News
Ex-Google employees charged for 'stealing trade secrets' around Pixel's Tensor chip
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (288+ words) US courts have charged three individuals, including two ex-Google employees, regarding the theft of trade secrets in regards to Google's efforts with Tensor chips in Pixel phones. In a US court case (USA v. Ghandali, 26-cr-00071), three individuals have been charged…...
Galaxy phones are suddenly getting Google Play system updates again
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (294+ words) Google's Play system updates haven't touched Samsung Galaxy devices in some time, dating back to mid-2025. According to more than a few reports, those updates have resumed. At least, for now. Out of nowhere, a new Google Play system update has…...
Android Find Hub trackers continue to ignore UWB – here's why
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (716+ words) One of the key marketing points of the Apple AirTag is "Precision Finding," which shows you the precise location of your tracker beyond what Bluetooth is capable of. That's accomplished using UWB, but that feature is also missing from the…...
Discord will restrict your account next month unless you scan ID or face
1+ week, 4+ day ago (142+ words) In a controversial move, Discord today announced that it will restrict all user accounts globally unless users verify their age either by way of face or ID scan. Discord's updated privacy approach is "teen-by-default," the company said in an announcement…...
Fairphone says strange emails were likely not caused by a data breach
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (213+ words) Users on Fairphone's forums report getting errant confirmation emails for purchases made years ago, all with correct information, but odd URLs inside and a new sender, "[email protected]" instead of the "[email protected]" used on the original emails. Rightfully, many Fairphone users…...
Android adds ‘Failed Authentication Lock’ setting, boosts failed passcode lockout
3+ week, 3+ day ago (226+ words) Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced recovery tools. Additionally, Google is "increasing the lockout time after failed [PIN, pattern, or password] attempts" to make it harder for a thief to…...
Gmail for iPhone getting ‘new Google Photos picker’
3+ week, 4+ day ago (45+ words) Google today also announced a "new Google Photos picker in Gmail" for iOS. When composing an email, iPhone and iPad users... FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More. Editor-in-chief. Interested in the minutiae of Google and Alphabet. Tips…...
Gmail's automatic filters were broken, but Google says it's been fixed [U]
3+ week, 5+ day ago (270+ words) Gmail's filter system has been a strong way to quiet the noise of constant promotional emails and updates, but it might be broken. We are seeing several reports of Google's email service not filtering emails as inboxes blow up. Update…...
Gmail's automatic filters seem broken as promotional emails flood user inboxes
3+ week, 6+ day ago (221+ words) Gmail's filter system has been a strong way to quiet the noise of constant promotional emails and updates, but it might be broken. We are seeing several reports of Google's email service not filtering emails as inboxes blow up. Early…...
Google Chrome ending support for macOS 'Monterey' in July 2026
4+ week, 10+ hour ago (247+ words) Google has confirmed that, starting with a release scheduled for July 2026, Chrome will end support for macOS 12 " "Monterey." Chrome 150 will be the last version of the browser that will support macOS 12, "Monterey," with further releases requiring at least macOS 13, "Ventura,…...