I tried this hidden Google Maps trick in Android Auto; now every drive feels smarter

Android Auto already does the basics well. It shows my route, plays my music, reads my messages, and keeps the phone out of ...
Android Police

I ignored this Google Maps feature for years, and now I use it every morning

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work focus on productivity apps and flagship devices, ...

2026 GMC Hummer EV SUV

Use the table of contents to jump to a section King Crab mode, bidirectional charging, and a limited Carbon Fiber Edition headline the changes pushing the 2026 GMCHummer EV SUV full-size electric SUV ...
ZDNet

6 Android Auto apps I wish I discovered sooner, because they make driving much easier

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
CNET

The Next Solar Eclipse Is Delivering a Rare Treat: Totality at Sunset

It's been two years since the last total solar eclipse, but another one is coming in August -- and with it, a special ...
Dark Reading

Nightmare-Eclipse Drops Yet Another Microsoft Exploit, RoguePlanet

The zero-day "nightmare" apparently isn't over for Microsoft, as a disgruntled researcher who's been feuding with the company for the past three months has dropped yet another proof-of-concept (PoC) ...

Finding Android apps on the Google Play Store just got a lot easier thanks to Gemini

Google has launched the Google Play connected app for Gemini, allowing users to discover apps, make select purchases, and buy ...

MapTap, a daily geography game, is my new Wordle

MapTap is a phone game that will make you feel smarter after you play it.
Android

Samsung Overhauls the One UI Beta Program to Make Joining and Leaving Effortless

Samsung has officially overhauled its One UI Beta Program starting with One UI 9.0 to make testing pre-release software much more user-friendly. Galaxy users now only need to accept the beta legal ...
PC Magazine

Google Maps vs. Waze: Waze Just Added a Major Upgrade, But It Still Won't Change Our Winner

From plotting routes to revealing traffic light locations, these free navigation services continue to evolve with new features. But which is tops? I tested both map apps and found a clear winner. My ...
ZDNet

After years of using Android Auto, these are the 8 phone cooling tips I swear by

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
The Boston Globe

Energy, water use, and pollution by data centers is expected to double in four years

WASHINGTON — The environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world’s largest countries, according to a United Nations University report, which also predicts their water and ...