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Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is beginning to introduce the Advanced Protection mode feature to users on Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1. Advanced Protection is a one-click toggle for enhanced security measures on the entire device, including theft protection, network security, app restrictions, and more. Once Advanced Security is enabled, individual settings cannot…

Key takeaways: Ether (ETH) has repeatedly failed to break above $2,700 since May 13, but despite this short-term weakness, Ether’s price has outperformed the broader cryptocurrency market capitalization by 17% over the past 30 days, raising the likelihood of a correction as macroeconomic uncertainty continues. Investors are concerned that declining interest in decentralized applications (DApps)…

A little-known patent infringement lawsuit could have big implications for Uber — and potentially dozens of other companies. Carma Technology, a company formed in 2007 by serial entrepreneur and SOSV founder Sean O’Sullivan, filed a lawsuit earlier this year against Uber alleging the company infringed on five of its patents that are related to the…

Whether you’ve just treated yourself to the new Nintendo Switch 2 or you’re getting noise complaints as you kick back with your PS5, a pair of specialist gaming earbuds might be just the ticket. The Sony INZONE Buds are the premium beans for the job, and they’re currently sitting at only $158 on Amazon. Sony…

The first Ethereum and Solana staking ETFs could debut in the United States within weeks, following a recent filing by ETF provider REX Shares that used “regulatory workarounds,” ETF analysts say. The staking component has been highly anticipated for spot Ether (ETH) ETFs since their launch in July 2024, with some industry executives arguing the…

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This week brought more than just Nvidia’s earnings reports; startups and VCs also had some news — quieter perhaps, but still worth paying attention to, especially where…

Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority TL;DR The battery specifications for the Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra have leaked. The base model may come with a typical capacity of 8,400mAh. The Ultra could have an advertised capacity of 11,700 or 12,000mAh. Samsung is currently working on the next additions to the Galaxy Tab line. Not…

US sports betting platform SharpLink Gaming has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer up to $1 billion in shares of common stock in an effort to increase the holdings of its newly launched Ether treasury. “We intend to use substantially all of the proceeds from this offering to acquire Ether, the…

WordPress.com parent company Automattic is changing direction… again. In a blog post titled “Returning to Core” published Thursday evening, Automattic announced it will unpause its contributions to the WordPress project. This is despite having said only last month that the 6.8 WordPress release would be the final major release for all of 2025. “After pausing…

TL;DR Google is inviting Pixel Superfans to apply to attend a June 27 pre-launch Pixel event. Last year’s Pixel 9 launch was in August, following years of October launches. With Android 16 expected for early June, a late June/early July Pixel 10 launch feels plausible. If you’re not already a big fan of Pixel smartphones,…