Google is preparing to phase out SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail, as reported by Forbes. For years, users have relied on receiving one-time passcodes via text messages to verify their identity during login attempts. However, this method comes with inherent security vulnerabilities that Google now seeks to mitigate. Ross Richendrfer, a Gmail spokesperson, explained…
AI-driven search engine Perplexity has revealed plans to develop its own web browser, marking its expansion into yet another competitive domain. Announcing the news on X, the company introduced a sign-up list for early access to the browser, named Comet. However, details about its design, features, or launch timeline remain undisclosed. A Perplexity spokesperson shared…
Google is rolling out a small yet highly practical update to its phone dialer app, aiming to streamline call history management and reduce the frustration of sifting through an endless list of calls. Traditionally, the Recents tab in the app has displayed all incoming, outgoing, and missed calls in a continuous log. While this unified…
Google recently confirmed that Android 16 will introduce a brand-new feature called Live Updates—a more dynamic way to receive real-time notifications for ongoing activities such as rideshare pickups, food deliveries, and navigation. This feature is powered by progress-centric notifications, a new notification type that includes a progress bar that updates over time, sometimes divided into…
On Tuesday, Humane confirmed that HP has acquired most of its assets for $116 million, bringing an abrupt end to the company’s AI Pin venture. Effective immediately, the hardware startup is halting sales of its $499 AI Pin, a device once positioned as a smartphone alternative. Customers who have already purchased the AI Pin have…
Xiaomi has officially confirmed that its highly anticipated Xiaomi 15 series is set to make its global debut, with the unveiling scheduled for March at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025. Meanwhile, in China, the company is gearing up for the launch of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which is expected to be introduced at a…
Apple’s much-anticipated Siri AI upgrade, which promises to transform the way its voice assistant interacts with users, appears to be facing yet another delay. Initially expected to arrive with the iOS 18.4 update, the rollout is now reportedly being pushed back to iOS 18.5. This delay adds to Apple’s ongoing struggles with its AI-driven features,…
Instagram is currently experimenting with a new feature that allows users to privately dislike or downvote comments on both Feed posts and Reels. This move comes after users began noticing a discreet new button next to comments, prompting speculation about its purpose. Now, the company has confirmed that this test aims to provide users with…
WhatsApp is stepping up its personalization game by introducing a host of new customization options, allowing users to add a personal touch to their chats like never before. The latest update brings a variety of themes, custom color choices for chat bubbles, and an expanded collection of wallpapers, making conversations more visually appealing and easier…
Andrew Liszewski, a seasoned tech journalist who has been reviewing the latest gadgets since 2011, has always had a passion for electronics from a young age. Google is rolling out the second public beta of Android 16 today, bringing new tools for professional photographers who seek greater control over their images and videos. This update…