Androidify for Wear OS: turn yourself into an Android bot for your Pixel Watch
You're green! Google's Androidify received an update that lets users take their unique Android bots and transform them into a Wear OS face.
Phones
Metro by T-Mobile is ditching its smartphone stock — grab a FREE Samsung Galaxy A16 before the New Year!
Free with new line Add a line with an eligible data plan and Metro by T-Mobile will hook you up with a free Galaxy phone. No trade-in required, no strings attached.
Samsung might bring an old but gold camera feature back in a future Galaxy S
Photos like a pro Samsung was rumored to consider returning a key photography feature to an unknown future Galaxy S series.
Google's Pixel pocket-dialing nightmare is finally getting a fix
Pocket chaos ending Google finally fixed the Pixel’s pocket dialing nightmare, so your pants will stop calling 911 in a future update.
OnePlus 15R launch: Unleashing flagship power with a massive battery for Android users
Unlimited OnePlus 15R launched for U.S. consumers, bringing massive battery strides over its flagship and extreme cooling systems.
Android 16
Leak claims Google wants to make your Android satellite connections easy
Look to the stars Google could make satellite connections easy to handle on Android, as a leak discovered signs in its code.
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Deals
This might be the best Samsung laptop on the market, and it just dropped $450 at Best Buy
Laptop Legend The Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro sports a 16-inch touchscreen, CoPilot Plus, and more.
Metro by T-Mobile is ditching its smartphone stock — grab a FREE Samsung Galaxy A16 before the New Year!
Free with new line Add a line with an eligible data plan and Metro by T-Mobile will hook you up with a free Galaxy phone. No trade-in required, no strings attached.
We once called them the 'headphones to beat' - now the Sony WH-1000XM5 are cheaper than they've EVER been
A Gift for the Ears Though they're last-gen, the Sony WH-1000XM5s are still a powerful pair of headphones.
Tis the season! The best cheap Android tablet just scored 32% OFF during Amazon's holiday sale
Holiday Gift Inspo That's $150 for a powerful, economy-level Samsung device.
Apps & Software
Apple Fitness+ is finally available in India, and it is everything I hoped it would be: This is the only guided workout program you'll ever need, and you won't believe what it costs
Let's go Apple Fitness+ is now in India, and it costs just ₹149 ($1.65) a month, an absolute steal.
Leak claims Google wants to make your Android satellite connections easy
Look to the stars Google could make satellite connections easy to handle on Android, as a leak discovered signs in its code.
NotebookLM starts rolling out chat history on mobile and the web
Extra context NotebookLM is finally rolling out chat history after an announcement in October, and now available across the web client and mobile app.
Google Meet’s new update solves your biggest audio headache
Finally Google Meet finally lets you share audio from any app on your computer, not just a specific tab you're presenting.
Wearables
The 9 best Garmin watches for every type of athlete
Best for fitness training These are the best Garmin watches across the Venu, Forerunner, Instinct, Fenix, and other Garmin lineups
Best Garmin Forerunner: choosing the right watch for each runner
Best running watches Garmin has nine Forerunner models still worth buying across the last four years. I broke down key differences in features, hardware, health, and coaching.
Best smartwatches for battery life 2025
Leading the charge With some smartwatches, you need to recharge every day or two. But these smartwatches last for a week, sometimes several weeks (or more!) per charge.
Is Fitbit Premium worth the annual subscription?
Premium fitness Fitbit Premium enhances the Fitbit app with guided workout programs, detailed health insights, and more. However, Google has made more health metrics available for free.
Accessories
We once called them the 'headphones to beat' - now the Sony WH-1000XM5 are cheaper than they've EVER been
A Gift for the Ears Though they're last-gen, the Sony WH-1000XM5s are still a powerful pair of headphones.
Enter 2026 with the best fitness accessories to jump-start your workout goals
Gadget Weekly Making any fitness-focused New Year's resolutions? Here are some of the best accessories to attain those goals.
These premium Sony headphones are usually pretty pricey—which is why 13% OFF at Amazon is such a big deal
Treat Your Ears They'd probably be our favorite headphones if it wasn't for the high price tag.
Tablets
The best Amazon Fire tablet
These tablets are fire! With the best Amazon Fire tablets, you get a solid everyday device that's perfect for basic productivity tasks, media consumption, and much more.
Tis the season! The best cheap Android tablet just scored 32% OFF during Amazon's holiday sale
Holiday Gift Inspo That's $150 for a powerful, economy-level Samsung device.
Amazon just unleashed a HUGE sale on Android tablets - here are the 5 deals that you simply can't miss
Grab a slab Amazon's holiday sale is slashing prices on a bunch of our all-time favorite Android tablets.
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These two new Meta Quest games revive the classic stealth genre in fresh ways
AC thVRsday Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow and Espire MR Missions use the Meta Quest 3's capabilities to perfectly revive the stealth genre, and I'm all here for it.
This might be the best Samsung laptop on the market, and it just dropped $450 at Best Buy
Laptop Legend The Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro sports a 16-inch touchscreen, CoPilot Plus, and more.
Meta reportedly scraps Horizon OS partners to focus on the Quest
Strategic pause Meta is said to have paused its Horizon OS partner program, leaving Android XR a clear shot as the open platform.
Android TV just replaced the Discover tab with something more useful
A new tab arrives Android TV users are starting to see a new Free tab roll out across older and newer devices.
