Google has quickly become a top contender in the affordable flagship smartphone arena. In this Google Pixel 7 vs Pixel 6a showdown, we will look at what sets these two phones apart and see if the fancier Pixel 7 is worth the extra cash or if the budget-friendly Pixel 6a is the real star of
Read MoreFinancial Times: In a joint statement, FBI, Interpol, and 13 other law enforcement agencies say Meta’s plan to expand E2EE on its platforms “blindfolds” them to child sex abuse — FBI, Interpol and UK National Crime Agency among law enforcement groups warning about tech company’s plans
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Microsoft is reportedly working on a smaller Surface Pro with an 11-inch display and an Arm-powered Surface Go 4 model. Windows Central reports that the smaller Surface Pro is codenamed Luxor and will be similar in size and shape to the Surface Go, the more budget 10.5-inch tablet
Read MoreCredit: 9to5Google The price of the Google Pixel Tablet Charging Dock just leaked on Amazon. The dock could cost $129. We expect the dock to come with a Pixel Tablet, but this is useful if you want a second dock in your home. The Google Pixel Tablet should launch at Google I/O on May 10.
Read MoreWatching an anthill brings an air of fascination. Thousands of ants are moving about and communicating with other ants as they work towards a goal as a collective whole. For us humans, we project a complex inner world for each of these tiny creatures to drive the narrative. But what if we could peer down
Read MoreScientists believe lasting symptoms following a coronavirus infection is not a single disorder. New clinical trials could more effectively reach solutions.
Read MoreZac Bowden / Windows Central: Sources: Microsoft plans to release its first ARM-powered Surface Go 4 in 2023, and is working on a smaller Surface Pro with an 11-inch display — Microsoft plans wave of smaller 2-in-1 Windows tablets. — What you need to know — Microsoft is planning to ship the Surface Go 4
Read MoreThe Vintage Computer Festival East took place last weekend at the InfoAge Science and History Museum in New Jersey, and by any metric you care to use, it was a phenomenal success. Everyone you spoke with, from the the exhibitors and attendees, to the veteran volunteers who put this incredible show together, all said the
Read MoreImage: Google Google Meet is rolling out the ability to switch off individual feeds. This should help block out any potential distractions during a meeting, such as a colleague’s obnoxious virtual background or maybe even an adorable cat that pops up in front of someone’s webcam. Google says it won’t notify anyone that you’ve turned
Read MoreOn April 16th, 2023, people gather to attend an award ceremony on the outskirts of Mumbai, India. Heatstroke killed more than a dozen people as early summer temperatures soared. | Photo by AFP via Getty Images Record-shattering heat is cooking much of Asia. Brutal temperatures have been recorded across more than 12 countries in the past
Read MoreNetflix’s DVD business was once so big it was 1.3 percent of all US mail. | Photo by Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Netflix was never going to be a DVD shipper forever. But to win the streaming wars, it might need to recapture what made DVDs by mail so special. Continue
Read MoreMeta is finally allowing people to add more links to their Instagram profiles. It’s an existential threat to link-in-bio companies.
Read MoreMicrosoft’s new weather-themed naming for attackers. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft has started naming hackers after the weather in a new naming taxonomy update. Hackers will now be named after events like storms, typhoons, and blizzards, as part of eight groups that Microsoft is using to track cyber attacks. That means the Lapsus$ hacking group that
Read MoreSmart glasses in spy movies aren’t as outlandish as you might think. | Illustration: Kyle Ellingson for The Verge Obviously James Bond gets a bit of help from movie magic, but real-life smart glasses can do more than you might expect. Continue reading…
Read MoreImage: Nintendo Nintendo’s turn-based war series is back, and it feels as fresh as ever. Continue reading…
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge In 2014, a Colorado singer-songwriter accepted a seemingly innocuous friend request on Facebook. This morning, nearly a decade later, the Supreme Court will hear a case about the fallout — and it might redefine what’s legal to say online. Attorneys will present arguments today in Counterman v.
Read MoreWall Street Journal: Some iPhone users say Apple’s policies made it hard for them to regain access to their accounts after thieves used the optional Recovery Key to lock them out — The recovery key was designed to make Apple IDs safer. Instead, these victims permanently lost family photos and other precious digital possessions.
Read MoreThe Google Pixel 7 is one of the best Android phones you can buy in 2023, while the Pixel 7 Pro builds on this with a more refined camera setup and larger display. Both phones support wireless charging, but which charger should you buy to complement your device of choice? There are plenty of options,
Read MoreWith Sound Recognition, your HomePod is now able to listen out for smoke alarms. Here’s how to enable the feature.
Read MoreCredit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use
Read MoreBloomberg: Sources: some US tech companies push to narrow the scope of a Senate bill aimed at a TikTok ban, worried it exposes them to future national security reviews — US tech companies are pushing to narrow the scope of legislation that could ban TikTok in the US, creating new obstacles …
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Chrome is the undisputed leader in the web browser space, accounting for over 70% market share according to W3Counter. Does that mean Chrome is the most popular option among Android Authority readers? Well, there’s one fun way to find out. Let us know which web browser you’re using
Read MoreA new HomePod software update means that it can alert you when it hears an alarm.
Read MoreBMW’s 7 series has long held the place as the brand’s ultimate expression of luxury. | Photo by Abigail Bassett for The Verge Want a glimpse of the future of luxury cars? The BMW i7 is where it’s at. And the 31-inch, 8K drop-down movie screen for rear passengers is just the icing on the
Read MoreSurvivors of the 18th-century crash of the HMS Wager undertook the perilous task of salvaging what was left of the vessel. Then, mutiny followed.
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