Remember when Elon Musk announced that he would acquire X (formerly known as Twitter), leading to an influx of alternative platforms like Threads and Bluesky? Now, it looks like TikTok is undergoing something similar. Following the closing of the TikTok US deal , users are seeking alternatives. One of those TikTok alternatives comes in the form of Skylight, which saw its userbase soars following the deal . Skylight soars in users after TikTok US deal For those unfamiliar, Skylight is a new social media platform designed to be an alternative to TikTok....

Google ‘s legal battles with global regulators are nothing new . However, a recent decision from the European Union marks a significant moment in the ongoing struggle over digital advertising . On Friday, the European Commission, the EU’s top antitrust enforcer, issued a €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) fine against the tech giant. This penalty—the fourth such antitrust fine from the EU—was levied for what the Commission calls Google’s “abusing its dominant position” in the online adtech market since 2014....

The Reimagine feature in Google Photos might be making its way to older Pixel models . The feature debuted on the Pixel 9 series. Leveraging AI, it allows users to transform parts of their photos using text prompts. The evidence of this reportedly surfaced back in September 2024. It now looks like the time has finally come. This appears to be a server-side rollout from Google A report in the Gapps Leaks Telegram group shows the feature appearing on a Pixel 8....

Threads, as you may know, is one of the fastest-growing social media apps , after Meta decided to launch it to take on X (formerly Twitter). In the recent past, the company has added multiple new features to the platform. But it seems Meta is looking beyond messaging and community features . According to a new report, you may soon be able to play a basketball game while chatting with your friends on Threads....

Some of you might have heard that the US government is considering acquiring a stake in Intel . But it seems that their ambitions don’t stop there. According to a report from Reuters , the US government is considering acquiring a stake in Samsung, TSMC, and Micron as well. US government wants stake in Samsung and TSMC But before we get to that, let’s look at how the US government plans to acquire its stake in Intel....

Ulefone has just shared a durability test for its new rugged tablets, the Ulefone RugKing Pad Pro. This series consists of the smaller RugKing Pad Pro and the larger RugKing Pad 2 Pro. The Ulefone RugKing Pad Pro gets tortured in the official durability test If you’d like to check out the video, it’s embedded below this paragraph. It has a duration of over a minute, and it shows the RugKing Pad Pro in some truly extreme situations, in true Ulefone fashion....

YouTube is reportedly testing a new feature that will allow users to refine the platform’s homepage recommendations with simple AI prompts. The new experimental tool is called “ Your Custom Feed .” It allows users to type in specific interests so that the algorithm can deliver more relevant suggestions. YouTube tests a new AI tool that lets users refine homepage recommendations With the new experimental tool, Google aims to give YouTube viewers more control over what appears on their homepage and may reshape how they discover new topics and channels across the platform....

With remote working and digital nomad visas on the rise, more and more professionals are setting up their offices anywhere around the world. But, to stay productive while working abroad, you need the right tools — and that starts with the right apps . Often freelancers or self-employed workers like these need to remain connected no matter where they are. So, regardless of where you choose to land, having the right apps can streamline your workflow and help you settle in faster....

Android phones have turned into productive giants, but an overwhelming number of people are not tapping into one of the simplest sources of income that can be accessed as easily as it is in their pocket. Passive income apps allow you to receive a little money by accessing the features of your phone, be it its internet connectivity or lock screen. The industry has expanded over the years, and in 2026, these applications will be easily usable, secure and reliable to all....

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Google is preparing a significant overhaul of how users download apps outside of the Google Play Store. As part of a legal settlement with Epic Games, the company will introduce support for “Registered App Stores” starting with Android 17 . This will make it dramatically easier to install competing marketplaces on Android devices. The goal of the change is clear and simple. The firm aims to reduce the friction and security warnings that currently make installing third-party app stores a cumbersome, multi-step process....

For some years now, Always-On Display (AOD) has become a fundamental feature for millions of Android phones. It allows you to quickly check key data like the time, weather, and new notification icons without consuming much battery. However, Google seems ready to evolve Always-On Display in Android 17 with a new capability called Min Mode. This feature seems to want to noticeably change how we interact with our devices while they are “idle....

Android is reportedly getting Wi-Fi sharing controls that will let users disable the act of sharing the Wi-Fi with other users on the device. Sharing an Android device might not sound common for everyone but it’s pretty typical in multi-person homes, such as houses with families, but if you’re a parent sharing a device with kids of a younger age, you might not necessarily want to share the Wi-Fi with them....

Google’s Androidify app has a history of its own. While the app was quite popular among Android fans, Google took it down from the Play Store back in 2020. Fortunately, the company revived the app earlier this month with some AI upgrades. Now, you can use the Androidify app to create a personalized Android Bot using photos and text prompts. You can use them as wallpapers, avatars, and more. What about placing those bots on watch faces, you may ask?...

For years, Qualcomm ‘s flagship Snapdragon series primarily consisted of a single top-tier processor per cycle. This year, however, the company introduced a dual-flagship approach. We have the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the slightly reduced Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Now, OnePlus itself has confirmed that significant strategic shift was directly inspired by a direct rival: Apple. Rudolf Xu, Senior Product Marketing Manager at OnePlus, provided insight into Qualcomm’s motivation....

On the desktop, Google’s Chrome browser is built on Chromium and uses its own Blink rendering engine. However, on iOS devices, Chrome uses Apple’s WebKit rendering engine as part of Apple’s requirements. But that could change soon. New guidelines related to Japan’s Smartphone Act could end Apple’s lock on the iPhone browser . Apple’s lock on iPhone browser could end Apple has a set of guidelines that developers need to adhere to if they want their apps to be published in the App Store....

You’ll find tons of different Bluetooth headphones on the market. A lot of companies make them, and they range from forgettable to actually great. There are also a number of different models, with different features, and so on. Just to be clear, we’re talking about over-ear headphones here, not in-ear ones, or any other variant. The topic is best Bluetooth headphones , not earphones or anything like that. In this article, we’ll make a bunch of suggestions for you, depending on what you need and what your budget is....

Launched in March of this year, the Google Pixel 9a has quickly become a favorite for those seeking a powerful yet affordable smartphone experience. Its impressive photographic features have also helped its popularity. To help you protect and enhance this device, we’ve scoured the market for the best cases and accessories so you don’t have to. Below you will find our top pick that will cover most of your needs and requirements....

The Epson Lifestudio Projector series is worthy of one of our Best of CES 2026 Awards . It is noteworthy that these projectors are not exactly new products. However, the integration of Google TV with Gemini AI aims to change everything. The update will fix the long-standing problem that projectors and smart TVs don’t work well together. By replacing traditional Google Assistant with Gemini ‘s conversational AI, Epson is moving away from restrictive voice commands toward a more flexible, natural interface....

A well-known tipster has just shared another tidbit about Samsung ’s upcoming flagship. The black version of the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have a black frame , unlike its predecessor. Therefore, its bezel will seem wider this time around. The standard black Galaxy S26 Ultra model will get a black frame, unlike its predecessor Now, here’s the tricky part, one of the Galaxy S25 Ultra models also had a black frame....