Google Messages’ easiest pairing method is about to disappear
Google Messages will drop its QR code pairing feature in the upcoming v20260511 beta, forcing users to sign in with their Google account for both web and Android access.
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VS Code's task runner saves me hours every week, but almost nobody knows it exists
VS Code's task runner automates repetitive commands, saving developers hours each week by turning manual terminal work into reusable one-click actions.
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Wordle answer and hints for May 17, puzzle #1793
Get the hints and final answer for Wordle puzzle #1793 on May 17, along with a look at recent solutions and strategies for tricky words.
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I switched from Google Tasks to this self-hosted chore planner for a week and my house has never been cleaner
A tech writer swaps Google Tasks for the self-hosted chore planner Chorizard, discovering how relative scheduling and priority queues transform household upkeep without the stress of overdue reminders.
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Nasa's Psyche spacecraft gets Mars gravity assist on journey to metal-rich asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft successfully used Mars' gravity to adjust its trajectory on its multi-year journey to explore the metallic asteroid 16 Psyche.
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Bungie outlines roadmap for Marathon to address player onboarding and gameplay variety
Bungie's Game Director Joe Ziegler reveals a roadmap for Marathon through 2027, promising new PvE modes, a Duos queue, and improved onboarding to combat player frustration.
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Most Android Authority readers still haven't tried NextDNS for ad and tracker blocking
A poll of nearly 4,000 Android Authority readers shows 60% don't use NextDNS, with 35% still only considering it — revealing a gap between reader recommendations and actual adoption.
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Google starts rolling out QR code-based Quick Share transfers between Android and iPhone
Google rolls out QR code-based Quick Share allowing Android users to share files with iPhones without direct compatibility.
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Early Memorial Day mattress deals have already started — here's what to buy
Memorial Day mattress sales have started early in 2026. Helix Midnight Luxe Hybrid, Saatva Classic, and organic picks are all discounted — here are the best deals and codes.
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Aps survey reveals deep divisions on quantum and cosmology questions
The American Physical Society's 1,660‑person survey shows major disagreements on quantum interpretations, dark matter candidates and the nature of dark energy, with only a modest majority on the Big Bang definition.
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Samsung Browser toolbar blur effect spotted in v30.0.2.30 APK teardown
An APK teardown of Samsung Browser v30.0.2.30 reveals code for a toolbar blur effect that becomes especially visible when the bookmark bar is positioned at the bottom of the screen.
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Google Keep adds Markdown export feature for Android
Google Keep for Android is testing a new Export to Markdown feature that will allow users to export notes in Markdown format, though it doesn't provide native Markdown editing within the app.
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The Audemars Piguet x Swatch collaboration is here for real
Swatch and Audemars Piguet unveil the Royal Pop Collection, a series of pocket watches inspired by AP's Royal Oak and Swatch's 1980s POP watches, priced at $400-$420 and available from May 16.
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Microsoft PowerToys adds monitor control and window management features
Microsoft's PowerToys v0.99.1 introduces Power Display for monitor control and Grab And Move for easier window management.
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iOS 26.5 Features: Everything New in iOS 26.5
Apple's iOS 26.5 introduces end-to-end encryption for RCS messages, a new Pride Luminance wallpaper, and expanded support for third-party wearables in the EU.
