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Kobo finally copies one of Kindle’s biggest ecosystem advantages [16d]
Trump Mobile finally has a real phone, but it may also have a real data leak [16d]
Google caps off I/O 2026 day one with Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 release [16d]
You’ll soon be able to point and click your way around Google TV like you’re using a Wiimote [16d]
Deal: The Garmin Fenix 8 Solar drops just got $350 cheaper [16d]
The Android XR smart glasses everyone wants won’t debut until next year [16d]
LIFX Smart Light Bulbs at a record 36% off are a solid pick [16d]
Gemini’s new Canva integration turns AI creations into fully editable designs [16d]
Google Search on Android now lets you ask AI about any link you open [16d]
Wear OS 7 announced: A more efficient and intelligent smartwatch platform [16d]
Will One UI 9 beta break your Good Lock setup? Samsung reveals compatibility list [16d]
Google turns Gemini into a proactive AI agent with Spark, Daily Brief, and a major redesign [16d]
Gemini 3.5 Flash is here: Google’s smartest speed model promises better coding and agents [16d]
Project Genie now lets you reimagine your favorite real-world spots with a creative twist [16d]
Google announces Gemini Spark to quietly run your digital life for you [16d]
Google is bringing Android’s gaming Sidekick to more users [16d]
Google is plugging the Play Store into Gemini for smarter app recommendations [16d]
Gmail’s fancy AI Inbox is coming to more users, but you’ve still got to pay up [16d]
Google’s AI Pro subscription just became a lot more tempting with a new YouTube Premium perk [16d]
Google Search’s latest smart upgrades can be on the lookout for news before it breaks [16d]
Google is giving Gemini far more control over your Mac than before [16d]
Google’s newest Gemini Omni model can turn real videos into surreal fever dreams [16d]
Google is transforming your online shopping cart into something much smarter [16d]
Finding the right Android app just got easier with Google’s new Ask Play upgrade [16d]
Samsung and Google just showed off Android XR smart glasses with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster [16d]
Google drops its most expensive AI Ultra pricing and adds new, lower tier [16d]
Google Pics takes on Canva with easy image generation, intuitive editing [16d]
Your favorite Google apps are getting a massive Gemini Live-like upgrade [16d]
YouTube is the latest site to stuff AI into its search bar [16d]
Android Halo is Google’s new way to keep AI agents from feeling sneaky [16d]
New day, new Xperia 1 VIII controversy: How thick is it, really? [16d]
Find Hub is finally getting one of the handiest Google Maps location features [16d]
Plex announces borderline offensive Lifetime Pass price hike [16d]
Sony just dropped a new color for its best headphones, and we’re obsessed [16d]
Anker SOLIX’s efficient new power station wants to save your fridge’s food from the next blackout [16d]
Deal: Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones drop below $400, matching the record-low price [16d]
The 1TB 11-inch iPad Air just plunged to $849, and it’s not a price glitch [16d]
Verified by Spotify is expanding to podcasts, so you can avoid low-quality slop [16d]
Gemini gets two new voices just in time for Google I/O 2026 [17d]
Insta360 just fixed the two most annoying things about wireless mics [17d]
Shockingly, a new report suggests wireless customer satisfaction is at an all-time high [17d]
Shockingly, a new report suggests wireless customer satisfaction is at an all-time high [17d]
Marshall’s new Milton headphones promise 80-hour battery life, and they actually look good too [17d]
Gboard could soon use your screenshots and chats to draft much better replies than you [17d]
I’ve missed the Galaxy S10 Plus for years, and the Galaxy S27 may bring it back [17d]
Survey suggests this legacy wearable is the best Fitbit Air alternative [17d]
Gemini Intelligence exposes the problem with Google’s 7-year Pixel promise [17d]
Can’t make video calls on your AT&T Samsung phone? It’s not just you [17d]
Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone finally ships out after months of vaporware fears [17d]
Want a cheap Android tablet? Walmart now has 6 new options ranging from $97 to $288 [17d]
I tried Samsung’s One UI 9 beta, and it’s not the update I hoped it would be [17d]
Perplexity confirms reduced limits for some users following promo code crackdown [17d]
One of the best handheld Zelda games is now (unofficially) available on Android [17d]
Apple may finally close the AI gap with Android in iOS 27 [17d]
Galaxy Z Fold 8, Wide Fold leak again, leaving little to imagination [17d]
Homey Pro is getting a big price hike next month, and RAM costs are to blame [17d]
Is Bluesky down for you? Here’s what’s going on [17d]