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OnePlus's Wear OS watches are best known for their excellent battery life, but this rushed Wear OS 5 update has caused serious problems in that area.

Google Wallet was reported to have an update in the works to overhaul its transaction history on Android.

Early 2026 rumors for the Pixel 10a highlighted its potential launch date, which could surprise users.

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The Moto G Power 2026 has certified ruggedness, but the Galaxy A26 has a better display and much longer software update commitment. The choice is not easy.

With a recent Pixel Drop, Google added support for setting up Parental Controls straight from the Android Settings app. Here's how to get started.

Verizon's stackable offer that gives new users a free $200 gift card is set to expire on January 14th.

Reality Labs is reportedly seeing a 10% staff cut, mainly targeting VR development.

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Samsung scrapped the S26 Edge last-minute, meaning the resurrected Plus could just be a safe, boring rerun of the S25 Plus with recycled hardware.

Google started rolling out its January patch with major fixes for a Pixel 10 struggle: its GPU.

Bose is shutting down the framework that powers SoundTouch smart speakers. But in a consumer-friendly move, it's open sourcing the software behind them.

Early Galaxy S27 Ultra rumors discussed the potential camera upgrades from Samsung and its "new tech."

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Google had a good year for Pixel, but market share realities show there's still a long way to go.

Google Gemini will power Apple's AI-enhanced Siri in 2026. I'm not surprised.

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Rumors have now claimed OnePlus might've let go of its Open 2 ambitions moving forward.

Like listening to music while sleeping, but hate the feeling of earbuds in your ears against a pillow? This portable pillow speaker might be for you.

Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft is currently $50 off, if you need a color e-reader without ads.

Tech giants Apple and Google have chosen Gemini to redefine AI integration in Apple devices, signaling a profound shift in strategy for both companies in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

The entry-level Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is going for well over half off at just $129.

The OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R both go all-in on raw performance and battery life, but which one is right for you? Here are all the differences.

The Galaxy S26 could feature a 24MP camera mode you have to unlock, delivering way better photos with just a three-second background wait.

Google's new Universal Commerce Protocol lays the foundation for AI agents to handle shopping and checkout, connecting AI, retailers, and payment providers.

With a February 25 launch nearing, multiple leaks are now pointing to the same final Galaxy S26 Ultra design.

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A One UI 8.5 leak on Reddit reportedly showcased the huge, Google-like upgrades planned for Bixby.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.