Author Archives: Jon Fingas

Google’s fall Wear OS update will speed up your smartwatch

You can also expect a revamped weather experience, a handwashing timer, and more. Continue reading

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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live are surprisingly easy to fix

The earbuds are packed full of tech, but you might just repair them yourself. Continue reading

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Twitter’s new tools could lead to better third-party apps

They still won’t have as much freedom as Twitter’s official apps, though. Continue reading

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Here’s when Motorola will unveil the next foldable Razr

It should be a major upgrade over the original, but it’s not certain when the phone will arrive. Continue reading

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Dropbox can now protect your passwords and sensitive files

A computer backup feature is also widely available. Continue reading

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The PlayStation 5 controller might have a much larger battery

Whether or not it translates to longer battery life is another story. Continue reading

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Google won’t face Genius lawsuit over claims of copying song lyrics

A federal judge has dismissed Genius’ lawsuit over claims Google was scraping song lyrics. Continue reading

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TikTok tracked Android user data despite Google privacy protections

The practice ended in November, but the news still comes at the worst possible time. Continue reading

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Qualcomm didn’t abuse chip patents to squeeze phone makers, appeals court rules

It was supposedly playing rough, but staying within the law. Continue reading

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Court rules the Fifth Amendment doesn’t always protect phone passcodes

Judges are still split on whether or not forced access is constitutional. Continue reading

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