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Malicious extensions can use ChatGPT to steal your personal data - here's how
Malicious extensions can use ChatGPT to steal your personal data - here's how
Browser extensions can access the prompts of commercial and internal AIs to snag your sensitive data, says LayerX. But there are ways you can protect yourself.
July 31, 2025
5 preinstalled apps you should delete from your Samsung phone immediately
5 preinstalled apps you should delete from your Samsung phone immediately
Samsung devices ship with plenty of preloaded apps, and many of them eat away at storage and memory. Here are five of the worst offenders.
July 30, 2025
Internet running slow? 3 things I always check first for faster Wi-Fi speeds at home
Internet running slow? 3 things I always check first for faster Wi-Fi speeds at home
Here's how to tweak your router settings for a faster internet connection - no pricey new hardware required.
July 28, 2025
#WeArePlay: 10 million downloads and counting, meet app and game founders from across the U.S.
#WeArePlay: 10 million downloads and counting, meet app and game founders from across the U.S.
Meet U.S. founders who created apps and games on Google Play to solve personal challenges, innovating their way into widely impactful solutions.
July 24, 2025
I recommend these budget earbuds over pricier Bose and Sony models - here's why
I recommend these budget earbuds over pricier Bose and Sony models - here's why
I've always been impressed by Earfun's audio products, and the Clip earbuds continue that tradition, even when the sound profiler doesn't quite get it right. You can grab a pair right now for 41% off.
July 23, 2025
Microsoft's big AI update for Windows 11 is here - what's new
Microsoft's big AI update for Windows 11 is here - what's new
Though many of the new features are designed for Copilot+ PCs, there's much here for standard Windows 11 computers.
July 23, 2025
Your Samsung phone has a hidden Wi-Fi menu that's seriously useful - how to turn it on
Your Samsung phone has a hidden Wi-Fi menu that's seriously useful - how to turn it on
If you're into Samsung's everything-but-the-kitchen-sink approach to software, the latest OneUI discovery - Connectivity Labs - is sure to be your next rabbit hole.
July 22, 2025
#WeArePlay: With over 3 billion downloads, meet the people behind Amanotes
#WeArePlay: With over 3 billion downloads, meet the people behind Amanotes
Bill and Silver created Amanotes to make musical performance fun and accessible, by combining mobile gaming with simple, rhythm-based taps.
July 17, 2025
Too many open browser tabs? This is still my favorite solution - and has been for years
Too many open browser tabs? This is still my favorite solution - and has been for years
Plenty of extensions promise to conquer tab overload, but my favorite - Workona - offers a feature set the others can't match. And the free version could be all you need
July 17, 2025
New tools to help drive success for one-time products
New tools to help drive success for one-time products
Explore Google Play's new, flexible way for developers to manage one-time products, allowing diverse purchase options, offers, and regional pricing.
July 15, 2025
Evolving Android’s early-access programs: Introducing the Canary channel
Evolving Android’s early-access programs: Introducing the Canary channel
Android 16 is released, featuring updates for developers around performance, security, camera, and media to make apps more efficient and adaptive.
July 10, 2025
Android Auto not connecting? Try this one setting tweak - it worked for me
Android Auto not connecting? Try this one setting tweak - it worked for me
If you're having trouble getting Android Auto to connect to your car in a timely fashion (or at all), try this simple trick.
July 10, 2025