On this podcast, we talk about: Google making the case for Android security. The US launching sanctions against Russia for cyberattacks related to the elections and NotPetya. Intel’s fix for Spectre and Meltdown. Why older internet of things devices are the ones to look out for. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about …

Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are two ridiculously good phones out of the box, but there’s something to be said about tweaking and customizing how the phone works to get the most out of it. As such, we’ve put together a list of settings you should take a look at and change. Improve battery life One weakness every mobile …

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Well, that was worth it, wasn’t it? T-Mobile; YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET T-Mobile likes to be different. In a different way from the way in which Apple was different, but different all the same. So to honor Friday’s arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S9 …

Last month, Samsung took the wraps off its two new flagships, the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. They feature many expected upgrades, including Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 845 processor and Google’s Android 8.0 Oreo software. But the phones also pack a few unexpected things that once started out as only rumors. The Galaxy S9 Plus, for example, now has a second 12-megapixel rear-facing …

Apple is taking its first steps toward making it easier for parents to control their children’s devices. The company this week launched a new section on its website called “Families.” The page includes information about parental controls, do not disturb and other features to help monitor kids’ device usage.  “You want to do what’s best for your family. So do …

There’s been some confusion, so let’s get this straight: This is a razor. Sean Hollister/CNET This is a razor: Sean Hollister/CNET This is a Razor: Sean Hollister/CNET This is a Razr phone: James Martin/CNET This is a Razer Phone. With an ‘e’:  Andrew Hoyle/CNET This is not a Razr phone, no matter what the company says: Sarah Tew/CNET This is …

It’s not easy to use public transportation if you’re in a wheelchair, on crutches or even pushing a baby stroller. While many cities around the world are required to have some accessible subways and trains, it’s often challenging to know exactly where the right stations are. That’s where Google says it can help. Google has added a feature in its …

Messaging service WhatsApp can’t legally share customer data with parent company Facebook in the UK, the local regulator said on Wednesday. The sharing of customer information between the two companies would breach data protection law, said the UK Information Commissioner in a blog post. Fortunately for Facebook, the Commissioner didn’t discover any evidence of data-sharing activities between the two services, …

It’s a real name-changer.  Google announced Thursday that it’s got a new name fo Android Wear, its software that powers a wide-ranging lineup of wearables like smartwatches. From here on out, you’ll know it as Wear OS, and reminder, it’s not connected to Google’s mobile operating system. A big part of the reason for the change: One-third of new Android …

Work is reportedly underway to fix one of our biggest criticisms of the Samsung Galaxy S9, a mostly excellent phone. The problem? Its lack of a 3D front-facing camera makes the Galaxy S9’s iPhone X-like features Intelligent Scan and AR Emoji fall flat. The Galaxy S10 could reverse that, according to a new report. Samsung has teamed up with 3D camera startup …

In the list of big security flaws that could let hackers compromise phones, there’s one name that comes up a lot: Android. In 2015, we learned that Google’s operating system for phones was vulnerable to the StageFright bug, which hackers could exploit just by sending a text message. In 2016, security researchers revealed that millions of Android phones were infected …

Will Spotify’s IPO be a hit? We should find out in just a few weeks. The music streaming service plans to launch its initial public offering on April 3, Daniel Ek, the music streaming service’s CEO, said Thursday during the company’s inaugural “Investor Day.” The company plans to release additional investor guidance on March 26, according to Variety, which attended …

iHeartMedia, the largest internet radio broadcasting company in the US, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday. Operator of the iHeartRadio music streaming service, iHeartMedia has been saddled by massive debt since its leveraged buyout of billboard company Clear Channel Outdoor in 2008. The company said it had reached an agreement with debt holders to restructure more than $10 …

Perhaps you’ve gone away for the weekend only to discover — horror of horrors — that you forgot to pack your Bluetooth speaker. Or perhaps you are simply trying to listen to a podcast while cooking dinner and can’t hear over the running water and sizzling skillet. There are a number of scenarios where you may need to boost the …

Streaming service Spotify is testing its own voice assistant, which could give navigating its app a significant speed boost. The feature, spotted first by Twitter user Hunter Owens, is available to some users through its iOS app and can be found inside the search bar. It appears to allow users to skip tapping and typing in order to find and …