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I've spent over a week with the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) glasses, which have solved my biggest complaint with my 2023 pair - but didn't fix everything.

The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) smart glasses come in three distinctive styles. Let's take a good look at them and decide the right one for you.

When faced with a family friend who is letting his phone affect his life and relationship, I got a wake-up call about being addicted to a phone.

Qualcomm's latest chip will help enable a new evolution of personalized agentic AI.

This week, the OnePlus 15 gets its spotlight, Qualcomm's AI-focused Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 launches, One UI 8.5 leak brings the next Galaxy Buds Pro news, Pixel Watch users get the M3 Expressive update, and Google Search gets a new "Live" feature. Let's dive in!

Prime Big Deal Days starts on October 7th, but I'm already hard at work gathering the best Samsung Galaxy deals for you.

The Galaxy S25 FE was reported to have started receiving its first update late in September.

Google detailed an update for its Pixel Buds Pro 2 that brought several key features to users.

YouTube Labs was announced for users, beginning the platform's strong focus on AI.

Amazon is quietly getting ready to rewrite Fire TV's DNA.

Potentially lost in the wave of new announcements from Qualcomm, we might have just learned that ChromeOS is on its way out, set to be replaced by a hybrid OS solution.

Amid escalating competition, Meta's launch of the innovative Meta Ray-Ban Display marks a pivotal moment in smart glasses evolution, boasting a compelling $799 price point and an unprecedented AR experience, effectively reshaping consumer tech's future landscape.

Another round of leaked Samsung Galaxy TriFold animations showcased the phone's multitasking, Galaxy AI, and more.

Coros is teasing an "all-new APEX" that will be the "ultimate mountain sports watch" coming October 15. Here's what we know and expect from it.

Samsung has all-time-low deals on the Watch 8 series, but we can't guarantee that everyone will see these "exclusive offers."

OnePlus breaks silence and promises fix for SMS bug.

Installing screen protectors can be unnerving, especially when you have no prior experience. The Spigen GlasTR EZ FIT for the Pixel 10 makes the job as easy as pie.

Nothing's CEO Carl Pei announced the formation of CMF as a standalone brand, marking a strategic pivot to capture India's consumer tech market, backed by a $100 million investment and promising 1,800 jobs.

Xiaomi launched its 17 series for its consumers in China, and its Pro series rocks a major secondary screen on its back.

We ran through every major hardware upgrade and new software perk to help you decide if the Venu 4 is good enough to replace your Venu 3.

Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) and Oakley Meta HSTN are two of the newest smart glasses from Meta, but which one is right for you? It's a simpler choice than you think.

Samsung's XR headset was spotted at Qualcomm's Summit 2025 in a showcase before its rumored launch.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy S24 FE are both recently introduced Fan Edition phones worth considering if you're willing to make some concessions.

Honor went over the details of its new "Dual-Engine" AI approach for its next flagship phone.

One year later, the Google Pixel 9 continues to impress users with solid performance, great cameras, and loads of AI magic.

Dbrand Ghost cases are the "be all, end all" clear case, promising impressive durability and a very customizable design, now available at a favorite retailer.

At Qualcomm's Summit in Hawaii, OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus 15, showcasing its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a striking vertical camera design, and an industry-leading 165 Hz display.

Pinball halls aren't as common as they used to be, but the feeling of a real pinball table is possible with one clever Meta Quest accessory.

Google's Mixboard makes brainstorming visual, fast, and AI-powered.

Project Astra's Live Search launches in the U.S., offering dynamic, real-time AI interactions. Users can engage with Google Search through their camera, transforming traditional inquiries into an immersive, hands-free experience.

WhatsApp announced that it's beginning to roll out message translation for Android.

Qualcomm just unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and it may just be the most powerful mobile chipset yet.

A Disney Plus support page confirmed that the service will raise prices in October.

Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon Elite chip brings Advanced Professional Video (APV) support to smartphones. Is this important, and if so, why?

The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 takes AI to another level with enhanced on-device agentic capabilities, allowing phones to become more proactive and helpful.

The 14-inch HP Chromebook Plus x360 comes with a touchscreen, a folding hinge, and 256GB of storage.

Apple's upcoming iOS 26.1 update may finally break the exclusivity of the Apple Watch, introducing notification support for select third-party smartwatches, potentially transforming how iPhone users interact with their devices.

The Pixel Watch app was reportedly receiving its major M3 Expressive update for Android.

If the iPhone 17 didn't impress you, you can score an epic $700 off the Galaxy S25 Ultra by processing a trade-in on Samsung's site.

Xiaomi just introduced the 15T Pro. It has a new design, much better internals, and fantastic cameras. The only issue is that the software isn't quite as good as other phones in this category.

A tipster discovered some Google Docs changes in testing, which could improve the Android experience.

Chrome's latest update on Android is a game-changer for anyone who hates reading online.

An alleged Moto Edge 70 leak surfaced, showing off design changes that conflict with past rumors.

Sharge's Disk Pro is an external SSD that brings 1TB of storage along with active cooling. That's not all, however, as you also get HDMI and USB ports.

AI is cool, but finding ways for it to actually impact your life can be tricky. Here's one way Gemini helped me solve a year-long problem.

With the QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2, Bose is trying to cement itself as the leader in wireless ANC earbuds. I think they're officially the ones to beat.

MediaTek might have just built a better chip than anyone else. Too bad it will never come to mainstream devices in North America, though.

OnePlus announced some U.S. account changes that users need to be aware of.

There are very few tablets that have screens as large as the S11 Ultra. Be sure to get one of the best Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra screen protectors for it.

Heavy tablets are unusable without decent cases, which is why you need to get the best Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra case for your new Samsung tablet.