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The NOMAD is a respectable Garmin Instinct 3 alternative for weekend hikers and trail runners who want the essentials but can live without expensive extras.

The DuRoBo Krono made its debut at CES 2026, but I've been using the device for the past 6 weeks in an attempt to replace my daily e-reader. Here's how it went.

The Moto G Power 2026 is available for purchase, but design and spec choices make it a hard buy over last year's model. Here's our full review and thoughts.

Samsung removing the crease from its next foldable is a minor feature that will hit big with consumers.

Google's CC is an experimental productivity agent covering Gmail, Drive, and Calendar, and it's easy to see how this could make AI mainstream.

OpenAI announced a cheaper ChatGPT tier for users in the U.S., alongside confirmation of ads headed to the AI.

This week, Apple is teaming up with Google for Gemini, Verizon's widespread outage, OnePlus's CEO Pete Lau is facing an arrest warrant in Taiwan, we got an Android 17 leak, and the Pixel 10a could arrive sooner than expected.

Ultrahuman and Click Therapeutics joined hands to announce a new migraine PowerPlug to help users understand and manage them.

The Google Pixel 9a boasts excellent battery life, flagship-level cameras, and more

Spotify is raising the price of Premium subscriptions to "reflect the value" of its service, but I can name at least four others that are a better deal.

An OpenAI leak reportedly highlighted a pair of AI earbuds, alongside early supposed details about its hardware.

Solid-state batteries promise to be safer, more powerful, and last longer. Sign me up.

The global smartphone market rebounded in Q4 2025, witnessing a 2.3% surge in shipments despite supply chain hurdles, with Samsung's impressive 61.2 million units shipped marking its strongest performance since 2013.

A promotional PDF found on Samsung's Colombian site has revealed the full Galaxy S26 naming scheme.

Google is working on a Pixel Watch feature that alerts users when they leave their phone behind.

X faces a significant outage affecting app and website access, with over 78,000 reports.

Another leak surfaced, offering alleged details about an Android 16 feature to help users manage device intrusions.

The Quatix 8 Pro is the second Garmin watch to add LTE-M and satellite connectivity. Why can't we see the same for Instinct, Forerunner, or Venu models?

NVIDIA is bringing GeForce Now to all platforms, and I'm thrilled.

Foldable repairability is always a headache, but a recent report claimed that Google could have a new design to make one aspect easier.

Meta laid off most of its first-party development studios and seemingly shuttered developer funding, leaving many to wonder what's next for the Quest.

The Pixel 10a could launch early at a lower price, purportedly by reusing last year’s hardware to deliver solid value under $500.

Meta is set to escalate production of its popular Ray-Ban smart glasses to nearly 20 million units this year, responding to soaring demand.

MediaTek launched a pair of new Dimensity chips, both of which aim to bring stronger Android power to the premium markets.

The RingConn Gen 2 boasts a long-lasting battery, sleep apnea tracking, and more.

Xreal filed suit against Viture in Germany back in December, and now the company is taking the fight to another country in which it holds patents.

Samsung has confirmed that basic Galaxy AI features are free forever, though paid upgrades are still on the table.

These Samsung laptops are thin, lightweight, and powerful.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Translate, a new tool aimed squarely at Google Translate.

The new beta aims to make Android 16 feel more stable to use ahead of wider rollout.

A South Korean user reported damage to their Galaxy Z TriFold's display, which seemingly appeared out of nowhere.

A leak reported that Samsung upgraded the kernel version of its One UI 8.5 software, which could bring a massive performance update for Galaxy.

Android 17 leaks hint at a split notifications panel and the return of separate Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles.

Mint Mobile is ushering in the new year by carving 50% off its Unlimited plan. New users only!

A surprise nationwide Verizon outage left countless users stuck with SOS-only phones and zero service, while its MVNOs weirdly kept working fine.

Google introduced Personal Intelligence for Gemini, a new way for users to gain personalized AI answers.

T-Mobile is temporarily bringing back a deal that gets you a free Pixel flagship AND a pair of wireless earbuds when you add a line with an eligible data plan.

Google's AI notification summaries are exclusive to Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 phones, and aim to clean up your list of notifications. Here's how to start using them.

Taiwanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant against OnePlus CEO Pete Lau over alleged illegal recruitment.

CES 2026 was crammed with AI rings, pins, necklaces, glasses, and other wearables designed to monitor and analyze your entire life. Is this the future we want?

Nano Banana Pro hasn't even been out for two full months, and the image generation model already crossed a major threshold when it matters most.

Smartphone prices are set to rise this year, and yes, growing memory costs are to blame.

Best Buy is currently carving $250 off the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, one of our favorite phones from last year.

Samsung rolled out a January security patch for its Galaxy S25 for users outside of its One UI 8.5 beta.

A new deep dive into the Google smart glasses app hints at new features including conversation detection, and secure data management

After countless delays and issues, AYANEO has officially responded to the criticism, outlining how it aims to remedy concerns with future device launches. Surprisingly, one of the first changes the company is making is pausing the Kickstarter campaign for its first smartphone, the Pocket Play.

OnePlus's Wear OS watches are best known for their excellent battery life, but this rushed Wear OS 5 update has caused serious problems in that area.

Google Wallet was reported to have an update in the works to overhaul its transaction history on Android.

Early 2026 rumors for the Pixel 10a highlighted its potential launch date, which could surprise users.

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