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Google is already shoveling out a fix for Pixel 10’s screen snow

Google is now rolling out a fix for the so-called “screen snow” bug affecting some Pixel 10 devices. The company confirmed the development in a statement to Android Authority: We’re aware of an issue impacting a small number of Pixel 10 devices. We began rolling out fixes on Sept. 3 with more to follow in the coming weeks. Google began pushing the September 2025 security update on September 3, which included a slate of bug fixes and improvements. While the official changelog didn’t explicitly

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Setting up a home VPN server with WireGuard

Motivation For a moderately security conscious geek like myself, there can be a number of reasons to want to set up a home VPN server: Accessing your home computer via screen sharing without exposing it to the Internet (and thereby to potential evil-doers). Accessing servers with IP white lists (common case for security hardened IT systems). Accessing county-IP-filtered things like Netflix while travelling. Browsing privately from insecure WiFi networks. Getting access to services that are blo

The Gemini app just got the one feature everyone was asking for

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has updated the Gemini app to handle any file type. This includes audio files, which was the top request. Audio length can be up to 10 minutes for free users. Around the beginning of August, we found evidence that Google was working on adding a highly requested feature to Gemini. Specifically, the AI app was getting support for audio file uploads. Fast forward to today, and the function is now live on Android, iOS, and on the web. Don’t want to mi

Microsoft Promises Windows 10 Users Free Security Updates for a Year – but There Are Strings Attached

Microsoft is ready to leave Windows 10 behind, and security support is due to end in October. If you aren't ready to upgrade to Windows 11, all isn't lost. You can snag a one-year extended security update for $30, but there's also a free option you may not have heard about. All you need to do is enable cloud backup, and connect it with your OneDrive account. The ability to get free updates on Windows 10 is a pretty big deal because it is still the most widely used Windows OS, accounting for jus

I Tested the Pixel 10 Pro and It's a Master Class on What an Android Phone Should Be

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.5 / 10 SCORE Google Pixel 10 Pro XL $999 at Best Buy Pros Long software support period Camera performs well, with impressive AI-assisted Super Res Zoom Fun and useful new AI skills Cons Tensor G5 isn't as powerful as rivals Magic Cue of limited use if you don't live strictly in Google's world Images can look over processed I've spent a lot of time w

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Our Pixel 10 Pro XL has also run into the infamous screen snow issue

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Multiple Google Pixel 10 series users are experiencing a “screen snow” issue. The display freezes and shows a static-like image, but recovers automatically after about ten minutes. We have also faced the issue on our own Pixel 10 Pro XL. Google has not acknowledged the bug publicly, and no fix has been mentioned in the recent software update. The Google Pixel 10 series is the latest Android flagship on the block, and as with every release, early adopters

Formatting code should be unnecessary

Formatting code should be unnecessary and we knew this back in the 80s I had a (maybe slightly overqualified) computer science teacher back in highschool, Mr. Paige. He worked on the Ada compiler and has been programming since the early 80s. One day I complained about linter tooling that was driving me nuts. I said something to the effect of, "it's 2016, how are we still dealing with this sort of thing?" Turns out, that problem was solved four decades ago (well, three at that point). Back wh

Google finally details Gemini usage limits

is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Until very recently it wasn’t clear what usage limits were placed on Gemini at the various tiers. Thankfully Google has finally updated its Help Center article detailing “Gemini Apps limits & upgrades for Google AI subscribers.” Gone are the useless descriptors like “limited access” or vagu

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Google Pixel 10 review: perfectly fine

is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Asking the Pixel 10 to be more than what it is feels greedy. Google’s non-Pro Pixel is priced fairly at $799, which is significantly less than the $999 Pixel 10 Pro. It comes with some handy upgrades, like Qi2 charging with buil

Google Pixel 10 review: The best of Pixel without the fuss

Google Pixel 10 Google has struck a great balance between its baseline and Pro-tier flagships with the Pixel 10. While it doesn't have absolutely everything found in its bigger siblings, the more flexible camera package, new AI tools, great design, and faster processor make for a compact flagship phone with few compromises. Best of all, it still costs the same as last year. The Pixel 10 really is one of the best phones Google has ever made. For my daily driver, I typically pick a hulking great

Pixel 10 vs. Pixel 10 Pro vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL: How Google's Latest Phones Compare

