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The Galaxy Watch 9 is a comfortable smartwatch that you won't mind wearing, but you'll have to take it off frequently.

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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals iPhone-like redesign

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 doesn't get a ton of upgrades, but the few changes it does get make it a better flip phone than I expected. But for $1,200?

I interviewed several top-tier case brands to find out why they don't cater to Motorola phones, even flagship ones like the Moto Fold.

How did the Pixel Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 9, and Garmin Cirqa measure up in my 5K run?

Google offers lots of freebies with every Pixel 11, but you have to know how to activate them. Here's how to get Google AI Pro for free for 6 months!

Want stylish budget earbuds that sound great? I used CMF's $20 Buds Neo, and I think you should get these.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra looks the same as last year, but Samsung made a few changes: it has a bigger battery, gets brighter, and is a little faster. Does that justify the Ultra label, and should you buy it? Let's find out.

Walmart is finally embracing Apple Pay and Google Pay, with tap-to-pay rolling out August 24 and reaching all U.S. stores by the end of 2026.

A Meta patent seeks to solve the severe backlash its AI glasses have received over major privacy concerns.

RayNeo's new productivity-focused glasses have no microphone, but a transparent HUD for info and a GT series that's all about shows, movies, and Dolby Vision.

Mint Mobile has finally received its Google Pixel 11 stock, and the deals are epic.

Heading back to class? Grab a TCL NXTPAPER device from Amazon and you'll score up to 35% off your purchase.

The Pixel 11 Pro XL is underwhelming — these alternatives are not.

Pixel Watch 5 factory images are live with one unified build, but you still can't flash them without Google's invite-only debug adapter.

We're a month away from getting 2nm chips from Qualcomm; however, reports say TSMC is striding toward 1.6nm for the near future.

The best Google Pixel Watch 5 screen protectors fulfill an essential purpose: deflecting scratches and cracks from everyday wear and exposure to the world.

The Reno 16 Pro is costlier than its predecessors, but its standout cameras along with a gorgeous design and great battery life combine to create a truly stellar phone.

Xreal Aura's launch looks more exciting by the minute, and the company confirmed massive reservations ahead of the fall launch.

Release day has arrived, and there are already some Pixel 11 deals that could make the flagship phones completely free.

Huawei’s Pura X View takes a bold route beyond foldables with a wider display, slim bezels and up to 1TB storage, but its price and full specs remain under wraps.

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold has arrived, and I'm gathering all of the best deals into this guide.

Payday is coming to VR headsets this year, and I got a chance to play the game on my Meta Quest 3 for an hour with the developers.

The preorder period is over, and I'm tracking down the best Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro deals from across the web.

Honor is gaining ground as Samsung leads globally, while Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo struggle with rising costs and shrinking demand.

Samsung's next launch confirmed.

Google Messages users are running into RCS issues, and Smart Switch may be to blame.

Qualcomm preps a pair of Snapdragon flagship chips in Summit 2026 teasers where "Dual 8 Elites" will be revealed.

A Google Health app warning scared original Pixel Watch users this week, but the company says not to fret; your features will remain.

Back to School season is here, and a bunch of my favorite student-friendly Android devices are currently discounted.

The Pixel 11 Pro steps up its photo quality and adds some fun camera software features, marking a return to greatness for Google.

The Pixel Watch 5 may have just landed, but we're already looking forward to the Pixel Watch 6 and what Google could have in store, as well as what we would like to see.

Anyone interested in buying a standard flagship Android phone right now is wondering which is better, the Google Pixel 11 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?

Put those storage woes behind you with the powerful UGREEN DXP4800 Pro NAS server, currently 15% off at Amazon.

The Pixel 11 Pro family offers compelling new features at a higher price than ever, and that's hard to justify.

Motorola’s leaked Moto Snap hints that Qi2 magnetic charging could soon spread beyond the Edge 70 Max and become a bigger part of its Android lineup.

Twenty-eight marketing images have leaked for the Galaxy S26 FE, revealing design, specs, colors, and software features in full.

Google is hosting an in-person Googlebook Showcase in New York on September 15, giving the platform its first proper public reveal.

Gemini is showing up big for U.S. Android users in Chrome today, bringing Nano Banana, summaries, and "auto-browse" for AI subscribers.

Google might drop out of China in 2027 to produce its Pixel portfolio in India and Vietnam amid hopes of shipping more units in 2026.

One UI 9 centralizes repair booking, device diagnostics, and Samsung Care+ tracking into a single dashboard on Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 foldables.

Best Buy is offering up to $700 off the base model Google Pixel 11 when you trade in an old or broken phone. You'll also get a gift card!

Best Buy just launched a massive sitewide sale event, and I picked out all of the best deals for Android enthusiasts.

A massive Google Home outage broke voice controls and frozen Nest displays worldwide, exposing the massive risks of relying on cloud-dependent smart tech.

Lenovo's Idea Tab Plus is the perfect school companion.

Fairphone Gen 6 Plus launches with Murena's privacy-focused /e/OS, bringing current-gen sustainability and more to consumers.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro marked a watershed moment in Pixel history, but was that a good or a bad moment? One year later, I have a conclusion.

Samsung could be doubling down on wider foldables for 2027 with two new video-focused Z9 models after the Z Fold 8 smashed pre-order records.

GitHub is mostly back, but lingering issues with Copilot and Issues show the platform still has some work to do before this outage is fully over.