Google is putting apps that want to add to or change your contacts under new scrutiny. Keeping Android users safe is one of the most challenging problems Google faces with its mobile operating system, and one of the many ways it’s managed to address the task is through the developmentContinue Reading
This HP’s smallest enterprise printer aced tests once you figured out how to use it This small, but powerful laser printer churned out economical black pages and vibrant color prints in short order. I found its non-touchscreen interface frustrating and the color toner expensive, but HP’s robust security and upgradeContinue Reading
Windows 11’s Dynamic Lock can use your Bluetooth-paired phone to automatically lock your PC when you walk away. Walking away from your PC without locking it is one of those little habits that usually doesn’t matter, until it does. It all depends on where you and your PC or laptopContinue Reading
A 15-inch creator laptop driven by the Ultra 9 processor and an RTX 5060 The Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition is a 15-inch version of the Pro 99AE Gen. It may only be about an inch less in screen real estate, but when traveling and when putting things in aContinue Reading
Drone strikes knock Yandex services offline Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes over the past week that have knocked multiple Russian data centers offline, resulting in internet bot traffic from the country dropping to almost zero. The data centers were operated by Yandex – Russia’s domestic answer toContinue Reading
Nigeria ranks third in Chainalysis’ 2026 crypto adoption index, behind Brazil and the US. The approval is not a licence, and KuCoin Nigeria cannot yet serve Nigerian customers. KuCoin Nigeria Limited has received conditional Approval-in-Principle (AIP) from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (SEC Nigeria), for admission into its AcceleratedContinue Reading
WhatsApp has started blocking logins on Android and iOS devices that run an outdated operating system. The check is a server-side change, so it works regardless of the installed WhatsApp version, and it is rolling out to specific accounts on both platforms. Affected users see a new screen asking themContinue Reading
Google Messages’ latest beta seems to remove the per-contact RCS on/off toggle. Apple’s adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS) has really helped unify messaging across Android devices and the iPhone. If you’re an Android user, you’re probably using Google Messages, the default messaging app on many Android smartphones. Until recently,Continue Reading
Google has released Chrome 155 to the Stable channel with 247 security fixes, according to the Chrome Releases blog. The desktop update, version 155.0.8059.39/.40 for Windows and Mac and 155.0.8059.39 for Linux, will roll out over the coming days and weeks. Four of the 247 fixes are rated Critical. GoogleContinue Reading
In a time when digital ownership is in question, it can be reassuring to have your favorite photos, videos, music, games, and apps stored safely on an SD card. But unfortunately, physical media is not forever. Your SD card may fail unexpectedly due to age or data corruption. If youContinue Reading