Apple released its first-ever Background Security Improvement for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Background Security Improvements are a new kind of update that the tech giant says delivers “lightweight ...

If you are having your iPhone alarms go off without making a noise, you may want to check the settings have not been reset for them. We’re not sure how many users this affects, but we’ve heard from a ...

Pulse density modulation (PDM) is a compact digital audio format used in devices like MEMS microphones and embedded systems. This compact primer eases you into the essentials of PDM audio. Let’s begin ...

While everyone’s asking ChatGPT to write their grocery lists, I’ve been finding the AI tricks that actually save you hours of work. The prompts that make you sound smarter in meetings. The tools that ...

Roku streaming sticks are known for their easy of use; just plug the player in your TV’s rear HDMI port, connect the USB power cable, and start binging. But as plug-and-play as Roku devices can be, ...

We store everything from conversations to photos on our smartphones, so it's vital to ensure our data is safe at all times. A good way to do this is by regularly inspecting a few parameters and ...

So, Signalgate is back, with reports that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had just a brief respite from the original Signal controversy before becoming embroiled in a new, more personal one. Reports ...

Google has announced a new Android "Identity Check" security feature that lock sensitive settings behind biometric authentication when outside a trusted location. The new feature is part of Anroid's ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Nate Bek on Sep 18, 2023 at 4:07 pm ...

As competition between carriers continues to grow, one of the perks is more freebies like free access to Apple services, popular streaming services, and more. While it can take a bit of work to figure ...

The wealth of customization options on Apple's iPhones means your phone is probably due for a settings refresh. No need for a full factory reset, though; double-check these five settings now. I’ve ...

Rae Hodge was a senior editor at CNET. She led CNET's coverage of privacy and cybersecurity tools from July 2019 to January 2023. As a data-driven investigative journalist on the software and services ...