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It was a massive week for mobile tech. Samsung stole the show with a "creaseless" display breakthrough, while Motorola showed off some new phones, Google dealt with both a major Gemini expansion and a frustrating software hiccup for Pixel owners.

Strava will offer weekly custom workouts across 40 sport types, and let you push them to Apple or Garmin watches.

Motorola and Samsung's latest foldable offerings may be compelling enough to convince foldable holdouts. But there are still some unknowns and hurdles.

The Galaxy A17 5G was just announced this week, but you can already save some serious cash (and get some free goodies) by ordering the phone direct from Samsung.

New data shows a significant shift in traffic share between two major AI players: ChatGPT and Gemini.

Nothing's latest update finally brings solutions to the many problems users had with its software late last year.

Sign up for Visible Wireless using the code SWITCH26 and you could get 26 months of unlimited wireless for as little as $19 per month!

A Disney exec stated that the service is actively seeking ways to implement new short-form content in its services.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 offer the latest in Gemini AI integration.

YouTube started rolling out an update that changes how users filter their searches for better content discovery.

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

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could get a revolutionary upgrade with 60W charging, propelling users to 75% battery in just 30 minutes.

OpenAI announced ChatGPT Health, its dedicated wellness space to help users understand their personal well-being.

A Google executive put suspicions to rest regarding its recent major ChromeOS Android-stack announcement.

Many Nintendo Switch games with VR mode have received Switch 2 graphics upgrades, but without proper headset hardware, you may as well not bother.

The OnePlus 15 finally hits store shelves in North America with $100 of free Best Buy cash in tow.

Thousands of brands come to showcase their latest products yearly at CES. And every year, there are a few products that stand out. These are 15 of the coolest products I saw in Las Vegas.

Philips Hue's SpatialAware scans your room to place scenes naturally, making lighting feel designed and supercharging nature scenes.

The Honor Magic 8 Pro's camera system doesn't look like a big upgrade on paper, but a new lens and OIS system did something I didn't expect.

The Honor Magic 8 Pro begins 2026 with a bang, sporting an OLED display with the best brightness and flicker ratings we've seen from an LTPO panel.

Honor's Magic 8 Pro just launched in the UK, betting its 1,100 price tag on an AI-powered camera that aims to fix blurry night photos.

Evidence from the latest Android Canary build points to Pixel 9 phones gaining support for AirDrop-Quick Share cross-sharing capability soon.

CES 2026 is behind us, and these are the products that stood out the most in Las Vegas.

The Moto G Power 2026 vsw. CMF Phone 2 Pro is a solid battle among sub-$300 phones, but for most, the CMF Phone 2 Pro will come out on top.

Fresh off the impressive OpenFit 2+, Shokz has launched the OpenFit Pro with open-ear noise cancellation, wear detection, and other new perks.

Google's latest Gmail update blends AI search, writing tools, and inbox prioritization into one experience.

Samsung is pulling Arlo's smart security platform deeper into SmartThings, aiming to turn the app into a true all-in-one home security hub.

Spotify's Messages gets a new year patch, as it prepares two key features for music-lovers on Android.

Google's Pixel phones are struggling this new year following a recent Play systems update, per reports.

At CES 2026, Google unveiled Gemini for Google TV, that transforms viewing experiences by delivering personalized insights, multimedia interactions, and intuitive controls.

Additional rumors surfaced, claiming the camera and battery contents of the OnePlus 15T ahead of its launch in 2026.

Samsung has dropped the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) down to the same price as the Watch 8 Classic, if you prefer better battery life to a rotating bezel.

Whether you own the Pixel Watch 4 41mm or 45mm, there are simple ways to extend its capacity beyond the typical 30- or 40-hour estimate.

Mint Mobile is ushering in the new year by carving 50% off its Unlimited plan. New users only!

Motorola has a new smartwatch called the Moto Watch, and it has an elegant design, clean interface, and fitness monitoring by Polar.

UGREEN just rolled out the ultimate NAS powerhouses. The iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro have dual 10GbE connectivity, all the power you need (and then some), and AI features that you may actually use.

Google is going all-in on Android XR by naming Xreal its lead glasses partner, with Project Aura set for 2026.

Oura announces its market availability for the Ring 4's charging case at "select" retailers online.

Motorola is once again making regular high-end phones with the Signature. With great cameras and internals, the phone clearly has a lot of potential, but Motorola isn't launching it in the U.S.

Google appears to be preparing firmware updates for its Pixelsnap wireless chargers.

Samsung's next flagship launch appears all but confirmed, with multiple sources now backing a late-February reveal.

While most of the web's best streaming deals have come to a close, YouTube TV is extending its best offer until March 17th.

With the introduction of Motorola's first book-style foldable phone, we want to know which form factor you prefer: a flip phone or larger tablet-like foldable.

Motorola's Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition is basically the 2025 Razr with flashy FIFA branding and fan-focused extras that matter more if you love football than new hardware.

With the Razr Fold, Motorola finally has a book-style foldable. With the phone launching in the U.S. and other countries later in the year, it is poised to be the ideal challenger to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Motorola's new Razr Fold is redefining foldable technology with its striking 8.1-inch 2K display and sophisticated 50MP camera system.

Motorola unveiled the ultra-slim Signature, a premium device featuring 6.8-inch display and a 5,200mAh battery, promising seven years of updates in an ever-evolving tech landscape.

Motorola and Lenovo are ditching app-based AI for Qira, an always-on system-level assistant that works across devices, with Project Maxwell teasing a hands-free AI future.

Motorola unveiled three new products headed for the U.S. market during CES 2026, and one is an Ultra stylus for its Razr Fold.

Motorola has unveiled the Razr Fold, its newest foldable phone set for launch later in 2026. Here's everything we know about the phone so far.