Activation Lock is a feature that's designed to prevent theft by requiring you to enter an Apple ID password before using an iPhone or iPad.

Google promised that Nest x Yale Lock controls would eventually be included in the Home app, even though no more units are being produced. It appears that’s finally happening, as the lock begins to ...

Yale’s latest Smart Lock no longer bears the “Nest” tag, but Google Home still prefers it over other options. For the first time, it’s supported by just about any smart home ecosystem with Matter, an ...

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Google and Apple’s app stores both have a reputation for being pretty trustworthy these days. It’s easy to assume that if an app is in either the iPhone App Store or the Google Play Store, it’s safe ...

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Google has rolled out a redesign of the homescreen of Google TV with a simplified user interface. The brand has rolled it out as a server-side update. The redesign slightly changes the top navigation ...

The remedy phase of Google’s ad-tech antitrust trial begins today, following the company’s loss in April when the court ruled that Google maintained monopolies in the open web display publisher ad ...

When comparing flagship smartphones, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra emerge as two of the most advanced and feature-rich options available in 2025. This detailed analysis explores ...

When people talk about tech ecosystems, Apple usually dominates the conversation. Apple didn’t invent the ecosystem. It only perfected the art of making devices that never want you to leave. The ...

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