Samsung's tri-fold phone tipped to be unveiled at July Unpacked event

Samsung is set to tease its much-anticipated tri-fold phone, tentatively named Galaxy G Fold, at the July 9th launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7.

Best Buy's 4th of July sale slashes 35% OFF our favorite on-ear Beats headphones

The Beats Solo 4 offer balanced, high-quality audio.

The NotebookLM app for Android keeps making me want to go back to the website

Google launched a brand-new NotebookLM app for Android and iOS last month, and while it's nice for current users, it's not a replacement for the web client.

Another Pixel 10 Pro Fold leak shows up ahead of August unveil

Exciting new leaked wallpapers have emerged for the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The leak showcases static and live wallpapers in various modes and colors.

I used Synology's 8TB BeeStation Plus — this is the perfect starter Plex media server

The BeeStation Plus has the same design as the standard model, but it comes with a unique new addition: Plex media streaming. The addition of Plex makes this the ideal starter media server.

Xiaomi’s new AI glasses are already giving Ray-Ban Metas a serious beatdown

Xiaomi is crashing the smart glasses scene with an AI pair that outlasts the Ray-Ban Meta.

This flagship Garmin fitness watch is shockingly accurate

I spent a month judging the expensive, powerhouse Garmin Forerunner 970 for its HR, GPS, and step accuracy. Does it live up to the price?

I tried giving a gross smartphone new life with this $4 detailing kit from Otterbox

You can buy various cleaning supplies for your tech, but Otterbox wants you to grab one kit that supposedly has everything you need. Is it worth it?

Early Prime Day deal carves 50% OFF the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, no membership required!

Half off of our favorite Amazon Fire TV Stick.

Millions will be scammed on Prime Day. Don't be one of them

Keep your money away from thieves by using common sense and good old-fashioned paranoia.

June is National Safety Month, and these Android phones could help save your life

With features like Emergency SOS and Car Crash Detection, your smartphone could help when you need it most. Here's which ones are best.

News Weekly: Samsung announces Unpacked, Nothing Phone 3 leaks ahead of launch, and more

This week, Samsung finally announces its next Unpacked event, Nothing Phone 3 shows up in a massive leak, Google might've secretly named its XR glasses, more Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold 7 leaks show up, and Google Workspace gets bolstered with Gemini.

YouTube ups minimum age for live streaming to boost child safety

YouTube changed its minimum age requirement for streamers on its platform.

The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is already sold out at Meta, but one retailer still has stock

The limited edition Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is almost completely sold out, but we found one retailer that still has stock left.

Some older Android phones will no longer get Chrome updates

Google announced that it is dropping Chrome support for users on Android 8.0 or Android 9.0.

The OnePlus Watch 2R is the best budget Android watch I've tested, and now it's another $50 off

There's a range of cheap Android watch deals right now, but this dark horse OnePlus budget watch leads the pack in my opinion.

I took the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge to a concert to see if telephoto lenses are overrated

I thought I'd never buy a smartphone without a telephoto lens again until I switched to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. Was the sacrifice worth it?

Google Workspace gets a much needed boost with Gemini's new smarts

Google is integrating Gemini's app with Google Workspace and bringing a boost to Slides and Vids with Veo 3.

The best Android smartwatch today is $100 off. This is why you should and shouldn't wait to buy it

The Galaxy Watch 7 is cheaper and better than its Android watch rivals at 33% off, but some would-be buyers should wait for the Galaxy Watch 8.

This tank of a smartphone brings the theater to you with a built-in projector

Is it a phone with a projector built-in or a portable projector pretending to be a phone? One thing's for sure, the Tank 3 Pro certainly has its uses.

Murena-touting Fairphone (Gen 6) debuts with unmatched sustainability and repairability

Fairphone introduces its Murena Fairphone (Gen 6), a sustainable and modular smartphone featuring 12 easily replaceable parts and running on Murena’s privacy-first /e/OS.

Google may have secretly given its XR glasses a name

Recent information from an app developer has unveiled that Google's prototype Android XR smart glasses are internally referred to as "Google Martha."

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 teased, and could be powered by Qualcomm's most powerful chipset

The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, a clamshell phone, has been teased and is likely to feature a prominent cover screen and Leica-powered cameras.

The Xbox Meta Quest is the best value in VR, and you can buy it right now

The Xbox Meta Quest 3S is official, and it ships with a better headstrap, special Xbox themed headset and controllers, a special Xbox controller, and more.

