Following the industry trend of tech giants manufacturing their own processors, the company will start putting bespoke silicon in its mobile hardware.
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Got Bigger Ears? Sony’s WF-1000XM4 Are Your New Best Buds

Sony’s noise-canceling earbuds are the best you can buy, so long as your ears are big enough.
A Guide to RCS, and Why It Makes Texting So Much Better


Google is pushing the new standard for Android devices, which promises better security and cooler features than plain old SMS.
What to expect from Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

Between the new widget menu that only opens web pages instead of apps, and IE being disabled, the Edge browser will be front and center in the new OS
TCL’s New Android Phones Can’t Keep Up With the Competition

The TCL 20 Pro 5G, 20S, and 20 SE are perfectly capable and affordable handsets, but you can do better.
Porn Showed Up on Legit News Sites Thanks to Internet Rot


Plus: China’s pipeline probing, a Chromebook debacle, and more of the week’s top security news.
The Best Sites, Apps, and YouTube Channels to Learn Music

Modern technology makes studying to play a new instrument easier than ever. And the best part? Most of these tools are free or affordable.
An Explosive Spyware Report Shows the Limits of iOS Security


Amnesty International sheds alarming light on an NSO Group surveillance tool—and the gaps in Apple’s and Google’s defenses.
The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Smart Home

Use your voice to control the lights! Summon the vacuum with your phone! Here’s everything you need to know, from Wi-Fi tips to security advice.