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August 31
- New images give an early look at ChromeOS 'At a glance' style widgets
- GeForce Now: Everything you need to know
- T-Mobile offers three months of free data to try its network while making it even easier to switch
- Google Meet's Dark Canvas theme gives your eyes a break with some nice new wallpapers
- JBL's new wireless earbuds have a touchscreen on the case, because why not
- Logitech G Gaming Handheld sounds like a squarely mid-range cloud gaming console
- Watch the Artemis I rocket launch in VR with Horizon Worlds [Update]
- The OPPO Reno 8 series debuts in Europe and the UK alongside the OPPO Pad Air
- Google's battery-powered Nest Doorbell gets fall ringtones update
- PlayStation Studios: Everything Sony's first-party teams are working on in 2022 for PS5
- This Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 durability test shows that its screen is hard to bend
- Netflix's ad-supported tier may cost the same as Disney Plus' cheaper plan
August 30
- T-Mobile grabs Meta's Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses to help you capture life
- The Galaxy S21 series gets the One UI 5 (Android 13) beta
- Trump's Truth Social still isn't on the Play Store as Google cites concerns about content
- Waymo's driverless vehicles are at your service in downtown Phoenix
- Hogwarts Legacy for PS5: Everything you need to know
- Population: One removes ranked mode after community feedback
- Latest Fortnite update hints at potential Oculus Quest 2 version
- Google makes it possible to downgrade from Android 13 to Android 12, with a catch
- AC Podcast 578: Your Data for a Tripod
- Here's when the first Android 14 beta is likely to arrive
- Twitter Circles rolls out for everyone so you can post tweets not meant for everyone
- Does ESPN Plus have a free trial?
- Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 get a new charging stand with room for Pixel devices
- Samsung Galaxy S22 and S21 updates bring major camera improvements
- Google Docs shortcut makes it easier than ever to add an emoji to your document
August 29
- Google Keep on Wear OS gets a useful tile, but only for select smartwatches
- The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is set to reach power levels of over 9000
- Google Pixel Watch rumor gives insight into its potential pricing
- Qualcomm's next mid-range Snapdragon chip just leaked
- Android Days is LIVE: Here are the best Amazon deals from the 48-hour sale
- Google 'Arts & Culture' app preps colorful new logo
- Google tries to avoid confusion with its confusing Duo/Meet transition
- Paying with your phone or smartwatch is the go-to move, but support remains an issue
- T-Mobile's top plan is getting even better with free Apple TV Plus
- Epic Amazon deal: get the Google Pixel 6a for a record low price of $370
- Meta's Horizon Worlds metaverse is getting a leadership shakeup
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series receives Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 update
- Snap's new dual camera feature is a lot cooler than you think
- Google Drive's latest update removes one of its vexing collaboration limitations
- Sony acquires Savage Game Studios for PlayStation Studios Mobile Division
- YouTube Music is ending its precise location-based song recommendations
- Google Meet gets one of Zoom's handy shortcuts for chiming in during a meeting
- Garmin adds new capabilities to its smartwatches and cycling computers
- Google wants to make using Android apps across devices more convenient
August 28
- Samsung teases dual-screen phone with transparent display in new patent
- Pokémon Masters EX celebrates 3rd anniversary with Ash and Pikachu
- Honor 70 is coming to the UK to challenge the Nothing phone (1)
