ZDNet

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to extend its battery life by hours

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent a significant portion of my life searching for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather ...

Green Hills Software Creates Complete Production-Focused Software Environment for Texas Instruments TDA5 Virtual Development Kit

Green Hills Software, the worldwide leader in embedded safety and security solutions, today announced the availability of the most comprehensive production-focused software development environment for ...

Best Antivirus for Windows 11: Fast, Lightweight & Secure

Windows 11 users face growing cyber threats, from ransomware and phishing to occasional zero-day exploits. Choosing the right antivirus is no longer ...

AI is supercharging cloud cyberattacks - and third-party software is the most vulnerable

Google's latest threat report warns that third-party tools are now prime targets for attackers - and businesses have just days to keep them secure.

4 Free Antivirus Programs Consumer Reports Rates Better Than Windows Defender

Having an antivirus app on Windows is a must. While Windows Defender is certainly an option, Consumer Reports rates these ...

These free Android apps are so good that I'm ready to pay for them

Most free Android apps show intrusive ads or a premium paywall the moment you try to do anything useful. But once in a while, you come across a gem — an app so polished, powerful, and genuinely ...
TMCnet

XShield Security Suite Claims Evaluated: 2026 Consumer Report on All-In-One Antivirus, VPN Privacy Protection, Dark Web Monitoring, and What Consumers Should Verify

According to the company's website, XShield bundles six security components into one subscription: antivirus and anti-malware, VPN, cyber privacy protection, anti-ransomware, dark web monitoring, and ...
CNET

This Privacy Smartphone Blocks Audio and Video Snooping at the Flick of a Switch

On the left side of the Hiroh phone is a privacy toggle that cuts off access to the microphone and camera -- when it's ...

Millions at Risk as Android Mental Health Apps Expose Sensitive Data

Oversecured flagged 1,575 flaws in 10 Android health apps with 14.7M installs, putting chats, CBT notes, and mood logs at risk, per BleepingComputer.

Android 17 Beta 2 drops with the ability to bubble any app

Google's Android 17 Beta 2 update release is here, and if you want to dig in and see for yourself what it has to offer, you'll need a compatible Pixel ...
Digital Trends

Android 17 Beta 1 is around the corner, will skip the traditional Developer Preview stage

While Android beta testers were exploring the newly-launched Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1, Google decided to surprise everyone. The official Android Beta Program handle on Reddit has confirmed the arrival ...
androidsage.com

Android 17 Beta 1 Launch: How to Upgrade Your Pixel Device

Google has just announced the Android 17 Beta update, marking the end of Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2. The next release in the pipeline is Android 17 Beta. Here’s what you need to know about staying ...