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iOS 15.6: All the iPhone Updates You'll Get After Downloading

iOS 15.6: All the iPhone Updates You'll Get After Downloading

Apple's latest software upgrade is ready to be installed on your iPhone.

by Carrie Mihalcik

iOS 16 Beta Is Available Right Now. Here's How You Can Get It

iOS 16 Beta Is Available Right Now. Here's How You Can Get It

You can download the forthcoming iPhone update as a public beta.

by Nelson Aguilar

Disney Plus to Raise Prices by $3 a Month as It Launches Tier with Ads

If you want to keep paying your current rate, you'll need to watch Disney Plus with commercials.

What's the Deal With DuckDuckGo? Everything to Know

DuckDuckGo positions itself as the privacy-minded alternative to Google Search. Here's how it works.

You Can Get 20 Days of Sling TV for Free Right Now if You Act Quickly

New and returning customers can save $35 to get access to basic and premium streaming services.

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FTC Considering Rules on Collecting, Selling People's Personal Data

Tired of companies gathering and selling your data? The FTC is exploring the possibility of rules around the practice.

by Zachary McAuliffe

Disney Plus to Raise Prices by $3 a Month as It Launches Tier with Ads

If you want to keep paying your current rate, you'll need to watch Disney Plus with commercials.

by Alix Langone

Hulu Review: Steady Stream of New and Classic TV for a Low Price

It's hard to run out of things to watch on the streaming service, especially if you love network TV shows.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Best Cheap VPN 2022

Better privacy protection through a virtual private network doesn't have to cost you a fortune.

by Rae Hodge

Hulu Plus Live TV Review: Big Bundle for Cord Cutters at a Premium Price

Now including Disney Plus and an unlimited DVR, Hulu's Live TV service offers a compelling alternative to YouTube TV.

by Ty Pendlebury

Best Streaming Service of 2022: Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus and More

We round up and rate the top streaming services by analyzing their content, cost, features and more.

by Kourtnee Jackson

NFL Preseason 2022: Schedule, How to Watch Giants vs. Patriots Today

The games don't count, but they give football fans a first glimpse of what teams will look like for the 2022 NFL season.

by Matt Elliott

How to Manage Android App Permissions

You're putting your data at risk by giving your Android apps permissions they don't need. Here's how to manage Android app permissions.

by Attila Tomaschek

HBO Max Review: Expensive, But Its Massive Catalog Is Priceless

With a vault that includes titles from DC, Warner Bros. and HBO, you can watch everything from House of the Dragon to Adventure Time to Joker.

by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Keep an Eye on Cyberthreats from China, Ex-CISA Director Says

The threat from both state-sponsored actors and cybercrime gangs continues to rise, while companies collect even more personal data.

by Bree Fowler

iOS 15.6: All the iPhone Updates You'll Get After Downloading

Apple's latest software upgrade is ready to be installed on your iPhone.

by Carrie Mihalcik

Apple's $14.8 Million iCloud Storage Settlement: How to Find Out if You're Owed Money

The settlement received final approval on Aug. 4, meaning payments can start.

by Dan Avery

Spotify Has a New Site for Selling Concert Tickets Directly to Fans

Spotify Tickets is live now, but still in its testing phase.

by Attila Tomaschek

What's the Deal With DuckDuckGo? Everything to Know

DuckDuckGo positions itself as the privacy-minded alternative to Google Search. Here's how it works.

by Adam Benjamin

Discord to Get Big Android Upgrade

Android users won't have to wait as long for new features to reach them anymore.

by Zachary McAuliffe

iOS 16 Beta Is Available Right Now. Here's How You Can Get It

You can download the forthcoming iPhone update as a public beta.

by Nelson Aguilar

Free Apps You Need to Download Before Starting College

These apps won't be on a regular back-to-school list, but they're time-tested and essential for first-year students.

by Katelyn Chedraoui

8 Google Travel Tips You Need to Start Using

Google Maps and Google Flights have several features that you'll want to use while traveling.

by Clifford Colby

DuckDuckGo: The Privacy-Focused Search Engine You Should Try

Here are some reasons to use this search engine instead of Google Search or Bing.

by Zachary McAuliffe

Playing PC Games on Mac Should Get Better With Parallels Desktop 18

The virtual machine software's latest update improves its game controller support and preps for MacOS Ventura.

by Lori Grunin