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A person wearing and using an Oculus Quest 2 VR headset in front of a gray background.

The Quest 2’s unprecedented price hike is a bad look for the Metaverse

The Quest 2 is getting a major price increase that could be the first sign of the Metaverse's downfall if Meta isn't able to properly address the backlash.
The Oura Ring worn on a man's finger when holding the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

5 (or more) foldable phones are still expected in 2022 — here’s what they may be

Foldable smart devices have taken the mobile industry by storm and that's no more apparent than in 2022 when we could see more than five new devices launch.
Render of the OnePlus 10T in green showcasing the phone's front and back with the text "never settle."

OnePlus 10T display, camera, and battery specs revealed in giant leak

The OnePlus 10T will be officially revealed in full on August 3, but a new leak has spilled all of the smartphone's details a week early.
Two green Pixel 6A's, one showing off its rear cameras and the other showing off its display.

Google Pixel 6a buying guide: everything you need to know

The Pixel 6a is Google's latest budget smartphone for 2022. And it's actually quite good! Here's everything you need to know about it.
Google Pixel 6a resting against a yellow fire hydrant.

Does the Google Pixel 6a have wireless charging? Know this before buying

The Pixel 6a is a solid device for the price, but it follows some of the trends set by previous entries in the Pixel A series a little too closely.
Googlel Pixel Buds Pro Lifestyle Image.

Android is stealing one of the best iPhone features for wireless headphones

Ever wish you could have AirPods' seamless device switching on Android? That's finally becoming a reality.
Google Pixel 6a standing up against a tree.

Is the Pixel 6a waterproof? What you should know before getting it wet

The Pixel 6a delivers impressive specs and features for $449. But is waterproofing among what's included?
AirPods 3, AirPods, and AirPods Pro sitting in their charging cases.

Want to put a USB-C port on your AirPods case? This video shows you how

Engineering YouTuber Ken Pillonel (Exploring the Simulation) has made an AirPods case that uses a USB-C charging port — and wants you to do the same.
A OnePlus 8T phone showing the home screen.

The OnePlus 10T (and OxygenOS 13) are officially launching on August 3

The OnePlus 10T is nearly here. OnePlus will be hosting a reveal event in August to showcase its latest flagship smartphone and major OS update.
The new Google Wallet app running on an Android phone.

The new Google Wallet app has landed, and here’s what it looks like

Google Wallet is finally here and is as confusing as ever. Luckily, its UI is clean and easy to navigate, making it a fair enough transition for Android users.
2022 amazon fire 7 laying on a desk next to a keyboard and mouse. Its display shows a rainy day.

Amazon Fire 7 (2022) review: How good can a $60 tablet actually be?

The Amazon Fire 7 (2022) promises to be a fully-fledged Android tablet for just $60. It's not perfect, but for the price, it's more than enough.
An iPhone 13 Pro Max with the transparent Dbrand Something case.

Can’t buy a Nothing Phone? Now you can turn your phone into one

Dbrand caught on to the Nothing Phone 1's flashy exterior and launched a line of cases that transform your phone into a Nothing Phone.
Motorola Edge+ (2022) camera.

Here’s what a photo from a 200MP smartphone camera looks like

The Motorola X30 Pro (aka. the Edge 30 Ultra) boasts an impressive camera, but now that we've seen a sample image taken by it, it's looking better and better.
Nothing Phone 1 official render

Nothing Phone 1: Everything we know about Carl Pei’s new phone

The Nothing Phone 1 is here. It's flashy, unique, and familiar all at the same time. Here's everything you need to know!
A young man reads a book in his car on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.

Which Amazon Kindle should you buy on Prime Day 2022?

Amazon Kindles should see major discounts during Prime Day 2022. But which models are worth buying? Here's what you should know.
The HTC A101 tablet floating against a black background with text reading "HTC A101: Expand Your View."

