How ‘free’ is a free phone? We’ve done the math

How ‘free’ is a free phone? We’ve done the math

Robert Triggs / Android Authority The offer of a free phone is a huge enticement. It’s one we see almost every big carrier dangling as a carrot to get your business. However, while there might be prize draws and generous YouTubers who’ll give out a free iPhone 16 to a chosen few, the phrase is … Read more

Sling TV vs. Fubo | Digital Trends

Sling TV vs. Fubo | Digital Trends

On-demand movies available on Sling TV. Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends When it comes to streaming live TV in the U.S., viewers have a number of options to choose from. Sling TV and Fubo are two of them. While they aren’t the most popular options in terms of total number of subscribers, they’re still well … Read more

5 Reasons to Start Using the Linux Command Line

5 Reasons to Start Using the Linux Command Line

You can use Linux without mastering the command line and messing round in terminal windows. But if you do, you’ll miss out on the command line’s speed, power, and low-level fine-grained control. What’s the Fuss About? Some swear by it, some swear at it. We’re talking about the command line, that venerable human-computer interface that’s … Read more

Google is reportedly developing a ‘computer-using agent’ AI system

Google is reportedly developing a ‘computer-using agent’ AI system

Google could preview its own take on Rabbit’s large action model concept as soon as December, reports The Information. “Project Jarvis,” as it’s reportedly codenamed, would carry tasks out for users, including “gathering research, purchasing a product, or booking a flight,” according to three people the outlet spoke with who have direct knowledge of the … Read more

Using an old Samsung phone? Your device could be at risk from a serious vulnerability

Using an old Samsung phone? Your device could be at risk from a serious vulnerability

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google discovered a severe vulnerability in certain older Samsung Exynos processors that hackers are actively exploiting. The flaw allows attackers to gain control over affected devices, potentially accessing sensitive functions remotely. Samsung has acknowledged the flaw and issued an October security patch to fix it. Google’s security team … Read more

One Argument Why Data Caps Are Not a Problem

One Argument Why Data Caps Are Not a Problem

NoWayNoShapeNoForm writes: OpenVault believes that data caps on broadband are not a problem because most people do not exceed their existing data caps. OpenVault contends that people that do exceed their broadband data caps are simply being forgetful — leaving a streaming device on 24×7, or deploying unsecure WiFi access points, or reselling their service … Read more