Leaked Google Pixel 'Audio Memory' poised to remember what you've heard
Listening in Google's Pixels might have an "Audio Memory" feature in the works that continues to listen for "important" conversations.
Phones
School's out, but I'm getting a head start on back-to-school shopping for my little brother with this Pixel 10 deal I can't miss out on
Back to school The Pixel 10 is still one of our favorite phones, and this Prime Day deal is a great way to get ahead of back-to-school shopping.
This might be the only Android phone deal worth your Prime Day budget
Easy savings Prime Day is full of bad phone deals. This Pixel 10a deal isn't one of them.
Shopping on a budget? We ranked the 6 BEST Android phones under $300
More for less! Here are some of the best Android phones under $300 you can buy. From big batteries to stereo speakers to expandable storage, they have it all.
Best cell phone plans 2026
Lots of choices With one of the best cell phone plans, you can enjoy your flagship phone to its fullest. These plans have unlimited data, 5G access, and a lot more.
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Apple's rumored iPhone 18 anti-theft feature is already on Android, and you should enable it ASAP
Swipe before it gets swiped Apple is rumored to be copying Google's powerful anti-theft protection for the iPhone 18 and iOS 27, and Android users can already take advantage of those great features.
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Deals
Prime Day Garmin watch deals are LIVE — score up to 50% off Epix, Venu, Forerunner, and beyond
Get active Prime Day has finally arrived, and Amazon is dropping smartwatch deals like there's no tomorrow.
Your Quest 3 will finally be crazy comfortable after our exclusive Prime Day discount on the best-rated headstrap
Prime Day deal BoboVR makes the highest-rated Quest 3 and Quest 3S headstraps anywhere, and this Prime Day deal gets you them for cheaper.
Looking to get back in shape? Samsung's best smartwatch is now $200 off during Prime Day
Your sign to start If you've been looking for a reason to take your fitness goals seriously again, this might be it.
Ditch the cable: the ultimate Plex NAS is at an all-time low price for Prime Day
Just the best UGREEN's DXP4800 Pro is the best Plex NAS I tested, and it just went down to $639 — you won't find a better NAS deal this Prime Day.
Apps & Software
I changed one Android 17 setting and made my Pixel home screen so much cleaner
Hidden names Google upgraded Pixel home screen customization tools with Android 17, and you can now simplify how your apps appear. Here's how to do it.
Android 17 is off to a rough start with new Pixel touchscreen complaints
Hold off on the update Android 17 is giving some Pixel phones serious touchscreen problems, and until Google rolls out a fix, users may want to hold off on updating.
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I installed Android 17 on my Pixel 10, and now I'm about to step up my social media game
Editor's Desk Android 17 is a more social media-friendly update for your Pixel, and Screen Reactions is a neat feature that aims to simplify your workflow.
Android 17 Bubbles finally made me love multitasking on my Pixel
More multitasking I love Google's take on floating windows in Android 17, and they make multitasking fun. Here's how to use them.
Wearables
Prime Day Garmin watch deals are LIVE — score up to 50% off Epix, Venu, Forerunner, and beyond
Get active Prime Day has finally arrived, and Amazon is dropping smartwatch deals like there's no tomorrow.
Hands on with Meta's new 2026 AI glasses lineup
Looking smart Meta just launched three new AI glasses models while dropping the Ray-Ban name and bringing Kylie Jenner into the mix.
Looking to get back in shape? Samsung's best smartwatch is now $200 off during Prime Day
Your sign to start If you've been looking for a reason to take your fitness goals seriously again, this might be it.
Does the Oura Ring 5 support automatic activity detection?
It knows what you're doing Oura Ring 5 is slimmer, sleeker, and more refined than the Oura Ring 4. It also boasts improved automatic activity detection, so you don't have to log every activity yourself.
I've lost two Oura Rings, but Oura finally added an Android feature that iPhone users have had for years, and this upgraded version has given me peace of mind
Find your ring Oura Ring owners on Android missed out on a Find My Ring feature for years, but the new Locate feature is here, and it's a pretty great tool if you're prone to losing things.
Accessories
Ditch the cable: the ultimate Plex NAS is at an all-time low price for Prime Day
Just the best UGREEN's DXP4800 Pro is the best Plex NAS I tested, and it just went down to $639 — you won't find a better NAS deal this Prime Day.
Prime Day deals on wireless headphones and earbuds — my TOP 15+ picks under $200
Listen up Amazon's big Prime Day sale is now underway, so you don't need to wait to find a wireless headphones or earbuds deal under $200.
Prime Day storage deals are live now — score discounts on SSD, NAS, and more
Time for an upgrade Prime Day doesn't kick off for a few more weeks, but Amazon is teasing the sale event by dropping some storage deals early.
Tablets
Prime Day Kindle deals just dropped — score up to 45% off Paperwhite, Scribe, Colorsoft, and more
Bookworm deals corner Amazon is slashing up to 45% off some of its best Kindle e-readers, including some of the best models like the Paperwhite, Scribe, and Colorsoft.
I ended up using the Huion Note E Android tablet a lot more than I thought I would
E-paper but not E Ink Huion just introduced the Note E, which is an Android 15 tablet with a battery-free stylus and a paper-like display. I liked it more than I thought I would.
Best Android tablets for kids
Kids Love Them! Want to get your little one(s) comfortable with technology the right way? Here are some of the best Android tablets for kids you can check out.
We tested all of the best Kindle e-readers, and these are the TOP 6 picks to help you demolish your 2026 reading challenge
It's only words Whether you're looking to pick up your first e-reader or to upgrade, Amazon makes the best e-readers money can buy. These are the best Kindle e-readers to have on your shopping list.
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Your Quest 3 will finally be crazy comfortable after our exclusive Prime Day discount on the best-rated headstrap
Prime Day deal BoboVR makes the highest-rated Quest 3 and Quest 3S headstraps anywhere, and this Prime Day deal gets you them for cheaper.
Prime Day Amazon Fire deals — score up to 55% OFF Fire TV Sticks, tablets, and more
Fire savings Prime Day is here and Amazon has decided to drop some of its best Fire device deals.
Meta is taking over parts of Best Buy stores to make VR and smart glasses easier to try
Fixing a retail problem Meta is bringing hands-on VR and AI glasses demos to 50 Best Buy stores, finally letting shoppers try before spending hundreds on unfamiliar tech.
Viture, Nvidia XR AI partner for safety glasses that bring true smarts to the workforce
Going higher Viture, Nvidia revealed the Helix safety smart glasses at AWE 2026, and these glasses feature strong AI for "assisted workflows."
