WhisperPair occurs because many audio accessories skip a "critical step" during Fast Pair pairing. This is how it works: a "seeker" -- such as a Bluetooth-enabled mobile device -- sends a message to ...

All smart homes are at risk of being hacked, but it's not a likely event. The type of bad actors that target smart homes and devices, such as security cameras, are opportunistic. They search randomly ...

This week's stories show how fast attackers change their tricks, how small mistakes turn into big risks, and how the same old ...

The first ThreatsDay Bulletin of 2026 lands on a day that already feels symbolic — new year, new breaches, new tricks. If the past twelve months taught defenders anything, it's that threat actors ...

I added Gemini to Alexa+ and was surprised by how much more control and customization it unlocked — here’s what actually changed and what still doesn’t work.

A while back, we stopped paying for Spotify. It wasn’t out of protest or principle—it was just one of those decisions you make when you realize how many monthly charges have crept into your life. We ...

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...

If you tend to stay up late, chances are you’ve already set your iPhone’s brightness to the minimum. But once the lights are off, even the lowest setting can still feel uncomfortably bright.

It’s become a ritual for iPhone users to have an adjustment and/or mourning period shortly after a major update, as we all get used to the changes to our load-bearing devices. The iOS 26 update hasn’t ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

The streaming giant quietly removed the feature that lets you control content on your TV screen using a mobile device. The company says the feature was not widely used. Netflix has updated its service ...

A malware, called “Sturnus,” has emerged, and it exploits Android’s accessibility features to spread on your phone even without you noticing. It gains access to your Android after being installed via ...