If you’ve ever streamed Spotify while connected to a VPN, you’ve probably seen the online debates—some claiming it’s fine, others warning of an outright ban. One Reddit thread recently reignited the confusion when a support agent told a user that VPN usage could get them kicked off the platform. That’s wrong. The folks at Android … Read more
Millions worldwide use Spotify, and some of us inevitably end up using the app with a VPN. However, there has been plenty of confusion around using Spotify with a VPN, with many users fearmongering that using a VPN could lead to a ban from the service. Reddit user ezpc430 asked Spotify’s support staff about the … Read more
Google has announced that it will no longer be bringing new Nest Thermostats to Europe due to the “unique” requirements of heating systems in the region. The company launched its redesigned fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat in 2024. “Heating systems in Europe are unique and have a variety of hardware and software requirements that make it … Read more
According to the Financial Times, which cites sources “familiar with the matter,” Apple plans to assemble in India all iPhones intended for the US by the end of 2026. The majority of Apple’s iPhones are currently made in China, but Chinese-made products have become a toxic asset for US import. The US government has imposed … Read more
U.S. stock indices are up sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump said he doesn’t plan to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as head of America’s central bank. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average is up more than 700 points, while the benchmark S&P 500 index is up 2.5% and the technology-laden Nasdaq … Read more
Google has just given up on a third-party cookie alternative. Google announced it will maintain its “current approach to offering users third-party cookie choice in Chrome, and will not be rolling out a new standalone prompt for third-party cookies.” Google said, instead, “users can continue to choose the best option for themselves in Chrome’s Privacy … Read more
Maintaining the status quo While Google’s sandbox project is looking more directionless today, it is not completely ending the initiative. The team still plans to deploy promised improvements in Chrome’s Incognito Mode, which has been re-architected to preserve user privacy after numerous complaints. Incognito Mode blocks all third-party cookies, and later this year, it will … Read more
Harley Maranan / Android Authority TL;DR Sony introduced a non-functional resolution control setting with the Android 15 update for the Xperia 1 V. This setting would allow users to permanently set the screen resolution to 4K instead of relying on it automatically turning on when 4K content is playing. In a future update, Sony will … Read more
In this edition of The Gift, our sustainability editor talks through how she approaches buying gifts for kids. Plus: personalized pencils and confetti spatulas. It’s a privilege to watch kids becoming ever-evolving versions of themselves, though that presents a challenge when it comes to gift-giving: The giftees grow up so fast. I’m often thinking about … Read more
Not that anyone ever needs a special occasion to add some LEGO into their world, but when dozens of their kits covering all ages and interests go on sale for Easter, it’s time to make a little extra room in the gift basket. LEGO’s Easter sale is running now through April 20, with themes including Star … Read more