Dmytro Skrypnykov/Getty Images Smartphones have become an essential part of daily life; for some people it’s the last thing they touch before going to bed and the first thing they hold in the morning. How healthy that habit is is up for discussion, but what’s definitely not up for discussion is how necessary … Read more
Credit: Pankil Shah / Android Authority For years, the best Android launcher wasn’t much of a debate — Nova Launcher had it locked down. But ever since its acquisition, that’s changed, and a lot of us have been left launcher-hopping. I’d been in that same boat, and while Niagara and Lawnchair both came close, neither … Read more
Fusion power is getting back to its roots. As fusion startups keep chasing their ultimate goal — putting electrons on the grid — many are also now embracing, or returning to, the defense applications that laid the foundation for the industry. The sector emerged decades ago when physicists looked for more constructive uses of the … Read more
Windows 11 and its native apps don’t have the best reputation. Microsoft has packed the system with all kinds of features, making it feel increasingly bloated. Having to put up with features you don’t want is bad enough, but the real problem starts when apps consume valuable RAM in the background without your knowledge. Some … Read more
Mecka AI, a startup that collects and analyzes human motion data to train humanoid robots and other robotics, is nearing a new round led by Sequoia Capital at a valuation of about $500 million, according to two people with knowledge of the deal. The new financing comes just three months after Mecka announced that it … Read more
You can’t enjoy your Roku if it keeps shutting off all the time. Habanero Pixel/Shutterstock The Roku line of streaming devices has a lot of features that aren’t necessarily obvious. Some can be incredibly useful, like built-in Bluetooth support for night owls, while others may not be everyone’s cup of tea, like the … Read more
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The cheap projector market really took off a few years ago, and the market was suddenly flooded with units ranging from $50 to well over $500. During that time, I invested in a cheap but decent little unit for around $100 that had HDMI support and came with … Read more
Two USB-C cables can look identical, fit the same port, and behave completely differently on your computer. One charges a laptop at full speed and transfers files in seconds; the other barely keeps a phone topped up. Baffling, I know. But you’d be surprised by how much stuff can differ between two cables full of … Read more
British fintech Revolut confirmed that it disclosed sensitive customer information to an unauthorized third party after receiving fraudulent requests sent from a legitimate government agency email domain. The exposed data included customers’ identity and contact details, including their birth date, postal and email addresses, and phone numbers, as well as copies of their identity documents … Read more
Your phone isn’t the only device that may need an update when Android Auto starts acting up. TY Lim/Shutterstock There are many reasons why Android Auto may stop connecting, and the initial fixes typically focus on the phone and connection. You inspect the cable, restart the device, forget the car, reconnect it and … Read more