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Silicon Power MP10 magnetic power bank brings effortless fast charging to iPhone and Android

December 5, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Silicon Power’s new MP10 magnetic power bank snaps to your phone, charges multiple devices at once, and stays light enough for everyday carry.

Categories Hardware Tags Android, iPhone-16-Pro, magnetic-charger, MP10, power-bank, Silicon Power, travel-charger, USB-C, wireless-charging

Linux 6.18 arrives with a flurry of fixes

November 30, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Tux Linux penguin usb flash drive

Linus Torvalds has released Linux 6.18, packed with fixes across drivers, networking, audio, USB, and more.

Categories Linux Tags Android, drivers, Fedora, kernel, Linus Torvalds, Linux, Linux 6.18, Linux kernel, Open Source, Ubuntu

Android Quick Share and Apple AirDrop now work together

November 20, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Airdrop Android

Quick Share and AirDrop now talk to each other on the Pixel 10, with Google stressing a Rust based, secure by design foundation for cross platform sharing.

Categories Google, Android, Apple Tags AirDrop, Android, file sharing, Google, iPhone, Pixel 10, Quick Share, Rust, wireless transfers

Letterboxd launches its own Video Store for rentals starting in December

November 19, 2025 by Brian Fagioli

Letterboxd is launching a curated Video Store in December, letting users rent films directly inside the app and finally watch the titles that clog their watchlists.

Categories Streaming Tags Android, cinema, film discovery, film rentals, iOS, Letterboxd, Letterboxd Video Store, movie rentals, streaming, watchlist

Google Maps adds AI upgrade with Gemini riding shotgun

November 5, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Gemini maps Google

Google Maps is adding Gemini AI for hands-free navigation, clearer directions, and quick place insights while driving.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Google Tags AI navigation, Android, directions, EV charging, Gemini, Google, Google Maps, iOS, Lens, traffic alerts

SpecFive launches Spectre Pro, an Android off-grid mesh phone for privacy and independence

November 2, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Spectre Pro

SpecFive’s Spectre Pro is an Android powered off-grid mesh phone built for explorers and families who want privacy, reliability, and no subscriptions.

Categories Android Tags Android, LoRa, mesh network, Meshtastic, off-grid, privacy, rugged phone, SpecFive, Spectre Pro

Surfshark launches a privacy-first web content blocker

October 23, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
surfshark privacy shark blocker

Surfshark’s new web content blocker lets families filter harmful websites, set 2FA locks, and stay safe online without invasive tracking.

Categories VPN, Privacy Tags Android, cybersecurity, family safety, iOS, online protection, parental control, privacy, Surfshark, VPN, web content blocker 1 Comment

Hytera PDC690 Android radio looks powerful, but U.S. agencies can’t touch it

October 21, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Hytera Android Radio

Hytera’s PDC690 merges Android versatility with two-way radio reliability, but it’s banned from U.S. government use because of security concerns.

Categories Android Tags Android, China, FCC ban, Hytera, Linux, PDC690, public safety, two-way radio, walkie talkie

Android AI goes on patrol with West Midlands Police

October 9, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
A British police officer works alongside a humanoid AI robot on patrol in the UK, representing Android AI in policing.

West Midlands Police is adopting Android AI systems to improve security and efficiency. But can the public trust artificial intelligence in law enforcement?

Categories Artificial Intelligence Tags AI, AI police, Android, Android Enterprise, Gemini, Google, NotebookLM, Vodafone, West Midlands Police

Google Chrome reimagined with AI: Gemini assistant, smarter omnibox, and new features

September 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Chrome Google ai

Chrome is entering its AI era with Gemini assistance, smarter omnibox search, scam protection, and several major new features rolling out now.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Chrome, Google Tags AI browser, Android, Chrome, Gemini, Google, iOS, Mac, omnibox, password security, Safe Browsing, Windows

Sony launches PlayStation Family app to give parents more control over kids’ gaming

September 10, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Sony has launched the PlayStation Family app for iOS and Android, making it easier for parents to manage playtime, spending, and content restrictions from a mobile device.

Categories Gaming Tags Android, child account, gaming restrictions, gaming safety, iOS, parental control app, PlayStation Family, PS4, PS5, Sony

Google Translate gets AI live conversations and language practice tools

August 27, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
google translate tribesman swede

Google Translate is expanding with AI-powered live conversations and personalized practice sessions, turning the app into both a translator and a language tutor.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Google Tags AI, Android, Gemini, Google, Google Translate, language learning, live translation, real-time conversation, translation app
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