New efficiency upgrades are coming to Android Google is promising faster speeds and longer battery life Updates are being tested for Android 15, 16, and 17 Good news if you’ve got an Android phone: Google is pushing out a major optimization update that should mean your device runs faster and and lasts longer between battery

One of America’s largest medical devices companies — Stryker — has been hit by a massive cyber attack that has sent its systems offline and disabled laptops and phones of its employees across the globe. On Wednesday, March 11, thousands of Stryker employees woke up to find their smartphones and laptops inoperational. For those unaware,

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered half-a-dozen new Android malware families that come with capabilities to steal data from compromised devices and conduct financial fraud. The Android malware range from traditional banking trojans like PixRevolution, TaxiSpy RAT, BeatBanker, Mirax, and Oblivion RAT to full-fledged remote administration tools such as SURXRAT. PixRevolution, according to Zimperium, targets Brazil’s Pix

Staffers in the US Senate have now been officially cleared to use only three AI chatbots for their work. The three chatbots allowed to use in the US Senate are OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. This decision of the US Senate was outlined in a memo sent by the Senate Sergeant at Arms’

The British Embassy Bangkok hosted the UK–Thailand AI Conference on March 10 at Capella Bangkok, bringing together leading technology companies and venture capital firms to advance cooperation in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and digital innovation. The one-day event was held as part of ongoing celebrations marking 170 years of UK–Thai diplomatic relations. The embassy said

The UK government has announced a new package of initiatives designed to boost female participation in the technology sector, including a £4 million programme to support hundreds of women into tech jobs and inspire thousands of schoolgirls to pursue digital careers. The measures form part of a broader strategy aimed at addressing the persistent gender

AltStore PAL, an alternative app store for iOS, made possible by new regulations in markets like the EU and Japan, is integrating with the open social web. The company on Wednesday announced support for the fediverse, the open social web that runs on ActivityPub, which underpins apps like Mastodon, Flipboard, PeerTube, Threads, and others. Known

Popular commentary portrays Generation Z as financially reckless, a cohort supposedly driven by impulse purchases, social media trends and a casual approach to money. The data tells a different story. Evidence from both Federal Reserve research and PYMNTS Intelligence suggests that younger Americans are neither uniquely irresponsible nor fundamentally worse off than earlier generations. In

It must be 2017 because loot boxes are back in the news again. Two weeks after New York’s attorney general sued Valve over its use of the gimmick, the company has responded. In short, the Steam maker essentially said, “See you in court.” New York’s lawsuit accuses Valve of promoting illegal gambling through its games.

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Iconic Nothing design Great display Ad-free Nothing OS user experience Excellent cameras for the price Cons Larger, heavier, less durable than rivals Minimal performance gains Software support could be longer Loses Glyph Fill Light in camera Our Verdict Another superb all-round mid-ranger from Nothing, the Phone (4a) delivers for

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Lovely, compact design Great performance Brilliant battery life MagSafe now included  Cons Display only 60Hz Charging tops out at 20W wired No Camera Control button Doesn’t have iPhone 17’s front camera tricks Our Verdict The Apple iPhone 17e is a strong entry-level iPhone, delivering great performance, a solid battery

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor reports new leaks about the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, highlighting its impressive 6.9-inch LIPO display with ultra-low 1 nit brightness and BT.2020 wide color gamut. The device is expected to feature dual 200Mp cameras, narrower bezels similar to OnePlus 15T, and a powerful 2nm Snapdragon

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor reports new leaks suggesting the OnePlus 16 may be more powerful than initially expected, featuring the advanced Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip. The device could include impressive specs like a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, 240Hz OLED display, and massive 9000mAh battery with fast

A widespread outage on Instagram made it impossible for thousands of people in the US to send or receive direct messages (DMs). The Meta-owned platform, which many people use for both personal and business reasons, saw an unprecedented rise in reports of service outages. People in big cities like Los Angeles, Phoenix, Chicago, Washington D.C.,

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The refreshed Zeekr 007 GT, which was revealed in last month’s regulatory filings, is expected to see price increases of 5,000 to 8,000 yuan (700 to 1,200 USD) when it launches in the second quarter of 2026. The price adjustment comes amid rising costs for semiconductor chips and lithium batteries. An insider from Zeekr has

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The Galaxy S26 Ultra also features Samsung’s most intuitive and user-friendly AI experience to date. Features like Now Nudge5 provide proactive and relevant suggestions6 based on users’ context,7 while Now Brief8 surfaces timely reminders for important events. A choice of agents also helps users to complete tasks easier with a single button press or voice

Update: The issue with Apple’s verification server is now resolved. If you’re an Apple developer unable to install test builds on your device, you’re not alone. While Apple’s system status page for developer services doesn’t list any issues, there have been widespread reports over the last few hours about the issue. The issue is also