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I use an iPhone but this new Google Maps feature just might convince me to switch to a Pixel — here's why
By Scott Younker last updated
Google Maps has a new mode that reduces battery usage in case your phone is low. But it's not available for every device yet - here's how to know when (and if) it's coming to your phone.

Microsoft just gave you another reason to update your PC — November's Patch Tuesday fixes 63 flaws
By Amber Bouman last updated
November's Patch Tuesday updates fix 63 flaws in total but two of them are critical vulnerabilities that require your immediate attention.

Google issues official warning that VPN scams are on the rise – here's how to avoid them
By Aleksandar Stevanović published
Google's new scams advisory warns users about malicious VPN apps that impersonate real providers and install dangerous malware. Here's what to watch out for.

Google was down — Live updates on the outage that affected Drive, Sheets and more
By Dave LeClair last updated
People are reporting issues with Google Drive and other Workspace services.

Samsung phones infected with 'Landfall' spyware through WhatsApp images — what you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
This malware can infect Samsung devices through malicious WhatsApp images and it doesn't require any user interaction.

Instagram was down — here's what happened and who it affected
By Jason England last updated
Instagram was down, and temporarily affected users of the service on a desktop web browser. Here's what happened.

Valve announces Steam Frame VR headset — a premium standalone rival to the Meta Quest 3
By Darragh Murphy published
Valve's long-rumored Steam Frame VR headset is real, with a Snapdragon ARM processor, pancake lenses, 4K visuals and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. Here's what you need to know.

This Android malware has your debit card and PIN — and it’s making withdrawals
By Amber Bouman published
Dangerous new NGate Android malware uses NFC to steal debit card and PIN info so that hackers can make cash withdrawals from ATMs.
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