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Why I don’t trust Samsung and Google’s update promises anymore (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-05 | get Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Case → | tags: samsung, google pixel, android updates

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I don’t even trust Samsung or Google for good, timely Android updates anymore (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-05 | get Android Update Reminder Kit → | tags: samsung, google pixel, android updates

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Roku and TCL are being sued for allegedly bricking smart TVs with bad updates (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-04 | get Roku Streaming Stick 4K → | tags: roku, tcl, firmware updates

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Motorola just proved it still doesn’t care about Android updates — and it’s only getting worse (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-04 | get Motorola Moto G Power → | tags: motorola, razr 2026, android updates

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Microsoft confirms April Windows updates cause backup failures (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-05-04 | get Windows Backup Recovery Tool → | tags: windows updates, psmounterex.sys, volume shadow copy service

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Can I disable all data collection from my vehicle? (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-30 | get OBD-II Data Blocker → | tags: rivian, vehicle connectivity, esim

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Rivian allows you to disable all internet connectivity (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-30 | get Rivian Vehicle Internet Blocker → | tags: rivian, esim, vehicle connectivity

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GM is pushing Google Gemini AI to 4 million vehicles via OTA updates (techspot.com)

2026-04-30 | get Google Pixel Fold → | tags: google gemini, google assistant, ota updates

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Consumer tech lobby warns FCC that blocking router updates creates botnet risk for devices already in US homes (techspot.com)

2026-04-29 | get Wi-Fi Router Firmware Update → | tags: fcc, consumer tech, router updates

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Microsoft will allow users to indefinitely pause updates in Windows 11 — first change in over a decade to the mandatory update policy (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-25 | by Etiido Uko | get Windows 11 Update Pause Key → | tags: windows 11, microsoft, update policy

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Google Wallet Brings Travel Updates Directly to Android Home Screens (cnet.com)

2026-04-23 | by See Full Bio | get Google Wallet Travel Widget → | tags: google wallet, android 16, live updates

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Google Wallet now lets you track flights from the lock screen, here’s what it looks like (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-22 | get Google Wallet Flight Tracker → | tags: google wallet, android authority, live updates

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You’re About to See a Lot of Critical Software Updates. Don’t Ignore Them. (feeds.content.dowjones.io)

2026-04-19 | get Cybersecurity Software Suite → | tags: anthropic, ai model, cybersecurity

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iOS 26.4 moves App Store updates, here’s how to open them fast (9to5mac.com)

2026-04-15 | by Ryan Christoffel | get Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter → | tags: ios, app store, apple

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Is your Pixel battery draining faster lately? These 4 temporary fixes helped me (zdnet.com)

2026-04-14 | by Artie Beaty | get Google Pixel Battery Saver → | tags: pixel, google, android

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Change This One Venmo Privacy Setting Before Using PayPal Transfers (cnet.com)

2026-04-09 | by See Full Bio | get Venmo Privacy Settings Guide → | tags: venmo, paypal, privacy

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Microsoft Abruptly Terminates VeraCrypt Account, Halting Windows Updates (slashdot.org)

2026-04-08 | get VeraCrypt Encryption Software → | tags: microsoft, veracrypt, windows updates

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Microsoft Abruptly Terminates VeraCrypt Account, Halting Windows Updates (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-08 | by About The Author | get VeraCrypt Encryption Software → | tags: microsoft, veracrypt, windows updates

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Samsung's latest TV firmware update fixes the Chromecast issue for older models - finally (zdnet.com)

2026-04-07 | by Taylor Clemons | get Samsung Smart TV Firmware → | tags: samsung, chromecast, firmware

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GIGABYTE Control Center vulnerable to arbitrary file write flaw (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-03-31 | get GIGABYTE Control Center Software → | tags: gigabyte control center, cve-2026-4415, remote code execution

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VHDL's Crown Jewel (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-30 | get VHDL Programming Book → | tags: vhdl, delta cycle, hdl

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This long-overdue Google Messages feature is finally rolling out now (androidauthority.com)

2026-03-20 | get Google Messages SMS Backup → | tags: google messages, real-time location, android updates

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Apple says customers should ‘update iOS to protect your iPhone from web attacks’ (9to5mac.com)

2026-03-19 | by Zac Hall | get iPhone Security Case → | tags: ios, apple, web attacks

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Why you shouldn't skip your TV's firmware updates - and how to do it on older models (zdnet.com)

2026-03-19 | by Chris Bayer | get Smart TV Firmware Update Kit → | tags: smart tv, firmware updates, usb device

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Microsoft: Windows 11 users can't access C: drive on some Samsung PCs (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-03-13 | get Samsung SSD 970 EVO → | tags: windows 11, samsung galaxy book 4, samsung share

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Own a Fire TV? Changing these 10 settings made my system run like new again (zdnet.com)

2026-02-25 | by Elyse Betters Picaro | get Smart TV → | tags: fire tv, amazon prime photos, appstore updates

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Psychology suggests making a shopping list is a sign of sharper thinking (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-02-24 | get Mindful List → | tags: economic, economic times, international

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Mastodon, a decentralized alternative to X, plans to target creators with new features (techcrunch.com)

2026-02-18 | by Sarah Perez | get Decentralized Blockchain → | tags: creators, follow, mastodon

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Samsung is finally resuming Play System updates on recent Galaxy phones (androidauthority.com)

2026-02-18 | get Galaxy Note → | tags: galaxy, google, phones

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This new Android feature is amazing, but I’m scared for its future (androidauthority.com)

2026-02-14 | get Smartwatch → | tags: android live updates, google maps, android 16