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Google and AWS join forces to kill widespread outage issues
Google, AWS announced a joint partnership to create stronger, more reliable cloud services after a major outage took out a chunk of the internet.
Samsung’s next Galaxy Watch Ultra won’t land in 2025 — here’s why the 2026 reboot matters
Don't expect the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 until Summer 2026; rumors indicate Samsung is skipping a major rugged hardware update in 2025.
Best Buy slashes $200 off the ultra-thin Galaxy Chromebook Plus — matching Black Friday's pricing!
Days after Cyber Monday, Best Buy is still carving $200 off the Galaxy Chromebook Plus, one of our favorite Chromebooks on the market.
Tackle your 2026 fitness goals for cheap with this deal that carves 38% OFF our favorite band-style Fitbit
Grab a top-rated Fitbit for just a Benjamin with this leftover Cyber Monday deal from Amazon.
Pixel Watch leak teases gestures in the works that keep your hands off the glass
Google's early code suggested the company is looking to bring no-touch gestures to its Pixel Watch.
I wore the Oakley Meta HSTN AI smart glasses during a Spartan Race, and it was a game-changer. Here's how this became my secret weapon for unlocking deeper motivation and training harder
Oakley Meta and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are proving their worth in a way I didn't expect: as a way to help myself train for Spartan Races.
Gemini revamps its web interface with fresh look and new 'My Stuff' folder
Gemini's web interface has undergone a notable transformation, introducing a sleek dark theme and user-friendly features.
Opera wants to save you from the chaos of switching between AI apps
Opera's latest Android update lets users switch between AI models and search engines directly from the search bar.
Google Messages leak suggests a world with better SIM switching for RCS is coming
Google was reported to have started working on an improved way for users with dual-SIMs in Messages to handle switching those cards.
Meta just stole two of Apple's biggest lead designers, and the implications for VR, smart glasses, and AI are absolutely enormous
Two legendary designers at Apple are jumping ship and heading to lead Meta's Reality Labs design team, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Meta.
Samsung's next major One UI 8.5 update just leaked in full
Samsung's next update adds new Galaxy AI tools, a customizable Quick Settings panel, faster Quick Share, and smarter lock screen layouts.
Here's why the POCO F8 Ultra isn't coming to India
The F8 Ultra is POCO's best phone yet, but there's a problem: the brand isn't bringing the device to India, its biggest overseas market. I dug around, and this is why the F8 Ultra isn't launching in India.
Google's 2025 search data reveals a world gripped by Gemini and chaos
Google's Gemini claimed the #1 spot on the global search chart, with competitor DeepSeek also cracking the top 10.
YouTube cut off: Australian teens are losing logins under new age law
YouTube is complying with Australia's teen social media ban, but there's a catch.
Samsung Exynos 2600 teaser hypes up a 'refined' chip for next-gen Galaxy
Samsung started teasing its next in-house chip, the Exynos 2600, through a short YouTube video.
Google just killed a key Home app feature, and parents are going to miss it
Google has removed the "Call Home" feature from the Google Home app, a staple for calling Nest displays directly from your phone.
Alexa Plus lets you 'jump to the scene' in any movie you describe on Fire TV
Amazon's Alexa Plus gained a huge update for users watching movies this holiday season.
Tech Talk: What the heck is Nano Banana? Here's a breakdown of Google's powerful Gemini AI image editor with the quirky codename, how to use it, and why it's so great
Everyone keeps talking about nano Banana like I'm supposed to know what that is. Help me out!
Mint Mobile just launched a super-cheap 5G home internet service — but is it right for you?
Mint Mobile's MINTernet plans get you 5G internet for as little as $30 per month, but they aren't right for everyone.
Android now warns before you open banking apps during risky calls
Google expands in-call scam protection to the US, warning users that opening financial apps during a call could expose sensitive data.
The Google Pixel 10 is still at its lowest price EVER, days after Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have ended, but Amazon apparently missed the memo with some of its best deals.
At what age should kids receive their first smartphone? One study highlights potential health risks with early ownership
A recent study reveals how early smartphone ownership is associated with negative health effects on children.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here, and it finally assigned you a vibe club
Spotify Wrapped 2025 is rolling out to subscribers, with some new super cool features like "Listening age" and "Wrapped Party."
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra looks like it wants to stand on premium in this leak
Motorola's Edge 70 Ultra hype builds, as an alleged rendering might've revealed its altered back design.
Vivo's V60 is a terrific mid-range phone, but one thing bothers me: Why doesn't my X300 Pro look as good?
