Let’s be honest: finding your way around Google Maps’ settings used to feel like trying to escape a digital hedge maze—just ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Jan. 13 with further updates on locking apps on Android.

Android is adding new verification steps to sideloaded apps, introducing friction for advanced users while aiming to reduce malware, fraud, and scams. Image: prima91/Adobe Stock Android users often ...

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Heads up, drivers!You may notice a new addition to one of your navigation apps this winter.The Ohio Department of Transportation announced its snow plow trucks will now appear on the Waze app.Waze is ...

Google says Android is getting a “high-friction” sideloading flow. The company insists it’s about user awareness, not blocking installs. The big question is whether this added friction will stay ...

DLSS 4.5 is now officially available for all RTX GPU owners. DLSS 4.5 is now officially available for all RTX GPU owners. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things ...

Besides Personal Intelligence, Google this week rolled out an “Answer now” button in the Gemini app. If you’re using the Pro (Gemini 3 Pro) or Thinking (Gemini 3 Flash) models, you’ll see an “Answer ...

Smart TVs are now a staple in most modern living rooms. While they're a massive upgrade over older TVs that relied strictly on cable and offered little freedom over what you could do or watch, most ...

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