RedMagic has another beast gaming tablet on the way, and it's launching soon
Another beast RedMagic officially shows off the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro in teaser images, stating it's launching soon with upgraded cooling.
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Phones
Best Buy launches massive anti-Prime Day sale — see 25+ Android deals that might make Amazon look bad
Deals, deals, deals Forget Amazon, Best Best just launched its massive Tech Fest sale event with dozens of great Android deals in tow.
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A lot in store Nothing reveals Community Review program for consumers, but it teases a new product that could find its way into this early access.
Best phones for kids
Stay connected If you feel like it's the right time to get your child a phone, these are the best phones for kids you should consider.
The best Android phones with a headphone jack
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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
Best Buy launches massive anti-Prime Day sale — see 25+ Android deals that might make Amazon look bad
Deals, deals, deals Forget Amazon, Best Best just launched its massive Tech Fest sale event with dozens of great Android deals in tow.
Prime Day Kindle deals just dropped early — score up to 42% off Paperwhite, Scribe, Colorsoft, and more
Early Prime Day Amazon is slashing up to 38% off some of its best Kindle e-readers, days before Prime Day is set to go live.
Verizon quietly launches the absurdly cheap Simplicity Plan — unlimited wireless starting at just $30 per month
Keep it simple Verizon just launched a new wireless plan that could make its 5G Ultra Wideband network more accessible than ever before.
I use this thermal camera to fix overheating tech, and it just got an early Prime Day deal
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I used the Oura Ring 4 for nearly two years, and it's still one of the best low-key health and fitness trackers you can buy, especially now that it's as much as $100 off
Gen 4 The Oura Ring 4 remains a fantastic option for anyone seeking a distraction-free health and fitness tracker, and it's on sale ahead of Prime Day.
Apps & Software
I changed one Android 17 setting and made my Pixel home screen so much cleaner
Hidden names Google upgraded Pixel home screen customization tools with Android 17, and you can now simplify how your apps appear. Here's how to do it.
Android 17 is off to a rough start with new Pixel touchscreen complaints
Hold off on the update Android 17 is giving some Pixel phones serious touchscreen problems, and until Google rolls out a fix, users may want to hold off on updating.
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Android 17 Bubbles finally made me love multitasking on my Pixel
More multitasking I love Google's take on floating windows in Android 17, and they make multitasking fun. Here's how to use them.
Android 17 woes continue with Pixel users losing 5G connectivity
No Connection Pixel users report more problems after Android 17 and state they've lost 5G connectivity.
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Wearables
Does the Oura Ring 5 support automatic activity detection?
It knows what you're doing Oura Ring 5 is slimmer, sleeker, and more refined than the Oura Ring 4. It also boasts improved automatic activity detection, so you don't have to log every activity yourself.
I've lost two Oura Rings, but Oura finally added an Android feature that iPhone users have had for years, and this upgraded version has given me peace of mind
Find your ring Oura Ring owners on Android missed out on a Find My Ring feature for years, but the new Locate feature is here, and it's a pretty great tool if you're prone to losing things.
Ultrahuman seeks to define: M2 Live keeps your metabolic health close with a small sensor
Watch closely Ultrahuman launches M2 Live with Abbott's Lingo biosensor to help users take their glucose (metabolic health) more seriously with a continuous monitor.
Google Health returns 'Hourly Activity' in June, tosses in extra for Android
Get fit Google Health app received a large June update, rolling out new tools and features for Android.
Accessories
Tribit QuietPlus 81 hands-on: Is $50 a fair price for these over-ear headphones?
Nice or overpriced? The Tribit QuietPlus 81 over-ear headphones fall under a cutthroat price segment. Is $50 a fair price tag for these cheap Bluetooth headphones?
The best NAS for Plex
The best for Plex I test NAS systems extensively, and these are the best Plex NAS servers around.
I use this thermal camera to fix overheating tech, and it just got an early Prime Day deal
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Tablets
I ended up using the Huion Note E Android tablet a lot more than I thought I would
E-paper but not E Ink Huion just introduced the Note E, which is an Android 15 tablet with a battery-free stylus and a paper-like display. I liked it more than I thought I would.
Best Android tablets for kids
Kids Love Them! Want to get your little one(s) comfortable with technology the right way? Here are some of the best Android tablets for kids you can check out.
Prime Day Kindle deals just dropped early — score up to 42% off Paperwhite, Scribe, Colorsoft, and more
Early Prime Day Amazon is slashing up to 38% off some of its best Kindle e-readers, days before Prime Day is set to go live.
We tested all of the best Kindle e-readers, and these are the TOP 6 picks to help you demolish your 2026 reading challenge
It's only words Whether you're looking to pick up your first e-reader or to upgrade, Amazon makes the best e-readers money can buy. These are the best Kindle e-readers to have on your shopping list.
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