Gemini on Wear OS might finally be useful even when you're not online

Gemini on Wear OS currently requires an active internet connection. Google now appears to be working on making a limited set of Gemini commands available even without wireless data. Those could ...
Android Police

I turned my old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender and fixed the internet dead zone in my home

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...
The Verge

Google brings Android’s desktop mode to Pixel devices

The Pixel 8 and up will display a desktop-like experience when connected to an external monitor. The Pixel 8 and up will display a desktop-like experience when connected to an external monitor. is a ...
CNET

Is Your Internet Connection Delivering on the Speeds You Pay For? Here’s How to Tell

Don't settle for sluggish Wi-Fi. Learn what internet speed tests mean and how to troubleshoot and fix common issues. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...
ZDNet

Slow Wi-Fi? I found 10 proven ways to fix your internet this weekend (most are free)

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
9to5google

Android 16 QPR3: Pixel adds Adaptive Connectivity auto-switch, battery settings

With Android 16 QPR3, Google is introducing more granular Adaptive Connectivity settings on Pixel phones. On the stable QPR2 release, Settings > Network & internet > Adaptive connectivity just ...
BGR

Do Different Ethernet Cables Really Matter? How You're Slowing Down Your Internet

Generally, wired internet speeds are faster than Wi-Fi connections, which means hardwired devices plugged in including MacBooks, game consoles, and PCs will deliver much better performance and ...
Road to VR

Google Launches First-party ‘PC Connect’ Virtual Desktop App for PC Productivity & Gaming on Android XR

Google is rolling out a beta version of PC Connect, a free first-party virtual desktop app for Android XR. With the app, users can stream content from their Windows PC. Desktop apps work, of course, ...
9to5google

Galaxy XR adding ‘PC Connect’ for Windows apps and games, Google ‘Likeness’ avatars

After launching in October, Google is rolling out a suite of new Android XR features for Samsung’s Galaxy XR, led by PC Connect. Google today announced PC Connect to link a Windows computer with ...
techtimes

How to Master Android Auto Setup: Connect Your Phone to Car + Essential Android Navigation Tips

Learn expert Android Auto setup tips to easily connect your phone to car. Master Android navigation tips for safer, smarter, hands-free driving experiences. Pixabay, TheDigitalWay Android Auto ...
Publishers Weekly

The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet

This incisive, empathetic debut study from journalist Liu examines three decades of the internet’s evolution in China, from the mid-1990s explosion of microblogs and message boards that corresponded ...