5 Android Bluetooth trackers you should buy instead of the Apple AirTag 2nd gen

Apple's new AirTag packs better UWB and a louder siren, but lacks Android compatibility and other features. Here are 5 trackers you should buy instead.

Is your Pixel phone eligible for Android 17? Here’s the full list

Android 17 Beta 1 was postponed, but support details are out. Here's which Pixel devices qualify and what Google's updated rollout strategy means next.

I wish every Android phone had Samsung's Separate App Sound feature. Here's how it works

Separate App Sound is a little-known feature on Samsung phones, and if you aren't using it yet, you should. Here's how.

More Windows 11 PCs are getting this big Bluetooth update - what you need to try it

On top of SWB, select Windows 11 PCs support SWB stereo, which uses two audio channels for audio output, creating a more immersive and expansive soundstage for gaming and movie-watching. Both your ...
Android Police

I tried Android's Desktop Mode, and I might never use my laptop again

Sanuj is a tech enthusiast with a passion for exploring smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables. He started his tech journey with a Lumia smartphone, diving into Windows Phone. Later, he switched to ...

Windows 11 gets multi-device Bluetooth audio, but hold on

A Windows Insider Preview Build adds a multi-device Bluetooth option, but only for a few compatible laptops right now.
CNET

Your Bluetooth Audio Devices Could Be at Risk of Hijacking, Researchers Say

Researchers working at KU Leuven University in Belgium are warning people who use Bluetooth audio products that their devices may be at risk due to vulnerabilities in Google's Fast Pair technology, a ...
Bleeping Computer

Critical WhisperPair flaw lets hackers track, eavesdrop via Bluetooth audio devices

Security researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in Google's Fast Pair protocol that can allow attackers to hijack Bluetooth audio accessories, track users, and eavesdrop on their ...
Android

Google Pixel's January Patch Ruins Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity

The January 2026 update to supported Pixel models is causing issues with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Multiple users on Reddit and Google forums complain that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth won’t turn on at ...
ZDNet

What is Bluetooth 6.0? Why the newest audio connectivity standard is worth getting excited about

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) released Bluetooth 6.0 in Sept. 2024. Its notable features pave the way for universal device tracking, lower latency, and more efficient wireless connections ...
The New York Times

Wireless Earbuds Can Be Hacked. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Max Eddy Max Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security — including ...
Ars Technica

Many Bluetooth devices with Google Fast Pair vulnerable to “WhisperPair” hack

Pairing Bluetooth devices can be a pain, but Google Fast Pair makes it almost seamless. Unfortunately, it may also leave your headphones vulnerable to remote hacking. A team of security researchers ...