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  • Waze logo on a smartphone.
    1

    The hidden features every Waze user should know about

    There are a load of features tucked away in Google's 'other' mapping app.

    By Adnan Ahmed 3 hours ago Read More
  • A white USB thumb drive next to a MacBook Air.
    0

    Why it's important to backup data saved on your older thumb drives

    Transferring important files to a thumb drive is brilliant for portability, but not always great for longevity. Here's why you should back them up elsewhere.

    By Roger Fingas 4 hours ago Read More
  • An infotainment dashboard shows a car driving along a road Google Maps, with an Ask Gemini prompt, against a black car interior
    1

    What's the difference between Android Automotive and Google Built-In?

    One is a set of apps while the other can run almost everything inside of a car.

    By Alec Hively 5 hours ago Read More
  • Close up of liquid cooler inside a computer case.
    2

    Why CPU overclocking is mostly now a thing of the past

    The performance gains you get with modern chips aren't as noteworthy as they used to be.

    By Calvin Wankhede 6 hours ago Read More
  • A person installs an in-car camera
    5

    How does a backup camera actually work?

    Aftermarket backup cameras might not work as well as integrated ones, but they're still a useful upgrade to an older car.

    By Kari Paul 18 hours ago Read More
  • Hands interacting with a smartphone, with a cellular tower in the background.
    1

    How to reduce mobile data usage on your iPhone

    If your cellular plan has limited data, you'll want to take advantage of these easy tweaks to stretch those gigabytes.

    By Ben Stegner 19 hours ago Read More
  • Samsung phone sitting on piano keys.
    1

    How to lock apps on your Samsung Galaxy phone

    Samsung phones have a couple of features that can keep sensitive apps and files private. One locks your chosen apps, and the other restricts all but one app.

    By Gabriela Vătu 20 hours ago Read More
  • An external hard drive connected to a laptop.
    4

    What is the 3-2-1 rule for backing up your data?

    Make sure your files are safe in the event of a hard drive disaster.

    By Erin Carson 20 hours ago Read More
  • A car's display shows Android Auto.
    0

    This Android Auto problem is affecting calls on foldable phones

    Gemini might be causing some issues with Android Auto.

    By Erin Carson 24 hours ago Read More
  • AI apps displayed in a closeup view of a smartphone screen.
    5

    Anthropic says its AI agents tried to break into government websites

    In its latest report, Anthropic has revealed that its AI agents meddled with government websites during testing.

    By Mariella Moon 1 day ago Read More
  • The blue iPhone Duo, half-open on a display stand.
    1

    How Xiaomi, Oppo and other non-US brands are challenging the iPhone Duo

    Apple's foldable phone has everyone talking, but competitors have their own offerings in different ways.

    By Filipe Espósito 1 day ago Read More
  • One UI 9 software running on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
    3

    5 Samsung Galaxy features you should be using after updating to One UI 9

    Samsung Galaxy phones that have upgraded to Android 17 and One UI 9 have a slew of new features — some more helpful than others.

    By Max Miller 1 day ago Read More
  • Hands holding a smartphone showing Google Maps navigation, with a blurred laptop in the background.
    1

    How to change your home address on Google Maps

    Set it to a nearby place instead, if you're concerned about the potential dangers if someone accesses your phone.

    By Ben Stegner 1 day ago Read More
  • Blue foldable smartphone partially open in a V shape on a table.
    4

    How to take care of your foldable phone's hinge

    Foldable phones require a little more care than standard ones, but the hinge will do its job as long as you don't make that difficult.

    By Husain Parvez 1 day ago Read More
  • Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8, half-folded, in a hand.
    0

    Can you use a screen protector with your foldable phone?

    Screen protectors seem like an easy win for keeping your phone in good condition, but there's more to consider with a foldable phone.

    By Filipe Espósito 1 day ago Read More
  • A white Wi-Fi router with protruding antennas, connecting a nearby laptop and smartphone.
    0

    What is QoS on your router, and should you turn it on?

    QoS is another acronym buried in your router's settings that you might have just ignored, but it may be worth turning on in some scenarios.

    By Roger Fingas 1 day ago Read More
  • Close-up of HyperX FURY RAM sticks with green lighting on them.
    5

    What's the difference between RAM and ROM memory?

    RAM and ROM are two core types of memory used in every computing device, but their meanings haven't stayed the same since their inception.

    By Luke James 1 day ago Read More
  • The inside of a Tesla vehicle
    8

    Tesla's Full Self-Driving is now called Assisted Driving in Europe

    Tesla has renamed Full Self-Driving in Europe, as it seeks to get it approved in more countries.

    By Mariella Moon 1 day ago Read More
  • An aerial view of a Flock Safety camera mounted to a light pole.
    19

    Flock Safety is reportedly planning major layoffs now that everyone hates it

    Morale at one of the most reviled companies in America appears to be at an all time low.

    By Max Miller 2 days ago Read More
  • The emblem of Philadelphia Police as seen on the door of one of the department's squad cars.
    1

    An Anthropic model submitted a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police

    Thankfully, it does not seem to have diverted police resources.

    By Igor Bonifacic 2 days ago Read More
  • An Intel CPU.
    13

    Intel is reportedly launching new CPUs on old sockets that support DDR4 memory

    If you guessed the RAMpocalypse is involved...

    By Lawrence Bonk 2 days ago Read More
  • The Claude by Anthropic app is shown on a phone screen
    6

    Anthropic now offers a free vulnerability-finding service for open-source software

    Anthropic is offering open-source projects a new way to check for vulnerabilities with its OSS Scanner.

    By Steve Dent 2 days ago Read More
  • Screenshot of The Altruists
    3

    Netflix releases trailer for its miniseries about Sam Bankman-Fried's scandal-ridden crypto exchange

    Watch the trailer for Netflix’s The Altruists, a mini-series about the rise and fall of cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

    By Mariella Moon 2 days ago Read More
  • Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook icons are shown on the home screen of an iPhone against pink
    3

    Meta bans TikTok ads from its platforms in tit-for-tat row

    Meta has placed a complete ban on ads and marketing from TikTok's US minority owner, ByteDance.

    By Steve Dent 2 days ago Read More
  • Satellites
    14

    SpaceX wants to become a 'major mobile carrier' with low-band spectrum acquisition

    SpaceX has revealed its plans to become a major mobile carrier.

    By Mariella Moon 2 days ago Read More
  • OpenAI logo is shown on a smartphone in front of the words 'safety review'
    3

    Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute their dismissals in open letter

    Three OpenAI researchers said their firings may have a 'chilling' effect on employees.

    By Steve Dent 2 days ago Read More
  • Photo of a MacBook Pro displaying the Engadget website. The laptop is placed on top of a wooden railing in a backyard with wooden fencing in the background.
    10

    Apple reportedly plans touchscreen MacBook and iPad Mini launch for this month

    The wait to (literally) get your hands on the tech may almost be over.

    By Anna Washenko 3 days ago Read More
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