The modern internet is a horribly distracting place. It’s a carnival littered with flashing ads, autoplay videos, and massive leaps between text. I’ll be first to admit that it’s becoming more challenging to read through engaging content on the web simply due to all the tinsel drawing me away from it. I’ve become susceptible to … Read more
TikTok will not be banned in the US as of tomorrow. The White House has once again issued an order granting a 75-day extension on the ban. It remains to be seen what company might be interested in buying the service, with Amazon and Walmart both recently mentioned as contenders. Ostensibly, the United States government … Read more
Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Apple computers used to be known for being overpriced, but the market sentiment regarding these machines is changing. This is especially true since the launch of Apple’s M series chips, which brought a massive leap in performance. Now, MacBooks are very capable, and they can often be cheaper than … Read more
Credit: Google Google Search has a new Pokémon-themed Easter egg. You can catch the original 151 Pokémon by searching their names. Each Pokémon you catch will get you closer to earning Master Balls that can be used to catch legendary or mythical Pokémon. It’s not uncommon for Google to occasionally inject a little fun into … Read more
Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority Do you keep losing your things? Sometimes, it’s not that big of a deal, but certain things cause a gut-wrenching feeling when you lose them. Think keys, wallets, purses, etc. You never want to lose those! This is why trackers like Apple AirTags are so amazing. They are worth … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Amazon Shopping app is rolling out a new feature in beta. The Buy for Me tool will let you buy items from other retail stores right on the app. This feature uses AI to purchase the item from the other retail store on your behalf. Amazon’s catalog of … Read more
Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Android 15’s Theft Detection Lock is misfiring for some users. The feature is activating on its own, locking users out of their devices. The very core of how the feature works may be to blame for the glitch. Android 15’s Theft Detection Lock has been raising some eyebrows lately. … Read more
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Messages is finally fixing its long-standing compose box issue that limited users to just four lines of text. When tinkering with the latest beta version of the app, we were able to expand the size of the compose box to 12 lines. This long-awaited change could bring a … Read more
Credit: Roku Roku has plenty of streaming devices, but if you want the absolute best one the brand has to offer, it would be the 2024 version of the Roku Ultra. It’s on sale today, so you can get the best of the bunch at just $79.99. It’s usually $99.99, so you’re saving yourself a … Read more
Google’s starting to support games on Android Auto and Automotive. Android Auto game support was first spotted late last month, alongside the release of Android Auto 14.1 beta. It turns out this beta isn’t needed at all, and you can game on Android Auto 14 stable when using an Android 15 phone. Cars are a … Read more