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Thu, 14 May 2026 16:33:24 +0000
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The Motorola Razr 2026 lineup officially hits store shelves on May 21st, but there are plenty of early deals available for the folks who don't want to wait.
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:59:41 +0000
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Google may reduce free Gmail storage for new accounts from 15GB to 5GB.
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:35:00 +0000
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Qualcomm has confirmed that its Arm-based chips will power Googlebooks, breaking years of Windows exclusivity.
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:31:25 +0000
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It's official: the Motorola Razr Fold is finally available for preorder, and I've gathered all of the best early offers into this guide.
Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000
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The Hisense Class S7 Series is perfect for art lovers who love a softer display.
Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000
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Motorola's new Razr Fold is the company's first book-style foldable, and after two weeks of testing, we have high hopes for the company's foldable prospects.
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:03:33 +0000
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Google Search has a lot of unnecessary AI features and bloat cluttering up the actual search results, but there's an easy way to get around all of that. With Google Search Web mode, you get ten blue links to every query, just like it used to be.
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:47:00 +0000
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A Galaxy S24 user reported that their phone went up in flames while they were using it, and Samsung has responded.
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:11:00 +0000
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So it begins; rumors allege other Chinese OEMs are working on wider foldables to compete with Samsung's rumored phone.
Wed, 13 May 2026 19:29:55 +0000
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Muse Spark received two important updates: one for mobile app users and another that puts it in smart glasses.
Wed, 13 May 2026 17:39:44 +0000
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Meta Connect 2026 date was revealed, as well as what consumers can expect, which is all about AI and VR.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:05:00 +0000
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide may finally fix the Fold’s awkward narrow screen, but ditching the zoom camera could make it feel less flagship.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:38:46 +0000
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The Echo Show 11 is perfect for easy smart home control, music, and more.
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:15:00 +0000
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Amazon is slashing a straight $100 off the OnePlus 15R, knocking the price of the 512GB phone down to its lowest price ever recorded.
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:14:29 +0000
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Apple and Google finally fixed one of texting’s biggest problems by bringing encrypted RCS chats to iPhone and Android users with iOS 26.5 beta.
Wed, 13 May 2026 09:47:00 +0000
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Honor announced that it's getting into Android 17 Beta 3 with developers, and its Magic 8 Pro will be among the first in the industry to test it.
Wed, 13 May 2026 09:11:00 +0000
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OnePlus announced that its OxygenOS 16.1 patch is finally rolling out for users with the OnePlus 15, bringing several meaningful updates.
Wed, 13 May 2026 08:56:59 +0000
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The Vivo X300 FE is a good choice if you don't need the X300 Pro's cameras and want something a little easier to use. There's just one problem — it costs way too much.
Wed, 13 May 2026 08:56:29 +0000
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Google has shared new details about how Magic Pointer works in Chrome.
Wed, 13 May 2026 07:09:18 +0000
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Samsung's rumored smart glasses may debut alongside new foldables and wearables in July.
Tue, 12 May 2026 21:24:17 +0000
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Google showcased several major Android 17 features ahead of Google I/O 2026.
Tue, 12 May 2026 20:49:47 +0000
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Questions remain about the future of ChromeOS following the Googlebook announcement.
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
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Android 17 introduces Pause Point and new 3D emoji to make phones feel more human.
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
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Googlebook is Google's new AI-first laptop category built around Gemini Intelligence.
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
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Gemini Intelligence and Google's agentic AI plans took center stage during the Android Show 2026, and there are huge features on the way this summer.
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
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Android 17 adds creator-focused features like AI editing tools, Screen Reactions, better Instagram uploads, and Adobe Premiere support
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
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Google is finally making Android sharing and iPhone switching less painful.
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
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The Android Show 2026 revealed Google's major personal and AI-fueled plans for Android Auto, giving drivers a refined hands-free experience.
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
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Is Android's desktop mode just going to feel like a blown-up version of Android on your phone? No, and Magic Pointer is one of the reasons why.
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
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Google is turning Chrome on Android into a Gemini-powered AI assistant that can summarize pages, edit images, and handle tasks for you.
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
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The Android Show showcased the many privacy and security upgrades users can expect this year from Android 17.
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:25:29 +0000
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You can already score a FREE Fitbit Air by trading in an old device at the Google Store
Tue, 12 May 2026 13:36:41 +0000
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Samsung’s One UI 9 beta brings Android 17 features, smarter security, and better customization, and it's kicking off this week.
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:49:00 +0000
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You can easily transfer your Samsung Messages history to Google Messages in just a few simple steps.
Tue, 12 May 2026 11:05:00 +0000
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The Motorola Razr Plus 2026 is an exciting new entry into Motorola's foldable portfolio, but is it really better than the 2025 model? We break it down for you.
Tue, 12 May 2026 10:15:00 +0000
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It's easy to compare ANC performance, but there's so much more to consider when looking at the Sony WH-1000XM6 vs the Bose QC Ultra (2nd Gen).
Mon, 11 May 2026 19:41:53 +0000
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The Nothing Phone (3) is a unique device with a bold design and plenty of premium specs, and it's finally getting a real discount at Best Buy.
Mon, 11 May 2026 19:01:25 +0000
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Samsung's Device Care is finally receiving an old, long-rumored feature to help users with "excessive" ads from apps on their phones.
Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:46 +0000
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RingConn Gen 3 upgrades smart rings with vascular health insights, quieter haptic alerts, long battery life, and no subscription fees to worry about.
Mon, 11 May 2026 17:15:55 +0000
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Verizon has launched a deal that will get you four free phones and four lines of the Unlimited Welcome plan for only $25 per month!
Mon, 11 May 2026 15:25:00 +0000
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Whoop is turning its fitness app into an AI-powered health platform with live clinicians, smarter coaching, and deeper health tracking.
Mon, 11 May 2026 15:14:18 +0000
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The new One UI 8.5 update brings several Galaxy S26 features to the Galaxy S25 series.
Mon, 11 May 2026 14:47:00 +0000
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Google introduced a new Comfort Filters option with the latest Pixel update, and its muted colors will make a world of difference for your eyes.
Mon, 11 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000
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Tom's Guide just launched a Savings Squad to save me—and you—the most money we can in these tumultuous times.
Mon, 11 May 2026 13:05:00 +0000
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The $99 Fitbit Air sounds like a compelling alternative to other smartwatches, but would you ditch your smartwatch or other wearable for Google's latest?
Mon, 11 May 2026 07:36:02 +0000
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We now have more details about Fitbit Air's gesture control design and compact size.
Sun, 10 May 2026 17:05:00 +0000
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The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are two phones with very different designs, but both offer premium AI experiences.
Sun, 10 May 2026 15:10:00 +0000
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Google ecosystem features like Fast Pair, Find My Device, and Audio Switching are surprisingly available on Beats gear — here's how to use them.
Sun, 10 May 2026 12:05:00 +0000
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The Motorola Razr Fold is the company's first book-style foldable phone, and it works with both finger and stylus input with a specific advanced pen.
Sat, 09 May 2026 17:07:00 +0000
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I love the basic Galaxy Watch 8, and these five fitness and health features make the Wear OS smartwatch worth using.