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Updated 2024-11-26 08:45
Shokz OpenFit Air and OpenSwim Pro: "Wow!" moments in the water
Spend a lot of time in the water? Got earpiercings, or work in an environment where you need your ears unobstructed? What Shokz has may be just what you're looking for!
30TB hard drives with HAMR tech are now a reality, and I'm thrilled
Seagate is now making 30TB hard drives, and it's using an innovative laser-based HAMR tech to achieve greater density.
Google decided it won't confiscate Pixels with unapproved parts after all
Google changes its mind and decides not to disable Pixels with third-party parts found during repairs.
How to search for a song on YouTube by singing or humming
Many people don't know that YouTube not only has the ability to identify a song you hum or sing, but it will also pull up useful and relevant results.
Best Meta Quest 3 & 2 battery packs 2024
The best Meta Quest battery pack will add hours to your VR gaming sessions, but they don't have to be a battery in your pocket. Most connect directly to the headset! These are our picks.
Global Running Day 2024: Virtual challenges, digital rewards, tips, and next steps
Global Running Day 2024 is a fun way to jumpstart your love of running. Here's how to race virtually (or in person) with other runners.
Android 15 Beta 2.2 hammers away 'Private Spaces' issues and NFC
Google started rolling out Android 15 Beta 2.2 to enrolled Pixel testers.
New Vivo update introduces a display feature I never expected
The Vivo X100 series just received an update with an important display accessibility feature, ensuring flicker-sensitive users feel more comfortable with its phones.
Spotify could follow YouTube Music with its own Gemini extension
A dive into the latest version of the Google app shows signs of an upcoming Spotify extension.
Gemini starts spouting nonsense on the web and Android as reports flood in
Users report odd instances of gibberish from Google's Gemini in its responses to queries.
Another AI packed feature could be on the way for YouTube Shorts
YouTube is testing a feature that allows users to add AI-generated images to their Shorts.
Summer Games Fest has already begun for the Meta Quest 3
The Meta Quest 3 is getting loads of new updates and new games coming soon, including Hitman 3, a new Beat Saber OST, Netflix, Supernatural MR mode, and more.
Your old Galaxy Watch will lose support next year
These watches include models ranging from the first Galaxy Watch to Galaxy Watch 3.
Enabot's RolaPet PetPal looks like a smart vacuum with modular extensions
The recently released Enabot RolaPet PetPal is unlike any pet camera you've ever seen.
Skydance’s BEHEMOTH hands-on: Shadow of the Colossus meets Dark Souls
Skydance's BEHEMOTH can be described as Shadow of the Colossus VR with a bit of Dark Souls thrown in for good measure. Here are my hands-on impressions of one of the biggest VR releases of the year.
Spotify’s price hikes and lack of HiFi make me want to own music again
Spotify Premium now costs $11.99 per month, making it more expensive than Apple Music and Tidal, despite having less features.
New Motorola Edge pushes the midrange envelope with a premium design
Motorola debuted its new Edge (2024) midrange device, which hits the shelves on June 20.
Samsung is suing Oura, and the outcome will decide the future of smart rings
I predicted months ago that Oura would sue Samsung over the Galaxy Ring. Well, so did Samsung's lawyers. Foreseeing Oura's litigious strategy of attacking smart ring brands like Ultrahuman, Circular, and RingConn, Samsung wants legal confirmation that the Galaxy Ring isn't infringing on Oura's 100 patents.
Forget rumors, this is our closest look at the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in real world
Newest Samsung leak unveils the Galaxy Z Fold 6 design in real life.
OnePlus 13 might miss this charging feature as more specs leak
Rumors regarding the OnePlus 13 have surfaced and suggest consumers could miss a notable feature.
Quest fans, mark your calendars for a jam-packed Meta Connect on September 25
Meta Connect 2024 will take place on September 25 and 26; here's what we expect from the showcase, from a new Quest headset to an AR glasses demo.
Pixel 9's Tensor G4 chipset specs leak
Google's Pixel 9 series appeared for its benchmark test and its Tensor G4's details appeared in full.
Key specs for the OnePlus Pad 2 may have surfaced, thanks to this benchmark listing
A benchmark listing reveals the OnePlus Pad 2 could use the latest and greatest Snapdragon chip.
Uh-oh, Instagram is testing ads and you can't skip them
Instagram is testing new ads on its platform, and Reddit users are expressing frustration. Is it time to quit the app?
Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 vs. Stylus 5G 2023: A bigger upgrade than you think
The Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 was a great phone when it launched, but the newer Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 really steps things up with some notable upgrades.
Ask Jerry: Making sense of Android's Location Settings
Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
After a string of carrier service outages, satellite messaging in Android 15 could bring stability
AT&T, Verizon, iMessage, and Google News are just a few of the services people depend on everyday that have suffered massive outages. Could satellite connectivity be the answer?
Honor confirms when its first clamshell foldable phone will debut
Honor's first foldable phone with a classic flip design finally gets a launch date.
Sonos Ace review: Strong start with a home theater push
Sonos makes its debut in the headphone space with impressive verve.
What's included with the Fitbit Ace Pass subscription?
Kids can enjoy everything the Fitbot Ace LTE offers with a paid subscription to Ace Pass, such as calling and messaging.
OnePlus 12 Glacial White hands-on: Simply lovely
OnePlus has a new limited-edition variant of the OnePlus 12 in Glacial White, and it is rather nice.
Foldable phone shipments are up, but the biggest brands in North America lag behind
You might be surprised to learn that foldable phones are becoming more popular worldwide, and people aren't buying most of them from Google or Samsung.
Smart rings will stay niche until they add these missing features
Smart rings are getting more popular by the year, but there are a few things keeping them from really breaking into the mainstream. Here's my wishlist for what these smart rings could really use.
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro review: This smartwatch just doesn't make sense
The number of choices for Wear OS smartwatches is dwindling by the day, but Mobvoi is back with the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro, a slightly-refreshed version of the Pro 5.
Spotify is offering refunds for Car Thing before it stops working
Customers who bought Spotify's Car Thing device can get a refund before it stops working later this year.
News Weekly: Fitbit Ace LTE launch, Google suffers a worldwide outage, and more
Google launches its kid-safe Fitbit Ace LTE watch, some of Google's services suffer a massive outage, new Chromebooks arrive, Android drops its June update, and fresh leaks for the Samsung Galaxy Ring.
I'm sick of AI
AI has moved away from being a useful addition and entered the realm of stupidity. Is this ever going to end?
This company is building a safe tech playground for kids
In a time when parental controls are becoming increasingly essential for kids to navigate the vast, sometimes unfiltered content online, Gabb, a kid-safe tech company, strives to bridge the gap between tech and safety.
I finally fixed my Meta Quest 3 guardian boundary problems
Lots of Meta Quest gamers have reported problems with their guardian boundary floor height. Here's how to fix it!
GameSir G8 Galileo review: The ultimate mobile gaming controller
Thanks to a comfortable design and excellent buttons and triggers, GameSir's G8 Galileo is a phenomenal mobile controller.
Pixel 8 and 8a will soon get Gemini Nano, but it should still give you pause
Google is set to finally bring Gemini Nano to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a as an optional setting, but the issues so far don't bode well for the devices' software promise.
Google's Head of Search says those erroneous AI Overview results will be fixed
Google's Head of Search speaks about the AI Overivew's disappointing and false returns.
Now's the best time to ditch Windows and switch to Chromebooks
We shouldn't think of Chromebooks as the red-headed step child of the computing world. Google's dedication and investment in ChromeOS is paying off in a big way, even if we don't yet have a new Pixelbook.
Netflix on Android might grab an HDR toggle, and it could improve things
An APK dive into the Netflix app on Android shows that an HDR toggle could be in our future.
Threads desktop app starts to look a lot like Instagram
Threads has changed its UI on computers and it gives strong Instagram callbacks.
This new Verizon deal gets you a free Samsung Galaxy S23 OR a free smart TV for some reason — no trade-in required!
Verizon will give you a free Galaxy S23 when you add a line on the Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Ultimate plan.
Is the Fitbit Ace LTE waterproof?
The Kid's wearable Fitbit Ace LTE comes with a long list of specs, including its resistance to water. It can take on some water, but what's its limit?
Google Home app users regain volume control on multiple speakers
Google Home app gains support for voice-based volume control for multiple speakers via Google Assistant.
Google service outage rectified as apps come back online
A worldwide outage for the Google News service is affecting web traffic worldwide on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Spotify updated its app icon on Android after five years, but it’s not all roses
Spotify gave its Android icon a subtle facelift.
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