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Meta AI is popping up in WhatsApp's search bar for more English speakers worldwide, or you can find it through a special button.

Earth Day is April 22nd and we're preparing for the big day by gathering all of the best refurbished phone deals from across the web.

Spam in your inbox is a pain and nobody wants to see it. But you do have ways to deal with it.

Google rolled out a small UI update for Meet users on desktops for extra convenience.

Meta quietly upgraded the Meta Quest 3's room scanning feature with firmware v64, adding automatic object recognition and naming.

A rumor suggested Google is renaming its Fold successor to better fit with its upcoming Pixel 9 series.

Instagram, in collaboration with LE SSERAFIM, debuted a new feature for Stories just in time for Coachella.

Aside from the Google Pixel 9 series, the satellite connectivity feature to venture in the next Fold phone and an unknown tablet.

The Honor Pad 9 is an extra-large tablet that's geared toward entertainment. Combine that with a great value, and you have one of the best budget Android tablets around.

Location sharing is a permission you'll want to keep track of, and this upcoming settings menu will consolidate and simplify things.

Roku suffered another credential stuffing account, but this time, a whopping 576,000 user accounts were hacked.

California is exploring a Journalism Preservation Act that would require Google and Meta to pay news publishers for their aggregated content, and Google wants to pull California news content altogether.

The latest version of Android is here in beta form, and here's how you can get started before everyone else.

ASUS isn't making as many phones as it used to, with the brand focusing on two distinct product lines. These are the best ASUS phones that you can buy today.

Ultra-wideband (UWB) is an emerging wireless standard that delivers better range and accuracy than Bluetooth. Samsung is turning to UWB as the differentiator for its best phones, so let's take a look at what the tech has to offer and why you should care.

The Nord CE4 has a lot to offer, but OnePlus just hasn't done enough to differentiate the phone against its rivals.

Watch Unlock finally makes it possible for you to quickly unlock your Pixel phone, provided that you're wearing a Pixel Watch.

With the Google I/O 2024 just around the corner, multiple leaks of Pixel 8a are showing up on the web. The latest one assures the launch is imminent.

A new Instant Replay feature is coming to Horizon Worlds on the Meta Quest platform that automatically saves gameplay footage when activated.

Most Wear OS watches require daily charging, but these tips and tricks can reduce your charger usage while keeping your watch fully useful.

As a child of the 90s, I raised a Tamagotchi and wore a Pikachu pedometer that made the critter happy the more I walked. Decades later, this concept should have a renaissance on smartwatches, with virtual pets standing in for your personal fitness goals.

Carsifi is a rare case in that it lets a driver and passenger share an Android Auto connection.

A new rumor suggests that OnePlus' next-generation Android tablet could arrive in the second half of 2024.

Years later, the state of high-speed internet in North America is still less than ideal for many.

Google shared an interview with the Fitbit UX team explaining the thought behind the app's Material You design overhaul.

More specs and information related to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 have been revealed thanks to a new listing in the Bluetooth SIG database.

TCL's first original movie is an AI-generated romance film, and a trailer for it was released today on YouTube.

Gmail was spotted working on a new subscription management page to help users unclog their inboxes.

Motorola posted a couple of teasers for the upcoming Edge 50 Ultra alongside its launch date.

Google released a business version called Chrome Enterprise Premium with extra shields to block malware and keep your data safe.

Samsung confirmed that Galaxy AI will arrive on more devices, but there will be sacrifices.

Renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 8a just leaked, showing it off in four different colors.

YouTube Music has been constantly rolling out nifty new features to its users. New to the lot seems to be an inspiration from Spotify.

Best Buy is currently slashing $150 off the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023), a midrange masterpiece that features a built-in stylus and some great-for-the-price specs.

Wii Sports was popular because of its easy-to-play mechanics that were accessible for all ages and experience levels. VR games can be that way, too.

Google is shutting down the VPN available for Google One subscribers, but Pixel owners and Google Fi subscribers will keep theirs.

YouTube is running a limited test that involves moving the video title and comments to the sidebar, and users aren't exactly thrilled.

We got a sneak peek of the new Xperia phone's design, but fans of the super tall screen might be bummed.

The default launcher on tablets isn't a great experience, especially when it comes to multitasking. But, Samsung is working on something that might change that.

Google Photos is a powerful app for all your photos and videos. Learn how to declutter it for a better viewing experience with the Photo Stacks feature.

A March Garmin update introduced some heart rate tracking issues. This April beta update provides a workaround, but only if you're using a chest strap. Still, some of the other new tools are quite handy!

Android 15 will let you pick a default wallet app for the first time, but there are payment issues plaguing Android 15 beta testers in the meantime.

Samsung is offering between $500 and $1,000 in instant trade-in bill credits on the Galaxy Z Flip 5, plus an additional $50 Samsung Credit. It's only for a limited time, so act fast.

Google released the first beta for its major Android 15 software, packed with goodies for testers and developers.

Instagram detailed a few new features users can expect on the platform.

Kobo is throwing color into its e-reader mix, starting at $149.

Samsung announced that it will expand Galaxy AI's language support soon.

PowerWash Simulator VR's first DLC lets you clean up everyone's favorite SpongeBob SquarePants locations, including Bikini Bottom, The Krusty Krab, and more.

The latest version of Google Photos on Android offers hints in its code of a space-saving feature for cloud storage.

YouTube Music to get improvements based on listener feedback, following a full shut down of Google Podcasts.