Google Home finally gets a widget

A new interactive Google Home widget is coming to Android. | Image: Google Quick access to smart home devices is coming to Android in the form of a new Google Home Favorites widget. This will let you control devices, actions, and automations directly from the homescreen of your phone. There’s also a new Favorites tile … Read more

Microsoft needs Windows developers like never before

Image: Microsoft The last time Microsoft really needed Windows developers was when it asked them to build a new type of application that could work across phones, PCs, tablets, Xbox consoles, and headsets like the HoloLens. It was all part of a larger effort to transform Windows with a new interface for touch-friendly apps, designed … Read more

Google Zero is here — now what?

Illustration: The Verge We’ve been covering big changes to Google and Google Search very closely here on Decoder and The Verge. There’s a good reason for that: the entire business of the modern web is built around Google. It’s a whole ecosystem. Websites get traffic from Google Search, they all get built to work in … Read more

How to Choose the Best Staffing Model for App Development: Team Augmentation, Outsource, or Outstaff

Hey team! I’m Denys Vorobyov, CEO of EltexSoft, where we breathe life into innovative ideas through bespoke software solutions. With a track record of success documented in my Forbes Technology Council articles, I lead a team of experts dedicated to excellence in custom software development. This guide is crafted for startup enthusiasts, business owners, and … Read more

How to back up and wipe your Windows PC

Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge If you’re selling your Windows computer or passing it on to someone else, you’re going to want to first wipe everything. Or you may want to rid yourself of several years of data bloat and start again with a clean slate. The good news is that wiping and … Read more

Database Anonymization: the Basics

Preface This series will explore the procedure of database anonymization (obfuscation), detailing my experiences and challenges with existing software, and my journey towards implementing a desired open-source project called Greenmask. We will cover terminology, existing software, requirements for the desired solution, internals, and real-world usage of Greenmask for your business cases. Having worked in various … Read more

Introducing Llavero: The $1 Hardware Wallet!

Since your private keys never leave the KMS HSM, you don’t have to worry about seed phrase or device vulnerabilities. And if you forget your password, you can recover it seamlessly through your own self-hosted Amazon Cognito server supporting MFA via SMS, email, and soon, passkeys. The Llavero Wallet Some weeks ago I made Llavero … Read more