Google has patched an Android ADB bug in the May security patch set. If you have a Pixel phone you should already have the patches, and most other major manufacturers should be close behind.

In reply to “Rhetoric vs. results” in Thursday’s paper decrying the state of North Carolina’s education system, Mr. Floyd Prophet offers a kernel of truth — that our state’s public education system is ...

Disable AI features on OnePlus (OxygenOS 16) via Settings by going to OnePlus AI and turning off options like Mind Space, AI Writer, and AI Service Engine. For full removal, use ADB commands to ...

If Apple's AI tech isn't for you, here's how you can disable all or parts of it. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide ...

MITCHELL — Admittedly, they’re not much of a 3-point shooting team. But the Mitchell Kernels girls basketball team found the 3-point shooting pot of gold just in time to topple Tea Area 59-50 in an ...

iOS 26’s Liquid Glass user interface brings dramatic change to the iPhone, so it’s no surprise that some people hate it. If the new translucent look is just not for you, you can tweak or turn off ...

Your smart TV is taking screenshots every few seconds of what you’re watching, then selling the info. It’s called ACR (automatic content recognition), and every brand hides these settings differently.

What days to take off to maximize PTO in 2026—and the smart planning strategies that help you actually feel rested, avoid burnout and make the most of every vacation day you’ve earned. ByBrittany Anas ...

To stop YouTube auto-dub and hear the original audio, manually switch the Audio track to the original language via the settings gear on each video or Shorts. On ...

How many times have you heard yourself say, “I’ll do this later”? Or “I’ll do this tomorrow”? The statement itself is harmless and promising all at the same time. That’s what we call procrastination.

Developer Options is a hidden settings menu on Android that unlocks advanced tools like USB debugging, animation scaling, OEM unlocking, background process limits, and more. Whether you’re testing ...

While Google disagrees, the company may have decided again that your data is its toy. Here's how to try to stop Gmail from training its AI on your email. There's no shortage of big tech companies that ...