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  • Thief snatching someone's phone from their jacket pocket.
    0

    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 2 hours ago Read More
  • Person holding two OnePlus smartphones
    0

    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 3 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 4 hours ago Read More
  • A photo of the Newegg website magnified on a laptop.
    2

    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 6 hours ago Read More
  • The Android Auto interface on a car screen
    2

    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 6 hours 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 8 hours ago Read More
  • A woman at her desk working on a MacBook Pro M5.
    1

    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 9 hours 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 11 hours ago Read More
  • A woman listening to music in Bluetooth headphones and smiling
    2

    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 1 day ago Read More
  • Claude logo
    2

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

    Anthropic has explained its text watermarking approach.

    By Mariella Moon 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day ago Read More
  • SpaceXAI and Cursor logos
    7

    SpaceX has officially acquired AI coding startup Cursor

    The $60 billion acquisition has been finalized.

    By Mariella Moon 1 day 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 1 day ago Read More
  • Paypal logo on a window
    6

    Stripe is reportedly in talks to buy PayPal

    Stripe and private equity firm Advent previously offered a deal PayPal didn't take, the Wall Street Journal says. Now, they're negotiating a new price.

    By Mariella Moon 2 days ago Read More
  • A Waymo Ojai robotaxi on a city street.
    3

    Waymo receives permission to offer rides in Sacramento and San Diego

    The company will also be able to expand its fleet across more of the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 2 days ago Read More
  • A Kia EV3 driving down a costal highway.
    0

    Kia's EV3 will start under $31,000 in the US

    That makes it the cheapest EV in Kia's lineup.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 2 days ago Read More
  • A Google office facade.
    13

    Google will now allow users to remove visible watermarks from AI content

    The invisible SynthID will remain.

    By Lawrence Bonk 2 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a dash cam mounted to the bottom of a car's rearview mirror.
    20

    Your car's dash cam might be illegal in some states — Here's how to check

    Dash cam laws vary from one state to the next. Check the laws of states you'll be driving through.

    By Christine Persaud 2 days ago Read More
  • The back of a MacBook Pro sitting on an outdoor bench.
    5

    Get the best battery life for your MacBook by changing these settings

    Laptop batteries don't last forever, but there are some things that you can do today that may affect the lifespan of your MacBook's battery.

    By Will Shanklin 2 days ago Read More
  • DeepSeek logo
    5

    DeepSeek's AI models are about to cost four times more

    DeepSeek has announced price hikes for its V4 models.

    By Mariella Moon 3 days ago Read More
  • A large crop-spraying drone is shown from above
    5

    Trump slaps a 100 percent tariff on heavy and 'sensitive' drones

    President Trump has imposed tariffs up to 100 percent on drones that are "particularly sensitive" for national security.

    By Steve Dent 3 days ago Read More
  • Illustration of a blue sky with white clouds at the bottom. In the center are the words Copilot Mico with a depiction of a cartoony yellow blob.
    2

    Mico, Microsoft's weird lil' AI guy, has been demoted

    The amorphous corporate mascot will no longer haunt Copilot Voice.

    By Anna Washenko 3 days ago Read More
  • The X logo on. aphone.
    1

    X is testing a tool that will let users see if their posts have been 'shadowbanned'

    The feature is rolling out as the company open-sources more of its ranking algorithm.

    By Karissa Bell 3 days ago Read More
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