There's no doubt: Vivo's V60 is one of the best-looking phones of the year, and I want other brands to do similarly-bold designs.
OnePlus 15 finally has a US pre-order date, and the freebies are pretty wild
OnePlus has confirmed that US pre-orders for the OnePlus 15 will start on December 4, accompanied by some surprisingly big freebies.
Nothing dips into the weird and wonderful with its Phone 3a Community Edition
Nothing has announced when consumers can expect its Phone 3a Community Edition phone to launch.
Garmin's 'Year in Review' report shows whether you're better than other athletes for steps, Body Battery, and more
Garmin's 2025 report reveals the fastest-growing sports, most stress-free countries, and how your stats compare to others.
Google's December update boosts Pixel security and fixes 33 bugs
Google launched a critical security patch for Pixel users, addressing 33 vulnerabilities and enhancing UI performance.
India's Sonodyne made a soundbar, and it is spectacular: It has Dolby Atmos, sublime audio, a standalone sub, and is astonishingly affordable
Sonodyne is an Indian audio manufacturer that's outstanding, and it now has a soundbar: meet the Sama 5000.
The Garmin InReach Mini 3 Plus is a new, affordable alternative to the Fenix 8 Pro's satellite tools
The Garmin InReach Mini 3 Plus lets you send voice messages, texts, photos, or live location data, all over satellite, at a lower price than the Fenix 8 Pro.
Google Tasks integration is arriving for Keep users to replace reminders
A change over a year in the making is now rolling out for Android users - reminders in Keep now use Google Tasks.
Unwrap the December drop: Google brings fresh updates for Android users
Festive Emoji stickers, urgent calls, and more!
From Expressive to Accessible, Google's winter Android update makes the OS easy for all
Google announced a major update in December for Android that improves its accessibility features.
Android 16 finally fights notification overload and lets you kill ugly icons
Android is shifting from a single yearly OS update to more frequent releases to get features to you faster.
Samsung could have a remedy for apps that like to spam ads on Galaxy
Samsung's One UI 8.5 was rumored to have a new setting in the works that could stop apps from spamming users with ads.
Google expands Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro availability for AI Mode in Search globally
Users in over 120 countries and territories can now access the latest Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro models in AI Mode in Search.
Nothing Phone 3a just got Android 16, proving budget phones don't have to wait
The budget-friendly Phone 3a and 3a Pro are getting stable Android 16 (Nothing OS 4.0) right now.
One UI 8 Watch update expected soon for Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro users
Samsung's One UI 8 Watch rollout is continuing, with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro next up to receive the Wear OS 6 boost.
Android's new QR scanner UI is rolling out again after being pulled
Google is rolling out its redesigned QR scanner UI again after briefly pulling the update.
This early hands-on video shows the Galaxy Z TriFold in action — and what's inside the box
A new hands-on video shows the Galaxy Z TriFold in action, complete with an early unboxing.
These Xiaomi 17 Ultra leaks predict a major photography upgrade is on the way
A few Xiaomi 17 Ultra leaks suggested the model could sport some noticeable photography upgrades.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 leak shows a slight design reboot
A new leak has just spilled the beans on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Buds 4, and it's not the incremental tweak we expected.
Google now turns search on mobile into a conversation with new AI Mode shift
Google is testing a full-screen "AI Mode" on mobile, moving beyond AI Overviews at the top of results to an entirely conversational interface.
ChatGPT for Android is about to be low-key flooded with ads
OpenAI is seemingly preparing for a wave of ads to hit its ChatGPT app on Android.
This feature phone for kids has one rule — no social media
This new kid-friendly feature phone" skips TikTok and Instagram entirely, and that's the point.
What we know about Motorola's upcoming Swarovski Crystal Edge 70
Motorola was rumored to collaborate on a crystal edition for its recent Edge 70.
All phones sold in India will be pre-installed with a state-owned 'security' app that needs access to all phone permissions — and you can't delete or uninstall it
The Indian government is mandating the pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi, a state-owned cybersecurity app, on all phones sold in the country.
Samsung's best cheap Galaxy phone is 25% off for Cyber Monday — but not for long
If you're still hunting for a last-minute Cyber Monday Android phone deal that's a cheap impulse buy (but still good), start here.
Black Myth: Wukong fans! There's still time to get your hands on this stylish Anker Docking Station at a discount before Cyber Monday ends
Save 20% on a limited edition Anker x Black Myth: Wukong 14-in-1 docking station, or save 30% on the standard version!
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