Google introduced Application-Bound (App-Bound) encryption in July (Chrome 127) as a new protection mechanism that encrypts cookies using a Windows service that runs with SYSTEM privileges. The goal was to protect sensitive information from infostealer malware, which runs with the permissions of the logged user, making it impossible for it to decrypt stolen cookies without […]
Lithium-ion batteries power the lives of millions of people each day. From laptops and cell phones to hybrids and electric cars, this technology is growing in popularity due to its light weight, high energy density, and ability to recharge. So how does it work? THE BASICS A battery is made up of an anode, cathode, […]
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 might get a custom Tensor chip, giving up on Qualcomm as a supplier. This makes sense since Google is also using Tensor chips for its Pixel smartphones, but interestingly the switch will only happen in 2026, so the Pixel Watch 4 will presumably still use a Qualcomm SoC. That said, the […]
Samsung recently launched theSamsung GalaxyZ Fold Special Edition, exclusively in South Korea. And now, the company is gearing up to expand its foldable lineup as the reports that say that Samsung is working on two models by codenames “Q7” and “Q7M”. These recent leaks hint that company is developing two variants of the Samsung Galaxy […]
There are a lot of questions about mobile phone batteries. Should you leave your phone plugged in overnight? Is it bad for the phone? Is it even safe? In fact, how much should you charge your phone? When’s the right time to plug in? Should you let it run down to zero every time? Should […]
When the Mac Mini was first introduced in early 2005, it was pitched as a compact “stripped-down” desktop — and the most affordable Mac in Apple’s lineup. Steve Jobs referred to it as a “BYODKM” system: you’d bring your own display, keyboard, and mouse, and the Mini would provide a dependable computing experience with all […]
Google released Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 some days ago. It’s not uncommon for QPR betas to contain information about a forthcoming Android release, as Google likes to start working on its software releases pretty early. Similarly, we learned recently that Android 16 could introduce a significantly redesigned Quick Settings panel, which, per recent reporting, […]
If your cell phone can barely make it to lunchtime without a recharge, you may be tempted to buy a new one. But consider springing for a new battery instead.As long as the phone is in good shape—no cracked screen, for instance—replacing the battery can make the device work like brand-new. Most smartphones come with […]
Now that the most important specifications of the Google Tensor G5 and Tensor G6 have been leaked, Google’s internal performance forecasts reveal how the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro will perform in comparison to rivals from Apple, MediaTek and Qualcomm. Earlier this week, a source revealed documents,that next year’s Tensor G5 and 2026’s […]
Getting the latest and greatest computers doesn’t always make sense today. Unless you’re heavily into software engineering, 4K video editing, or gaming, a 4-5-year-old computers is usually powerful enough to be your daily driver. Often, people abandon failing computers that could otherwise be revived with a little extra investment in replaceable parts. Old computers, especially […]