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Amazon’s Fire TV devices have been running a fork of Android since the company began offering these products in 2014, but it’s now ready to move to its own operating system, at least according to a new report from The Verge. This is a move... Read more...
Google announced policy changes that place more requirements on Android developers last month, which are supposed to make the Android ecosystem a more safe and secure platform. Some say these new rules mean the company is moving its mobile... Read more...
Microsoft will be ending official support for Windows 10 in just a few weeks, and it's something many users have been dreading, either because their aging hardware isn't eligible to run the company's latest operating system, or because... Read more...
Microsoft continues to bolster its PlayStation 5 offerings after seeing some success with prior Xbox Studios titles. In its latest move, the company is bringing its storied Microsoft Flight Simulator to one of Sony’s consoles for the first... Read more...
One of the befits of being in the Apple ecosystem is how tightly integrated all the company’s devices are, which makes things more seamlessly work together. Of course, this comes at the cost of only being able to use Apple made accessories... Read more...
The iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are getting most of the attention this year thanks to their ultra-thin designs and powerful hardware. Though, those looking for the ultimate smartphone experience will still need to pick up either... Read more...
Apple bolstered this year’s iPhone lineup with the debut of the iPhone Air, a phone that measures up well against the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. It’s an impressive device that manages to pack some serious specs into its thin frame, and a... Read more...
Two of the biggest smartphone manufacturers both released ultra-thin devices recently, Apple with the iPhone Air and Samsung with the Galaxy S25 Edge. Despite having super-svelte designs, however, both devices still manage to pack some... Read more...
It’s iPhone season and Apple has delivered some nice upgrades to its entire lineup of phones, alongside iOS 26, while adding a new device to the family with the thinner and lighter iPhone Air. As expected, the bevy of upgrades include a... Read more...
Microsoft recently released an update for the Xbox app designed to make gaming on Windows devices, including handhelds, more convenient. Additionally, the company has been working on a full-screen Xbox experience destined for the Asus ROG... Read more...
The Satori Threat Intelligence and Research Team at Human Security have discovered an ad and click fraud campaign dubbed SlopAds. The operation resulted in over 224 apps that have been downloaded 38 million times in 228 countries. It was a... Read more...
Microsoft is bringing some big upgrades to its Xbox App for Windows based devices. The company is looking to deliver a more convenient and coherent gaming experience for Windows PC gamers, with an aggregated library as well as access to... Read more...
Nintendo’s latest handheld, the Switch 2, has selling at a record pace. With the Switch 2, Nintendo delivered, a more powerful device with advanced features alongside a bigger display. Of course, these upgrades come at a cost, and battery... Read more...
Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division launched its “This is an Xbox” campaign late last year, in an effort to reinforce the notion that all its games are playable on a variety of devices, thanks to the cloud. In its latest move, the company... Read more...
Plex, the popular tool that enables users to stream their own media, has suffered another data breach and is urging users to change their passwords. This isn’t the first time the company has suffered a data breach of this kind, as it... Read more...
Intel is looking to leverage its chip manufacturing foundry business as a core part of its plan to right the ship, as the company attempts to secure orders from third parties. Though comments from Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon won't help... Read more...
Security researchers at ESET have discovered a new threat actor in the constantly evolving cybersecurity space. The hacker group, dubbed GhostRedirector, has been attacking Windows servers using novel, custom tools. Apparently, this... Read more...
IO Interactive gave gamers a small glimpse of its upcoming foray in the world of James Bond back in June, with a reveal trailer for 007 First Light. The studio just presented a more in-depth look, however, into its re-imagining of the... Read more...
The Apple Vision Pro headset was supposed to be the company’s next big thing; a new product that could become a pillar of its business, like the iPhone is today. While users were impressed with the experience the headset offered, it had... Read more...
TV shoppers will soon have yet another feature to weigh when making a purchase, as Dolby is releasing the latest version of its Dolby Vision HDR format. Dolby Vision 2 will be leveraging AI to deliver the ultimate home theater experience... Read more...
Gamers are experiencing a retro revival, with classic games being remastered or remade and hardware being reimagined for gaming in 2025. LEGO is looking to tap into this nostalgia for its latest Nintendo crossover, as the beloved Game Boy... Read more...
Every company is trying to find ways to leverage AI even if they’re not necessarily a technology company, especially as NVIDIA continues to post monster quarterly results. However, companies are quickly figuring out that it’s not possible... Read more...
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