Google announced a bunch of new stuff last week, from Gemini 2.0 and Project Mariner to Android XR and Project Moohan. As ever with Google, it feels like a lot of stuff without necessarily a coherent plan behind it. But if you look closely enough, and start to put some …
Read More »6 sneaky scams that could ruin your holiday season
The holiday season is a time filled with joy, festivities and cherished moments with family and friends. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of shopping, cooking and celebrating, it’s easy to overlook a lurking danger: scams. Scammers thrive during this busy time, preying on our excitement and stress to trick …
Read More »Google Home tests access tiers for everyone in your smart home
Google Home is testing a new feature that will allow friends and family members to help manage smart devices around your home. Two access levels are available: “Admin” which provides full control over account and device permissions, and “Member” for people who require more limited access. Google says that Admin …
Read More »Using VPNs without messing up your banking apps
Using a virtual private network (VPN) can significantly enhance your online security, especially when accessing sensitive information like banking apps. However, it can also lead to complications, such as being blocked from accessing your bank’s services. Melissa from Dallas wrote to us asking, “How can I use a VPN without …
Read More »The best Android phones to buy in 2024
The Android ecosystem is all about choice. While iPhone owners have a smaller pool of new devices to pick from when it’s time to upgrade, there’s a much wider range of choices on Android. You want incredible camera zoom? A built-in stylus? A phone that runs a complete desktop environment …
Read More »What is the history of AI?
With the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence, which is quickly making its way into the daily lives of individuals around the world, there are a lot of questions circulating about the new technology. Artificial intelligence has existed for a long time, but its capacity to emulate human intelligence, and the …
Read More »PayPal’s bringing its passkey logins to Android
PayPal says that the rollout will start on its website, rather than its app, and that you have to be running Chrome on Android 9 or up to access passkeys. If it’s available for your account, you may get a prompt asking if you want to create a passkey, which …
Read More »Apple picks the best apps of the year
Tech giant Apple announced the winners of this year’s App Store Awards. The awards, which are selected by the global Apple Store editorial team, spotlight 16 apps and games that it said inspired users to engage more deeply with the world, stay connected with friends and loved ones and expand …
Read More »Crypto finance firm BlockFi files for bankruptcy following the fall of FTX
The bankruptcy filing submitted in New Jersey lists Ankura Trust Company as its largest creditor, to the tune of $729 million, followed by FTX US at $275 million. The SEC is fourth on the list, owed $30 million as a result of penalties laid down earlier this year. BlockFi Chapter …
Read More »The 98 best early Cyber Monday deals: headphones, games, and more
You know how most streets in US towns look exactly the same, barring a few differences? That’s kind of how Cyber Monday is to Black Friday. Many of its deals should be familiar if you’ve been paying attention throughout the Thanksgiving weekend, even though it’s taking on another name. If …
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