HTC just released the best Android tablet of 2017… in 2022

Hot off the heels of its metaverse smartphone, HTC has now showcased the A101 tablet. And it's just as peculiar.
Google's Logo

How Google’s $90M settlement could actually help small developers

Google owes app developers a total of $90 million for its 30% cut of all in-app purchases following the company's settlement of a class-action suit.
Snapdragon Connect logo on an exploding digital landscape.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 may release sooner than we expected

Qualcomm may have just leaked the announcement date for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and it's coming sooner than we thought.
Playing Diablo Immortal on the Asus ROG Phone 5.

Thanks to ARM, your next phone may have hardware-based ray tracing

Ray-tracing has been a hot topic in the games industry. Now, it's finally coming to mobile hardware with ARM's latest GPU.
Using X Mode on the Asus ROG Phone 5

Huge ROG Phone 6 leak reveals all about Asus’ gaming flagship

The ROG Phone 6 is coming soon, and thanks to a new leak, some of its biggest specs have been revealed.
Fitbit Inspire HR tips and tricks

Fitbit’s excellent sleep tracking is about to get even better

Fitbit has long offered sleep tracking, but with its new Sleep Profiles feature, it's getting even better.
OnePlus 8T

Your T-Mobile plan now has bigger gas discounts and international 5G

Have T-Mobile? Get ready for faster international data and cheaper gas this summer.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with the Samsung Pay app open. It's laying on top of a physical wallet.

Samsung Pay gets overhaul with new Samsung Wallet app

Following in the footsteps of Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, Samsung has now announced its own Samsung Wallet app — and it's available now.
Reading a comic on an iPad Pro.

Apple’s 14-inch iPad might not have two critical features

It looks like the rumored 14-inch iPad Pro might not be so "Pro" after all, as new reports suggest that it's going to be missing some key features.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, sitting on a white table.

The Galaxy Buds Pro 2 release date could be any day now

Before we see Samsung's latest foldables and smartwatches, new leaks suggest we'll meet the Galaxy Buds Pro 2.
The Spotify app on an iPhone, showing the Home page.

The Spotify app is a mess, and audiobooks will only make it worse

The Spotify app has far too much clutter in its current version. The addition of audiobooks in the future seems like a disaster waiting to happen.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the open position.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 is reportedly launching August 10

Samsung's next big Unpacked event could take place on August 10, with the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Flip 4, a new lavender-colored S22, and the Watch 5 expected.
An iPad using new collaboration features hooked up to a tablet keyboard.

iPadOS 16 arrives to give the iPad a productivity boost

The next version of Apple's iPad software, iPadOS 16, has been announced during WWDC 2022. Here's all you need to know about its features.
An iphone user paying with Apple wallet at a cafe with tap to pay.

Apple Pay Later is coming to Apple Wallet for more flexible spending

Apple Wallet received some updates at WWDC 2022 that introduce long-awaited features to the platform.
Google Pixel 6a

Google Assistant to forget its location-based reminders

Google Assistant has been losing features over the last several months and now two 'reminders' features have been put on the chopping block.
Two iPhone 12s leaning on one another with matching Pokemon PopSockets.

My phone still has a PopSocket, and this is why I love it

While the popularity of PopSockets seems to have dwindled in the U.S., they're still one of the best phone accessories you can get for not a lot of money.
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You don’t need a gaming phone to seriously love mobile games

Mobile gaming can seem like a costly platform to get into due to high-priced gaming phones, but they aren't necessary to fall in love with the platform.
A close-up of the first generation Motorola Razr with its foldable display seen clearly.

New Motorola Razr might finally have the power it deserves

A new teaser image by Motorola suggests that the upcoming Razr 3 will feature a processor that could make it a company flagship device.
The Twitter app on the Sony XPeria 5 II.

A look into Texas’ controversial anti-censorship law HB 20

Laws surrounding the first amendment are oftentimes messy as exampled by Texas' controversial internet anti-censorship law, House Bill 20.