- The Galaxy Z Fold 4 gains support for Samsung's powerful photography tool
August 27
- Instagram will show even less content to teens by default
August 26
- PlayStation Productions: Movies, TV, and every project we know about so far
- Someone turned the Galaxy Z Fold 4 into a Windows Phone and it's pretty awesome
- This HBO Max deal hooks you up with five months of free streaming
- Google's 3rd-gen Tensor chip is supposedly already in development
- New high-end Sonos speaker leaks, could take its audio to the next level
- These are the Motorola phones receiving the Android 13 update
- The Google Pixel 6a appears to be as tough as the 6 Pro
- A new Android Auto update is here with no sign of anticipated redesign
- T-Mobile and SpaceX Starlink launch big initiative to end dead zones once and for all
August 25
- Second One UI 5 (Android 13) beta rolls out, finally kicks off in the UK and India
- Twitter gets into podcasts as part of redesigned Spaces tab
- Steam beta on Android gains improved UI, new 'Library' design
- Mark Zuckerberg just revealed the Oculus Quest Pro's release date
- Google Play Games on PC finally gets an open beta so more people can try
- Waze to sunset its carpooling service amid changing commuting habits
- OnePlus Nord monitor and scale among products reportedly in the pipeline
- The Galaxy Z Flip 4 looks nice and all, but I've got my eyes on the Motorola Razr 2022
- Sony raises PS5 prices in Canada, Europe, Japan, and other markets
August 24
- Whistleblower calls out Twitter for spambots and mishandling user data
- Pretend your Galaxy Watch 4 is a Galaxy Watch 5 with these new watch faces
- Carl Pei teases Android 13 beta for the Nothing phone (1)
- Huawei's Galaxy Z Fold 4 competitor makes its way to the UK
- The Fitbit Inspire 3 launches as a fun motivational tracker with a color display
- Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 arrive with more advanced health tracking and Google apps
- Using Plex? You should reset your password right now
- Forget Galaxy S vs. Note, Samsung's future is Flip vs. Fold
- Acer's Chromebook Vero 514 combines power with an eco-friendly design
August 23
- Google Wallet support comes to six more countries for a total of 45
- Google wants to make it way easier to discover and download new PWAs in Chrome
- YouTube Music officially rolls out 'Summer Recap '22' a month early
- Gmail works a lot better on Microsoft's dual-screen Surface Duo devices
- RIP Facebook accounts: Quest 2 Meta accounts begin rolling out globally
- Make the Galaxy Z Flip 4 cover screen more useful with this free app
- Customizable premium DualSense Edge controller revealed at Gamescom
- Owlchemy Labs teases new multiplayer VR game at Gamescom
- It seems LG users are holding on to their phones as support continues
- Stadia Pro adds Overcooked!, Spiritfarer, and more in September [Update]
- Fast Travel Games reveals Everslaught Invasion and new Broken Edge trailer
August 22
- Google may finally have a solution for this pesky Wear OS problem
- PlayStation VR2 seemingly has a release window
- Report: Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic PS5 remake gets new lead developer
- Samsung gives the Galaxy S7 and S8 some love with new updates
- Google Docs update helps everyone stay on task
- Apex Legends Mobile new season brings Crypto starting tomorrow
- After the Fall VR gets new season next month, PathCraft coming to Oculus Quest 2
- Google TV update addresses its lag issues and storage limitations — sort of
- Blackview's new Android tablet lets you connect to the web without a Wi-Fi or SIM card
August 21
- Ring fixed a security flaw in its Android app that could have leaked video footage
August 20
- OnePlus 10T durability test ended in disaster just like the 10 Pro
- Poll: Are you still holding on to your LG phone?
