on the image.
    7

    EU will mandate labels on authentic-looking AI content starting August 2

    "It is a matter not only of customer protection, it’s also a matter of democracy protection."

    By Lawrence Bonk 2 days ago Read More
  • A child concentrates while using a laptop.
    6

    Australia's social media ban for under-16s has had limited impact so far

    Nearly 22 percent of children are on Pinterest while there was "no statistically significant change" in AI chatbot use.

    By Kris Holt 2 days ago Read More
  • A phone showing speed test results on its screen
    0

    Slow downloads? These tweaks could speed up your router

    If your Wi-Fi is a bit sluggish, there are some things you should check before upgrading your router.

    By Adnan Ahmed 2 days ago Read More
  • Image depicting dishwasher repair.
    1

    The EU's Right to Repair directive kicks in today

    Today is the day the EU's Right to Repair rules come into force that will, eventually, make it much easier to fix your broken gear.

    By Daniel Cooper 2 days ago Read More
  • Electronic Arts sign on Redwood Shores Parkway shows EA logo and lettermark
    23

    Electronic Arts says it'll be a private company next week

    Electronic Arts will close its $55 billion deal to go private by August 4 next week.

    By Steve Dent 2 days ago Read More
  • Xbox app on Hisense tvs
    0

    You can now play Xbox games on Hisense TVs without a console

    Microsoft has started rolling out the Xbox app to Hisense TVs and other TVs powered by VIDAA OS.

    By Mariella Moon 3 days ago Read More
  • The HoverAir Versa drone is shown as a pocket camera and drone combo
    0

    HoverAir's Versa is a pocket gimbal camera and drone mashup

    HoverAir has unveiled Versa, an interesting product that marries a gimbal camera and drone.

    By Steve Dent 3 days ago Read More
  • A robotaxi on the street.
    3

    Amazon's Zoox is the first steering wheel-free robotaxi to get regulatory approval for paid rides

    The NHTSA has given Amazon’s Zoox permission to charge for rides. It’s the first AV with no manual controls to get it.

    By Mariella Moon 3 days ago Read More
  • Tecno's bezel-less concept phone, displaying a smiling woman and a visible camera cut-out.
    22

    Tecno's new concept may be the first truly bezel-less smartphone

    Tecno is teasing a truly bezel-less smartphone concept and it'll reveal it at IFA 2026.

    By Mat Smith 3 days ago Read More
  • Claude logo
    11

    Anthropic says its AI models also hacked three organizations on their own

    After OpenAI’s admission that its models broke into Hugging Face, Anthropic has now admitted that the models it was testing also hacked other organizations.

    By Mariella Moon 3 days ago Read More
  • Reddit's
    59

    Reddit's CEO sure seems frustrated with Google's AI overviews

    Amid rumors of Google breakup, Huffman says "people don't want a summary of reddit, they want reddit."

    By Karissa Bell 3 days ago Read More
  • Illustration of four smartphone screens demonstrating how to add a User Note to a playlist track in Spotify.
    2

    Spotify's new feature lets you leave little notes on songs

    Give me a mixtape, and hold the tape.

    By Anna Washenko 3 days ago Read More
  • A woman brushing her teeth while wearing a white, circular Friend pendant.
    24

    That AI wearable you don't like just got worse

    The new Friend pendant features a speaker, updated models and the same off-putting ideas about how humans should use AI.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 3 days ago Read More
  • A pair of smart glasses with
    0

    Snap will show off its AR Specs at a September 16 event

    The company is promising the first in-depth look at the $2,195 glasses.

    By Kris Holt 3 days ago Read More
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