Your Galaxy Z Flip 8 might leave out a battery upgrade this year
You look familiar... Samsung's battery upgrade run might end this year, as Galaxy Z Flip 8 rumors say things are looking same-same.
Phones
Metro by T-Mobile launches deal that gets you six months of unlimited wireless for only $120
Huge savings Metro by T-Mobile just launched one of the best wireless deals I've seen all year.
Lucky number seven? Samsung drops yet another Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 beta
Yes... another Samsung was spotted pushing a seventh One UI 8.5 beta to its year-old flagships overseas.
Samsung 'concerned' over potential mobile business losses due to memory costs
Should we be worried? Samsung was reported to have been growing "concerned" over potential losses due to the rising costs of memory and more.
Holy crap! The Galaxy S26 Ultra just ordered dinner and tea for me and all I had to do was hit 'Confirm'
Real automation Automation just hit the next level with Gemini and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and now you can ask it to order your next meal, tea, Uber, and soon even groceries.
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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Deals
Metro by T-Mobile launches deal that gets you six months of unlimited wireless for only $120
Huge savings Metro by T-Mobile just launched one of the best wireless deals I've seen all year.
Our favorite workout earbuds just scored $50 OFF at Best Buy — plus a $30 gift card for members
Earbuds for Working Out The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are perfect for runners, cyclists, and other exercise-heads.
These unique clip-on earbuds from Anker just scored a 35% discount — but it may not last long
Open your ears Open-ear for optimal comfort; plus a sleek design.
Verizon has extended the deal that gets you a FREE Galaxy S26 Plus, but you're running out of time
S26 savings The preorder period is over, but one of the best Galaxy S26 deals is still going strong.
Apps & Software
Google just gave Gemini the power to control apps on the Galaxy S26
Gemini takes control Google Gemini can now control apps on the Galaxy S26 to complete multi-step tasks.
'Immersive Navigation' in Google Maps is like opening a new app for the modern era of driving
It's just like new Google Maps announced its largest update in a decade, as it completely reworks the driving experience with Immersive Navigation.
I kept deleting chats by accident, and Google Messages just fixed it
No more instant regret Google Messages is rolling out a Trash folder that keeps deleted chats for 30 days, giving users a simple way to recover conversations.
YouTube just approved 30-second unskippable ads for TV
This might be it YouTube may be the biggest streamer, but this move risks testing viewers' patience.
Wearables
Oura acquires Doublepoint, speculation goes wild with gesture control dreams
Control with movements Oura announced that it has acquired Doublepoint, and it seems to point toward a future of smart ring gesture controls.
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.
Pixel Watch users put the brakes on Google's March update with SpO2 issues
Issues afoot Pixel Watch users reported problems with a couple of features after the March update.
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.
Accessories
Our favorite workout earbuds just scored $50 OFF at Best Buy — plus a $30 gift card for members
Earbuds for Working Out The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are perfect for runners, cyclists, and other exercise-heads.
With the Deco BE65 Pro, I finally found a mesh Wi-Fi 7 router that I like
Hardwired TP-Link's Deco BE65 Pro is a Wi-Fi 7 mesh router system that's actually great to use. With extensive configurability and an elegant design, this is a good upgrade if you want a new router.
The best NAS for Plex
The best for Plex I test NAS systems extensively, and these are the best Plex NAS servers around.
Tablets
OnePlus has a new tablet on the way: this is what the leaks are saying about it
Here comes the new stuff OnePlus might have a new tablet on the way this year, and the rumors are already talking about its specifications.
'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.
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.
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This is the best spy game I've played since GoldenEye 007, and everyone is sleeping on it
AC thVRsday Unseen Diplomacy 2 is the most unique and probably full-fledged spy game I've ever played, and its $16 price tag makes it even more attractive.
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.
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.
