Real life example of SIM swap hits Verizon customer in the wallet
A Verizon customer who had his SIM locked to prevent it from being transferred to a new phone…
Video games are cooked”: Publisher head says “it doesn’t matter” how many of us hate gen AI, Pandora’s box has opened and “it’s gonna get used now
Mike Rose, founder of indie publisher No More Robots, which is perhaps best known for the likes of…
Android 16 finally brought Desktop Mode to Pixel, but I’m still sticking with DeX
The dream of carrying your entire computer in your pocket just took a big step forward on Android.…
Xiaomi announces launch date for gaming phone with 165Hz display
ⓘ Xiaomi, edited The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max. The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max is an upcoming gaming-focused smartphone…
Amazfit Active Max review: A high-end Garmin dupe for the cost of an entry-level model
The $169 Amazfit Active Max is a sports-oriented smartwatch that punches above its price class thanks to a…
“AI polls” are fake polls
Cover image from Isaac Asimov’s short story “Franchise”. A few weeks after Donald Trump’s second presidential win, I…
New report claims Microsoft is considering changing Day One access to Call of Duty on Game Pass
Microsoft is reportedly considering dropping Call of Duty from its Game Pass Day One offering. Windows Central’s Jez…
My Grandma Got a Smartphone at 80. It Changed Her Life.
On the day my Taiwanese grandma A-Ma turned 80, she complained about a lingering dizziness. Loading audio narration……
Linux 7.0 debuts as Linus Torvalds ponders AI’s impact • The Register
Linus Torvalds has released version 7.0 of the Linux kernel. As The Register has previously reported, kernel boss…
Windows 11 preview program overhaul explained
Microsoft is giving the Windows 11 preview program its biggest reset in years, and the goal is simple:…
Apple Pay scams are rife, here’s how to protect yourself
Apple Pay is a quick and safe way to make purchases in person and online, but a new…
6 niche iPad widget apps I wish everyone knew about
Apple’s software ecosystem is home to many a good widget app, with plenty of options to choose from,…