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Google's Android AI Push Shows How Phones Are Becoming More Proactive

Google announced Gemini-powered Android features meant to make phones more assistant-like, raising practical questions about usefulness, privacy and user control.

May 29, 2026

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Roblox Safety Scrutiny Puts Parents Back in the Middle of Online Gaming Risks

State investigations and child-safety complaints have put Roblox back under scrutiny, raising practical questions for families about chat, spending, controls and online gaming risk.

May 26, 2026

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Meta Smart-Glasses Investigation Puts Wearable Privacy Back in the Spotlight

A Texas investigation into Meta AI glasses highlights the privacy questions that come with camera-equipped wearables moving into everyday life.

May 23, 2026

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FTC Location-Data Settlement Shows Why Phone Privacy Still Matters

A proposed FTC settlement with Kochava puts new attention on how sensitive phone location data can be sold, shared and used to trace people’s movements.

May 21, 2026

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Android XR Glasses Push AI Wearables Closer to Real Consumers

Google and Xreal’s Android XR glasses news points to a wearable future that is getting more serious, but pricing, privacy and everyday usefulness remain unsettled.

May 21, 2026

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Apple's iPhone Sports Broadcast Test Blurs the Line Between Phone and Pro Camera

Apple TV and MLS plan to show a professional soccer match captured entirely on iPhone 17 Pro, testing how far phone cameras can go in live production.

May 21, 2026

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iPhone Air Review: Apple’s Thinnest Phone Is Beautiful, but Not for Everyone

The iPhone Air is one of Apple’s most interesting designs in years, but the early consensus is clear: its beauty comes with real battery and camera tradeoffs.

May 20, 2026

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Encrypted Messaging Between iPhone and Android Begins Rollout

Google and Apple start rolling out encrypted RCS messaging, enhancing privacy for cross-platform texting.

May 16, 2026