New leak hints at the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 as batteries clear safety checks
Galaxy Watch 8 A new leak gives us the first signs of the Galaxy Watch 8 and 8 Classic.
Phones
The best Samsung Galaxy S25 deals of April 2025 — huge trade-in savings, free wireless, and more
S25 is live The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is here, and I'm collecting all of the best deals from across the web.
Samsung's latest midrange masterpiece is shipping with a FREE $50 gift card — that's not an April Fool's joke
Grade A savings The Galaxy A36 5G has arrived, and a few retailers are trying to earn your business by pairing the smartphone with trade-in credit, free gift cards, and more.
It looks like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge could launch very soon
Coming soon The Galaxy S25 Edge has been the subject of significant leaks, and now we know when it may finally be released.
Google phones to get 'Battery health assistance' feature starting with Pixel 9a
Battery health Battery degradation is inevitable, and Google is trying to counteract it with a new feature first coming to the Google Pixel 9a in April.
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Apps & Software
Londoners can join the Google Pay 'Tube Challenge' for badges and city lore
Next stop is... Google joined with the Tfl in London to bring the 'Tube Challenge' to travelers for prizes and digital badges.
Google Maps is giving your ETA screen a glow-up on Android
now looking sharp Google Maps spices up your route planning with a directions overview redesign.
This potential Pixel Screenshots update could really put the app in the spotlight
getting a nudge Pixel 9's AI-powered Screenshots app might get its own home screen widget.
Google is gifting its best AI model yet, Gemini 2.5 Pro (Exp), to free users
Blazing fast Google's experimental version of Gemini 2.5 Pro sits at the top of AI leaderboards, and it's now becoming available for free users.
Wearables
The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is a bit too similar to its predecessor, despite some cool updates
Get active The Garmin Vivoactive 6 should arrive soon with a few key upgrades, but perhaps not the one you'd most want to see.
Best cheap smartwatch for Android 2025
Affordable wearables If you want a solid smartwatch to pair with your Android phone without breaking the bank, be sure to check out these options!
Oura rolls out its AI-powered coach to help you meet your health and wellness goals
Oura Ring's AI powers Oura is launching an AI-backed new feature for its smart ring called Oura Advisor.
The Amazon Big Spring Sale isn't over yet with 19% OFF this custom wine-colored Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Galaxy Wristwatch Amazon's Big Spring Sale has chopped a solid 19% OFF this Samsung Bespoke Edition Galaxy Watch 7, a capable watch with a more-traditional look.
Accessories
Dbrand wants you to 'Touch Grass' and destress with its new cases, and no it's not an April Fools' prank
Lawn vibes Dbrand just dropped grass-textured cases and skins—no, it's not a joke.
Get ready to tangle! Nothing's new Ear 3.5mm earphones bring 'inconvenient' wired sound
Hehe-haha Nothing delivered an "inconvenient" Ear 3.5mm set of earphones.
Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi review: Getting personal with sound
Test me The Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi prioritize sound quality above everything else and it pays dividends when you go through that process.
Gaming
Upcoming Meta Quest games releasing in April 2025 and beyond
Everything's new! Tons of great games are coming soon for the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S.
I'm not exactly sold on the Abxylute One Pro for one reason
Skeptical In a vacuum, the Abxylute One Pro looks like its practically the perfect handheld for cloud streaming. But in reality, there are compelling alternatives already available.
Meta Quest 3S: Specs and everything you need to know
Less money, more fun We run through the Meta Quest 3S specs, our hands-on impressions, how it compares to other Meta headsets, and all the pricing details you need to know.
