What to do before and after your phone is stolen or lost

Phones have become such an integral part of our everyday life that it has practically become an extension of our hands. To ...
The Droid Guy

Pixel 10 AI Features You Can Turn Off for Privacy-Conscious Users

The Recorder app uses AI for summaries and transcriptions, which can sync to the cloud. Step 1: Open Recorder → Tap profile icon → Settings. Step 2: Turn off “Generate summaries automatically.” Step 3 ...

Lock Screen Ads Are Coming to Some Smartphones

Lock screen ads are a popular way for mid- and low-budget smartphone makers to subsidize costs, but Americans have largely been able to avoid them until now. Get ready for that to change.

When an ex weaponizes Family Sharing — and how little you can do

Apple's iOS Family Sharing is meant to be a boon for protecting children and managing app purchases, but for one broken ...
Android

Phone Brands Now Aim to Remove the USB Cable from the Box

Following the removal of chargers, the smartphone industry is starting to omit the USB cable from new phone boxes, led by models like the Sony Xperia 10 VII. Manufacturers cite reduced e-waste and ...
Android Authority

Your next phone might come without a USB cable

A post on Reddit shows the Sony Xperia 10 VII doesn’t include a USB cable in the box. Smartphones typically don’t come with chargers anymore, but cables are still standard. We expect more ...
New York Post

Ravens bench Cooper Rush for Tyler Huntley during loss as struggles continue without Lamar Jackson

The Ravens have moved on to their backup quarterback’s backup in the absence of two-time MVP Lamar Jackson. Cooper Rush was benched and replaced by Tyler Huntley in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 17-3 ...
Forbes

Scaling Without Losing Culture: Lessons From Leading 18 Locations Nationwide

Matthew Darienzo, CEO of American Window Film, leads 18+ locations in commercial & home window tinting, driven by culture-first leadership. Culture is one of the most powerful drivers of sustainable ...
The New York Times

The Jobs Report That Wasn’t Leaves Economists Guessing

Policymakers have entered uncharted territory without employment data that the government withheld because of its shutdown. By Lydia DePillis Every month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics produces the ...
Android

Discord Confirms Data Breach After Vendor Hack—Emails and IDs Exposed

Discord was recently affected by a breach, as attackers were able to access its users’ and internal data via a third-party support vendor. Affected users will receive an email with more information ...
Los Angeles Times

Economists are flying blind without key jobs data during the government shutdown

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The government shutdown has delayed September’s monthly jobs report, leaving economists and Federal Reserve ...