Error 1099 is blocking Gemini for many users, especially on Pixel devices, but there's an unofficial fix that might help.

Building a pocket Linux server with Termux and an old phone was a challenge. But I unlocked new possibilities for file ...

In some parts of the world it’s common for cell service providers to sell new phones at a price significantly below market value, with the caveat that these phones are locked to that service provider ...

Smartphones and tablets are basically little computers with touchscreen displays. But since most ship with mobile operating systems like Android or iPadOS, they’re often tightly tied to Google or ...

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If you’ve been trying to use the Twitter/X app on Android lately, you’ve probably noticed a whole host of issues. Thankfully, a fix is coming soon. Over the past few days, the Twitter/X app for ...

Valve contractor Natalie Vock has shipped a new tool that stops Linux from “stealing your VRAM” when the GPU runs out of space. Before that, when Linux needed to free VRAM and shove data into system ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Earlier in April 2026, Valve engineer Natalie Vlock introduced a new VRAM optimization for Linux. Rather than letting lower-priority workloads push game ...

What just happened? A Valve graphics engineer may have just delivered one of the smartest quality-of-life upgrades Linux gaming has seen in a while: a fix that stops background apps from stealing ...

Android Auto 16.1 brings a quick fix after version 16 broke steering wheel controls. It removes a new design element and restores older yet reliable media buttons. Android Auto is getting a new update ...

You have been warned — a billion phones are at risk. Updated on Dec. 23 with additional commentary on new security vulnerabilities and the security risks for the billion-plus phones that will not ...

Switching from an iPhone to an Android device is exciting, but it can also come with frustrating bumps along the way. Many users face unexpected problems such as delayed messages, missing texts, or ...