Web browsers have evolved a lot over the years, and so have browser games. We've come a long way since the days of flash, and the current landscape of these games is exploding with some amazing titles that'll keep you hooked for hours. Granted, these games won't compete with PC games as they don't have flashy visuals, but they make up for it by being genuinely fun and completely free to play without the need for any downloads. Whether you're craving a quick competitive fix or a social gathering with friends, there's a browser game out there perfectly suited for you.

While it's common to make some mistakes if you're building a PC for the first time, you don't expect to commit blunders when you consider yourself a fairly experienced builder. But that's exactly what has happened to me time and again. Whether it was due to lack of funds during a budget build or lack of sleep making me forget crucial details, I've had my fair share of horrible "mistakes" that took things too far.

Image: Eken A company that manufactures video doorbells found by Consumer Reports to contain serious security vulnerabilities has issued a fix, the consumer advocacy group is reporting. Eken Group has issued a firmware update for the affected security products under its own name, as well as those from other brands it has licensing deals with, including Fishbot, Rakeblue, Tuck, and others. All the video doorbells use the Aiwit smartphone app and could be purchased from popular online retailers like Amazon, Shein, Temu, and Walmart. Back in February, CR reported that it found vulnerabilities in Eken-produced video doorbells that “could allow a dangerous person to take control of the video doorbell on their target’s home.” Gaining access to the... Continue reading…

If you've bought a new 5G smartphone, particularly one of the latest iPhone models, you might've noticed that it sometimes switches between 4G and 5G automatically. That's because iOS 17 shifts between the networks based on different factors, such as your phone's needs and battery life, by default. Nonetheless, sometimes we want our iPhones to persistently stick to 4G or 5G instead of hopping between the two. Fortunately, you can control that. Whether you have an iPhone 15 Pro Max or an older model, you can follow the steps below to stop your device from switching between 4G and 5G automatically. However, if you're running earlier versions of iOS, you may see "LTE" or "4G" used in place of each other.

iPhone users can add websites to their iOS 17 home screens as progressive web apps, and essentially turn sites into standalone apps. However, there are a few features typically reserved for iOS apps, and one of those is push notifications. If you do want to receive push notifications from a website, there is a workaround in the Settings app that involves flipping a WebKit flag. This gives web apps the ability to send push notifications through Safari, as long as the website natively supports browser notifications. Although Apple announced this functionality in 2022 and shipped it in 2023, it's still considered an experimental feature, so you'll have to follow the steps below to use them.

One of the highlights of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is that it sports a big cover display that spans across the entire front. Samsung calls it the 'Flex Window,' and it has converted me to a cover screen believer. Not only is it useful to glance at notifications, but it's also big enough for the handful of apps I spend most of my time on. I also love all the cover screen customization options on the Galaxy Z Flip 5, especially the animated wallpapers.

Brick by brick. | Illustration by Myriam Wares for The Verge Apple’s reckoning isn’t just the end of an era for the company — it’s a reflection of the smartphone’s fall from beloved gadget to commodity. Continue reading…

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge FTC lawyers submitted a filing on Thursday that claims Amazon’s top execs used Signal’s disappearing messages feature to destroy evidence relevant to the agency’s massive antitrust lawsuit. (You remember the one? The FTC accused Amazon of creating a secret “Project Nessie” pricing algorithm that may have generated more than $1 billion in extra profits.)Now, The Washington Post (which is owned by Amazon founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos) reports that Amazon is just one of several companies recently accused of turning to encrypted messaging apps like Signal that can permanently erase messages automatically. You may recall the government making similar arguments about Sam Bankman-Fried’s use of Signal during his trial for fraud and how... Continue reading…

The ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 offers the same enterprise-grade performance and features youve come to expect from Lenovos T-series laptops but in a significantly thinner and lighter chassis. While this notebook is best suited for on-the-go use, its powerful Intel Core Ultra processor options also make it a logical choice for marathon work sessions at your desk. Thats why we suggest pairing this powerful laptop with a proper docking station. Here are some of the best docking stations for enhancing your Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 with more ports for all your peripherals.

Ever since the first Raspberry Pi came out in 2012, the popular SBC family has followed the tradition of primarily supporting microSD cards for storing everything from the OS to the user files. However, even the best microSD cards cant hold a candle to the superior transfer speeds of SSDs or the high storage capacity of hard drives.

Collage by Israel Vargas They brought forests back to life in Costa Rica. Their next challenge? Restoring ecosystems in a warming world. Continue reading…

QR codes have succeeded. They're in use for everything from cinema tickets to underground raves. If you need to share a link, download an app, or even validate someone's health status, you can use a QR code. But how does this technology work... and would you be surprised to learn it's been around since the 90's? We'll examine how exactly QR codes work, why they've improved so much on modern devices, and how these funny little squares came to be a staple of our everyday life.