- Ad-supported Netflix tier may ditch a key feature you love about its regular plans
- Google Calendar update lets you keep track of time you lose to meetings
August 19
- Fitbit set to gain Google Wallet support, could be a sign for upcoming Wear OS watch
- Early Pixel 7 hands-on video compares prototype units to the Pixel 6 series
- Streaming is king, surpassing cable for the first time
- Nuverse's latest game, Earth: Revival, coming to PC and mobile in 2023
- Nothing phone (1) update brings tons of camera improvements and bug fixes
August 18
- Android Auto update should finally fix Galaxy S22 bug, but results are mixed
- The Pixy flies no more as Snap reportedly grounds development of its selfie drone
- Vivaldi update on Android makes it easy to keep tabs on blocked ads and trackers
- Fitbit Sense 2: Design, specs, sensors, and everything we know so far
- Here's an easy way to save $100 on the new Odyssey Ark gaming monitor
- Motorola Razr 2022: Price, specs, and everything else you need to know
- Google Search update will make clickbait less visible in search results
- Star Wars: Hunters for Android — Everything you need to know
- This handy Google Pixel phone feature may land on Chromebooks soon
August 17
- Visible cancels popular Party Pay option, introduces new plans and perks
- YouTube reportedly wants to Explore a navigation drawer on Android to help find content
- Android 13-based MIUI beta program reaches the Xiaomi 12 series
- The LG Wing soars again as a handheld gaming console — well, only part of it
- Logitech's Chorus provides open-ear sound for $100 on Oculus Quest 2
- Google's Android 13 statue swings its way to the Mountain View campus
- Calm down, Amazon: the Google Pixel 6 Pro is currently the cheapest it's EVER been
- Android 13 bug removes one of Pixel Launcher's best features
- Nothing sheds light on the phone (1) screen brightness controversy
August 16
- Google clarifies confusing Android 12 update amid Android 13 rollout
- Google wants to help robots understand us better through natural language
- Spotify wants your voice as it tests new audio reactions for playlists
- Fitbit Charge 5 outage has been resolved
- Android 13 beta continues for Pixels, but you can bow out now without wiping your data
- Google Pixel 7 devices reportedly pass through the FCC, connectivity options detailed
- Jiggle Physics 139: Salmon Cannons
- AC Podcast 577: Big Thumbs and Discount Keanu Reeves
- Google Photos is rolling out a new name for its archive option
- The Moto S30 Pro could launch globally as the Moto Edge 30 Fusion
- Free-to-play sports game Ultimechs launches for VR in September
- This Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 feature significantly boosts their battery life
- Google Meet's new update makes background blur and effects a bit cleaner
- Android 13 squashes a ton of Google Pixel bugs with August software patch
- Google's Pixel 6 series can't roll back from Android 13 to Android 12
August 15
- OnePlus 10 Pro is already getting its second OxygenOS 13 open beta
- Google's next-gen Nest Wifi spotted with a major upgrade in tow
- Android 13 is now rolling out to Google Pixel phones
- This handy Galaxy Z Fold 4 feature might come to older Samsung foldable phones
- Google is testing letting users play cloud games directly from search results
- Why the BLUETTI AC500 power station will be the perfect tool for surviving blackouts
- Trying to convince my friends to buy the new Pixel 6a and ditch their old Pixels
August 14
- YouTube reportedly wants to sell streaming subscriptions via a 'channel store'
- Pete Lau teases a OnePlus foldable phone's hinge mechanism
- Samsung Galaxy S22 series picks up the August 2022 security update in the US
- Fitbit app's new update teases uninspiring Google Pixel Watch battery life
- Telegram doubles down on emoji in a new update for Premium users
- Meta taps DoorDash to handle Facebook Marketplace deliveries
- Google wants your help redesigning the Home app experience
- Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 will give it a leg up over rivals
August 13
- Nothing pulled a fast one on us regarding the phone (1) brightness
- Poll: Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, Watch 5, Buds 2 Pro — what are you most interested in buying?
