2025-02-12

Have your say: are modern smartphone designs boring, or better than ever?

Flagship smartphone designs are becoming more homogenous, but could this be a good thing? Cast your vote in our reader poll. [...]

2025-02-12

Google Family Link is the best free app for parents – and it just got a great school-time upgrade

Google has announced some big updates to its Family Link tool for parents – including the ability to restrict your child's Android phone during school hours. [...]

2025-02-12

Cybercrime is helping fund rogue nations across the world - and it's only going to get worse, Google warns

Cybercrime threatens national security, with the ‘Big Four’ also targeting firms for profit. [...]

2025-02-12

Apple is launching a giant new health study - here's why and how to join

Apple launched the Apple Health Study, available in the Research app, to explore how technology can improve health. [...]

2025-02-12

Don't ignore Microsoft's February Patch Tuesday - it's a big one for all Windows 11 users

The latest updates resolve more glitches and security flaws - some critical - in Windows 11 23H2 and 24H2, so you'll want to install them sooner rather than later. [...]

2025-02-12

Perplexity is the AI tool Google wishes Gemini could be

If you've become interested in AI, you might have automatically been drawn to Google's Gemini but there's a better way to get your answers, thanks to Perplexity. [...]

2025-02-12

How to use Linux without ever touching the terminal

Once upon a time, using Linux without the terminal was unthinkable. Now? For average users, the terminal is totally optional. [...]

2025-02-12

My pick for best budget OLED laptop is finally on sale - and more affordable than ever

The Asus Vivobook S 15 is a fantastic ultraportable laptop with a brilliant OLED display for an approachable price. Right now it's on sale for $668 for Presidents' Day. [...]

2025-02-12

GamesBeat Crossfire Lounge: Don’t miss game industry leaders going head-to-head on hot-button issues

Next to GDC, the GamesBeat Crossfire Lounge on March 18 will be an exclusive, invite-only verbal smackdown hosted by Dean Takahashi. [...]