A new Linux kernel bug lets an ordinary, unprivileged user become root. It now hits Android too. Researchers have named it Bad Epoll. The Bad Epoll vulnerability carries the identifier CVE-2026-46242.

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Google’s ongoing Android 17 beta is now preparing the subsequent feature and maintenance updates following the main Android 17 ...

Microsoft Authenticator is cracking down on rooted Android and jailbroken iPhones, blocking work and school Entra sign-ins on modified devices.

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best ...

Learn how to get rid of that nasty bloatware on your budget phone, and breathe some new life into its speed and performance.

Spread the love“`html Experiencing the dreaded “DNS server unavailable” error can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you rely on the internet for work, school, or entertainment. This issue can ...

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Encountering a non-responsive touchscreen can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you rely on your device for daily tasks. Whether it’s a smartphone, tablet, or touchscreen laptop, users often ...

I gave Claude access to my Home Assistant. It helped me audit, debug, and improve my smart home better than I ever could have.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — The Trump Mobile T1 phone, originally marketed as “Made in the USA,” is nearly identical to the two-year-old HTC U24 Pro, a phone made by the Taiwanese company HTC using ...