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Asus CX14, CX15 Chromebook Plus announced with big displays and Google AI

Asus announced its next wave of CX14 and CX15 Chromebooks for consumers.

Fairphone is doing its part to make the world a better place. Is it enough?

It's easier for a small company to do the right thing. We need to see the same from the tech

Google paid Samsung hefty amounts of money to preinstall Gemini

Google is paying Samsung to preinstall Gemini on its devices

Rumors allege a Galaxy Tab S10 ‘Lite’ is on the way, and a Tab S11 series shake-up

Samsung is allegedly planning a new "Lite" tablet release and another shake-up for its Tab S11 series.

Google’s Earth Day 2025 Doodle shows the many sides of our big blue planet

Google explains the significance of its Earth Day 2025 doodle.

YouTube Music tests new Spotify-like lyrics sharing feature

YouTube Music is testing a new feature that allows users to share song lyrics on social media. It should likely

Most top-selling Meta Quest games all share one key trait

The top 50 best-selling Meta Quest games of all time have just been revealed, and the vast majority sport one

Instagram finally launches Edits app for both Android and iOS users

Instagram has spun off an Edits app specifically for content creators with several AI-powered editing tools.

ChatGPT chief says OpenAI would buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell

OpenAI could be first in line to buy Chrome if Google chooses to sell.

Google Fi celebrates 10 years with a new affordable plan to take on T-Mobile

Google Fi Wireless is marking its 10th anniversary with the introduction of a new affordable plan, Unlimited Essentials, and enhancements

Samsung is spreading the Galaxy S25 update love to even more regions

Galaxy S25’s April update quietly sneaks in two slick little updates.

Google TV sucks — Indian brand Lumio is aiming to change that

I don't like Google TV in general, but Indian brand Lumio rolled out a new TV that does a great

Google Messages now finally shields you from surprise nudes

Google Messages is pushing out a new heads-up for explicit pictures.

The Galaxy S23 is now picking up the stable One UI 7 (Android 15) update

The One UI 7 party just started for the Galaxy S23 crew.

Samsung might hold back the budget Galaxy Z Flip 7 model until late 2025

Looks like we’ll be waiting a bit longer for Samsung's budget foldable.

Google Photos now lets you spice up your pictures with Ultra HDR glow

Google Photos is rolling out a new edit tool that turns your regular pics into vibrant Ultra HDR shots.

Galaxy S24 series gets Certified Re-Newed with a price drop and Samsung Care Plus

Samsung announced the addition of its Certified Re-Newed Galaxy S24 series.

Weather app is getting a much needed revamp with One UI 8, leak suggests

A recent leak has unveiled some of the new features of Samsung’s One UI 8, including a revamped native weather

Google could be moving Pixel manufacturing to India to avoid high tariffs

The U.S. government is trying levy tariffs on select foreign imports, and the uncertain situation is sending the manufacturing world

The Motorola Razr 2025 leaks in all angles ahead of official launch

The Motorola Razr 2025 is expected to be announced at an event this week, but its promotional materials have apparently

Latest Android Auto v14.2 seemingly dashes hopes of smart glasses navigation

Android Auto's latest update reportedly drops code for a previously rumored feature.

Google disagrees with US judge’s ruling, says it could impact users at large

Google responds to the DOJ's judgment in its antitrust lawsuit.

Grab the ‘flagship-level’ OnePlus 13R for just $399.99 at Best Buy today

Best Buy is carving up to $200 off the new OnePlus 13R when you activate through your carrier today.

Ask Jerry: What do I need to know about buying a used phone?

Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!

OnePlus 13T will be the ‘first and only’ to sport a massive battery, company confirms

The OnePlus 13T is now confirmed to have a massive 6260mAh battery despite its compact size, thanks to OnePlus' new

Best wireless charger 2025: Top 12 ranked for Android and iPhone

Charging with a cable is faster, but a wireless charger is much more convenient. These are the best you can

Get ready — Lenovo teases a Legion Tab (Gen 4), and it might launch soon

Lenovo kicked off a wave of teasers for its next Legion Tab.

Nothing shows off its CMF Phone 2 Pro days before launch

Nothing teases CMF Phone 2 Pro in all its glory.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6: All the expected upgrades

Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in just a few months, but are there going to

Second April Wear OS 5.1 update ‘resolves’ bad step algorithm issues

Google's second update this month will finally align November, March, and April update users onto one version that fixes a

Google is training its AI model to decode what Dolphins are saying

Google is collaborating with researchers at Georgia Tech and the Wild Dolphin Project to help them understand Dolphins better.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 5: Could it be time to upgrade soon?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 might not bring a complete redesign, but it packs a wide assortment of upgrades

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: How will the top Android foldables compare?

