[ad_1] As of Monday, footage from Forza Horizon 6 can be seen in multiple YouTube videos and livestreams. In March, an unencrypted copy of Death Stranding 2 was similarly uploaded to Steam days before the game’s PC release, leading almost immediately to its availability on piracy sites. But Death Stranding 2 had already been available … Read More “Pirates are already playing Forza Horizon 6 days before its launch” »
Month: May 2026
[ad_1] This is an edition of The Wonder Reader, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a set of stories to spark your curiosity and fill you with delight. Sign up here to get it every Saturday morning. When I was in college, an acquaintance who had graduated a few years prior came back to … Read More “Why We Lose Our Friends as We Age” »
[ad_1] Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A bug in Chrome v148 is causing the bookmarks bar to appear by default on new tab pages. The bar stays, regardless of whether you hit Ctrl+Shift+B, disable the feature in settings, or disable the flag. The bar will only go away once you navigate to a website. … Read More “Chrome’s bookmarks bar refuses to stay hidden in new bug” »
[ad_1] TL;DR Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for copyright and trademark infringement. The lawsuit alleges Samsung used her photos without permission. The complaint demands payment of damages from Samsung. It’s only been a few months since Samsung was sued for its data collection practices, and the company seems to be in hot water again. Pop … Read More “Dua Lipa sues Samsung for putting her pictures on its TV boxes” »
[ad_1] Although the discounts aren’t particularly steep, it’s still good to see Apple’s latest iPhone 17 models getting some price cuts. However, the older iPhone 16 is available with a far more attractive discount. We’ve also found some deals on Google’s Pixel 10 series, Samsung’s latest Galaxy S26 lineup, and a couple of Xiaomi smartphones. … Read More “Weekly deals: iPhones on discount, Pixel 10 Pro Fold gets a GBP450 price cut, and more” »
[ad_1] Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Google bundles several lesser-known features with its Pixel software that can significantly improve your everyday experience. One such feature is Quick Tap, which lets you double-tap the back of your phone to perform an action. I mostly use Quick Tap on my phone to take screenshots or open the … Read More “How to add Google’s Quick Tap gesture to any Android phone” »
[ad_1] In demand response programs, a customer agrees to reduce or shift their electrical usage in exchange for utility bill credits or other incentives. The Connectivity Standards Alliance, which runs Matter, and the nonprofit OpenADR Alliance have outlined how the two protocols will work together to automate this process. Matter will handle in-home communication between … Read More “Matter and OpenADR team up to connect smart homes to the grid” »
[ad_1] The New York Times is betting that the Wordle craze isn’t over yet. On Monday, the Times announced that it would be turning the hit mobile word game into a televised game show on NBC. “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie will host the affair, while The Times and “The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon … Read More “NYT’s Wordle to become a TV game show” »
[ad_1] Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR ANBERNIC’s RG Rotate handheld has now gone on sale via its website. The handheld has a recommended starting price of $87.99, but is currently retailing for as low as $82.99. Expect a swiveling slider form factor, albeit at the expense of analog sticks and a big battery. ANBERNIC … Read More “This new Android handheld has a crazy design and sub-$90 price tag” »
[ad_1] We may have found a crack in the armor of some of the best camera phones on the market right now – and we want you to weigh in. If you prefer the video explanation you can head this way for our TikTok channel, Instagram or YouTube. Otherwise just read on. The vivo X300 … Read More “Selfie video blind test: Davids vs. Goliaths” »