Google's new Pixel 10 phones are here, and they boast a handful of spec upgrades over their predecessors, as well as more AI features. The three models look very similar to last year's Pixel 9 phones. There's a standard Pixel 10, a higher-spec Pixel 10 Pro and a large Pixel 10 Pro XL. There are still some differentiators between the baseline and Pro models, but that lead is shrinking with more top-level features trickling down. All in all, they're powerful handsets that rank among the year's b

Unlike the Pixel 9 mess, fixing a Pixel 10’s battery might not make you scream

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel 10 series features an upgraded plastic pull tab for easier battery removal than its predecessor. Apple and Samsung’s methods for battery removal are more efficient, showing that Google still has further room for improvement. The Pixel 10 series is the talk of the town, and there are plenty of upgrades across the board to get people excited. With the Pixel 10 series, Google has also launched the Pixel Care Plus program for $0 battery repairs, thou

Today is your last chance to exhibit your brand in front of 10K tech leaders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

If you’re a founder who planned to wait until the last minute … this is it. Today is the final day to secure your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. If you want to get in front of more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders, connect with media, and generate a nonstop pipeline this October, you need to act now. There are only a few tables left. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Don’t let your competitor take the last table with your startup’s name on it. Book yours now. Image Credits:Halo Cr

Love the Pixel 10? You can now wear it on your sleeve, almost literally

Google TL;DR Google has launched new Pixel 10-themed merchandise. The T-Shirt, ceramic mug, and a roll of washi tape, all come with a coded message. Besides online, Google will also sell these items in its physical stores across the US. Google has just dropped a new set of merchandise in succession of the Pixel 10 series phones announced last month. The newly added products include a coffee mug, a full-sleeve T-shirt, and a roll of washi tape. All of these products are available in black an

The best new computers to replace your old Windows 10 PC

With Microsoft officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, anyone with an older PC is faced with a dilemma. Sure, you can kick the can down the road by signing up for the free 12-month Extended Security Updates. But even if your computer meets the minimum system requirements for a free Windows 11 upgrade, anything older than a year won't be able to take advantage of Microsoft's Copilot+ AI PC features, like Windows Recall or Studio Effects for video chats. So if you've already been f

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I tested the Pixel 10’s charging with Google’s own 67W brick, and it’s still disappointingly slow

Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google’s Pixel series has, to be blunt, always been pretty slow to charge. Even the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s boost to 37W (about 35W effective) still left the phone taking a sluggish 77 minutes to reach full, while the regular 26W capabilities of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro left last year’s users waiting about 85 minutes. Nothing has changed for the better with the new Pixel 10 series. In fact, after testing Google’s latest flagships with the company’s new 67W USB-C c

Survey reveals a close battle for best Pixel 10 Pro alternative

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google launched the Pixel 10 series last month, and the Pixel 10 Pro continues the trend of offering great camera hardware in a pocket-friendly design. Otherwise, it offers plenty of AI features, a relatively large battery, and seven years of updates. Colleague Joe Maring recently looked at some alternative phones to the Pixel 10 Pro. He also included a poll asking for your favorite alternative phone. Well, the results are in, and here’s what you told us. Wh

Pixel 10 phones are currently incompatible with Galaxy Watches

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s Galaxy Watches are having trouble connecting to Pixel 10 series phones right now. The issue seems widespread, and we can also confirm our Galaxy Watch 8 Classic refuses to pair with our Pixel 10 Pro XL unit. Google seems to be aware of the problem, but it’s unclear if a fix is coming anytime soon. If you just picked up a shiny new Pixel 10 series phone and tried pairing it with your Galaxy Watch, chances are you’re running into some connectiv

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io_uring is faster than mmap

TL;DR Sourcing data directly from disk IS faster than caching in memory. I brought receipts. Because hardware got wider but not faster, the old methods don't get you there. You need new tools to use what is scaling and avoid what isn't. Introduction In part 1 I showed how some computer performance factors are scaling exponentially while others have been stagnant for decades. I then asserted, without proof, that sourcing data from disk can be faster than from memory. What follows is the proof.

Memory is slow, Disk is fast – Part 2

TL;DR Sourcing data directly from disk IS faster than caching in memory. I brought receipts. Because hardware got wider but not faster, the old methods don't get you there. You need new tools to use what is scaling and avoid what isn't. Introduction In part 1 I showed how some computer performance factors are scaling exponentially while others have been stagnant for decades. I then asserted, without proof, that sourcing data from disk can be faster than from memory. What follows is the proof.

