Android 17 doubles down on blur effects, Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption for messaging, Microsoft cancels planned Copilot integrations in Windows 11, Samsung testing One UI 9 on S26

• Android 17 doubles down on controversial blur effects—will users finally push back?

• Microsoft releases emergency fix for Windows 11 enterprise users

• Microsoft warns a recent Windows 11 renders the C: drive inaccessible for some users

• Instagram is killing off end-to-end encryption for messaging

• Spotify will finally let you tweak its recommendation algorithm

• OpenAI Confirms ChatGPT Ads Remain Limited to the United States

• Instagram Will Remove End-to-End Encryption for Messages in May 2026

• Google Fixes Two Actively Exploited Chrome Zero-Day Flaws

• Microsoft Cancels Several Planned Copilot Integrations in Windows 11

• Unofficial Windows Task Scheduler gets updated with new features

• Build 29550 for Windows 11 27H2 with new power settings (Canary)

• Windows 11 May Soon Let Users Choose Their User Folder Name During Setup

• OpenAI Reportedly Denies Global ChatGPT Ads Rollout Despite Online Speculation

• The F-35 Program Can’t Seem to Pull Off a Needed Software Update While Its Jets Fight a War

• Meta Has Smart Glasses Spiraling Towards Glasshole 2.0

• Microsoft Locks Down Discord Server After People Wouldn’t Stop Making Fun Of AI ‘Microslop’

• Nvidia's next AI chip may move beyond the all-purpose GPU

• Grandmother spent six months in jail after AI facial recognition misidentified her

• Hacker unveils exploit that cracks the "unbreakable" Xbox One at the silicon level

• Gen Z Is Ditching Streaming For Physical Media - Here's Why

• Turn Your Android Tablet Into A Portable Monitor With This Simple USB Trick

• 9 Cool New Car Gadgets To Upgrade Your Driving Experience

• Kadaza Review: Why Personalized Homepages Are Back

• Microsoft pulls back Copilot plans to cut AI clutter across Windows 11

• Android 16 begins rolling out to Fairphone 6

• You Can Now Buy Ulefone RugKing 5 Pro Now: $270 Gets You a 20,000mAh Rugged Phone

• Vivo X300 Ultra Audio Upgrades: 3x Larger Speaker, Directional Recording, AI Noise Reduction

• Samsung's Wider Foldable May Start Entirely New Lineup Beyond Galaxy Z Fold

• Spotify Launching Taste Profile Feature for Better Personalized Recommendations

• Samsung begins testing the next big One UI update for your Galaxy

• You’re probably ignoring Samsung’s best app — and it just got better

• Samsung's Privacy Display is the sort of innovation smartphones really need

• Samsung reportedly in crisis mode despite encouraging Galaxy S26 sales

• The Fairphone 6 is getting Android 16 earlier than expected

• Galaxy S26 is a hit, so why is Samsung Mobile in emergency mode?

• Galaxy A37 and A57 unboxing and hands-on leak ahead of launch

• Breaking: Samsung starts One UI 9 (Android 17) testing on Galaxy S26 series

• Samsung opens a lab where you can design your own Galaxy Buds 4

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 battery leak suggests a long-awaited upgrade

• One UI 8.5 makes fingerprint scans more accurate with new option

• Early One UI 9.0 software lacks big upgrades

• First look at Samsung Galaxy Glasses and Watch 9 battery specs

• Galaxy Z Fold 8’s widescreen version reportedly has a bigger battery

• Samsung’s mobile division may face its first-ever loss

• Breaking: First One UI 9 build is here for the Galaxy S26 Ultra

• Looks like Samsung doesn’t want to sell the Galaxy Z TriFold anymore

• Galaxy Z Fold 8 battery capacity leaks, brings some good news

• Exclusive: Galaxy Glasses and Galaxy Watch 9 battery information revealed

• Samsung One UI 9.0 hands-on: What’s new?

• Galaxy A57, Galaxy A37 unboxing videos leak ahead of launch

• Samsung Galaxy A57 promotional images reveal slim design; Bigger Vapor Chamber also tipped

• Spotify’s mobile app may soon get a feature fans have wanted for 15 years

• The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a major display flaw that cheap Android phones solved years ago

• You won’t guess which carrier has kept customers happy for 17 straight years

• Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold might already be on its way out

• This emerging PC emulator on Android now supports an iconic Steam feature

• This popular Chrome extension just got flagged for malware

• Your Google Maps cycling trips are about to get a visual upgrade

• Samsung is already testing Android 17-based One UI 9 on your brand new Galaxy S26

• Google Clock’s newest update borrows some color from the Pixel Weather app

• Samsung laptop owners lose their C:\ drive on Windows 11 with "access denied" errors — as Microsoft removes the offending app

• Xbox One Security Streak Broken After Console Reportedly Hacked for the First Time

• I cleaned up my Gmail storage and got back way more space than expected

• My inbox got much cleaner after I set up these 4 Gmail automations

• Google Drops “What People Suggest” AI Tool From Search Results

• Samsung wins court ruling after German judge says some TCL "QLED" TVs aren't really QLED

• Samsung Reportedly Ending Galaxy Z TriFold Production Despite Selling Out Every Restock

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ leak points to a battery boost

• Google Translate rolls out new homescreen widgets on Android

• Samsung maintains soundbar leadership for 12 consecutive years

• Will Privacy Display come to Galaxy S25 and other devices with One UI 8.5?

