By playing nice with Android and letting developers use their own payments system, Microsoft has fashioned itself as the anti-Apple for developers.
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NFC Flaws Let Researchers Hack ATMs by Waving a Phone
Flaws in card reader technology let a security firm consultant wreak havoc with point-of-sale systems and more.
Walmart ‘Deals for Days’ 2021: The 20 Best Deals (Updated)
Prime Day is more than Amazon now. Here’s the best deals we’ve found at Walmart’s “Deals for Days” event.
The 47 Best Prime Day Deals if You Work From Home
We’ve found discounts on webcams, laptops, monitors, and standing desks to kit out your home office.
Amazon Prime Day 2021 Phone Deal: The OnePlus 8 Is Only $350
The powerful device launched more than a year ago for double the price. This deal makes it one of the cheapest Android phones around.
Prime Day 2021: The 61 Absolute Best Deals (Updated)
The best stuff! From Instant Pots to Echo Dots, here are all the greatest tech deals at Amazon’s big sale.
Your Favorite Mobile Apps That Can Also Run in a Web Browser
Break free from the confines of your phone screen for messaging, music, and more.
A Bug in the Android Google App Put Privacy at Risk
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Samsung’s New Galaxy A52 5G Is a Reliable Droid
The new $500 handset does everything a phone needs to do, though it’s plagued by the same flaws as its predecessor.
As the Nation Reopens, Americans Are on the Road Again
With Covid-19 travel restrictions relaxing, citizens are boarding planes, trains, busses, and rideshares in increasing numbers. This week, we look at how that’s going.