- Facebook Messenger is testing secure storage for end-to-end encrypted chats
- The Google Pixel 6 series gets one of Google Photos' unique features
August 12
- OPPO rumored to strengthen its next foldables with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Stadia is testing a new achievement-based game demo system [Update]
- Fixing a broken Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Z Flip 4 screen is now a lot cheaper
- Google Pixel 6a display apparently supports a 90Hz refresh rate, but with some caveats
- Hogwarts Legacy gets release date, delayed to February 2023
- Google faces $40 million fine in Australia over location tracking blunder
- CHIPS and Science Act to boost ailing semiconductor industry
August 11
- Highly-anticipated Sonos 'Sub Mini' likely delayed
- Google is using AI to improve Search and make snippets more reliable
- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 live blog: Z Fold 4, Flip 4, Watch 5 are here and we have all the info
- Exclusive offer for our readers: Get up to $200 with Galaxy Z Fold 4, Flip 4, or Galaxy Watch 5 preorders
- Sword-fighting game Altair Breaker coming to Oculus Quest 2 next week
- Meta Portal smart displays can now be used as second screens
- Rec Room goes to the Wild West with Showdown mode later this month
- Pico 4 Pro specs appear right after Oculus Quest 2's price hike
- Meta could face EU sanctions over Instagram's handling of children's data
- Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is here to take on the Galaxy Z Fold 4
- The Motorola X30 Pro is the world's first smartphone with a 200MP camera sensor
- Google Meet adds live sharing for Spotify songs, YouTube videos and games
- The Motorola Razr 2022 comes for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 with a 144Hz display, 50MP camera
- Spotify update makes songs and podcasts easier to find in separate home feeds
August 10
- Disney Plus gets a new ad-supported tier ahead of Netflix — but there's a catch
- Google Fiber plans to expand to five new states
- The Pixel 6 and 6a receive Game Dashboard update on Android 13
- Google's Read Along comes to the web to better help kids develop critical reading skills
- Here's what you can buy instead of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4, Watch 5 Pro, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 hands-on: Should you go Pro?
- Samsung shows off how it creates the Ultra Thin Glass for the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4
- Incredible AT&T deal could get you a free Galaxy Z Flip 4 — here's how
- Samsung talks sustainability with the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, and Buds 2 Pro
- The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 gets a bigger battery and more colors
- The new Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is here and ready for your next adventure
- The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro arrive with refined sound to make you feel every note
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 debuts with a slimmer hinge and wider screen
- OPPO Watch 3 is the first smartwatch with Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon Wear platform
- Last chance to reserve the new Galaxy Fold, Flip, and Watch devices and score up to $200 in credit
- OnePlus 10 Pro owners can now give OxygenOS 13 beta (Android 13) a shot
August 9
- WhatsApp gains some highly-requested privacy features for users trying to stay under the radar
- Garmin Enduro 2 boasts 150 hours of battery life for a hefty price tag
- Google TV could get you moving with rumored Wear OS integration, Nest Audio support
- Jiggle Physics 138: Cultured Swine
- Samsung could launch a foldable Android tablet along with the Galaxy Tab S9
- Google pressures Apple to stop being stubborn and adopt RCS — and you can join in
- Fitbit is losing one of its oldest features for Mac and PC this fall
- LG gave up on Android phones but still has tablet ambitions with the new Ultra Tab
- The pettiness continues as Google sues Sonos over voice control technology
August 8
- Netflix Games isn't seeing the level of engagement the platform is used to
- Stadia launches 'Party Stream' feature and improves YouTube live streaming
- The OnePlus 10T just ain't it, according to our readers
- OnePlus and OPPO are in trouble as smartphone sales are halted Germany
- Someone is porting PSP games to the Oculus Quest 2 and they look amazing
- Samsung details One UI 5 (Android 13) Open Beta Program for the Galaxy S22 series
- Android 13 beta tests inline Play Store search results for apps you haven't installed yet
- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked August 2022: How to watch and what to expect
- Co-op survival shooter Drop Dead: The Cabin coming to Oculus Quest 2 later this year
- The Motorola Razr 2022 unveiling is finally happening on this date
- Samsung Galaxy A23 5G variant goes official with Snapdragon 695 chipset
- Google TV may take its fight to Samsung TV Plus with dozens of free TV channels
- Twitter security flaw may have exposed over 5 million accounts
August 7
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 have leaked in real-world photos
- Amazon's epic back to school sale includes some record low prices on tech
- This Google Meet feature might soon save you from boring meetings
- Here's when HBO Max and Discovery Plus will become one streaming platform
August 6
- Poll: Is the OnePlus 10T hot or not?
