AirDrop makes it look effortless to share files between my iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. But the feature is limited only to Apple’s products. Hence, I end up emailing the files to myself, which feels like an outdated workaround. That has got me looking for an alternative. I noticed several of my XDA colleagues recommending LocalSend as a worthy AirDrop replacement. That caught my interest. I wanted to try it to see if it aligns with my workflow. I was looking for a solution that works offline, doesn’t rely on syncing folders, demands no account, and avoids cloud services entirely. LocalSend…
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It’s fair to say that the eyes of phone fans are on Samsung right now. We’re hearing Galaxy S26 camera teases or seeing Galaxy S26 Ultra feature leaks almost every day, and fans are expecting a full reveal at the end of February. My eyes are further afield, though: I’m excited about a March release. March 5 is, according to rumors, the date when the Nothing Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro will be unveiled. These anticipated follow-ups to 2025’s (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro aren’t expected to match Samsung’s flagships in power, photography potential, or display clarity. But I’m…
Digging in on campus Arista has been clear about its plans to grow its presence campus networking environments. Last Fall, Ullal said she expects Arista’s campus and WAN business would grow from the current $750 million-$800 million run rate to $1.25 billion, representing a 60% growth opportunity for the company. “We are committed to our aggressive goal of $1.25 billion for ’26 for the cognitive campus and branch. We have also successfully deployed in many routing edge, core spine and peering use cases,” Ullal said. “In Q4 2025, Arista launched our flagship 7800 R4 spine for many routing use cases, including DCI,…
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityI own more e-ink devices than any normal person should, yet I’m still waiting for one very specific use case: a true Google Photos-powered E Ink frame. Google has spent years perfecting the ambient photo experience, whether it’s via Chromecast, a Nest Hub, a Pixel Tablet, or a Google TV device. I want that same experience on a glare-free, low-power E-Ink display mounted permanently on my wall. Would you be interested in a Google Photos E Ink frame?43 votesYes!88%No, I am happy with my E Ink frame.7%No, I don’t like E Ink frames.5%E Ink displays are…
AI-powered browser extensions continue to be a popular vector for threat actors looking to harvest user information. Researchers at security firm LayerX have analyzed multiple campaigns in recent months involving malicious browser extensions, including the widespread GhostPoster scheme targeting Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. In the latest one—dubbed AiFrame—threat actors have pushed approximately 30 Chrome add-ons that impersonate well-known AI assistants, including Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and “AI Gmail.” Collectively, these fakes have more than 300,000 installs. Fake Chrome extensions look like popular AI assistantsThe Chrome extensions identified as part of AiFrame look like legitimate AI tools commonly used for summarizing,…
Arctic Wolf has announced new endpoint security capabilities for its Managed Service Provider (MSP) partners. The addition of Aurora Managed Endpoint Defense, powered by the Arctic Wolf Aurora Platform, enables partners to deliver stronger customer protection, streamline service delivery, and expand their managed security offerings. As MSPs look to expand their customer base, the demands of delivering always-on protection can erode both margins and efficiency. At the same time, organizations of all sizes continue to face growing pressure to modernize their defenses without the in-house expertise or resources necessary to keep pace with the threat landscape. Arctic Wolf is positioned…
With storage prices climbing, now’s the perfect time to stock up on USB flash drives. They’re small, portable, convenient, and come in various capacity sizes that can easily store all types of data you can throw at them: text documents, slideshow presentations, music, movies, video games, apps—you name it. However, most people make a simple mistake when picking a flash drive that can cost them convenience down the line. Before you grab a new one, make sure it has this crucial feature. Dual-connector flash drives are a must-have in this day and age Having dual USB-C and USB-A (what you…
China’s Tianfu Cup hacking contest made its return in 2026, now overseen by the government and marked by limited transparency. Tianfu Cup was launched as an alternative to the Zero Day Initiative’s Pwn2Own competition, which regularly pays out more than $1 million to white hat hackers who demonstrate critical vulnerabilities in consumer and enterprise hardware and software, industrial control systems, and automotive products. Tianfu Cup made headlines in 2021, when participants earned a total of $1.9 million for exploits targeting Windows, Ubuntu, iOS, Microsoft Exchange, Chrome, Safari, Adobe Reader, Asus routers, and various virtualization products. The hacking competition took a…
We all have those moments when we open our browser to tackle an important project, only to find ourselves scrolling through social media or watching video after video, thirty minutes later. The cognitive dissonance is frustrating because you know exactly what you should be doing, but the pull of those distractions is irresistible. I used to blame myself for it, but over time, it became clear that our browsers are built to invite wandering. That changed when I installed LeechBlock NG. The name sounds a little hostile, I’ll admit, but really, it’s been the kindest, most effective guardian of my…
4. Sovereignty, trust, and the rise of sovereign AI In EMEA, trust and sovereignty were more than talk—they were central to almost every discussion. This came across loud and clear at the event and in Davos in January. Cisco emphasized four dimensions of trust: security, innovation, execution, and sovereign control. The keynote highlighted Cisco’s “sovereign critical infrastructure” for EMEA, which includes a legal commitment that specific on‑prem products are fully air‑gapped, with no back doors, and will continue to function during crises. Robbins told investors that European customers are showing “strong interest” in this sovereign portfolio to keep sensitive data…