• One UI 9 appears before users get the latest public version, but don’t get too excited

• Your smart TV is snitching on your watch history — here’s how to stop it completely

• Android 16 Now Has a Desktop Mode for Your Pixel 8 or Newer

• Higher Quality Images: YouTube Increases Custom Thumbnail Upload Limit

• Digg relaunch fails in two months as AI agents and spambots overrun the site

• OpenAI's adult mode reportedly won't generate pornographic audio, images or video

• Leaked Galaxy Z Wide Fold specs reveal very minor upgrades

• I checked my phone's hidden metrics, and I'm a little obsessed with the data

• Global Memory Shortage Could Last Until 2028 as AI Demand Drives DRAM Prices Higher

• I deleted every Android wallpaper app I tried until this one

• Microsoft Edge's latest update is all about what you lose — but one removal is actually a good thing

• Your Android Could Soon Be a Music Creation Powerhouse Thanks to Gemini—Here’s What We Know

• The Samsung Galaxy S26 Has A Clever New Cooling Trick To Compete With The iPhone 17 Pro

• What Really Happens To Old Printer Cartridges After They're Recycled?

• Windows 11 and Galaxy Connect bug breaks Samsung laptops and desktop PCs

• One UI 9 brings ‘glass-like’ audio visualizer animation

• TikTok US Deal: Treasury to Get Massive $10B Transaction Fee

• Your favorite image-saving Chrome extension was scraping your data for cash

• Samsung TriFold phone exits after proving a point?

• Google News could soon give you a convenient new way to consume its audio briefings

• Android Auto struggles plague Samsung Galaxy S26 launch

• Claude is letting users bypass its standard usage limits for the next two weeks

• Google Translate picks up 6 new widgets, ready for your home screen

• Galaxy Z Fold 8 leaked battery specs suggest big upgrade

• Google Translate splits its features into handy one-tap widgets

• Meet expressive world of One UI 8.5 apps [Video]

• Spotify wants to bring this long-overdue feature to Android

• Encyclopedia Britannica sues OpenAI for copyright and trademark infringement

• Galaxy A57 may feature a larger vapour chamber than Galaxy A55, A56

• This NotebookLM setup turned YouTube into the ultimate study tool for me

• Kingston launches IronKey Locker+ 50 G2 secure USB drive with AES 256-bit encryption

• My Microsoft Store downloads were terribly slow until I changed this setting

• 62 percent of Americans can’t go 30 minutes without checking their phone, study finds

• Google Wallet is the best place for passes — but it still frustrates me

• The Galaxy Watch 9 could have a larger battery than its predecessor

• Redmagic’s tiny Android gaming tablet has a 9-inch, 200Hz OLED display, leak reveals

• Galaxy A37 & A57 Unboxing Videos Bring First Hands-On with Samsung’s 2026 Mid-Rangers

• A Google TV update may have broken one of the best ways to avoid home screen ads

• Meta Reportedly Planning Fresh Layoffs Amid Surging AI Costs

• ‘Galaxy Glasses’ with Android XR reportedly match the battery on Meta Ray-Ban Display

• Samsung apparently started One UI 9 tests, and I'm crying in my lack of One UI 8.5

• There’s still one reason I won’t leave Samsung Messages for Google

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could get an overdue battery upgrade

• Xbox’s "easier dev tools" pitch isn’t landing with fans who say the platform needs bigger fixes

• Someone built a Windows utility to make the Copilot key less annoying

• I don’t trust free backup apps, but this open-source one changed my mind

• Microsoft is backing away from putting Copilot everywhere in Windows 11

• Why Did Smartphone Makers Stop Including Headphone Jacks?

• xAI is being sued by teens who say Grok created CSAM using their photos

• 10 Ways You Should Be Taking Care Of Your OLED Display

• Galaxy S26 Ultra Spotted Running Early One UI 9 Internal Build

• REDMAGIC's new gaming tablet rumored to have a 200Hz display

• One carrier has had customer loyalty on lock for nearly two decades

• Google Translate on Android Gets New Home Screen Widgets