- Android 13-based One UI 5 beta arrives for Galaxy S22 owners in the US
August 5
- Instagram to test support for taller photos following backlash over video focus
- Pixel foldable tipped to sport a 'full screen' interior without a hole punch camera
- Among Us VR beta sign-ups now available with imposter VR jokes
- The OPPO Watch 3 might take design cues from the Apple Watch
- One UI 5 (Android 13) beta is coming to these countries
- Premature Galaxy Z Fold 4 listing shows up on Amazon
- It seems Google is trying out widgets on its desktop homepage again
- Amazon to buy iRobot for $1.7 billion in a major robot vacuum push
- It looks like 'Goals' are next on the Google Calendar chopping block
- The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro may have a more advanced active noise cancellation feature
- The OnePlus Nord N20 SE is a Nokia G20 challenger with a few compromises
- Google may use ceramic materials in future Pixel phones
August 4
- Google details new Pixel 6 update rolling out now, says August patch will arrive soon
- Pokémon Unite Tier List: Best Pokémon ranked
- Google just upgraded your search experience — just make sure to use quotes
- Another Galaxy Watch 5 Pro leak points to three-day battery life
- Nothing could have two new pairs of earbuds on the way — ear (1) Stick and ear (2)
- Twitter might tell you if an embedded tweet was 'edited'
- App version numbers return to the Play Store after temporarily going missing
- YouTube's latest experiment lets you get up close and personal with videos
- Samsung could drop the Z branding from its foldable phones
- The Galaxy Z Fold 4 may have better screen protection and faster charging
- No August patch for Pixels yet, but at least one carrier is issuing another July update
August 3
- New Fitbit leak gives us our best look at upcoming smartwatches
- The definitive ranking of two-factor authentication methods
- Amazon saves you a trip with same-day delivery from local retailers
- Google Meet takes over Duo in the latest merger update
- Get a $200 gift card when you buy a Pixel 6a and join Visible
- OnePlus does the right thing, will roll out OxygenOS 13 (Android 13) to OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro
- OnePlus 10T launches with a big focus on speed, OxygenOS 13 coming 'later this year'
- Amazon Luna now available on Samsung Gaming Hub TVs and monitors
- WhatsApp group admins will soon be able to delete messages for everyone
- Google is making it easier to find Asian-owned businesses
- Here's when the next OPPO Watch might debut with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 SoC
- Fitbit Luxe and Charge 5 pick up new clock faces in a fresh update
- Samsung teases new Galaxy Watch for those with a 'passion for the outdoors'
August 2
- Microsoft Outlook gets a Lite touch for lower-end Android phones
- The Galaxy Watch 5 might give you a decent charge in just 30 minutes
- OnePlus 10T unboxing video shows off the phone ahead of its official launch
- From Space and two more games announced for Stadia this year
- The Motorola Razr 2022 launch was canceled at the last minute
- A potential new Google Nest device just passed through the FCC
- Samsung's self-repair program now gives you the tools to fix your Galaxy S21
- Jiggle Physics 137: 800 Years is an Eternity
- AC Podcast 576: An Expensive Quest
- Oura partners with Natural Cycles to help users get pregnant
- Spotify is splitting the play and shuffle buttons — but there's a catch
- See the full Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro colorways in these renders
- Got the Pixel 6a? You can now join the Android 13 beta program
August 1
- Play Store policy updates to bring an end to misleading apps, annoying full-screen ads
- Discord finally shows Android some love with its new improvements
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 cases leak once again
- Google Pixel 7 leaks point to a possible mid-October release
- Many of our readers bought the Pixel 6a or Pixel Buds Pro, but some await holiday sales
- OnePlus 10T gets 125W charging in the US, but it's even faster everywhere else
- Samsung hints at the One UI 5 beta along with a community challenge
- Nothing Phone (1) update improves third-party charger support, brings UI tweaks
- Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro get Android 13-based MIUI 13.1 developer builds
- Google Pixel 6a fingerprint sensor problems persist after launch
- The Nothing phone (1) survives durability test that the OnePlus 10 Pro couldn’t
- Samsung confirms the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will ship in more than 70 color combos