RedMagic's latest gaming phone is smart and powerful without the bulk
sleek and powerful The RedMagic 10 Air debuts with a super slim body and beastly battery life.
Android 16
Android 16 could bring Identity Check to more smartphones
Coming soon? Identity Check is working on a OnePlus 13 running the Android 16 beta, which could mean the feature is set to arrive on more Android phones.
Phones
You can already get up to $160 OFF the new Samsung Galaxy A36 with this Best Buy deal
Galactic Samsung Savings Samsung's affordable Galaxy A36 has dropped even further in price, with Best Buy cutting up to $160 off the price this week.
Visible vs. Mint Mobile: Which should you get?
MVNO face-off! Comparing Visible vs. Mint Mobile, it's quite clear that both offer great savings and a lot of features. Let's see which one you should go for.
Honor's close Google Cloud partnership preps users for a new life with AI
Leading the Way Honor detailed what users can expect from its next products, thanks to a stronger Google Cloud partnership.
Honor's 400 Lite 5G looks like an iPhone carbon copy... has it gone too far?
Not subtle Honor's 400 Lite 5G is here, and it's a near carbon copy of the iPhone 16 Pro. While I'm all for companies borrowing each other's good ideas, this goes too far.
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Apps & Software
How to use Pixel Studio
Pixel Studio Pixel Studio is a new app introduced on the Pixel 9 series that lets users generate images using AI. All you have to do is imagine it, type it up, and the app does the work.
Android users just dodged a bullet as the CVE cybersecurity tracker stays funded
Whew! You may not know it, but if you have an internet-connected device, you have the CVE program to thank for device security. We all almost lost it.
Google Wallet brings real-time train status alerts to Android, and teases I/O 2025
Now arriving at... Google started rolling out an update for Wallet that brings train status updates.
Samsung rolls out April update for Galaxy S25 series with Now Bar enhancements
Security Patch Samsung released an April update for its Galaxy S25 series, focusing on improvements in camera, charging, and software stability. It is currently available in Korea.
Wearables
Best smartwatches for battery life 2025
Leading the charge With some smartwatches, you need to recharge every day or two. But these smartwatches last for a week, sometimes several weeks (or more!) per charge.
Best hybrid smartwatches 2025
Analog design with digital features Hybrid smartwatches combine the best of traditional timepieces with helpful smart features. These are some of our favorites!
OnePlus Watch 3 'Mini' should prove that small watches can have big batteries
Oppo redux Why make a new mini-watch when you can borrow your parent company's Oppo X2 Mini design?
Google Pixel Watch 3: Specs, new tricks, and Pixel Watch 2 comparison
Third time charmer Available in two sizes, the Google Pixel Watch 3 has loads of delectable features to indulge in. Here's all you need to know about it.
Accessories
New Chipolo POP Bluetooth trackers work with Google and Apple Find My Device networks, but there's a catch
Find your device The Chipolo POP lineup of Bluetooth trackers has been upgraded in several ways. You can use them with both Google and Apple's networks, but not as you'd expect.
The Google Home app seemingly has a few small changes for its UI in the works
Subtle Differences Google seems to have a few Home app UI tweaks in the works for a future update.
I pitted the AirPods Max against my $3,000 audio setup
Hardwired The AirPods Max USB-C continue to be a good overall choice, and with the lossless audio update, they're even better.
Tablets
These Samsung Galaxy Tab models support the S Pen
Putting pen to screen Which Galaxy Tab S, A, FE, and Active tablets work with Samsung's best stylus?
Onyx Boox Page v4.0 keeps the e-reader fresh with Library and file updates
Get Cozy Boox was spotted rolling out v4.0 for the Page e-reader.
Hey Samsung, where's the Galaxy Tab S10?
MIA Four "Samsung Galaxy Tab S10" models later, there's still no regular-sized Galaxy Tab S10.
Deals
You can already get up to $160 OFF the new Samsung Galaxy A36 with this Best Buy deal
Galactic Samsung Savings Samsung's affordable Galaxy A36 has dropped even further in price, with Best Buy cutting up to $160 off the price this week.
This RARE, all-time-low Meta Quest 3S deal is also your last chance at free Batman
New low Meta rarely discounts its headsets, and its free Batman: Arkham Shadow credit expires by end of April. That's TWO reasons to snag this deal now.
The Pixel 9a literally just came out but you can already get it for FREE with this Verizon deal — no trade-in required!
That was fast. Verizon is already giving away the Pixel 9a for free when you add an eligible line, here's how it works.
When does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 launch?
Don't flip The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is likely to be revealed later this year. Here's everything we know so far.
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Netflix is testing out an OpenAI-powered search on its platform
Open AI Search Netflix has a new OpenAI-powered search engine in the works that will allow users to find movies and TV shows based on specific terms and their current mood.
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