There is no dearth of Android applications, from millions of options in the Google Play Store to thousands in popular third-party stores, such as F-Droid. You'll be spoiled for choice. But this choice ...

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Amazon launched the redesigned Echo Studio and the new Echo Dot Max smart speakers. The devices support the new Alexa Home Theater feature, which uses up to five speakers and OmniSense technology to ...

Android TV boxes are fantastic for bringing streaming apps and local media together, but one of the biggest frustrations many users have is the cluttered, ad-filled default home screen. That’s where ...

Thanks to our old friend Ken Gruberman, who wrote on TidBITS Talk in response to “When Should You Upgrade to Apple’s OS 26 Releases?” (15 September 2025): If ...

James Weaver, Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen backstage at the Emmys (Getty Images) “The Studio” took home a record 13 awards at this year’s Emmys — and yet, not one member of the cast or crew thanked ...

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This ...

Throwing Scorsese into a role that requires him to poke fun at his own persona, though, was a gamble — at least emotionally — for Rogen, who also co-wrote and co-directed the episode. “It’s very weird ...

There are a few apps I must install on any new Android phone. Without them, using my handset would be quite challenging. These include the usual suspects like shopping and banking apps, browsers, AI ...

Another year, another version of Google’s mobile operating system. Android 16 brings a whole new look (Apple also just announced a redesign in iOS 26), more customization options, some chunky security ...

Behind every great library of art is a machine that needs to sell it. Two Ghibli experts tell IndieWire about the highs, lows, and contradictions within the great Japanese animation studio that sold ...