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OnePlus launched two of the best Android smartphones in 2025, but there's plenty of room to expand its offerings in 2026.

Motorola is proving it has what it takes to play with the best, but it'll need to do better if it wants to retain customers.

In 2025, tech giants showcased their latest innovations with flair, yet the disconnect between polished presentations and genuine user experience lingered.

Samsung took great strides to have a successful 2025, but now it hinges on those successes and decisions in order to have a great 2026, and here's what next year should look like.

The last year was a foundational year for Google, but in 2026, Google needs to take all of its work and secure its position as the greatest AI company.

Here are the winners for Best Audio and Accessories for 2025!

2026 will be here in a few days, and I expect things to shift a bit when it comes to tech products.

The Christmas sales are over, but Best Buy is still advertising some of its most compelling Chromebook deals.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro is a durable powerhouse.

Here are the winners for the Best Android Chromebook and Tablet for 2025!

The first real-world images of the OnePlus Turbo reveal its design ahead of its official launch in 2026

Gmail could soon solve one of its biggest limitations by allowing users to choose a new address without starting over.

Samsung's first tri-folding phone proved extremely fragile under pressure, especially during the reverse bend.

The XR industry is about to undergo some massive shifts in 2026, from Steam's standalone debut to the first pair of true XR glasses.

Here are all the winners for best VR headsets, smart glasses, and VR games of the year!

We had a pretty strong 2025 for Android smartwatches. There's reason to hope for an even better 2026 - except for some problems on the horizon.

Here are all the winners for Best Smartwatch, Smart Ring, and Fitness Tracker for 2025!

Google is offering a limited-time 50% discount on annual Google One and AI Pro plans for new users.

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 rolls out with a fix for widespread app crash problems.

Some Pixel owners say photos fail to save when taking many shots in quick succession.

After debuting the Nano Banana-powered Remix feature front and center in Google Messages, Google is toning things down in a beta version of the app.

YouTube will stop sharing music streams with Billboard starting midway through January 2026, it's going to have major ripples through the industry.

Android Auto may soon let users cast media directly from their phone to the car's display.

A bug with a recent Galaxy Buds app update led to crashes and frustrating pop-ups, but a new update is here is a fix.

The North American smartphone market has been decidedly stagnant for a while, but 2026 could become a year where change is inevitable.

Here are the winners for the Best Android phone (in various categories) for 2025!

As the consumer electronics landscape transforms in 2026, innovations like Apple's foldable iPhone and Meta's smart glasses promise excitement, yet supply chain constraints loom, risking affordability.

As the foldable phone market grapples with a turbulent past, innovation surges forward with slimmer designs, as 2026 promises a pivotal moment.

The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip may power this upcoming battery-focused OnePlus phone.

With plenty of new features and a brand-new rollout strategy, Google changed quite a lot of things around Android in 2025.

The company will showcase Gemini-powered smart appliances, including a fridge and wine cellar, at CES 2026.

The year started off pretty slow for both Chromebooks and tablets. But there's little denying that 2025 ended up being quite exciting for both platforms, and it really has us curious about the what the future holds.

Anna's Archive, billed as the largest truly-open library in human history, now includes roughly 300TB of Spotify tracks and metadata.

Google has officially made the switch from Gemini 2.5 Flash to Gemini 3 for NotebookLM, bringing the company's "most intelligent model" to the platform.

An Android leak claimed that Google is working on a version of Magic Cue for more devices.

A new Google Photos update adds easy shortcuts for face groups across Search and Ask Photos, allowing you to quickly find photos of important people.

After being exclusive to U.S. homes, the Gemini for Home early access program is now expanding to Canada - with French language support coming next year.

Rumors stated that Samsung separated its modem from the Exynos 2600, which could cause "efficiency" concerns for its next phones.

Did the accessories market live up to my expectations? Lets take a retrospective look at 2025, my predictions from last year, and what came to pass.

Pixel users reported shaky, jittery camera issues following the latest Android 16 QPR beta.

As we approach the new year, we are taking a look back at what went right (and wrong) in 2025 while giving our insight and expectations for 2026.

It's usually pretty hard to find a good running smartwatch for under $200.

Google and Samsung both had a strong year in 2025, which will shape how 2026 unfolds.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro series boasts flagship-level toughness, massive batteries, and a game-changing offline calling feature.

Nothing dropped the bomb, on-device voice controls just bombed, Auracast floundered, and lossless came alive! My takeaways for audio in 2025.

AI continued to grow in 2025, but not in all the ways we expected, and not every company experienced the same level of success. Here's my report card.

A new Galaxy S26 leak hints at a bigger S26 Plus, real Qi2 magnets, and telephoto camera upgrades for the non-Ultra models.

Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta 2 for the Galaxy S25 focuses on bug fixes and stability improvements.

Samsung is reportedly working on a wider foldable with a 4:3 display to rival Apple's first foldable iPhone.

I took my Amazfit, Apple, Coros, Google, Garmin, OnePlus, Polar, Samsung, Suunto, and Withings watches for a step test to see which you can trust.