Google may finally ditch Samsung’s modem in the Pixel 11, and Tensor G6 could be better for it
Google’s Pixel 11 FCC paperwork contains a MediaTek reference, suggesting Tensor G6 may abandon Samsung’s Exynos modem in pursuit of better battery efficiency and stronger everyday connectivity.
My old Pixel keeps getting AI features Apple wants a newer iPhone for
My Pixel 8a keeps gaining AI tools while Apple’s newest model leaves the standard iPhone 17 behind, and that gap says plenty about long-term support.
Home robots can already walk. The hard part is stopping them from crushing your glassware
1X’s NEO home robot has tendon-driven hands with tactile sensing, force control, and water resistance, but impressive hardware still needs reliable autonomy before it can handle everyday chores.
Android can now back up more of your phone, but Google is also letting you say no
Android is adding granular switches for message and device backups while testing automatic Documents uploads to Google Drive, giving users more control over what gets saved and what consumes their cloud storage.
Your phone is not trying to poison your water, but influencers found a $50 fix anyway
Influencers are selling $50 EMF straws as protection from everyday electronics, but the evidence is thin and the real product may be tech anxiety dressed as wellness.
Google’s own Photos app just gave Android users another reason to envy iPhone
Google Photos for Android is finally getting the floating redesign iPhone users have had for months, making the app cleaner while giving Gemini-powered Ask Photos a more prominent spot.
AI security cameras may soon recognize your walk before they recognize your face
A new AI gait recognition system can identify people by walking patterns, giving security cameras another long-range signal when faces are blurry, hidden, or too small to trust.
A 20-second 3D printer breakthrough comes with exactly the kind of catch science loves
University of Utah researchers have shown a holographic 3D printing method that forms tiny structures in about 20 seconds, but its biggest limitation keeps the breakthrough firmly in lab territory.
Android’s background data habit is now written into Google Play’s fine print
Google’s updated Play terms explain how Android system services can use cellular data in the background, even while phones are locked. Users get clearer wording, but less certainty over data and updates.
The AI phone era is coming, and the weird brands may not survive it
AI could make phones smarter, but it may also make the smartphone market less forgiving for smaller, stranger brands.
Android 17 makes a strong case for ignoring Android version numbers entirely
Android 17 has useful changes, but when the best everyday update is a Quick Settings button that finally makes sense again, the annual version number starts looking pretty hollow.
This flower identification app turns every walk into Pokémon Go for plants
flormie turns flower identification into a gentler Pokémon Go style collection loop, giving iPhone users a reason to scan, save, and notice real flowers during everyday walks without the usual social-game chaos.
Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones just became more tempting for gamers who hate gaming headsets
Sony's WH-1000XM6 update adds Bluetooth GMAP support for lower-latency gaming audio, but the feature only helps when the connected phone, PC, tablet, or handheld supports the same standard.
Acer’s 1,000Hz gaming monitor is real, expensive, and stuck waiting on a launch date
Acer’s 1,000Hz gaming monitor is listed on Amazon for $699.99, but it’s still out of stock, and its fastest mode requires a major drop from QHD to 720p.
Amazon’s new Fire Sticks are turning sideloading into a thing of the past
Amazon's Vega OS shift blocks regular Fire Stick sideloading, giving buyers a stricter streaming device that may be safer but leaves less room for outside apps, launchers, and customization.
Samsung has a new Galaxy Ring coming and it could pull off some new health trick
Samsung is working on a new Galaxy Ring, and the most important upgrade may come from what happens after the ring collects health signals in the background. Hon Pak, who leads Samsung’s digital health team, told Forbes that a next generation ring is in development. Samsung hasn’t announced the name, launch timing, price, regions, or […]
Minimal Phone 2 looks like a deliberate antidote to doomscrolling
Minimal Phone 2 is being teased as a calmer smartphone with a keyboard, aluminum body, and improved software, but key details still need to land before it can prove itself.
Comcast’s breakup is the bluntest warning yet that the cable bundle is losing its grip
Comcast's NBCUniversal split should not disrupt Peacock or Xfinity right away, but it signals a deeper break between internet service and streaming perks as the old cable bundle loses power.
Samsung is apparently making a rollable phone. Let’s hope it doesn’t meet the same fate as LG
Samsung's rumored rollable Galaxy could stretch to 10 inches by 2028, but LG's exit, Oppo's concept, and brutal engineering demands show why this phone shape still needs proof before its launch.
A free soundscape app just got the kind of controls paid calm apps love to hide
Oasis version 2.2 adds presets, new sounds, background mixed audio, and session memory, making the free soundscape app more practical for focus, sleep, meditation, and wind-down routines.
I found two Prime Day budget charger deals that don’t feel like cable-drawer junk
These Anker and Belkin Prime Day charger deals are cheap, practical, and from brands I’d trust more than random wall-wart roulette.
I dug past the flashy Prime Day OLED TV discounts, and these two actually make sense
These Samsung and LG Prime Day OLED TV deals sit around the same price, but they serve two different living rooms.
I checked the Prime Day budget phone deals, and these two are the ones worth buying
These Pixel 10a and Moto G Play Prime Day deals hit two different budget lanes: better features or the lowest useful price.
The Wild West era of robotaxis is starting to end
The first global robotaxi rules set common safety expectations for fully autonomous vehicles, giving automakers a clearer target while leaving city approvals, local rules, and readiness as major rollout hurdles.