Chrome is the most used browser on Android, so you might think that it has all the advanced tools and protections for users. However, that isn’t the case, as it has been missing a key biometric verification for autofill passwords, which could expose users and their data. Fortunately, it seems that a fix for this critical flaw is on the way.
For years, US shoppers have enjoyed cheaper shopping through popular Chinese online marketplaces like Temu and Shein, which offer low-value goods and quick shipping to the U.S. without duty fees. This was possible because of the de minimis exemption. However, a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump will end the exemption for most shipments, resulting in higher prices for these products.
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The very best smartphones today can easily cost over $1,500. Entry-level models, on the other hand, are available for less than $250. With such a wide price range to choose from, it’s not easy to find the right device without ending up paying too much. That’s why I’ll show you three typical pitfalls — and how you can avoid them.
Superintelligence for everyone? Sounds almost too good to be true, but according to Mark Zuckerberg, that’s exactly what Meta has in store. We’ll tell you what this superintelligence is all about.
Apple’s AirTag can be a reliable way to track objects, as well as keep an eye on your pet or even your child. You can insert it into a bag or hook it to a strap. Now, footwear maker Skechers has found an ingenious way to better integrate the Bluetooth tracker. It just launched a new line of kids’ shoes that feature a hidden compartment to easily slip an AirTag inside.
Neuralink isn’t the only brain chip company in town anymore. While Elon Musk’s company has dominated headlines, a Freiburg-based company, Cortec, has now successfully implanted the first brain-computer interface (BCI) made in Germany into a human. The procedure was performed on a stroke patient in Seattle as part of an FDA-approved clinical trial.
Google’s Pixel and Samsung’s Galaxy devices were among the first to receive an early taste of Android 16, which introduces new, thoughtful features and numerous enhancements over the previous major Android software release . However, these devices are also now at risk due to a major bug in the Google Play system update that is blocking them from receiving the latest patch, leaving them vulnerable to attacks.
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It has been known for several weeks now that there will no longer be a Galaxy S Plus model. This is a reasonable development: the current Galaxy S25 Plus is almost identical to the newer Edge model, albeit being slightly thicker. Therefore, it makes sense for Samsung to only launch the slimmer Edge device next year. However, it appears that another device will also be discontinued: the regular Galaxy S26. Initial indications from internal sources point to a fundamental realignment of the popular S series. What could Samsung’s upcoming lineup look like?
Will AI steal all our jobs tomorrow? Or is AI nothing more than overrated hype? In all probability, neither is true. However, Microsoft conducted a study to explore how artificial intelligence is already impacting our professions today, yielding some remarkable findings.
Google accelerated the Android 16 release this year, but it’s not only Pixel devices that will get an early taste of the next major update. Samsung has commenced the beta program for One UI 8, its skinned version of Android 16, in May for the Galaxy S25 range. Over two months in, it has now released the fourth beta, hinting that the stable release could be near.