Latest articles by Brady Snyder
Annual Wear OS version upgrades will make each one a lot more boring, and that's okay
Wear OS 5 Samsung could release a Wear OS 5 beta soon, and it got me thinking about how much less exciting Wear OS updates will be moving forward.
Samsung is breaking away from iFixit's mission while Google is embracing it
R2R promises iFixit and Samsung’s partnership is over, casting doubt on the manufacturer’s true commitment to right-to-repair initiatives. Through all the mess, it’s Google that’s sitting pretty.
Google Weather app Material You redesign hits more Android phones and tablets
Spreading Beyond Pixel The redesigned Google Weather app has been spotted on a variety of Android devices, even those running versions as old as Android 11.
Spotify killing Car Thing shows why you shouldn't buy hardware from a software company
Complete disaster Spotify's tone-deaf email to customers informing them their devices will be bricked is the icing on the cake for an awful decision.
We need to stop letting companies double-dip with high upfront costs and required subscriptions
Enough is enough Samsung is reportedly weighing a subscription for its Galaxy Ring in addition to a $300 to $350 initial purchase price, and if it goes this route, consumers should boycott.
One of Google’s best generative AI features is rolling out on older Pixel phones for free
Magic Editor After debuting alongside the Pixel 8 series last year, Magic Editor is rolling out on older Pixel phones starting now — and it’s completely free.
Gemini 1.5 Pro side panel rolls out for Google Workspace Labs testers
AI & Workspace integration Google’s new Gemini 1.5 Pro side panel is now available in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive for Google Workspace Labs and Gemini for Workspace Alpha users.
OpenAI trying to steal Scarlett Johansson's voice to make AI feel 'comfortable' is the reason why it's so worrying
AI dystopia When Scarlett Johansson decided against letting OpenAI use her voice for its GPT-4o model, the company may have copied it anyway. It ended up making AI feel less comfortable, not more.
Google’s AI overviews in search might kill publishing, and it’s going to backfire eventually
Shortsighted approach Now that Google is rolling out AI overviews widely in Search, online media and publishing faces its most fervent threat yet. But if digital publishing falls, so will AI.
This Chrome extension will help you get rid of Google AI in Search, once and for all
Bye, SGE Google is rolling out artificial intelligence overviews for all users, and it’s not optional. Luckily, you can get rid of them all with this Chrome extension.
FCC listings foreshadow Galaxy Watch 7 series and budget Galaxy Watch FE
Cheaper Galaxy Watch? Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 series is getting close to launching, and FCC listings confirm new Galaxy Watch 7 models and more.
Android 15's satellite messaging is already showing up for some T-Mobile users
Texting from anywhere Google is working on satellite messaging for Android, and it appears Android 15 beta users with a T-Mobile data plan can already use it.
This new AI feature is the best thing to come out of Google I/O 2024
Scam likely There were a lot of AI features announced at Google I/O 2024 that probably didn't need to exist, but the AI scam detection alerts are actually a great thing that will help a lot of people.
Google is making Android and Google Maps more accessible with these changes
Global Accessibility Awareness Day Google is adding eight new features to Lookout, Look to Speak, Google Maps, and Android on Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
OnePlus brings Android 15 Beta 1 to OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open users
Early access Android 14 just became available for the OnePlus Open two months ago, but now the foldable users can try out Android 15 Beta 1.
OpenAI now has an AI model with vision, and everyone else should be scared
Google Assistant replacement? With its new GPT-4o model, OpenAI proved it's still the company to beat when it comes to AI. Google might have something to say about that at I/O 2024, however.
Google and Apple's cross-platform unwanted tracking notifications are finally rolling out on iOS and Android
Safe tracking The two companies have a new industry standard for detecting unknown Bluetooth trackers.
Google showcases a potential answer to GPT-4o ahead of I/O
GPT-4o killer? Right after OpenAI demoed its new voice assistant with vision, Google is teasing I/O 2024 announcements with software that looks eerily similar.
Google wants to design Pixel phones to be repairable without special tools
Easy fixes Google already sells replacement parts and tools for its Pixel phones through an iFixit partnership. One day, it hopes you won't even need specialized tools.
Google might let you run ChromeOS on Android one day
Android desktop environment Google is internally experimenting with running ChromeOS on Android using the Android Virtualization Framework and an external monitor.
Google might add Spatial Audio to Chromebooks in a future ChromeOS update
Surround sound References to Spatial Audio have been spotted in ChromeOS code, though the feature isn't working just yet.
As Sony's mobile sales fall fast, I still don't know why Xperia exists — and that's the problem
The future of Xperia A research firm revealed that Sony's mobile sales fell hard and fast last year, losing out to Apple and Google even in its home market of Japan.
OpenAI reportedly planning to announce Google Search rival Monday
New search engine in town At a time when Google is being heavily criticized for its Google Search practices, OpenAI might be readying an alternative option.