Google Earth takes you on a nostalgic spin around the globe as it turns 20

Google Earth just turned 20 years old and to celebrate, it's rolling out some cool updates.

Rokid's Max 2 AR glasses bring a 215-inch screen anywhere — and they're magnificent

The Max 2 is a standout hit thanks to a lightweight design and extensive adjustability. These AR glasses basically let you take a 215-inch Micro-OLED panel anywhere, and that in itself is a huge bonus.

Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable

Leaked renders and marketing images offer a glimpse into the upcoming Fairphone 6, showcasing its distinct modular design with easily replaceable components like the battery, cameras, display, and speaker module.

This rumored Galaxy Z Fold 7 camera change might just make your selfies look better than before

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 might go all-in on punch-holes for both screens.

Xiaomi's Buds 5 Pro have a terrific sound, but that's not why I like them so much

With the Buds 5 Pro, Xiaomi is delivering earbuds with one of the best-sounding drivers in this category, and it brings Qualcomm's XPAN tech to mainstream users.

Gemini's new trick on Android saves you from guessing or Googling lyrics

Gemini on Android can now finally name that tune with Song Search.

Two smartwatches, one Spartan race... no winners?

Spartan races require a wide range of fitness skills to finish, but which smartwatch measures them best? I put the Google Pixel Watch 3 and OnePlus Watch 3 head-to-head to find out.

Got an Android flip phone? These are my favorite ways to make the most of their cameras

Thanks to flip phones, taking photos just became a little more interesting. Here's how you can get the most out of your Android flip phone.

News Weekly: Early Pixel 12 leaks, OnePlus might be breaking up with Hasselblad, new Oakley+Meta smart glasses, and more

This week was about some significant leaks, starting off with a full alleged lineup of the Pixel 12 series set to debut in 2027, a possibility of Hasselblad's cameras not showing up on future OnePlus devices, and more.

Motorola Edge 2025 vs. Edge 2024

The Motorola Edge 2025 is a worthwhile successor to the Edge 2024 with plenty of upgrades.

Three-year-old Nothing Phone 1 gets new features with the latest June security patch

Nothing has released a new software update for the Phone 1, Nothing OS V3.2-250610-1104, introducing a Privacy Space and Hotspot Manager.

Nothing's upcoming Phone 3 doesn't have the upgrade I actually want

Nothing is all set to introduce the Phone 3. It will have a brand-new design language, better cameras, and it's positioned as the brand's best device yet. There's just one issue — it doesn't have the best Qualcomm silicon.

My experience with next-gen AR gaming glasses turned this skeptic into a believer

If AR glasses keep upgrading their visuals and stay relatively comfortable, they'll become a viable display option for gamers.

Nothing confirms its flagship Phone 3 will give five major Android OS upgrades

Nothing's co-founder states the Phone 3 will receive five years of major Android OS updates and discusses its security update cadence.

Xreal One Pro and Xreal Eye deliver a new vision for smart glasses

Xreal One Pro glasses and the Xreal Eye camera just debuted, and I've been using them for weeks. Here's what you need to know.

Thinborne designed cases for the Pixel 10 series, and they've already sold out

An early collection of Thinborne cases for the alleged Pixel 10 series devices has sold out.

How to install the One UI 8 beta

Samsung is opening up availability for One UI 8, its next mobile operating system based on Android 16. Here's how you can try it out for yourself.

This phone proves that a razor-thin Galaxy Z Fold 7 can have a stellar camera

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is rumored to be the thinnest foldable phone yet, but can it pack good cameras into a thin frame? One foldable phone says yes.

Google Play Store gets a splash of color with Material 3 Expressive

Google Play Store is receiving a server side update that brings the visual hues of Material 3 Expressive. This server-side update introduces colorful icons in the search tab, making categories like apps and games more visually distinct.

Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash are stable and hitting the Gemini app for Android now

Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash are officially stable and generally available, and for the first time, you can try a preview of Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite.

Spotify just made it super easy to grab your favorite tracks on Wear OS

Spotify has made downloading tunes to your Wear OS smartwatch a lot less of a pain.

Amazon announces dates for longest four day Prime sales event

Mark your calendars as Amazon just announced dates for its annual Prime Days, and this time you can shop deals for 4 long days!

The Fitbit app's fresh look makes settings menu super easy to scan

Fitbit's app settings are now all in sync with the Pixel Watch app.

Android 16 glitch is making some Pixel phones a pain to navigate

Pixel phone gestures and nav controls are going off the rails for some users in latest Android 16 bug.

