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As someone who grew up with a dial-up internet connection, I get anxious at the thought of any always-online product or service. My smart home is no different — I rely on it to automatically cool the ...

Google has released Android 17 in beta for Pixel devices, skipping the usual Developer Preview given the arrival of ...

Neither point-and-click simple like Mint nor grueling like Gentoo, NuTyx delivers the sweet spot for anyone who wants a better understanding of Linux systems.

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It's still being worked on, though.

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

Nex Computer has been tinkering with ways to get more use out of smartphones for the better half of a decade. The company’s NexDock lineup allows compatible Android phones to power a laptop-style ...

After delaying its Siri improvements to 2026, Apple's artificial intelligence plans are starting to take shape, at least according to the rumor mill. Bloomberg reports that Apple is turning Siri into ...

For smartphone users looking for a desktop replacement, the NexPhone wants to offer a choice of three popular operating systems. In addition to desktop support for Android, Linux Debian, and Windows ...

Almost 10 years after the release of the last Windows Phone, there’s hope for those who loved Microsoft's mobile operating system. A new device called NexPhone is set to launch later this year, ...

Moving from Windows to Linux doesn't require much of a learning curve and brings some real benefits, but you need to accept a few compromises. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 ...