Salesforce slump deepens as stock drops nearly 5% on weak guidance

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff attends the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 23, 2025. A bad year just got worse for Salesforce . Following a disappointing revenue forecast in its quarterly earnings report late Wednesday, Salesforce's stock slumped nearly 5%, bringing its decline for 2025 to 27%. That's the worst performance in large-cap tech. Revenue increased 10% in the fiscal second quarter from a year earlier, cracking double-digit growth for the

Salesforce slump deepens as stock drops more than 5% on weak guidance

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff attends the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 23, 2025. A bad year just got worse for Salesforce . Following a disappointing revenue forecast in its quarterly earnings report late Wednesday, Salesforce's stock slumped more than 5%, bringing its decline for 2025 to 27%. That's the worst performance in large-cap tech. Revenue increased 10% in the fiscal second quarter from a year earlier, cracking double-digit growth for t

Salesforce slump deepens as stock drops 7% on disappointing guidance

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff attends the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 23, 2025. A bad year just got worse for Salesforce . Following a disappointing revenue forecast in its quarterly earnings report late Wednesday, Salesforce's stock slumped 8%, bringing its decline for 2025 to 28%. That's the worst performance in large-cap tech. Revenue increased 10% in the fiscal second quarter from a year earlier, cracking double-digit growth for the first t

Only 2 days left to claim your exhibitor spot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

We’re in the final stretch — with just two days left and only 10 tables remaining, now is the time to act if you want to shine the light on your brand at one of the most anticipated tech conferences of the year. TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is coming to Moscone West in San Francisco this October 27–29. Exhibiting puts your startup in the heart of the action — where 10,000+ founders, investors, press, and decision-makers come to discover what’s next. Your brand missing the spotlight at this tech epi

Here’s how the Pixel’s AI zoom compares to a real 100x lens

is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. In case you missed it last week among other big news items, Google shipped a phone camera with a zoom feature that uses generative AI. That’s right: the Pixel 10 Pro comes with AI right inside the camera app that cleans up otherw

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 10 Pro

Joe Maring / Android Authority The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a darn impressive phone. I’ve been using it for a little while now, and although my review isn’t quite ready, I can safely say the Pixel 10 Pro is the Android phone I plan on using for the foreseeable future. Its hardware is great, the cameras are unbelievably powerful, and Google’s software experience is unmatched. The Pixel 10 Pro is just about the perfect Android phone for me, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best Android p

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Microsoft says recent Windows updates cause app install issues

Microsoft says the August 2025 security updates are triggering unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation issues for non-admin users across all supported Windows versions. This known issue is caused by a security patch that addresses the CVE-2025-50173 Windows Installer privilege escalation vulnerability, which can allow authenticated attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges due to a weak authentication issue. To address this security vulnerability, Microsoft has implemented

Turns out it’s possible to get a Pixel 10 with a physical SIM slot in the US

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is reportedly sending out global Pixel 10 models with physical SIM slots as replacement units to users. These global models lack support for mmWave 5G. While some people are viewing this as an upgrade, others are concerned about connectivity issues. If you bought a Pixel 10, 10 Pro, or 10 Pro XL in the US, your phone came without a physical SIM slot. That’s the standard for US models of Google’s latest flagships. Instead of having a traditional

10-20x Faster LLVM -O0 Back-End – Code Generation

5 years ago, @nikic wrote: I can’t say a 10% improvement is making LLVM fast again, we would need a 10x improvement for it to deserve that label. We recently open-sourced TPDE and our fast LLVM baseline back-end (TPDE-LLVM), which is 10-20x faster than the LLVM -O0 back-end with similar runtime performance and 10-30% larger code size. We support a typical subset of LLVM-IR and only target x86-64 and AArch64. Posting this here, as this might be interesting for the LLVM community – questions/com

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Google Pixel 10 series review: Don't call it an Android

After 10 generations of Pixels, Google's phones have never been more like the iPhone, and we mean that both as a compliment and a gentle criticism. For people who miss the days of low-cost, tinkering-friendly Nexus phones, Google's vision is moving ever further away from that, but the attention to detail and overall polish of the Pixel experience continue with the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL. These are objectively good phones with possibly the best cameras on the market, and they're also a l