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I used the Pixel 11 Pro XL as my daily driver for a month, and these are my biggest takeaways.

Meta VR Glasses are the newest VR headsets from Meta, and they're like nothing you've ever seen before.

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3, Ray-Ban Meta Audio, and a slew of new Meta AI Glasses styles just made their debut at Meta Connect 2026.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is said to promise massive power, if your wallet can handle it.

Qualcomm, Global Health Connect found the "Personal AI Health Alliance" for wearable AI solutions that make all of our health data mean something.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound advances with the Elite Gen 2, sporting adaptive ANC, personal AI, "context-aware" audio, and much more.

Xiaomi 18 Pro series launched overseas, bringing a proactive privacy screen, more powerful rear displays, and Qualcomm's latest tech.

Amazon just dropped a rare discount on the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, one of the most unique midrange phones on the market.

Qira AI is on the way to a few of Motorola's best phones with its Android 17 upgrade for always-on assistance.

Add a line with an eligible data plan and Total Wireless will give you the TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G for completely free.

Amazfit's new $650 adventure watch has a solar panel on its back, and it can revive a dead battery.

Mint Mobile is running an offer that will get you up to a year of wireless for only $15 per month, but you're running out of time!

Google thinks the iPhone Duo is good for Android.

The new Beats 360 looks like the king of active-lifestyle over-ear headphones, with a new design that has Apple's fingerprints all over it.

The Omni Pro charges at 25W over Qi 2.2, and it has a dedicated module for your Apple Watch.

Samsung's One UI 9 rollout took an unexpected U-turn, and some U.S. users can now download it.

Garmin watches were already great for runners, and this update makes them even better.

Motorola isn't holding back with its latest flagship, and that 200MP telephoto camera has my attention.

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme processor wants to run AI agents directly on your phone.

If you're a Phone 4a user, Nothing OS 5.0 Open Beta is active now, and you can get going with all the latest Android 17 features.

This is getting tiring. Samsung reportedly changed its plans twice. One UI 9 has been delayed and now has a general "September 2026" launch timeframe.

In the market for a new laptop? Best Buy just quietly launched a big sale on some great Chromebooks.

Choosing between the Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro Max? This year's winner is a total surprise.

Wondering whether you should cash in to the Apple or the Google ecosystem? A good iPhone 18 Pro vs. Google Pixel 11 comparison will sort it out for you.

There are a lot of Galaxy Z Fold 8 deals on the web right now, but these two are the most compelling yet.

Vonder Intelligent Eyewear is redefining AI glasses by ditching the camera and doing something totally new.

Motion Assist just landed on more Android phones to end car sickness for good.

Boox's phone-sized Palma 2 Pro reader has made reading much more accessible on the go, and this is one of my favorite devices of 2026.

Xiaomi is stealing one of my favorite Galaxy S26 Ultra features - and making it better

Googlebook pre-orders are open, and consumers are in for much-needed synchronization with Android for apps, projects, and more.

Many subscriptions seem like no-brainers\, but you quickly stop using them. This Google AI bundle is different, and everyone should buy it, even iPhone owners.

Verizon is running an offer that will land you a free Google Pixel 11 Pro when you add a line with an eligible unlimited plan.

Viture has become a leading manufacturer of versatile smart glasses, and now one of its most popular pairs is getting a hefty discount.

Vivo just unveiled the X500 Pro Max in China, and the phone will make its way to global markets later in the year. With a bigger OLED panel, massive battery, and groundbreaking cameras, it's clear that the X500 Pro Max is a true powerhouse.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite now powers the first Googlebook laptops, built around Gemini Intelligence.

MediaTek's Dimensity CX C10 Max is the company's first high-end laptop chip, and it's headed for premium AI-first Googlebooks.

Gmail just made copying verification codes so much easier.

Nimble is making sharing power banks easier than we ever imagined with the SHAREPOWER 10,000mAh battery that splits in half.

Meowdoku is a clever puzzle game for Android that replaces numbers with cats in sudoku, improvising a decades old game.

RayNeo GT smart glasses deliver native 3Dof tracking, 3840Hz PWM dimming, and Dolby Vision support for just $299.

If you're a Pokemon fan, the Fitbit Air with the Special Edition Pokemon Sleep band is a must-have if you wanna catch 'em all while catching some z's.

Gemini is the latest major model to escape its containment sandbox during safety testing, following similar incidents involving OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta.

With the iPhone Duo, Apple once again proved that it knows how to stand out in a crowded category. I used the iPhone Duo for the better part of an hour, and I think that this foldable is unlike any other.

Ahead of Googlebook's September 21 pre-orders, a leaked ASUS Googlebook surfaced featuring a dedicated G key, glowing lid, rich port selection, and active cooling.

Moto's Signature 27 is on the way, and so is Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, where we'll see what's in store (Elite chip... maybe?).

Honor's major tablet growth in Q2 2026 shows that tablets aren't as dead as we thought. While its competitors have dropped significantly, Honor's trying to pull ahead.

Bundle the purchase of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 with one year of Unlimited and Mint Mobile will effectively give you the wireless coverage for free.

Add a line with an eligible unlimited plan and T-Mobile will give you $1,100 off the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, no trade-in necessary.

Another Big Deal Days sales event arrives October 6 and 7, and the Garmin Venu 3 is already over $150 off.

Samsung Gallery's OneDrive era ends September 30 as Google Photos sync rolls out now, letting Galaxy users back up photos without leaving the app.