$3 Starz Is the Best Streaming Deal of the Moment
…If you're hanging onto your old Magenta plan, it's possible you might benefit financially by upgrading to the new plans with streaming (and hotspots). The top-line Experience Beyond phone…
Search
Back Up Your Android Phone Now or You May Regret It
…I've updated the steps for backing up with Google and information on Google’s subscriptions, added new sections on 2FA codes and passkeys, local backup options, and backing up within apps…
Vertu Is Back With a Folding Phone Powered by—Surprise—an AI Agent
…You says Vertu uses the open source foundations of the Hermes Project, associated with Nous Research, a New York City-based startup. However, this model is the brain, and Vertu has its…
The EU Is Going Through a Trump-Fueled Breakup With Big Tech
…There are public plans for new features, although code is published on Microsoft-owned Github. All data handled by the alternatives has to be processed in France and stored with providers who…
How to Buy Ethical and Eco-Friendly Electronics
…The best way to minimize your impact is to avoid buying new devices if you can. The unpalatable truth is that every new gadget has a cost in manufacturing, shipping, operating life…
They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They’re Sworn Enemies
…They determine what software a device will trust and which changes can be made to every device running the operating system. At larger-scale institutions like Linux, elaborate safeguards are put in…
Google’s New Screen-Less Fitbit Air Proves Less Is More
…Setup begins with an onboarding chat with the new AI Health Coach , powered by Gemini. It asks about your goals, routines, and obstacles before generating a personalized wellness plan. Depending on how…
Hasan Piker, Self-Described ‘Ayatollah of Woke,’ Wants AI to Die
…I realized I'm on planes for 15 hours at a time. Why am I putting myself through this? Daily average screen time across Apple devices (not including PC): 7 hours and…
I’ve Tested Every Litter-Robot Model. Here’s Which Is Best
…the new touchscreen and WasteID-enabled models, but it has consistently worked for me for the past year-plus I've had it. The connected app works seamlessly with the device, and…
Jeff Bezos Is Funding a Wild Hunt for the Brain’s ‘Core Algorithm’
…A month later, I’m lunching with Reardon and Williams in the Flatiron neighborhood in New York City. Reardon gets right to the point. AI has dug itself into a hole, he…