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Following the introduction of S Pen support with the Z Fold 3, many hoped the Fold 4 would get the S22 Ultra treatment. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like it was meant to be.

Ookla's Q1 report on mobile carriers shows an increase in speed from all three carriers with Verizon overtaking AT&T for second place. Verizon gained ground in 5G but remains far behind T-Mobile.

Your loved ones have enough to worry about when you shuffle off this mortal coil. Preparing your Google account is easy and something we all need to do.

Google lets you prioritize fuel-efficient routes and shows local bike and scooter-sharing options in Google Maps. Here's how to save gas (and the environment) when on the go.

A unique phone needs an equally unique phone cover. Here are some of the best OPPO Find X5 and Find X5 Pro cases that you can get right now.

The Google Store is getting the first visual revamp in years, swapping out complicated menus with simpler visual designs, including new product recategorizations.

Google is apparently preparing to roll out a new feature to Nearby Share. This will remove the requirement to approve items sent between devices on the same Google Account.

If you're a Google One Premium subscriber, you can get a Titan Security Key for free. This is the best way to add two-factor authentication to your Google account, even if it is a bit less convenient.

Google knows it's essential to help save the environment, but it's taking more of a DIY approach to finding eco-friendly businesses. We'll show you how to support those businesses in your community.

Meta has updated its Presence Platform with hand tracking 2.0 for Quest, a big upgrade that's launching with many popular hand tracking games.

Google announced four more free time-limited trials of Stadia games that do not require an account to play.

OnePlus has launched the new mid-range OnePlus Nord N20 5G in the U.S., selling exclusively through T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. The device will retail for under $300 starting April 28.

As NVIDIA proclaims in every ad, the Shield Android TV box is “the streamer for gamers.” So which games are worth checking out?

Boost Mobile is one of the best prepaid carriers around, and they're currently offering three months of their 5GB/month plan for only 45 bucks.

Little Cities publisher announced the VR city simulator for Quest 2 has been delayed for three weeks.

In this week's episode of Jiggle Physics, we're back and dumber than ever! We have another Activision Blizzard corner, but also discuss the 10 craziest Disney properties that could cross over with Kingdom Hearts 4.

T-Mobile's Magenta Drive plan launched with two 2022 BMW vehicles featuring 5G connectivity. For just $20 per month, you can get unlimited Wi-Fi and calling without touching your phone's mobile connection.

Developers need to test their work on a real live phone. The Developer Options menu helps them do it.

Niantic is back at it with Peridot, a cute augmented reality game that looks to combine the best of Pokémon Go and Tamagotchi. Here's everything you need to know about it so far.

A cloud VR gaming service lets you play Half-Life: Alyx without needing your own gaming PC to run it. It's not the easiest to access and requires fast internet, but it could be the future of wireless VR.

Telegram's latest wave of features adds the ability to set any sound as your message alert, customize mute durations, support for more auto-delete timer increments, and a whole lot of new capabilities.

We polled our readers asking if they'd want Elon Musk to acquire Twitter. Many agreed that he should be able to buy the company.

If you're curious about the differences between Nest Renew and Nest Renew Premium, we've got you covered.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has been picking up a good number of updates lately, and Canadian owners are getting some excellent health monitoring features in a new OTA.

New images show off the rumored Google Wallet interface, which would be used to store digital cards and make payments through Google Pay.

Google is beefing up Lens on Chrome's desktop version with a new update that allows you to copy and translate texts in addition to searching for images.

Samsung is still pushing monthly security updates for the Galaxy Note 9 even after moving the phone to a quarterly update schedule last year.

Meta has been spotted working on a Facebook Assistant support for WhatsApp, allowing users to send a message on the Ray-Ban Stories using their voice.

A few weeks using Huawei's latest convertible has me convinced that Android still has plenty of ground to make up when it comes to tablets.

The OnePlus 10 Pro launch shows that it's treating some regions as second-class citizens. And if you want the best that Android has to offer, you have to turn to Samsung.

Another bug appears to exist in the Google Pixel 6 series, which declines random phone calls from saved contacts without even ringing the device.

Google has quietly added a new feature in Android 13 that restricts apps and blocks network access when an Android TV device is in standby mode.

Google Sheets has gained a new context-aware tool that identifies problems with your formulas and recommends solutions.

Amazon has partnered with TuneIn, a live streaming platform, to bring paid audio content to Alexa-powered devices.

If you want a flagship phone today, you'll have to choose between the Galaxy S22 Ultra or the iPhone 13 Pro Max. So let's take a look at which phone is ideal for your needs.

Elon is on a mission to purchase Twitter, but Twitter doesn't seem interested. Do you think he should purchase the platform?

If you are in the Ring security ecosystem, you might be interested in consolidating your lights into a single app — the Ring app. But what lights work with Ring? We're here to answer that question for you.

Apple doesn't like the loss that controlled sideloading would bring to iOS, but there are a few real concerns for users on all platforms.

Google has shown off its new experiment that aims to deliver notifications through various sensorial cues, such as a puff of air or a shifting shadow.

The Oculus Touch controllers that ship with the Quest 2 are great, but they're not best for every single experience. These best Oculus Quest 2 controller alternatives make more sense for traditional games or flight simulators, as well as a few alternative gaming experiences.

A new image references the Pixel Watch in an "interactive tutorial." The device is shown to run a slightly outdated version of Wear OS 3.

Smart lights aren't just for the living room. They can also be used to amp up your gaming setup, whether you want to make your desk flashier or install lights that react to the game you're playing. Here are some of our favorite options.

Despite initial findings suggesting that Smart Lock for Chromebooks would be removed, it seems that is not actually the case.

Meta's 'metaverse' app will expand to non-VR platforms in the coming years, but the company is facing accusations of 'hypocrisy' for charging hefty fees on creators' in-game sales, after attacking Apple and Google for their own store fees.

A leaker claims Google will use the same camera hardware in the upcoming Pixel 7 series. Any upgrades could be software-based given the likelihood of a new Tensor chipset.

Amazon is rebranding IMDb TV as Freevee, with plans to introduce more original programming and launch the streaming service in Germany later this year.

YouTube Music has announced a slew of new updates created in February and March to bring the platform up to speed with Spotify.

Twitter has announced a shareholder rights plan, or "poison pill," to protect the company from potential takeover attempts. The move is clearly in protest of Elon Musk's bid to buy the company.

We explain how Qualcomm tech will help companies break into AR without having to spend tons of money or rely on Apple or Meta hardware.