A VPN, or virtual private network, is software that encrypts your internet traffic and masks your IP address. It allows you ...

Gemini got a major agentic upgrade on Android, handling multi-step tasks across apps - and powering new features.

Microsoft announced a new educational initiative called "Java and AI for Beginners: A Practical Video Series for Java," offering a structured introduction for Java developers interested in generative ...

Google agreed to a $135 million settlement over claims it collected Android user data without permission, though it denied wrongdoing. Individual payouts are expected to be small (capped at $100), ...

Millions of Android users could be eligible for a payment under a $135 million class-action settlement over allegations that Google's operating system caused mobile devices to send data without users' ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed, I spoke with Lisa Jorgenson, who is Deputy Director at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Jorgenson had just attended IPWatchdog LIVE 2026 and ...

Android 16 introduced translucency to the notification shade and Quick Settings last year. As rumored, Android 17 Beta 3 continues that blur trend. The background of the widget picker switches from a ...

Apple’s MagSafe system revolutionized wireless charging and accessories when it was introduced on the iPhone 12. But until recently, Android phones didn’t have a way to tap into this magnetic ...

In brief: Remember when Cyberpunk 2077 first launched in 2020 and how much it struggled on the last-gen consoles? Today, the game that is still used to benchmark graphics cards can be emulated on a ...