Google rolls out AI tools to protect Chrome users against scams
Google announced on Thursday that it’s rolling out new AI-powered defenses to help combat scams on Chrome. The tech giant is going to start using Gemini Nano, its on-device large…
What does Protect the Dolls mean? What Pedro Pascal’s viral t-shirt signifies, explained
Pedro Pascal recently created headlines for his T-shirt featuring the words “Protect the Dolls.” Notably, the actor was spotted wearing the same as he arrived for the premiere of the…
A new security fund opens up to help protect the fediverse
The fediverse, also known as the open social web that includes Mastodon, Meta’s Threads, Pixelfed, and other apps, is ramping up its security. On Wednesday, a nonprofit focused on bringing…
Google retires Nest Protect, launches new partner smart home devices
TL;DR Google is officially retiring the 2013 Nest Protect smart smoke and CO2 alarm. A similar product from First Alert is launching in its place, with full support in the…
Vivaldi and Proton VPN team up to protect your data from Big Tech, for free
Two of the most privacy-forward online services are partnering up to help users break free of the hold Big Tech has on your data. Vivaldi and Proton VPN have announced…
Judge grants Blake Lively confidentiality order to protect private messages and acknowledges “gossip” could spread
Blake Lively‘s petition for a modified protective order in her legal battle with Justin Baldoni and other parties involved with It Ends With Us has received judicial approval. The court…
Verizon Protect will soon raise its price by $8: Who’s affected?
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Verizon is increasing pricing on its Mobile Protect accounts with four or more lines. The price will increase by $8 in total, making Verizon…
Google rolls out Identity Check to protect you from muggers
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s Identity Check security feature is now available on Pixel phones. This feature requires users to scan their biometrics and enter a PIN/password to…
Lawsuit says ex-Yankee Mariano Rivera failed to protect girl from sexual abuse at church camp
NEW YORK — New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife are accused in a lawsuit of failing to protect a young girl who was sexually abused by an…
Corning tells us how Gorilla Armor 2 is made to protect the Galaxy S25 Ultra
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra features the industry’s first Gorilla Armor 2 Glass Ceramic. Unlike traditional glass, Gorilla Armor 2 is a heat-treated, crystal-infused…