Google’s September 2024 Update is Finally Here
Still no Android 15, however. The post Google’s September 2024 Update is Finally Here appeared first on Phandroid. In addition to several new features that will be making their way to Android and Wear OS starting today, Google has al.....»»
AI is becoming the weapon of choice for cybercriminals
AI changes how organizations look at cybersecurity GenAI is compromising security while promising efficiency This article highlights key findings from 2024 reports on AI and GenAI technologies, focusing on their potential and major challenges. Overre.....»»
iPhone 16 is surprisingly the best small phone of 2024 according to MKBHD
Every year, MKBHD holds its Smartphone Awards, choosing the best smartphones in different categories. For 2024, the YouTuber chose phones for 10 categories, and surprisingly, won an unexpected one – this year’s Best Small Phone. more….....»»
ChatGPT for macOS now works with Apple Notes and more third-party apps
OpenAI last month announced a major update to the macOS ChatGPT app, which gained the ability to read on-screen content in certain apps. The company is now rolling out an update that expands support for Apple Notes and even more third-party apps......»»
Not to be outdone by OpenAI, Google releases its own “reasoning” AI model
Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking is Google's take on so-called AI reasoning models. It's been a really busy month for Google as it apparently endeavors to outshine OpenAI with a blitz of.....»»
Environmental groups challenge update to California"s low-carbon transportation rules
A coalition of environmental groups challenged California's leading climate regulator on Wednesday, alleging that a recent update to a leading climate program will create additional pollution in the state's San Joaquin Valley......»»
The annual Steam Winter Sale is back with some deep discounts
2024's Steam Winter Sale is now live, bringing deep discounts to tons of beloved PC games......»»
We loved the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, and it’s on sale today
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is one of the best smartphones Google has ever produced, and today, you can get the 256GB unlocked version of the device for only $950......»»
Apple iPad mini (2024) vs. iPad Air (2024): Which one to buy?
The iPad mini (2024) and the iPad Air (2024) are both more powerful and versatile than before. But which one should you go for?.....»»
Here’s why some PC gamers shouldn’t install the latest Windows 11 update
Microsoft confirms that Windows 11 24H2 is causing issues with Auto HDR and leading to unresponsive games......»»
Best gaming smartphones of 2024
These are the best gaming smartphones of 2024 you can get for absolute gaming performance. The post Best gaming smartphones of 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. Gaming is one area where smartphones have improved significantly. There were t.....»»
2024 was Definitely the Year of the Pixel
Nowhere to go but up? The post 2024 was Definitely the Year of the Pixel appeared first on Phandroid. Like most other brand loyalists, Pixel fans each have their own definition of when the smartphone line was at its “best” base.....»»
Crypto scammers posing as real brands on X are easily hacking YouTubers
Fighting game YouTuber now fighting Google over “monstrous” post-hack revenue loss. For months, popular fighting game YouTubers have been under attack. Even the seemingly most.....»»
Android 16 adds a new way to use the Google Pixel 9’s fingerprint sensor
Android 16's latest update introduces the ability to unlock your phone even with the screen off, thanks to the Pixel 9's ultrasonic sensor......»»
Niagara Launcher, one of the best Android launchers, finally has backups
Niagara Launcher is a fantastic Android launcher, and it's about to get even better with a big update......»»
Cryptocurrency hackers stole $2.2 billion from platforms in 2024
$2.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen from various platforms in 2024, Chainalysis’ 2025 Crypto Crime Report has revealed. Of that sum, $1.34 billion was stolen by North Korea-affiliated hackers, across 47 hacking incidents (out of 303.....»»
Valencia floods showed why coastal cities should restore their wetlands
Valencia, a city and province in south-east Spain, became synonymous with disaster in October 2024 when floods killed at least 231 people. Extreme rainfall will happen more often as the climate warms and the cost to coastal cities like Valencia is ex.....»»
More than 1,300 Hajj pilgrims died this year when humidity and heat pushed past survivable limits—it"s just the start
Every year, hundreds of thousands of Muslims undertake the Hajj—the sacred pilgrimage to Mecca. In 2024, the pilgrimage took place in mid-June, the start of the Saudi summer......»»
A nation exhausted: The neuroscience of why Americans are tuning out politics
"I am definitely not following the news anymore," one patient told me when I asked about her political news consumption in the weeks before the 2024 U.S. presidential election......»»
The 8 best movie performances of 2024
From Chris Hemsworth's transformative turn in Furiosa to Demi Moore's career-defining work in The Substance, here are the eight best movie performances of 2024......»»
Intel’s promised Arrow Lake autopsy details up to 30% loss in performance
Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs were up to 30% slower than expected, and now we finally know the reasons why......»»