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The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is dirt cheap at Walmart right now. Should you buy it?
Walmart is selling the Roku Streaming Stick 4K for 30 bucks. Is it worth grabbing one?
These premium Sony headphones are usually pretty pricey—which is why 13% OFF at Amazon is such a big deal
They'd probably be our favorite headphones if it wasn't for the high price tag.
Ikea made a donut Qi2 wireless charger for $10, and I'm already sold
Ikea's Vastmarke is a Qi2 wireless charger with a design, character, and feature set like no other, and I'm buying one immediately.
Samsung Galaxy S26: Your Ultimate Guide
Android Central has been following the anticipated release of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 suite of phones, and here's everything you need to know.
Ask Jerry: 'What's the best way to clean my phone?' Here are the do's and don'ts to cleaning your tech the safe way
The do's and don'ts of getting your phone clean as the day it came out of the box.
Amazon teams up with Meta: introduces 'Instagram for TV' this holiday season
Amazon announced a Fire TV app for Instagram in collaboration with Meta that focuses on Reels.
As social media bans for kids gain traction, this research study shows there's a better way and highlights how it removes key learning tools for teens
A Google-commissioned study reveals what we should've already known - kids are better at understanding the internet than we are.
How to change your app icon and theme on a Google Pixel phone
Google Pixel phones support app icon theming in beta, and it can give your Android lock screen a consistent look. Here's how to use it.
The best phone of 2025 can go in your dishwasher — and it just crashed back to a Black Friday price
If you've been waiting for the right time to buy the "nearly perfect" OnePlus 13, this Best Buy deal has you covered.
Gemini's Deep Research transforms reports with dynamic visuals and interactive simulations
Gemini's Deep Research feature can now build interactive visual reports from its findings, but only for Google AI Ultra subscribers. Here's what it can do.
Google's Gemini now integrates seamlessly with NotebookLM for improved project management
Google is starting to link Gemini and NotebookLM, letting you ask questions based on your own documents directly in chat.
This new OnePlus series promises the best battery life in its class
OnePlus is launching a new Turbo phone line with beastly batteries and gaming power, but it's supposedly hitting China first.
Amazon's Kindle app gets Gen AI chatbot to ask books about lore and characters
Amazon's "Ask this book" was announced for its Kindle app, giving users an AI chatbot to better understand the stories they read.
Did you miss out on the Galaxy Chromebook Plus Black Friday deal? You're in luck - it's on sale again and almost as cheap
Time's running out on being able to make sure you get everything on the list before the big day. So if you missed out on the last Galaxy Chromebook Plus deal, I wouldn't wait too long on this one before it too is gone.
Meet the Moto G Power 2026: A 50MP camera and 5,200mAh battery for daily life
Motorola launched its G Power 2026, a mid-range device that focuses on speed and reliability for consumers and their everyday lives.
Google's new 'Plus Button' simplifies AI-powered searches: What you need to know
Google's new plus button is a direct, desktop-only shortcut that pushes you into AI-powered search by uploading files.
Search Labs initiates a Google app test that lets users 'tailor' their feed on Android
Search Labs started a Google app test in the U.S., bringing users a "Tailor your feed" experiment.
The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro keep getting leaked, previewing a major redesign and new features. Instead of getting excited, I'm appreciating the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro even more, especially at $90 off
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are criminally underrated, and as an audiophile, I'm worried the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are heading in the wrong direction.
Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
Everything you need to know about CES 2026 is here!
Apple TV's Android app adds Google Cast support, right as Netflix removed it
Apple TV's Android app has added Google Cast support, allowing easy TV streaming at a time when Netflix is phasing out casting on many devices.
How fast is the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold charging speed?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the fastest charging among all other current Galaxy foldable devices.
How to taste match your YouTube Music playlist with a friend
YouTube Music has a relatively new feature called Taste Match that makes it easy to share your musical tastes with friends and vice versa.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold have S Pen support?
Samsung's most-expensive phone is the Galaxy Z TriFold, a foldable with a 10-inch display. Does it support an official stylus for easy drawing and note-taking?
My TOP 8 Walmart deals for Android users that should STILL arrive by Christmas
Last call for holiday deals at Walmart!
The Google tool that checked for your leaked data on the dark web is going away
Google is retiring its dark web data scanning tool and will shut it down fully in early 2026.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 just scored a record-smashing 48% discount, right before Christmas
This is the cheapest the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 has ever been.
