'Send to Alexa' to let the AI help you through messy, scatterbrain notes on Kindle Scribe
Write on Amazon introduced a new Alexa Plus feature that its Kindle Scribe users can take advantage of.
Phones
5 reasons to buy a Galaxy S26 and 3 reasons not to buy one
Editor's Desk We break down the pros and cons of Samsung's Galaxy S26 series to help you decide if you should buy one.
Samsung might let Galaxy users create apps with prompts, and I’m all for this direction
Vibe coding Samsung is exploring AI-powered “vibe coding” for Galaxy phones, a concept that could let users create custom apps or features with simple prompts.
These hidden Galaxy S26 features will save your eyes while scrolling at night
Step into the light Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra has a very bright display, but several hidden options can help make it far more comfortable.
This OnePlus app is one built-in feature you're probably not using, but should be
AI Recorder One of the most useful yet underrated features of OnePlus phones is AI Recorder, which can come in handy for workers, students, and others in various scenarios.
Android 16
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs. Galaxy S24 Plus: An upgrade worth waiting for?
Make your decision! Samsung's latest 'Plus' flagship has a slightly revamped design, faster hardware, and quicker wireless charging. But is it really worth upgrading to?
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Hardwired
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Gadget Weekly
A weekly column exploring the cool, quirky, smartphone accessories, gadgets, and other nerdy toys.
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Off the Record
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Deals
This huge 75-inch Toshiba Fire TV is only $429.99 at Best Buy today
TV-Town Expressway Toshiba's C350 Series 4K TV, backed by Amazon's Fire TV.
The Google Pixel Watch 4 has soared to its lowest price EVER recorded at Amazon - even smashing Black Friday's price drop
Best of Gemini If you've been waiting for the right time to buy the Google Pixel Watch 4, this is it.
Our favorite Amazfit smartwatch under $100 just got even cheaper at Amazon
$80 Smartwatch The Amazfit Active 2 is an affordable device with a sporty, utilitarian look.
Three ways to get a FREE Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra before the big release
Last chance! T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T are all running deals that could get you a free Galaxy S26 Ultra — you just need to meet the eligibility requirements.
Apps & Software
Samsung Galaxy AI: Phones, Now Bar, Gemini, and everything else you should know
New tricks We break down Samsung phones with Galaxy AI, how the features compare to Gemini, Agentic AI, and everything else you should know!
Google Messages update fixes something that always bothered me about Smart Replies
Long due update The feature helps prevent accidental sends when tapping Smart Replies.
This small change makes transferring data to your new Android phone a lot easier
Move with confidence Android has a built-in data transfer feature that's pretty great, and tweaks over the last two years have made it even better.
Google puts apps that'll drain your battery on blast in updated Play Store listings
It's a problem Google announced that the Play Store will now warn users about apps that might drain their device's battery excessively.
Wearables
The Google Pixel Watch 4 has soared to its lowest price EVER recorded at Amazon - even smashing Black Friday's price drop
Best of Gemini If you've been waiting for the right time to buy the Google Pixel Watch 4, this is it.
Our favorite Amazfit smartwatch under $100 just got even cheaper at Amazon
$80 Smartwatch The Amazfit Active 2 is an affordable device with a sporty, utilitarian look.
The best smartwatches for battery life in 2026
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.
Just gamin': Meta Ray-Ban Display is getting games, and it's GOAT and 2048 up first
That's smart gamin' Meta unveiled two of its first games to hit the Ray-Ban Display glasses for users.
Accessories
I've tested dozens of wireless earbuds, and these are the pairs you should buy
Enjoy in-ear audio The best wireless earbuds balance great sound with all-day comfort, plus a little bit of bang for the buck. Here are the best options that money can buy.
The powerful Sennheiser Momentum 4 earbuds are under $200 at Best Buy right now
For Sennheiser Heads These Sennheiser earbuds include ANC, and a pretty solid battery life.
Forget charging for a week: Nothing's new headphones last that long
Unmatched endurance Nothing’s new Headphone (a) promises up to 135 hours of battery life, physical controls, adaptive ANC, and Hi-Res audio.
Tablets
Best E Ink tablet
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.
What's the best cheap tablet for Android? I tested over 50 devices and here are my results
Bargain tablets Whether you want a tablet for media consumption or one with some extra "smarts," there's something for everyone. These are our favorite cheap Android tablets.
REDMAGIC just teased another small gaming tablet that's got me hyped
Time for games Redmagic teases an upcoming compact gaming tablet that's coming soon."
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Samsung exec talks smart glasses, and gives us a small glimpse of what to expect
Eye see you A Samsung exec got candid about its smart glasses, delivering information about a key feature.
I've finally completed my quest to transform my Samsung Galaxy XR into a bona fide Steam Frame, and it only took one free app to do it
AC thVRsday Playing Steam games on a Galaxy XR is dead simple, and it's all thanks to Valve's FEX project and GameSir's latest app.
Amazon just gave the Fire TV app on Android a full makeover
New look and features Amazon has launched a redesigned Fire TV mobile app with improved browsing and playback features.
