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Google delays its upgraded, more expansive Find My Device network

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Google delays its upgraded, more expansive Find My Device network Image: GoogleGoogle is delaying the broad expansion of its Find My Device feature, and it says it’s doing so with personal safety in mind since the industry spec proposed by itself and Apple isn’t quite ready yet. “User safety and the prevention of unwanted location tracking is a top priority for Android,” Google’s Erik Kay announced in a blog p…

The Verge 144 2023-07-28

Enhancing Privacy with Scheduled Device Locking

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Enhancing Privacy with Scheduled Device Locking As a person who lives in a shared room and values privacy, I don’t want my roommate to exploit my privacy. I understand that many of us opt for the convenience of facial recognition and fingerprint unlocking to access our devices. However, this method poses a security risk when we are unconscious, such as when we are asleep. During such vulnerab…

Reddit Android 190 2023-07-24

Every smart home device that works with Matter

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Every smart home device that works with Matter The VergeAll the Matter-compatible devices you can buy now, plus what’s coming soon to the new Apple, Amazon, Google, and Samsung-backed smart home standard. Continue reading…

The Verge 167 2023-07-19

macOS Ventura 13.5 Fixes iPod Shuffle Syncing Issue Years After Device Was Discontinued

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macOS Ventura 13.5 Fixes iPod Shuffle Syncing Issue Years After Device Was Discontinued The upcoming macOS 13.5 update resolves a syncing issue with the third-generation and fourth-generation iPod shuffle, according to Apple’s developer release notes. The update is currently in beta testing and will likely be released later this month. From the release notes: Resolved Issues Fixed an issue where iPod shuffle (3rd and 4th generati…

Mac Rumors 154 2023-07-13

You can get $50 in Samsung credit when you reserve a forthcoming Galaxy device

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You can get $50 in Samsung credit when you reserve a forthcoming Galaxy device Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeSamsung only just announced that its next Unpacked event will take place on July 26th at 7AM ET / 10AM PT, but the deals are already trickling in on the company’s next slate of Galaxy devices. Starting today, you can place a preorder reservation one of two ways, each of which entitles you to $50 in Samsung …

The Verge 115 2023-07-06