How to enable and use Google Maps power saving mode
Google Maps now has a power saving mode that preserves battery life while navigating, but it's only available on the latest Google Pixel phones.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: Which Android flagship should you buy?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is only a few months out, but will it usurp the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL? Here's everything we know so far.
Spotify's recent outage leaves users locked out — but now it's back up and running
Spotify users faced disruptions this morning, as widespread login issues and playlist disappearances left many in musical limbo, prompting the platform to acknowledge the outages publicly.
Google's upgraded Gemini 2.5 Flash Native Audio model makes AI more conversational
Gemini's voice-assisted features are getting smoother conversations, better function calling, and complex instruction following with a model update.
Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses will get virtual handwriting, IG Reels support in 2026
Meta's bold plan to introduce virtual handwriting on its Ray-Ban Display glasses uses the Neural Band to pick up EMG signals in your wrist.
Holy frijoles! The Quest 3 is now $407 for a VERY limited time and I'm really going to have a Feliz Navidad now
A special Christmastime lightning sale just brought the Meta Quest 3 down to its lowest price ever, but you better get it fast!
Google gives Gemini image markup tools to stop the app from guessing
You can finally make Gemini look where you point with new image markup tools.
Google's Search Live conversations in AI Mode are now 'more fluid and expressive'
Google's AI Mode now supports a more natural-sounding voice that can be customized to speak faster or slower when you go live.
Here's why you might have to wait for Android 17 to use Motion Cues
Android's long-awaited answer to Apple's Vehicle Motion Cues is in the works, but it might require a new API that could be added in Android 17.
Samsung's December 2025 security patch rolling out for Galaxy Z Flip 6, Fold 6
Samsung is bringing the December 2025 security patch to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6, here's everything included and why you should update.
Google Chat's loading speed is quicker thanks to this tiny change
Google is changing the URL used to access Google Chat in order to speed up loading times, and it's adding a long-overdue feature too.
Galaxy S26 may debut with software features currently hidden in One UI 8.5
Leak suggests Samsung is holding back several software and AI features for the Galaxy S26 series.
Disney hits Google with a cease-and-desist over AI copyright claims
Disney just sued Google, calling its AI a "virtual vending machine" for pirating characters like Mickey Mouse and Elsa.
Android phones are finally getting a way to flag 'urgent' calls
Google is testing a new calling feature that lets callers mark calls as urgent, allowing important calls to break through Do Not Disturb.
Google Play Points members can snag the Pixel 10 Pro for $549 — here's how to claim the offer
Eligible Play Points members can grab the Pixel 10 Pro or Pro XL at steeply reduced prices.
The Galaxy Z TriFold is an impressive feat of innovation, but here's why it leaves me concerned
Although we have to wait a little while longer, it's very exciting to see that the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold will actually be released in the U.S. However, we can't help but wonder if Samsung made the right decisions about certain aspects of the phone.
New Year's Resolutions Starter Kit: 45 tech and fitness accessories to hit your 2026 goals
We picked the best fitness watches, accessories, and apparel we've tested that'll help you hit your New Year's resolutions in 2026!
A month with Fitbit's new AI-driven health coach and how the reimagined app is inching closer to becoming my go-to fitness app
Here's my experience after testing Fitbit's redesigned app and AI-powered health coach for a month.
There are no great wearable options for people in wheelchairs. Here's why there may never be any
People in wheelchairs move differently, and trying to shoehorn existing tech into place will never work well.
The Garmin Vivosmart 6 should arrive soon to shake up the fitness tracker market
It's been nearly four years since we've seen a new Vivosmart; now we have an idea of what to expect, including an overdue GPS upgrade.
Tech News Wrap: Google's XR glasses, One UI 8.5 beta drops, Motorola's Fold could be real, and more
We take a look at this week's top news in tech, from the latest Pixel update to a curious teaser from Motorola hinting at a new foldable phone.
Google brings a useful Pixel 10 Pro Fold camera feature to Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google finally brings its half-screen camera preview tool to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Google just made uninstalling system app updates more complicated
The change forces people to take extra steps to roll back updates that were once easy to remove.
Google Weather is broken on older Wear OS watches, but a fix is coming
A bug has stranded owners of the original Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch without a functional, native weather app.
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