Samsung's next big-screen foldable is expected to release this summer, but how will it compare to the Google Pixel 9

Vivo puts Samsung to shame with the X200 Ultra

Vivo just introduced the X200 Ultra in China, and the phone just may be the best camera of 2025.

TeamGroup’s X1 Max is the most versatile SSD I’ve ever used

TeamGroup's X1 Max is the ultimate stick SSD. It looks just like a regular flash drive, but it houses an

Google releases Gemini 2.5 Flash with hybrid reasoning and boasts faster speeds

Gemini 2.5 Flash introduces hybrid reasoning, allowing developers to adjust the level of reasoning applied to prompts.

Google drops Android 16 Beta 4 before the big stable launch in May

You can grab the fourth beta for Android 16 now if you're feeling adventurous

Amazon is carving 25% OFF the Fitbit Charge 6 right now — but the deal ends soon

Amazon has launched a 25% discount on our favorite Fitbit tracker, dropping its price down to under $120.

Gemini Live’s real-time screen sharing is now available to all Android users

The feature was initially limited to Advanced subscribers, allowing users to share their screens or camera feeds with Gemini to

Am I the only weirdo who hates buttons on the bottom?

Apps have been moving buttons and other UI elements to the bottom of the screen, and I hate it.

Soundcore AeroFit 2 review: Keeping the open-ear competition hot!

For $100, the Soundcore AeroFit 2 deliver adjustable comfort, quality sound, great battery life, and more!

AR running glasses aren’t there yet, but the future is almost here

These particular glasses are imperfect, but don't be surprised if Meta, Google, and others try to tempt runners and cyclists

Motorola’s new $400 phone is putting some flagships on blast

The Moto G Stylus 2025 was recently launched, and there's already a lot to like about this phone. Here are

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Summer 2025: How to watch and what to expect

Samsung may launch its anticipated lineup of foldables this summer, and here's the insider's scoop.

eSIM simplified my life, but not in the way I expected

An unfortunate mishap led to me being able to break the chains of eSIM, and I might just keep things

I haven’t switched phones for almost a year and I love it

Setting up a new phone is fun for some people, but I hate it. I love not having to do

A new OnePlus Pad appears at the FCC, and it could pack a punch

OnePlus reportedly has a new tablet on the way as it appears at the FCC.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 6: What is versus what could be

The expectations are running high with the next-gen Galaxy Flip. Here's a quick Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs. Galaxy Watch 7: Time will tell

The Galaxy Watch 8 is expected to have similar features as the Watch 7, but probably with some new AI

US judge finds Google in violation of antitrust laws in the ad-tech space

A US judge has reportedly found Google to have monopolized a portion of its ad-tech business.

Perplexity AI could be coming to Motorola and Samsung phones as ‘default’ option

Reports claimed Perplexity AI is actively engaging in talks with Samsung and Motorola.

Amazon’s large Fire Max 11 tablet is selling at a 20% discount for a limited time

Amazon is currently offering 20% off for the Fire Max 11 tablet, which is one of our favorites whether for

The best T-Mobile deals of April 2025: free phones, mega trade-in opportunities, and more

T-Mobile has no shortage of great deals on Android phones; here are some of my favorites from this month.

Order a Retroid Pocket Mini? We’ve got bad news

Did you pre-order the Retroid Pocket Classic? You might want to check your emails as there's some bad news.

Synology brings severe hard drive limitations to DiskStation models, and I’m pissed

Synology is launching its 2025 DiskStation portfolio shortly, but before that, the brand's controversial decision to enforce its own hard

The Galaxy A56 is the worst mid-range phone I used in 2025

I used a lot of great phones in 2025 — the Galaxy A56 isn't one of them.

Meta updates Ray-Ban smart glasses with ‘natural’ AI voices and expands apps

Meta started rolling out an update for its Ray-Ban smart glasses.

Outdated network tech in Chinese state-owned telecom providers are claimed to be putting global data at risk

The report says unencrypted mobile interconnect providers in China are said to be putting everyone's data at risk.

Google Chrome finally brings the long-awaited bottom address bar for Android

The new bottom address bar allows users to navigate and open tabs in the browser quite easily and is useful

It still sucks that the iPhone gets new apps before Android

With the arrival of Notion Mail, it's another example of how Android remains the "afterthought" for many app developers, something

The Meta Quest 3S FINALLY gets discounted at Best Buy — plus you can claim $70 of free stuff

Meta rarely discounts its headsets, and its free Batman: Arkham Shadow credit expires by end of April. That's TWO reasons

Samsung’s Good Lock is here for Galaxy users globally on the Play Store

Samsung's Good Lock launcher has been spotted globally for users on the Play Store.

Major Motorola Razr Plus 2025 leak talks upgraded hardware and more

Another leak highlighted what the Razr Plus 2025 could offer consumers.

This vest transformed the way I experience games

Haptic vests are a relatively new concept, and while some require specific compatibility with games, Woojer Haptic Vests are different.