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Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:28:59 +0000
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Google is on its third foldable iteration, but the company has yet to launch a flip phone under the Pixel name. Here's why I think a Pixel flip would make a compelling option.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:18:00 +0000
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Google made good on a series of user reports, as it rolled out a fix for the Phone app's annoying rotation.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:12:00 +0000
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Rumors claimed that Google could let Samsung's Galaxy S26 series in on its exclusive Scam Detection feature.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:14:23 +0000
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Last week's layoffs of 1,500 Reality Labs employees shocked the Meta Quest community, and now Meta is finally explaining what's going to happen next.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:27:00 +0000
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Google Photos introduced a "Me Meme" feature for its Create tab, which brings its AI capabilities to users and their funny creations.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:15:48 +0000
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Best Buy is slashing $350 off the 50-inch QM5K 4K Google TV by TCL, representing over 50% in savings.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:23:37 +0000
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TikTok, U.S. Government reached a deal to keep the app's services online for users, as both agreed on a Joint Venture LLC.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:58:54 +0000
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This "Fan Edition" S25 offers a good, entry-level price point into the Galaxy-verse.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:15:37 +0000
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Xreal 1S and Viture Beast both challenge what you might expect from a pair of XR glasses, including native 3DoF tracking, real-time 2D to 3D conversion, and more.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000
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Samsung is offering hands-on demos of the Galaxy Z TriFold at select U.S. Experience Stores.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:15:00 +0000
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Google Home is rolling out a new setup flow that makes adding devices quicker and easier.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:47:00 +0000
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Latest Galaxy S26 Ultra display rumors piled on the features, claiming consumers won't need to look at a screen protector.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:28:21 +0000
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With the Headphone Pro, CMF made the best-looking and best-sounding budget headset yet.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:11:00 +0000
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Galaxy Watch owners reported issues with their do-not-disturb feature, but Samsung has finally made a statement about it.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:55:00 +0000
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Google's Pixel 10a looks like it's a clone of its predecessor, launching for $499 with only a possible chip tweak as a real upgrade.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000
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Instead of recording voicemail, callers may hear background audio from the recipient's phone.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:05:24 +0000
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Google introduced Personal Intelligence for AI Mode in Search, as it looked to give users more assistance with queries.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:08:52 +0000
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T-Mobile's newest wireless plan comes with a bounty of entertainment perks and may save you a ton of cash in 2026.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:05:14 +0000
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The OnePlus 15 is here, and Best Buy is already offering up to $600 of trade-in credit with a free $100 gift card.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:50:00 +0000
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OnePlus is the only brand in the U.S. that makes flagship smartphones that work for flicker-sensitive people, and an exit would leave them high and dry.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000
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Spotify confirmed that its Prompted Playlists will enter beta in even more markets.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:09:00 +0000
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Heddon acts as a central streaming bridge for Marshall's modern and legacy audio gear.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
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Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold is the most innovative phone around. With the tri-folding device slated to hit the U.S. later this quarter, I'm listing the reasons why you should consider buying one.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:25 +0000
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Users can choose from multiple muted color options that change Search's top bar and theme.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:45:00 +0000
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YouTube TV is finally giving you control, letting you customize your multiview screen and pay for cheaper, genre-specific channel bundles.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:11:00 +0000
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Users have noticed that a recent OnePlus update will brick devices, as new mechanisms have arrived to stop rollbacks and custom ROMs.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:13:17 +0000
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The Motorola Edge 70 and iPhone Air are two of the newest slim smartphones to debut, but which one should you buy? Here's how they compare.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:08:00 +0000
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OpenAI's got a new safety measure on the way, and it's using its systems to predict your age to help manage younger audiences.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:35:46 +0000
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Looking for a new Android phone? These deals could get you an awesome device for FREE when you meet the eligibility requirements.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:04:00 +0000
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Honor crushed it overseas in 2025 with 55% growth by ditching budget battles for a savvy, region-by-region premium strategy.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
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For those that want to wear earbuds without feeling pressure or discomfort, Sony's LinkBuds Clip look to be the latest compelling option.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:29:52 +0000
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Acer just dropped the first MediaTek Kompanio 540 Chromebooks, featuring rugged builds, modular repairs, and 15-hour battery life.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:08:14 +0000
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Samsung briefly confirmed a Perplexity-powered Bixby before deleting the announcement.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:05:00 +0000
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Google Pixel phones have a charging optimization feature that can learn your battery habits and extend its lifespan.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:37:00 +0000
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Enrolled Pixel testers reported Microsoft app crashes once again, despite Google's latest update.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:27:10 +0000
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A 6,500mAh battery in a 7.2mm body may sound fake, but Infinix did it.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:17:00 +0000
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Galaxy S26 Ultra color leaks suggest Samsung is sticking to muted flagship tones.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:07:00 +0000
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Spotify was reported to have a "match" feature in the works for physical books and audiobooks.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:10:03 +0000
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The Galaxy Tab A11 Plus delivers a newer (and faster) chip, faster charging, and longer software support than the Tab A9 Plus.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:53:08 +0000
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Using gestures on a Google Pixel for navigation or shortcut actions is useful, and it's easy o enable them, or disable them if you prefer.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:32:52 +0000
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The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G gets Android 16 and a stabilized main camera. RAM is still a crippling factor though, just like the A16.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:23:45 +0000
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The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Moto G 2026 are two very enticing options at $200. But there can be only one winner.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:43:04 +0000
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Motorola's Razr Fold is confirmed to best the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in at least a few areas, but how will it fare overall?
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:00:41 +0000
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RedMagic 11 Air launched overseas and is highlighted as a mobile gaming device with a strong focus on performance and cooling.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:42:47 +0000
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OPPO is changing how it positions OnePlus in North America, but it's business as usual in other global markets.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:31:02 +0000
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Add a line with most plans at T-Mobile and you could get the new Samsung Galaxy A17 5G for 100% free, no trade-in required.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:37:00 +0000
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OnePlus made a mistake with the OnePlus 15, leaning into battery life and gaming performance too strongly. It might repeat that mistake with the OnePlus 16.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:07:00 +0000
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Samsung was reported to have new notifications in the works for the Galaxy Ring to keep them informed about it.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:06:27 +0000
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With the X3 Pro, RayNeo has one of the best AR glasses you can buy today. But should you do so? Not yet. The middling battery life makes these glasses unusable.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:09:00 +0000
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OnePlus' next flagship was rumored to skip out on global markets this year.