The U.K. government appears to have quietly scrubbed encryption advice from government web pages, just weeks after demanding backdoor access to encrypted data stored on Apple’s cloud storage service, iCloud. From a report: The change was spotted by security expert Alec Muffett, who wrote in a blog post on Wednesday that the U.K.’s National Cyber
Read MoreCredit: AYANEO The AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is a new premium handheld with a Game Boy Micro-esque design. It’s a revision of the Pocket Micro without joysticks that comes in at a slightly lower price. Perfect for 4x upscaled GBA games, it ships in mid-April. AYANEO has carefully positioned itself on the premium end of
Read MoreGoogle has been working to bring its Gemini AI models to Android Auto. That looks like it’s likely to include Gemini Live, and we’ve managed to put together an early demo. Right now the interface feels unfinished, and Google may further tweak how drivers access Gemini Live. It’s a sign of the times: More and
Read MoreValve’s Steam Deck and its carrying case. | Image: Valve In July 2021, Valve revealed the Steam Deck, a Switch-like handheld device packed with features including a huge variety of control options, a 7-inch touchscreen, the ability to connect to external displays, and a quick suspend / resume feature. The device began shipping in February
Read MoreC++ memory safety issues have come under heat recently, with rising interest in projects like TrapC and Safe C++ that attempt to tackle the issue. But C++ designer Bjarne Stroustrup remains steadfast in promoting profiles as essential for safety in C++. Profiles can offer guarantees for imposing restrictions on existing features. In a February 7
Read MoreCredit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Older Pixel phones are receiving a significant kernel upgrade with the March 2025 update, bringing them to Linux 6.1. This update unifies the kernel versions across Tensor-powered Pixels, such as the Pixel 7 and 8 series, matching the Pixel 9 devices. Some users are reporting better responsiveness and
Read MoreCredit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Older Pixel phones are receiving a significant kernel upgrade with the March 2025 update, bringing them to Linux 6.1. This update unifies the kernel versions across Tensor-powered Pixels, such as the Pixel 7 and 8 series, matching the Pixel 9 devices. Some users are reporting better responsiveness and
Read MoreApple’s M3 Ultra is its most powerful chip yet, delivering speed, advanced AI capabilities, and efficiency. Here’s how it breaks down. Mac Studio The M3 Ultra is built using Apple’s UltraFusion architecture, which links two M3 Max dies over 10,000 high-speed connections. The design allows the chip to operate as a single unit, delivering performance
Read MoreThe Verge is heading to Barcelona, Spain, for Mobile World Congress 2025. We’re fresh off CES, where we saw plenty of new gadgets, from TVs to gaming handhelds and smart glasses. But, as it says right in the name, MWC 2025 is more focused on… mobile stuff. And it’s for a global audience, which means
Read MoreThings are heating up in the world of nuclear fusion research, with most fundamental issues resolved and an increasing rate of announcements being made regarding commercial fusion power. China’s CNNC is one of the most recent voices here, with their statement that they expect to have commercial nuclear fusion plants online by 2050. Although scarce
Read MoreCredit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority I am a big fan of foldable smartphones, but man, these are so expensive! If I were to get one, I would wait for a good deal like today’s. Both the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 devices are on sale, saving you up to
Read MoreIn an excerpt from his new book, Reinventing the Heartland, urbanist Nicholas Lalla makes the case for setting up technology’s next big nerve center in Oklahoma.
Read MoreWe’re barely into the third month of 2025, but already, one of the year’s biggest smartphone trends is taking shape: ultra-thin phones. Samsung teased the Galaxy S25 Edge in January ahead of its release later this spring, Apple may have its own thin iPhone in the works with the iPhone 17 Air, and TECNO just
Read MoreThe more you use Spotify, the more it will learn your listening habits. Spotify tracks all the music you’ve listened to and uses that information to curate tailored recommendations for you. This allows you to see more relevant songs that suit your taste on the app. Users who share their Spotify accounts with others may
Read MoreThe more you use Spotify, the more it will learn your listening habits. Spotify tracks all the music you’ve listened to and uses that information to curate tailored recommendations for you. This allows you to see more relevant songs that suit your taste on the app. Users who share their Spotify accounts with others may
Read MoreThe semiconductor manufacturer previously pledged an investment of $65bn into an Arizona-based premises. Read more: TSMC trumps tariffs with $100bn spend on US chip facility
Read MoreThe DOGE-mandated credit card freeze is delaying shipments of critical supplies, stalling travel, and stopping employees from doing their jobs.
Read MoreGutting USAID is already having a devastating impact around the world. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, teams that would normally be racing to identify a fatal sickness are gone.
Read MoreCredit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The Pixel 9a has been spotted on the FCC database, strongly suggesting an imminent launch. The FCC listing confirms key connectivity features like NFC, wireless charging, and Wi-Fi 6E. The listings also confirm the device will support satellite connectivity, just like its flagship Pixel 9 siblings. It looks like
Read MoreYouTube lets subscribe to premium content through its Primetime Channels add-ons. So far, Primetime Channels have not featured prominently in YouTube’s interface, limiting their success. YouTube is reportedly planning to redesign its home screen to heavily promote Primetime Channels. YouTube is easily one of the most popular ways to access video around the world —
Read MoreCredit: HONOR James Li, the new CEO of HONOR, has made a big debut at Mobile World Congress 2025. Li has repeatedly talked about collaboration, which appears to be the core of his new HONOR ALPHA Plan. However, Li has yet to discuss many specifics about its collaborations and goals. For years now, George Zhao
Read MoreLenovo demonstrated “a laptop with a foldable screen and one that can get extra battery life from solar power,” reports CNBC, emphasizing that “These laptops are just concepts, meaning they are not commercially available.” But “Lenovo, the world’s biggest PC maker, has a history of showing off imaginative concepts with some becoming reality, so it’s
Read MoreThe Verge is heading to Barcelona, Spain, for Mobile World Congress 2025. We’re fresh off CES, where we saw plenty of new gadgets, from TVs to gaming handhelds and smart glasses. But, as it says right in the name, MWC 2025 is more focused on… mobile stuff. And it’s for a global audience, which means
Read MoreThe Verge is heading to Barcelona, Spain, for Mobile World Congress 2025. We’re fresh off CES, where we saw plenty of new gadgets, from TVs to gaming handhelds and smart glasses. But, as it says right in the name, MWC 2025 is more focused on… mobile stuff. And it’s for a global audience, which means
Read MorePresident Donald Trump kicked off the first day of his presidency by signing a flurry of executive actions, including halting enforcement of the TikTok ban and rolling back the Biden administration’s artificial intelligence order. Having already run the country once before, Trump entered the presidency with the goal of hitting the ground running, having already
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