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
The Google Pixel 11 may not look dramatically different from the past couple of generations, but there are some meaningful upgrades across the board. As always, the company has made improvements to the camera hardware. The base Pixel 11 gets an upgraded main camera sensor that captures 56% more light, while the Pro models feature … Read more
The reason many of us build smart homes and tinker with microcontrollers is to make the mundane feel a little more special. Though these projects are far from necessary, they can bring a bit of magic to your everyday routines and teach you a thing or two along the way. Here are six ideas you … Read more
The long-awaited second generation of the Tesla Roadster might finally be ready for the public. In a post on X on Saturday, the electric vehicle company simply wrote, “Go for launch,” with a graphic showing a “10.01” date — so expect the new Roadster to be unveiled on October 1. The graphic also seems to … Read more