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Android Phones Are Now More Secure, Thanks to Rust

Just like any widely-used software, security vulnerabilities are constantly discovered (and later patched) in Android all the time. Thankfully, one type of security problem is on the decline, thanks to a switch in programming…

Corbin Davenport 1d ago

FIFA’s AR App Gives World Cup Attendees More Bragging Rights

Whenever attending a sporting event live, you tend to miss out on certain things, like commercials for bad beers, the chance to stare at a screen, and a constant stream of analytics that we all pretend to understand. A new au…

Chason Gordon 2d ago

Google Is (Slightly) Improving Group Texts on Android

Google’s messaging strategy over the past decade has been all over the place, and more recently, the company is betting the farm on “Messages,” the default SMS app on most Android devices. Now the company is trying to make Me…

Corbin Davenport 2d ago

Raspberry Pi Has New Hi-Fi Audio Boards for Your DIY Project

Raspberry Pi single-board computers are still wildly popular, with uses ranging from learning programming to DIY electronics. Now there’s an updated lineup of hi-fi audio cards that can turn a Pi into a better media station….

Corbin Davenport 2d ago

This Is Why the New iPad Uses the Old Apple Pencil

Apple released the 10th-generation iPad last month, bringing the regular iPad more in line with the design and features of the iPad Air and Pro. Now we have some insight into its shortcomings, thanks to a teardown by iFixit….

Corbin Davenport 2d ago

Google Chrome Has a New Search Sidebar: Here’s How to Use It

Google has been testing a new sidebar in Chrome that makes web searching easier, and it’s starting to roll out more widely with the release of Chrome 108. Here’s how it works, and how to use it.

Corbin Davenport 3d ago

Microsoft Now Sells Tiny Hoodies for Cold Xbox Controllers

People make up all sorts up excuses as to why they just lost a video game to their friend: sometimes they don’t know how to play, claim the controller isn’t working, or that they’re friend cheated. Who knew saying the control…

Chason Gordon 3d ago

You Can Now Get Proton Calendar on Your iPhone

Proton, the security-focused company best known for Proton Mail and Proton VPN, has been expanding its services to create a full private productivity ecosystem. Part of that is a calendar application, which finally has an iPh…

Corbin Davenport 3d ago

LastPass Just Had (Another) Security Breach

The LastPass password manager suffered a security breach back in August, resulting in source code and other proprietary information being stolen, but no account information. Now it has suffered another breach, and this time, …

Corbin Davenport 3d ago

Look Out for These USPS Shipping Scam Messages

Phishing attacks and other scams are ever-present, but over the past few weeks, fake shipping notices sent over text or email have been on the rise. Don’t fall for them.

Corbin Davenport 4d ago

No, “Web5” Is Not a Thing

You’ve probably heard of Web3: a vague term for decentralization that doesn’t really mean anything specific, but sounds cool. Some projects and companies have tried to build hype by adding more numbers, but one attempt at a “…

Corbin Davenport 4d ago

The Tiny NanoPi R5C PC Has Two Ethernet Ports and Costs $49

The Raspberry Pi is still the most popular mini PC board, with several models available and a massive development communities, but it’s not the only option. FriendlyElec has been selling small ARM PCs for years, and now it ha…

Corbin Davenport 4d ago

Your Eufy Camera Might Be Uploading Unencrypted Pictures

The Anker-owned Eufy lineup of smart cameras is one of the few options available for people who would just rather have locally-stored data instead of putting everything on the cloud. Unfortunately, that cloud-free life might …

Arol Wright 4d ago

Chrome on iPhone and iPad Has a New Incognito Mode Feature

Your Chrome browser’s Incognito mode is about to get more powerful. The browser now gives you the option to open external links from other apps in incognito mode by default.

Arol Wright 4d ago

NVIDIA Might be Axing Two of its Best-Selling Budget GPUs

With NVIDIA launching new graphics cards like the RTX 4090 and the RTX 4080, and many more on the horizon, the company is looking to make space in its assembly line. Sadly, two fan-favorites seem to be getting the axe as a r…

Arol Wright 4d ago

How to Find Your Spotify Wrapped 2022

The end of the year means one thing for music lovers—Spotify Wrapped 2022 is here! This fun annual recap is one of the reasons why so many people use Spotify. We’ll show you how to find yours.

Joe Fedewa 4d ago

Amazon Luna is Slimming Down its Games Library

Amazon has made itself a place in the game streaming ecosystem with Luna, especially with the shutdown of Google Stadia. Unfortunately, Amazon Luna will be dramatically trimming its library, removing almost 50 games in total….

Arol Wright 5d ago

Would You Live in a New 3D-Printed Moon Hut?

NASA spacecrafts tend not to be the most comfortable places to live, and have sleeping arrangements that make an uncomfortable futon look like a deluxe bed. One company may make it easier one day for astronauts and eventually…

Chason Gordon 5d ago

Zotac’s New Tiny PCs Are Excellent Mac Mini Alternatives

The PC world is no stranger to the concept of small PCs thanks to Intel’s NUC computers, but the Mac Mini is one of the most powerful small computers out there. Zotac’s new machines seek to rival it.

Arol Wright 5d ago

Linux on Apple Silicon Macs Is Now Good Enough for Gaming

Even though the M1 and M2 chips in modern Macs are based on ARM processor designs, they aren’t like any other ARM designs. That has made porting Linux to new Macs a difficult challenge, but there has been some impressive prog…

Corbin Davenport 5d ago

Here Are the Best iPhone Apps of 2022, According to Apple

Apple puts a lot of care into making its ecosystem as clean as possible, and this often includes rewarding some of the best and most successful apps and developers in a calendar year. Apple has just handed out awards for the …

Arol Wright 5d ago

Dish TV Just Lost Channels in 9 Areas

Dish is one of the most popular TV providers in the United States, with millions of subscribers. Unfortunately, an old-fashioned carriage dispute means many Dish customers just lost access to at least one of their local chann…

Corbin Davenport 5d ago

Windows 11 Has a New VPN Status Indicator

Microsoft already released the big Windows 11 update for the year, 22H2, but the company isn’t slowing down on development. A new feature is now in testing that aims to improve VPNs on Windows.

Corbin Davenport 5d ago

The Paint.NET Graphics Editor Is Getting a Major Update

Paint.net started out as a Microsoft Paint replacement written on the .NET framework, and it has since become a comprehensive, powerful graphics editor. Now, it’s reaching its next chapter with version 5.0….

Arol Wright 6d ago

You Can Try Hundreds of ’90s PalmPilot Apps in Your Browser

The PalmPilot was one of the most influential mobile devices of the 1990s, and helped establish Palm as a dominant player in the tech industry. Now you can use hundreds of apps and games made for it in your web browser….

Corbin Davenport Nov 28th

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