OnePlus 15 leak drops some spicy changes, and not in a good way for everyone

The latest OnePlus leak is stirring the pot, and it might ruffle more feathers than impress.

Android 16 is sprucing up the Pixel Camera app with a slick new look

The Pixel Camera is about to get a fresh new look with this Material 3 Expressive makeover.

OnePlus could be readying a tablet to take on the mighty iPad

Renders have emerged for the OnePlus Pad Lite, a new budget Android tablet expected to succeed the OnePlus Pad Go.

Garmin Forerunner 970's running tolerance tool is too useful to be a 'premium' feature

Garmin gave the Forerunner 970 running tolerance to make it appealing to serious runners, but casual runners need this feature a lot more.

This Android app can make your virtual life a little bit easier, if you have patience

Motorola's Smart Connect app is available on Quest 3 VR headsets, and it's a pretty cool way to use your phone while immersed in VR.

America's rural broadband landscape will never be good enough

Rural broadband is still slow, unreliable, and monopolized in many places. There's no real way to fix it.

News Weekly: Android 16 finally arrives, Samsung teases its Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Watch 8 leaks keep coming, and more.

This week, Android 16's stable version finally lands on Pixel devices, Samsung drops another tease for its "Ultra" Galaxy Z Fold 7, alleged Galaxy Watch 8 renders show up online, Google and ChatGPT experienced outages this week, and One UI 8's second beta arrives on the Galaxy S25 series.

These affordable earbuds offer easy customization that makes them sing

Bass-heavy beginnings but a simple tweak liberates the Soundcore Liberty 5, giving you sweet, nuanced sound

It's a make or break year for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold

After sitting idly for the past few years, Samsung is apparently gearing up to take back its foldable phone crown. But I can't help but feel like something's amiss, I just can't figure out what it is.

Nothing doubles down on Phone 3 availability in the US and Canada

Nothing's next flagship Phone 3 will be generally sold in the U.S. and Canadian markets.

The JBL Tour One M3 are great noise-cancelling headphones with a cool nod to the future

JBL takes major strides forward with the Tour One M3, including a nod to the future, making these over-ear headphones one of the best pairs you can wear.

Bose announces new QuietComfort Ultra earbuds with improved AI-powered ANC

Bose is refreshing its popular QuietComfort Ultra earbuds with more AI, better ANC, and wireless charging — with a $299 price tag.

We've never seen a Garmin watch like the ultra-thin Venu X1; these are the highlights

Garmin has made an Apple Watch Ultra lookalike and Fenix 8 alternative that's much lighter, longer-lasting, and better for training features.

Pixel 6a's battery issues could be finally addressed with a mandatory update

Google Pixel 6a owners to get a mandatory software update to prevent battery overheating, potentially impacting capacity and charging after 400 cycles.

Google rolls out June 2025 security update for Pixel phones and watches

Although Android 16 is here, Google Pixel owners running Android 15 can install the June 2025 security patch with important fixes.

Best Buy launches HUGE Android sale for Father’s Day - here are the top 8 deals I’d buy before it's too late

Looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift? This week, Best Buy has a ton of outstanding deals for the tech-y dad in your life.

Android 16 review: Same difference

Android 16 is now available on Pixels, and will be making its way to other devices over the coming weeks and months. While it is short on major new features, it brings stability and usability changes that make a difference in daily use.

There's a massive ChatGPT outage, maybe it's time to switch over to Gemini

ChatGPT is experiencing a massive global outage as many reach for AI alternatives like Gemini.

Nothing Phone 3 leak hints the iconic design might be gone for good

Nothing Phone 3 leaks, but where the heck are the Glyph lights?

Samsung is working on ways to make Now Brief feel like yours

Think Now Brief could be better? Samsung might let you tweak it your way.

Fairphone 6 leaks reveal modular design and an anticipated launch date

Continuing Fairphone's commitment to repairability, the device features modular components and interchangeable accessories.

Some Pixel owners are getting the new Pixel VIPs widget ahead of schedule

The Play Store just dropped something special for Pixel owners.

Samsung's browser just gave us a sneak peek at the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7

A mysterious Samsung Internet version for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 just popped up out of nowhere.

Pixels are finally about to get a feature to prolong battery longevity

Google is likely to introduce a battery health feature for Pixel phones, initially announced for the Pixel 9a. A new APK teardown revealed details about the feature.

Level up your tech game with 20% OFF these Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses

These Ray-Ban Wayfarers combine a classic design with hands-free tech.

