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In a private hotel room during CES 2026, I got hands-on time with its next smartphone, the MC03, which keeps data private and ...

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Google's December 2025 security update patched 107 vulnerabilities for Android devices. For a complete catalog of all the issues, you can refer to the update notes hosted on the the Android Security ...

A while back, we stopped paying for Spotify. It wasn’t out of protest or principle—it was just one of those decisions you make when you realize how many monthly charges have crept into your life. We ...

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You have been warned — a billion phones are at risk. Updated on Dec. 23 with additional commentary on new security vulnerabilities and the security risks for the billion-plus phones that will not ...

You can force your Android to use the best quality codecs instead of system defaults whenever it pairs with Bluetooth earbuds, headphones or speakers. This hidden tweak, available in Developer Options ...

When he's not testing the latest phones or phone cameras, Andrew can normally be found with his own camera in hand or behind his drums or eating his stash of home-cooked food -- sometimes all at once.