Stuck on a sketchy site? Google is finally putting a stop to it
A win for user sanity Google's finally punishing sites that trap you with fake back buttons, so your browsing's about to get way less annoying.
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Phones
Ranking the TOP 6 best Android phones under $200 in 2026
Cheap as chips! Take a look at some of the best Android phones under $200, which offer everything from big batteries to AMOLED panels to years of software updates.
Metro by T-Mobile is slashing 50% off its unlimited plan — score six months for only $20 per month!
5G for cheap For a limited time, Metro by T-Mobile will give you six months of its Unlimited 5G Data plan for a single payment of $120.
This is not a test: T-Mobile will already give you the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro for FREE with new deal
Easy on the eyes This eye-friendly smartphone has already gone viral, and now you can get your own for FREE by adding a line at T-Mobile.
Bought a new Google Pixel 10a? Here are the first 5 things you should do with it
Fun features The Google Pixel 10a might seem like a minor upgrade on the surface, but these settings and features help you maximize the phone's potential.
Android 16
The latest Pixel update tackles Android 16's early stability woes
stability fixes Google’s April Pixel update fixes app crashes, missing features, and gaming issues, making Android 16 more stable.
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Deals
Metro by T-Mobile is slashing 50% off its unlimited plan — score six months for only $20 per month!
5G for cheap For a limited time, Metro by T-Mobile will give you six months of its Unlimited 5G Data plan for a single payment of $120.
This is not a test: T-Mobile will already give you the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro for FREE with new deal
Easy on the eyes This eye-friendly smartphone has already gone viral, and now you can get your own for FREE by adding a line at T-Mobile.
Best Buy's 'Ultimate Upgrade Sale' includes dozens of great deals on Android tech — save up to $750 on phones, wearables, and more
Upgrade time Best Buy just launched a massive weeklong sale event, with hundreds of dollars off some of my favorite Android tech.
Amazon is still slashing 38% off the Sony WH-1000XM5, weeks after the spring sale
Headphones Deal The Sony WH-1000XM5s are a powerful pair of headphones, even being last-gen.
The best Mint Mobile deals of April 2026 — 50% off wireless, 5G home internet discounts, and more
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.
Mint Mobile is now carving up to $900 OFF the Galaxy S26 — here is why it's one of the best Samsung deals on the web today
Just keeps getting better Mint Mobile just upgraded its best Galaxy S26 deal to include up to $400 of trade-in credit, in addition to a straight discount on the phone and 50% off a year of wireless.
Apps & Software
Google Meet lands on Android Auto, but there’s a catch
commute-to-conference Google Meet is rolling out on Android Auto with audio-only calls and basic controls, but it feels limited and rushed, especially with missing work features.
WhatsApp Web themes might soon come to save us from boring gray bubbles
Visual overhaul WhatsApp Web is apparently testing 49 chat themes for more personalization, a massive jump from the current two-tone prison of light or dark mode.
Google Messages now gives you a second chance to recover deleted chats
Saved by the trash Google Messages now includes a trash folder to recover deleted chats within 30 days.
First DMs, now replies: Instagram lets you edit pesky typos out of your comments
Quick Edit Editable comments arrive on Instagram following an announcement that took us into the weekend.
Wearables
Galaxy Watches are running out of battery way too fast after last month's patch
Troublemaker Galaxy Watch users are experiencing severe battery drain issues after Samsung's latest patch, and the troublemaker might surprise you.
We tested the best LTE smartwatches and these are the picks you need to check out
Always connected If you depend on your wearable for just about everything, you may benefit from an LTE smartwatch. So, we've rounded up some of the best options.
If you've got a CMF Watch, the Nothing X app is taking over: this is what you need to know
Get to it CMF Watch users say goodbye to one app and hello to the Nothing X app, as the company urges users to begin transferring data.
I gave my Meta smart glasses a nose and now they last all day long
All-day long The BoboVR CG2 charges all of my Meta smart glasses at home and on the go thanks to its 3-in-1 modular design.
Accessories
These Fallout glasses banish blue light — and they look pretty cool
Game on I used Gunnar's Vault 33 glasses, and they make a genuine difference while gaming.
These 5 features help me get the best sound out of the Nothing Ear 3
Superior sound The Nothing Ear 3 have a bass-heavy sound signature out of the box, but you can make it your own and improve performance by using these 5 features.
I used Thieaudio's Monarch MKIV, and they're the ideal endgame IEMs
I used Thieaudio's Monarch MKIV, and with a custom tuning mode and ten drivers in each shell, there's no doubt that these IEMs are endgame territory.
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.
The reMarkable 2 remains one of the best paper-style tablets around, and it just scored a rare discount at Best Buy
Putting Pen to Paper The reMarkable 2 comes with a nice polymer weave book folio case and the Marker Plus digital pen.
We ranked the TOP 6 best Android tablets of 2026 so you don't have to
Grab a tablet Samsung and Amazon make most of the best Android tablets, but which should you buy? We broke down the best model for each price and demographic.
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Your Amazon Luna library is about to get a lot more restricted
Subscription purge Amazon Luna is dropping purchases and third-party access, giving users until June 10, 2026 to play or save their data.
Best Buy is selling this 75-inch Samsung smart TV for only $450: here's what you need to know
TV Upgrade A Samsung Tizen TV with 4K, upscaling, and easy access to several streaming services and other features.
I talked to Rokid's head of product about Gemini integration and the future of smart glasses
Hardwired Rokid is doing interesting things with its smart glasses, so I talked to its head of product to get a better sense of Gemini integration and the broader software ecosystem on the AI Glasses Style.
I've finally found a premium Meta Quest 3 headstrap that doesn't suck
AC thVRsday I'm taking a look at the best premium headstrap for the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S today, and it'll not only improve your comfort but also your play time.
