I drop-tested the best Pixel cases (and drove over the toughest) to see what "military grade" really means

As I leaned over the railing, heart pounding and hands shaking, I questioned how I ended up here. A flagship $699 phone in hand, ready to be hurled to its death. Let me explain.

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The Verge ·39 min. ago

Apple ordered to stop scaring iPhone and iPad users away from third-party apps

Apple’s changing its rules for data collection consent prompts after Germany’s Federal Cartel Office accused Apple of giving the prompts a design that favored its own apps.

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Digital Trends ·40 min. ago

Cracking your Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra screen could cost $639, so handle it carefully

Cracking your foldable’s screen has always been an expensive mistake, but Samsung just put an actual price on it this year, and believe me, it’s more expensive than I initially thought it would be.

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Digital Trends ·40 min. ago

The US is trying to kick foreign robots out, but the local supply chain might not be there yet

The FCC has a track record of using its Covered List to squeeze Chinese tech out of American markets, and robots just became its newest target.

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Engadget ·41 min. ago

What actually happens when you let apps track your activity? - Engadget

What actually happens when you let apps track your activity? And does it even matter? No, your phone isn't listening to you without your permission.

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Androidcentral ·52 min. ago

Google Tensor G6: Everything you need to know

Google's Tensor designs have been underwhelming to say the least. Unlike Qualcomm and MediaTek, Google prioritizes the TPU, so you don't quite get the same level of performance as other high-end mobile platforms.

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9to5Mac ·53 min. ago

AI-generated text should be detectable, but Apple needs to avoid this huge error

As someone who writes for a living, you would correctly guess that I’m wholeheartedly in favour of allowing AI-generated text to be detectable and marked as such.

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9to5Mac ·53 min. ago

New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, availability, and name - 9to5Mac

Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra will be unveiled in just a few weeks, and new leaks cover what to expect from release timing, availability, and the product’s name.

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9to5Mac ·53 min. ago

Apple will comply with 'fairer' App Tracking Transparency rules in the EU

App Tracking Transparency (ATT) is an Apple privacy initiative intended to allow iPhone owners greater control over how developers collect and use their data.