Samsung teases what's new and fresh for the Galaxy Watch 9 before Unpacked
Coming up Samsung drummed up Galaxy Watch 9 teasers, highlighting major upgrades to solve what the Watch 8 lacked.
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Phones
The best Google Pixel 10 deals of July 2026 — free phones, straight discounts, and more
I've tracked down all of the best Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL deals from across the web so you don't have to go looking.
Google Pixel 11: Specs, release date, and everything we want to see
Pixel 11 Google's 11th-generation Pixel is just around the corner, and we're rounding up every leak and rumor we could find.
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OnePlus may be on the verge of a major global retreat
One less flagship? OnePlus could soon exit Europe and the US, but until OPPO confirms it, the brand's future remains up in the air.
Global phone market dropped in Q2 2026, and the holiday season might not help it later
Downward trend Research data says the phone market dropped once again in Q2 2026, and the rest of the year looks sour, as it will likely continue to drop.
Android 16
Apple's rumored iPhone 18 anti-theft feature is already on Android, and you should enable it ASAP
Swipe before it gets swiped Apple is rumored to be copying Google's powerful anti-theft protection for the iPhone 18 and iOS 27, and Android users can already take advantage of those great features.
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Deals
The best Google Pixel 10 deals of July 2026 — free phones, straight discounts, and more
I've tracked down all of the best Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL deals from across the web so you don't have to go looking.
Storage keeps getting more expensive, but these new Amazon deals should lessen the blow — just in time for Back to School
Back to School season is upon us, and finding good deals on external storage devices is harder than ever before.
2025's best Motorola phone just landed an EPIC $150 discount at Best Buy
Moto Mania The Motorola Edge 2025 still holds up, especially at this price.
The best Mint Mobile deals of July 2026 — 50% off wireless, Galaxy S26 deals
Minty savings! Mint Mobile has always been touted as an affordable alternative to the traditional wireless carrier. Here are some ways you can make that cheap plan even cheaper.
Apps & Software
Gemini is officially rolling out to Google Chrome users in the UK
Chrome's smarter sidekick Google is bringing Gemini in Chrome to more users in the UK, turning the browser into a smarter AI assistant that can summarize, compare, and handle tasks without leaving the page.
Meta pulls Muse Image AI from Instagram following huge privacy uproar
Taken away Meta responds to user unrest over Muse Image by removing the AI from Instagram, as an uproar over a lack of privacy quickly surfaced.
You can now spot AI-generated Google ads, if you know where to look
AI Labels Are Here Google is adding AI labels to ads across Search, YouTube, and Discover, but while it's a win for transparency, third-party AI disclosures still rely on advertisers playing fair.
'Video Remix' in Google Photos reimagines reality into your ideal scenario
Remixed videos You don't have to imagine what could be different with videos, as Video Remix rolls out for Google Photos, bringing AI flair to recorded memories.
Wearables
The 9 best Garmin watches for every type of athlete in 2026
Best for fitness training These are the best Garmin watches across the Venu, Forerunner, Instinct, Fenix, and other Garmin lineups
X by Xreal review: The affordable smart glasses I've been waiting for
Smart price X by Xreal redefines affordable smart display glasses with a brilliant modular design, stunning eye-friendly micro-OLED panels, and impressive spatial tracking.
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Focus on key stats in Google Health: July update drops tiles and more on Android
Stay Healthy Google Health is rolling out a massive update on Android that brings a wide selection of important health stats to its main tab and more focus on naps.
The best Garmin watch deals of July 2026 — up to 44% off epix, Vivoactive, and beyond
Get active Prime Day is over, but these Garmin watch deals are still going strong.
Accessories
I tested the best party speaker of 2026: this is the Marshall Bromley 450
Party on Need a party speaker that lasts all night? I tested Marshall's Bromley 450, and there's no doubt in my mind that this is the ultimate portable party speaker.
Storage keeps getting more expensive, but these new Amazon deals should lessen the blow — just in time for Back to School
Back to School season is upon us, and finding good deals on external storage devices is harder than ever before.
Samsung may be ready to end the long wait for the Galaxy SmartTag 3
SmartTag's second chance Samsung's SmartTag 3 is rumored to drop this September alongside the S26 FE, and it better fix that aging network if it wants to compete.
Tablets
The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus looks familiar in leaked live image—not sure that's a good thing
Early look A report claimed the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus is passing through certification hoops in South Korea, and a live image reportedly leaked, too.
The best E Ink tablet for note taking and reading in 2026
Take note The Best E Ink tablet is the ultimate e-reader with all the bells and whistles one could ask for. You can do a lot more than just read on these tablets.
Best tablet for students 2026
Education tools Getting the school year started can be a little intimidating, but the best tablets for students can help ease this process more successfully.
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I used the MemoMind One: These camera-free smart glasses made me feel like 007
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This 77-inch LG OLED TV just scored 50% OFF at Best Buy — marking $1,500 in savings
TV Price Drop About as good as it gets for premium TV discounts.
Need a home theater upgrade? XGIMI's Horizon 20 Max is the best projector I tested
Just get it With lens-shift, optical zoom, and a bright projection, the Horizon 20 Max stands tall over its rivals.
