The rise of ‘micro’ apps: non-developers are writing apps instead of buying them

It is a new era of app creation that is sometimes called micro apps, personal apps, or fleeting apps because they are ...

Apps like Grok are explicitly banned under Google’s rules—why is it still in the Play Store?

It really could not be more clear from Google’s publicly available policies that Grok should have been banned yesterday. And ...

Mentra’s first smart glasses are open-source and come with their own app store

Mentra will soon start shipping its first smart glasses, the Mentra Live. At first glance, there’s nothing obvious setting ...

No Matter? No problem! Imagine one smart home app to control all your devices

Unveiled at CES, the new Copilot Star platform is designed to take smart device interoperability to the next level.

Minimalist phones are finally worth buying, and it's all thanks to this one change

Dumb phones vary in price, quality, and features, but they all have the same goal: reducing your reliance on big tech and helping you build a healthier relationship with your device. Some apps and ...

Google is leaning on its app empire to give Gemini an edge with 'Personal Intelligence'

The Gemini AI chatbot can now reason across Google apps including Gmail, Photos and YouTube, offering something OpenAI and ...
CNET

Best VPN Service for 2026: Our Top Picks in a Tight Race

Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an advocate for digital privacy and has been quoted in online publications like Computer Weekly, The Guardian, ...
PC Gamer

The best free PC games

There are a ridiculous number of free PC games out there, so if you've been looking to save some cash without missing out on some great gaming, we've got options for you. You can have hours of fun ...