Motorola just gave privacy fans a big reason to consider the Signature 27
Privacy beyond Pixel Motorola' Signature 27 just got way more interesting, thanks to official GrapheneOS support
Phones
This Pixel 11 setting fixed my biggest issue with modern smartphone photography
Into the shadows Modern smartphone photography can look flat and sterile, but the Pixel 11's Camera Looks feature helps solve that problem.
5 things I learned after a month of daily-driving the Pixel 11 Pro XL
Takeaways I used the Pixel 11 Pro XL as my daily driver for a month, and these are my biggest takeaways.
Band together: Qualcomm founds 'Personal AI Health Alliance' with Global Health Connector and more
Staying healthy Qualcomm, Global Health Connect found the "Personal AI Health Alliance" for wearable AI solutions that make all of our health data mean something.
Qualcomm's premium audio leaps ahead with Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 and its personal AI
Snapdragon Sound Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound advances with the Elite Gen 2, sporting adaptive ANC, personal AI, "context-aware" audio, and much more.
Android 17
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is finally getting One UI 9 in the US, but there's a catch
One UI 9 arrives Samsung's One UI 9 rollout took an unexpected U-turn, and some U.S. users can now download it.
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Deals
Amazon forgot it's not Prime Day yet and slashed 53% off the Fire HD 10 tablet
Tablet for less This deal won't last forever, so if you've been wanting a 10-inch tablet for streaming shows and music or casual gaming, now is your chance.
Best Buy will give you a free pair of wireless earbuds with your Googlebook preorder — here's the deal
Fully equipped Preorder the new Googlebook from Best Buy and you'll get a free pair of Pixel Buds 2a with your purchase.
Forget the Pixel 10a - this is the best Android phone under $500, and it just scored a rare discount at Amazon
Turning heads Amazon just dropped a rare discount on the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, one of the most unique midrange phones on the market.
Concerned about your eye health? You can get the innovative TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G for free with this Total Wireless deal — here’s how
See it, believe it Add a line with an eligible data plan and Total Wireless will give you the TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G for completely free.
Apps & Software
Google's anti-motion sickness feature is finally rolling out to non-Pixel phones
Scroll through the bumps Motion Assist just landed on more Android phones to end car sickness for good.
This tiny Gmail update makes dealing with verification codes much easier
Copy, paste, done Gmail just made copying verification codes so much easier.
Meowdoku is sudoku but with cats, and it is highly addictive, but it has one BIG problem
Logic + cats Meowdoku is a clever puzzle game for Android that replaces numbers with cats in sudoku, improvising a decades old game.
Google’s Gemini went rogue and breached three companies
Rogue AI Gemini is the latest major model to escape its containment sandbox during safety testing, following similar incidents involving OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta.
Wearables
Amazfit just pulled off the solar AMOLED trick Garmin couldn't
Flip it, charge it Amazfit's new $650 adventure watch has a solar panel on its back, and it can revive a dead battery.
Garmin just gave some of its best smartwatches a big free upgrade
New tricks for Garmin Garmin watches were already great for runners, and this update makes them even better.
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RayNeo's latest smart glasses cut the price and deliver substantial upgrades
And another one RayNeo GT smart glasses deliver native 3Dof tracking, 3840Hz PWM dimming, and Dolby Vision support for just $299.
I was wrong about Pokémon Sleep, and the Fitbit Air is the perfect companion
Editor's Desk If you're a Pokémon fan, the Fitbit Air with the Special Edition Pokémon Sleep band is a must-have if you wanna catch 'em all while catching some z's.
This iconic Garmin watch is still kickin' — and right now it's 35% off ahead of Amazon's next big sale
Fall Smartwatch Deals Another Big Deal Days sales event arrives October 6 and 7, and the Garmin Venu 3 is already over $150 off.
Ultrahuman, HealthEx team up: your medical records step forward for 'always-on' insights
Take Care Ultrahuman announces the HealthEx PowerPlug. Your medical records from every site where you've received care are brought into the app and placed alongside your Ring data for "always-on" insight.
Accessories
These $40 flat-head earbuds reminded me of the '90s in the best possible way
Sivga's M260 earbuds are full of nostalgic charm, and you get a modern driver with USB-C connectivity.
The best USB-C cables for Android Auto in 2026
On the go These outstanding Android Auto cables will ensure a stable connection and fast charging, no matter what.
I test headphones for a living, and the Beats 360 are a fun and stylish alternative to the AirPods Max 2 that I can't recommend more
Apple Beats 360 The new Beats 360 looks like the king of active-lifestyle over-ear headphones, with a new design that has Apple's fingerprints all over it.
Tablets
Amazon forgot it's not Prime Day yet and slashed 53% off the Fire HD 10 tablet
Tablet for less This deal won't last forever, so if you've been wanting a 10-inch tablet for streaming shows and music or casual gaming, now is your chance.
What's the best cheap tablet for Android in 2026? 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.
I thought phone-sized e-readers were a gimmick. The Boox Palma 2 Pro proved me wrong.
Just read Boox's phone-sized Palma 2 Pro reader has made reading much more accessible on the go, and this is one of my favorite devices of 2026.
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Best Buy will give you a free pair of wireless earbuds with your Googlebook preorder — here's the deal
Fully equipped Preorder the new Googlebook from Best Buy and you'll get a free pair of Pixel Buds 2a with your purchase.
Who needs Prime Day? A bunch of Chromebook deals just dropped at Best Buy — check out my top picks
Why wait? In the market for a new laptop? Best Buy just quietly launched a big sale on some great Chromebooks.
Googlebook pre-orders begin: this is everything from Android sync to AI and price
Open a Googlebook Googlebook pre-orders are open, and consumers are in for much-needed synchronization with Android for apps, projects, and more.
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This early October Prime Day deal knocks the Viture Pro 2 XR glasses back to their lowest price ever recorded — but how long will it last?
Love to see it Viture has become a leading manufacturer of versatile smart glasses, and now one of its most popular pairs is getting a hefty discount.
