Google will penalize sites that mess with your browser's back button
…Google detailed the change in a blog post today. The post says that back button hijacking has been on the rise lately and, because it’s objectively bad for the user experience…
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TikTok knowingly lied about how its algorithm led to a suicide
…a top priority, and it continues to invest in Trust and Safety. TikTok is certainly no stranger to controversy. Earlier this year, alarming shifts in TikTok’s privacy policy had many of…
Oura takes ring data into the doctor’s office with its latest partnership
…The integration syncs biometric data like sleep, HRV, and resting heart rate directly into Vida’s platform for continuous monitoring. This allows care teams to spot changes earlier and adjust coaching and…
Samsung SmartThings API fees could impact your favorite smart home apps
…The change will go into effect in October 2026. Many smart home developers rely on Samsung’s SmartThings API to connect their third-party apps and platforms to the SmartThings ecosystem. While…
Xfinity has a weird new way to help you protect your home
…Comcast says it plans to add more capabilities and experiences to this platform in 2027. News WI-FI Follow Thank you for being part of our community. Read our Comment Policy before…
Google's Home and Nest Community is getting a big redesign with new categories (Update)
…The changes include a new look, smarter categories, and a dedicated Gemini for Home discussion space. Post history won’t be available on either forum after the changes take effect, and Fitbit…
OnePlus reveals more changes for US users following exit announcement
…America and Europe . Specifically in the US, the company has confirmed that its regional Community platform will be shutting down next month. It has also revealed a few additional software changes that…
Google’s latest Gemini test could frustrate free users fast
…limits “may change frequently” and can be tweaked during testing or periods of high usage. Earlier this year, Google already imposed weekly rate limits on its Antigravity AI coding platform, noting that…
Your Verizon Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus perks are about to cost more
…The changes will go into effect on September 17, 2026. Recently, NBCUniversal raised the price of Peacock subscription plans . Unfortunately, every tier on the platform was hit with a bump of $1…
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 drops a few bugfixes for die-hard Pixel testers
…s upcoming changes, this summer has just been utterly packed with releases worth paying attention to. Testers got their hands on Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 two weeks ago, and now Google…