I ran a half marathon with the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, here's how it went

I usually only wear my Ray-Ban meta glasses in casual settings, not during workouts. As much as I like them, my running experience reminded me why.

OnePlus' latest flagships flex a Gemini trick Google forgot to give its Pixels

OnePlus 13s now has a Gemini trick Google's own phones lack.

The Photoshop Android app has one small problem, and it's causing me major headaches

Many have been hoping for a proper Photoshop app to arrive on the Play Store. Adobe finally did so, but good luck using the app on a tablet.

Google’s AI now makes stock charts you can actually play with

Google’s AI now builds interactive stock charts for you, making tracking stocks way easier.

News Weekly: Samsung teases a new foldable, Nothing to launch its first headphones, Pixel 10 Pro leaks, and more

This week, we get into how Samsung surprised us with an Ultra announcement, Nothing confirms the launch of Phone 3 and Headphone 1 this July, Pixel 10 Pro shows up in all angles in a leak, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic's colors also leaked, and Samsung could be looking at Perplexity to power its next flagship.

The OnePlus Pad 3 is a really good tablet, putting Samsung and Apple on notice

OnePlus has done it again as the company's latest tablet checks a lot of the boxes, even if it doesn't pack all of the bells and whistles. And I couldn't be happier to see OnePlus taking the fight to Apple and Samsung.

How to transfer playlists to YouTube Music from Spotify and other streaming services

It's actually quite simple to transfer playlists to YouTube Music from Spotify and other streaming services so you can access them all in one place.

Google testing Generative AI weather summaries for Search

Google is piloting a new generative AI feature that provides concise weather summaries within search results, offering expanded insights and related articles.

Google Messages could get a dedicated spot to see all media from your chats

Google Messages might soon drop a media hub to quickly spot everything shared in a chat.

Meta's smart glasses ambitions just got supercharged by the US government

Meta has spent billions investing in smart glasses R&D, and now the company's efforts are paying off with the help of the original Oculus founder, Palmer Luckey.

Motorola Edge 2025 review: Not fast enough

The Motorola Edge 2025 features a similar story to last year's phone, and while it makes improvements with the camera, the processor is still too slow for the asking price.

Looks like the Google Pixel 10 is bringing the end of wobbly footage

The Pixel 10’s video might be so steady, your gimbal could collect dust.

Amazon has quietly slashed 32% OFF the super-premium Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro, but the deal won't last long

A 14-inch laptop with a touchscreen that packs a punch.

Best eSIM-compatible Android phones 2025

It's pretty common for new Android phones to use eSIM technology, but which devices are the best?

Emerging online scams are making users more vigilant, says Google

Google detailed its latest survey with Morning Consult about the changes in online user behavior and scams.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is getting Qi2.1, but don't get too excited

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 appeared in the WPC database, and is likely to support Qi2.1. Still, it probably won't get hardware magnets.

Adobe Photoshop finally launches on Android

Photoshop's beta is officially rolling out to Android phones today, and it's free on the Play Store.

Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 support Qi2 wireless charging?

Samsung brought some Qi2 support to the Galaxy S25 series earlier this year, but will the Galaxy Z Fold 7 get the same treatment? Let's find out.

Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 support Qi2 wireless charging?

The Galaxy S25 series is Qi2 ready but this only works via a compatible case. Will the Galaxy Z Flip 7 have true Qi2 support?

Nothing Phone 3 leak reveals price and hints at 'Headphone 1' launch

Leaks suggest Nothing Phone 3's July arrival with upgraded specs, a higher price point, and a surprise entry into the headphone market with the rumored Headphone 1.

Gmail's new Material 3 Expressive design is secretly hitting some inboxes

Gmail's Material 3 Expressive design is popping up for some lucky users.

The Pixel 10's ringtone, alerts and alarms have slipped out online

Someone spilled the beans on Pixel 10's new ringtone and system sounds.

Native Union's Voyage is the only Qi 2 charger you should buy

With the Voyage, Native Union is delivering the best Qi 2 travel charger around.

You need a fitness reboot this summer. Your smartwatch has the tools you need.

I walk through everything you should do in June, July, and August to rekindle your workouts and health goals, using your smartwatch.

Which Samsung Galaxy S25 model should you buy?

Samsung's latest Galaxy S25 series includes four models spanning various price points and feature sets. Here's how to find out which one is best for you.

This is why it's important to charge your phone the right way, especially when you're not home

The golden rule: One cable for your charger, another for a shared charger.