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Carlinkit 5.0 (2air) review: Cord-free Android Auto for less

The Carlinkit 5.0 (2air) has one job to do, which is enable a wireless connection between your phone and vehicle

Galaxy S25 series FCC listing confirms crucial details before launch

An FCC listing confirmed several details about the Galaxy S25 series.

Samsung might be working on the first foldable gaming handheld

Despite all of the uncertainty surrounding Samsung's foldable phones, a new patent filing suggests Samsung might have a surprise lying

This tiny Qi2 power bank I love is almost half off for Black Friday

EcoFlow's latest 5,000mAh Qi2 power bank is already on sale, that too for almost half the price for Black Friday.

Motorola is finally letting you try its new Moto AI features, but only on select phones

Motorola's new Moto AI features are available to test globally on select phones.

Whaddya know, the excellent Oura Ring Gen 3 is still in stock and up to $100 off right now

This Black Friday deal for the Oura Ring Gen 3 shaves up to $100 off.

Instagram lets you share your location and get silly in latest update for DMs

Instagram detailed an update for DMs that has started rolling out to devices.

Black Friday Chromebook deals 2024 — score major savings on Acer, Lenovo, Samsung, and more

Whether you're looking for a business solution or a couch companion, these are the best Chromebook deals of Black Friday

Google could make lock screen notifications less obtrusive in Android 15 QPR2

Android 15 QPR2 and the March Pixel Feature Drop could help clean up your lock screen notifications.

Mint Mobile will apparently just pay your phone bill for a YEAR when you buy this Samsung phone

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 from Mint Mobile along with one year of the Unlimited plan and you'll get the

New research confirms Samsung, Google, and Apple have been wrong all along

Your smartphone may be worse for your health than you previously thought, but not every brand is at fault.

Fossil rolls out a Wear OS update for Gen 6 watches after bowing out

Fossil Gen 6 users have noticed a new Wear OS update hitting their devices.

Google is ‘once, twice, three times a monopolist,’ says the Justice Department

Final arguments in the advertising monopoly case against Google saw U.S. lawyers take a decisive position.

Samsung brings mobile cloud gaming to Galaxy phones, moving it out of beta

Samsung has announced mobile cloud gaming that allows user play popular titles without downloading

Report claims Xiaomi will develop chips in-house for its next phones like Google

Xiaomi was reported to have expressed interest in developing its phone chips in-house.

Never delete another photo on your phone with this magnetic SSD upgrade, now just $46 for Black Friday

Orico's A20 Plus SSD is the best way to extend the storage of your phone. With storage going up to

The best budget wireless earbuds I’ve used are down to just $25 ahead of Black Friday

Tagry is a brand you wouldn't know about, but it makes phenomenal budget wireless earbuds, and they're just $25 right

OPPO unveils the first Android tablet with MediaTek’s Dimensity 8350 chipset

OPPO just launched a new budget-friendly Android tablet powered by a new Dimensity chip.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra: An upgrade worth waiting for?

Check out our speculative Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra comparison to get an idea whether Samsung's next

It’s a TRAP! Don’t be tempted by this Galaxy Watch FE Black Friday deal; there’s a MUCH better option

The Galaxy Watch FE is basically a reskinned Galaxy Watch 4. It's a solid budget option, but there's no way

Google Calendar for Android finally adds a dedicated Tasks view

You can now see your Tasks lists right in Google Calendar on Android.

Alleged Nothing Phone 3 database listing suggests a budget-focused chip

Rumors claimed Nothing's Phone 3 appeared in a new listing with a vastly different chipset.

Google app for iOS now adds Search links to third-party websites unless they opt-out

Web publishers can opt out via a provided form, but changes might not take effect for up to 30 days.

It’s time to ditch your boring wireless carrier — Mint Mobile’s Black Friday deals are NO JOKE

Mint Mobile has carving hundreds of dollars off some of my favorite phones of the year for Black Friday, but

Rumors say the OnePlus Watch 3 is coming up on a global launch

OnePlus is rumored to be on the cusp of a Watch 3 launch.

The Roku Channel set to gain deeper integration with Google TV for easier access to free content

Google TV already had content from The Roku Channel, but it'll now be in more places and easier to find.

Ask Jerry: Why are there old photos in my Google Drive?

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

Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy A56 render leak showcases minimal design changes

The first CAD-based renders of the Galaxy A56 device leak right after us witnessing Galaxy A26 renders last week

Samsung’s next Galaxy Z Flip might have a surprise processor

Chip details for the rumored Galaxy Z Flip FE and Z Flip 7 have been leaked.

The Kindle that I use every day just got a HUGE discount during Amazon’s Black Friday sale — access millions of books for just...

Amazon is slashing prices on its entire lineup of Kindle e-readers for Black Friday, including my favorite.

Wait, what? Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 FE just crashed to its lowest ever price for Black Friday

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE gets you most of the features of the Tab S9, but now at the

The Polar Vantage M3 has premium guts in a mid-range package — with one key flaw

The new Polar Vantage M3 is an intriguing mid-range running watch; I put its GPS and HR accuracy to the

The ‘best and most powerful’ Android tablet of 2023 just scored a ridiculous discount during Best Buy’s Black Friday sale

Ditch your laptop and grab Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra for under $1,000.

