Latest articles by Brady Snyder
Google's $10 HDMI cable credit for the TV Streamer should last forever
Cable-free? The Google TV Streamer doesn't include an HDMI cable in the box, but Google will give you $10 toward one.
Meta drops 128GB Quest 3, lowers the 512GB price to a sweet $499
rare win Meta first launched the 512GB Quest 3 at the $650 price point, but that's now $150 cheaper as the base storage gets discontinued.
The Pixel Watch's upcoming 'Performance Loop' band could be exactly what it needs
Coming soon? The people want the Pixel Watch Performance Loop, and it keeps popping up despite the band not even being official yet.
Meta just locked up its smart eyewear dominance with long-term EssilorLuxottica deal
Ray-Ban Meta Meta has sneakily become the best smart eyewear company on the planet, and a deal with EssilorLuxottica figures to continue that success.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold snaps under pressure in JRE's durability test
Too thin? JerryRigEverything is known for torturing tech, and unfortunately for Google, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold just crossed his desk.
How serious should we be taking Motorola's five-year OS update promise?
Better late than never Motorola has had issues with providing timely Android version updates in the past, but now it's promising five years of upgrades on the Edge 50 Neo.
Google will soon let users create a digital ID in Wallet from their passport
Expanding support Only a handful of states support digital IDs in Google Wallet, with more on the way. But the company's new idea of supporting national passports could be a better solution.
The iPhone 16 series has me convinced Apple needs a foldable
Overdue As a longtime Android and iOS user, I need to see an Apple foldable in order to win for the brand to win me back.
With the Pixel Stand 2 no longer available from the Google Store, is it time for a redesigned Pixel Stand 3?
Gone for good? The second-generation Pixel Stand had finicky support with some new Pixel devices, and it has apparently been pulled from the Google Store as a result.
After a boring iPhone 16 reveal, Google is officially the king of exciting tech product launches
Turning tides With Samsung and Apple squandering recent events, it's Google that ends up being my unlikely winner for the best tech events this year.
Samsung wants you to move to Google Messages, and it's for the best
Simpler sending Samsung is finally doing away with Samsung Messages in a meaningful way, and I hope it’s a sign of what’s to come for the duplicate apps in One UI.
Google is winning the right-to-repair race with Pixel 9 series manuals and guides
It's about time Compared to companies like Apple and Samsung, it feels like Google really wants to empower users to fix their own devices.
The rumored Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 'Special Edition' might not be all that special
Unimpressive? Samsung's best is still behind the curve, and that's why the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition might not be the hit the company hopes for.
Do we really need a Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
Necessary or not There are plenty of leaks and rumors surrounding an impending Galaxy S24 FE, but I’m not interested at all.
Google Wallet is steadily becoming a true Apple Wallet competitor for Android
Finally ready Apple Wallet had no true equal on Android for many years, but Google Wallet has upped its game over the last few months.
Chick-Fil-A's rumored streaming service matters more than you think
Chicken with a side of video Chick-Fil-A is known for serving up chicken sandwiches, but serving up high-quality video and storing user data at scale is something else entirely.
Magnets required: Wireless Power Consortium sets the record straight on Qi2
Wait, what? We received clarification from the Wireless Power Consortium about how magnets fit into the growing Qi2 wireless charging specification.
A year later, Pixel 8 Pro users can officially use Zoom Enhance — with lessons learned
Too little, too late? It took Google nearly a year to ship Zoom Enhance, and it couldn’t do so before announcing the Pixel 8 Pro’s successor.
What does it mean if both Google and Samsung's Android 15 updates are delayed?
Behind schedule Reports indicate that Google isn't shipping the Pixel 9 series with Android 15, and Samsung's One UI 7 won't be ready on-time either.
Text message exploits are scarier than ever, but you can protect yourself with these tips
Risky business There’s a new way for scammers and fraudsters to steal your data, and Google wants to help you stop it in its tracks.
Maybe you should wait for the Google Pixel 10
To buy or to wait? Reports indicate that the Tensor G4 chips could be a minor upgrade, with the real advancements coming later on the Tensor G5 platform.
Nest Learning Thermostat could see a long-overdue refresh according to leak
Overhaul incoming? Google hasn't meaningfully updated the Nest lineup in a while, and a leak suggests that might be changing.
The rumored ‘Google TV Streamer’ might fall short at competing with the Apple TV
What’s next? Google might be ditching the streaming stick form factor, but the leaked ‘Google TV Streamer’ might not be a full-on Apple TV competitor.