Ditch the Pixel 9 and get this award-winning Android phone for a record low price this Black Friday

The OnePlus 12 is cheaper than we expected for Black Friday, making it nearly half the price of the Google

Forget 2024 models! Last year’s best Motorola phone is 44% OFF during Best Buy’s Black Friday sale

Black Friday is just around the corner, and Best Buy is carving $350 off our favorite Motorola phone from 2023.

The Amazon Black Friday sale has finally fixed the Google Pixel 9’s price problem

The Pixel 9 is finally down to the price it should have been thanks to Black Friday.

Ditch tablets — you can get a whole laptop for just $160 with this amazing Black Friday Chromebook deal

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is a fantastic basic computer for students. Now, get it for 67% off with

Heads up! This Black Friday Meta Quest 3S deal gives you OVER $140 worth of free stuff — I’m not kidding

The first Black Friday deal on the Meta Quest 3S has finally appeared, and it comes with a lot of

Australia’s proposed social media ban for kids is a 1950s solution to a 2024 problem

Nobody ever said being a parent was supposed to be easy.

Forget the Fire Tablet, get this 11-inch Samsung tablet for the same price during Best Buy’s Black Friday sale

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus offers all the basic tablet features at a low price. It gets even better

New to Garmin? The $100-off Vivoactive 5 is the perfect starting point

Both the Garmin Vivoactive 5 and Forerunner 165 are $199 for Black Friday; first-time Garmin users, skip the pricey models

News Weekly: Android 16 preview, Google may have to sell Chrome, OPPO Find X8 launch, and more

The first Android 16 developer preview has landed, the DOJ wants Google to sell Chrome, OPPO launched the Find X8

Power your Black Friday binge-scrolling with Anker’s 24,000mAh power bank — now just $79

The Anker 737 Power Bank is one of the best you can buy today. While it usually sells for around

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 rolls out ahead of expected December launch

Android 15 QPR1 is almost here, and Google's still tinkering with it down to the wire.

Google’s ‘At a Glance’ widget could help you follow sports scores on your Pixel

Code strings hint that you'll one day be able to follow sporting events from your Pixel home screen.

One UI 7 leak hints at more fluid animations coming for Galaxy phones

As many in the Galaxy phone audience expect the first One UI 7 beta update, a new leak reveals interesting

The best Google Pixel 9 deal of Black Friday 2024 isn’t at Amazon or Best Buy — it’s been hiding in plain sight for...

Straight discounts are nice and everything, but if you want a truly remarkable 50% off the Google Pixel 9, check

Amazon might’ve drawn the EU’s gaze for pushing its products more than others

A report stated Amazon could face the EU in 2025 over a possible DMA rule breach.

WhatsApp makes Voice Messages more accessible with new Transcripts feature

WhatsApp adds transcripts to voice messages in select languages for now.

Forget AirPods Max, my favorite Beats over-ears are just $160 in this can’t-miss deal

Beats Studio Pro and Solo 4 headphones come with massive price cuts already — they're as low as $99.99.

53% off the best Android watch of 2023?! Samsung must think TODAY is Black Friday!

You have a deal dilemma on your hands: The Galaxy Watch 6 is 53% off...but the Watch 7 is 32%

Early Black Friday Fitbit deals 2024 — Charge, Sense, Pixel Watch, & more!

Whether you want a tiny inspire 3, feature-packed Charge 6, health-focused Sense 2, or Wear OS-ready Pixel Watch 3, there

How to score over $1,500 of FREE Android devices during Verizon’s Black Friday sale (no, that’s not a typo)

Verizon's Black Friday sale just kicked off, and there's one deal that could get you a ton of free stuff..

Gemini Live tipped to hold conversations with you about YouTube videos

A discovery claimed Google's Gemini Live could grab an "ask about this video" feature.

Finally! This 2024 Motorola phone is now worth buying, thanks to Amazon’s Black Friday sale

The Edge 2024's gorgeous, eye-friendly display and a beautiful design is finally a second look with this 44% discount for

Google reveals the top-watched shows and movies on Google TV in 2024

Curious to know which was the top Freeplay channel? Google's ready to share that, too.

Upgrading to a new phone? Android can now keep your apps signed in after restoring from a backup

Google finally figured out a way to save your app login status when switching to a new device.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: To wait or not to wait

The Galaxy S25 Ultra will be a powehouse of a phone, but that will come at a steep cost. Is

Android 16 could go ‘even dimmer’ in a more convenient way for users

Google was spotted reworking its "Extra Dim" feature in Android 16 Developer Preview 1.

It’s already Black Friday for my favorite Meta Quest 3 and 3S accessories

Kiwi Design has long been one of our favorite Meta Quest accessory companies, and their best Quest 3 and Quest

Fitbit may eventually become a pre-installed app on Android phones

The launch of the Oppo Find X8 series hints that the Fitbit app might become a core part of the