Your next Android phone could get unmatched speed, but it comes at a price
Power comes at a price Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 promises a major power and efficiency leap for Android phones.
Android 16
Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 is here, bringing Pixel testers more bug fixes
Bugs, squashed Google today released the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 update for Pixel devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program, here's what's new.
Phones
This Motorola Razr Plus Halloween deal is a no-brainer, so grab it before it's dead!
Spooky good deal The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 is on sale for Halloween weekend, beating Black Friday prices by $100!
Best Buy just released its first batch of Black Friday deals, and the Android discounts are scary good - see my TOP 10 picks
Woah! Best Buy has just dropped its first selection of "DoorBOOster" deals, giving us an early taste of Black Friday offerings, weeks before the official sale.
The Fairphone 6 coming to the US means I'll be spending $900 and I ain't even mad about it
Money well spent I've always said that when Fairphone can sell and support a model for the U.S., I will buy it. It's about time.
Google says Android phones now block more scams than iPhones
Google takes the lead Android's AI-powered detection reportedly outperforms Apple's tools, blocking 10B scam messages and 100M suspicious numbers.
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Apps & Software
It finally happened - Google drops 'third-party' support for its Wear OS Clock app
Android & Chill As device makers add more and more to their products, the need for Google to provide everything is diminishing.
Google Maps is testing a battery-saving mode you've always needed
App-level power mode Google Maps is working on a new power saving mode.
Google quietly added a nifty feature to Gboard that makes typing lightning quick
Going Fast Gboard grabbed another update in a week, one that could make typing even faster.
Meta's Threads ups its game with new controls to keep trolls at bay
Trolls-away Meta unveiled innovative tools on Threads, empowering users with "reply approvals" and enhanced activity filters, designed to streamline conversations.
Wearables
Google Pixel Watch 4: All you need to know about the latest Pixel wearable
Same look, new perks The Pixel Watch 4 is officially here, and we have the rundown of every key hardware upgrade and new feature that Google has to offer.
Android XR preview shows off Magic Leap glasses made in partnership with Google
Sneak peek Magic Leap and Google are combining their prowess in optical display to make prototypes and reference devices of Android XR glasses.
Withings' urine-analyzing U-Scan device will tell you things your smartwatch can't
Urinsights Withings U-Scan is installed in your toilet and measures things like metabolic strain, hydration, Vitamin C, Ketones, and Calcium.
Best fitness trackers 2025
Time to get fit! There are a lot of fitness trackers out there, from regular ol' fitness trackers to full-fledged smartwatches. If you're trying to figure out which one to buy, we're here to help.
Accessories
Best hard drives for NAS 2025: Synology, QNAP, TerraMaster
Store everything I have over 350TB of data in NAS hard drives — these are the HDDs I rely on daily.
Best home NAS 2025
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This one feature convinced me to use the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 instead of Sony's WH-1000XM6
Hardwired I've been using the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2, and the lighter design and better sound quality make it a better choice than the Sony WH-1000XM6 — at least in my use case.
Tablets
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.
Best Android tablets for drawing
Get creative If you want a tablet that provides access to the best drawing apps from the Play Store, then you're in luck. Here are some of the best Android tablets for drawing, on the market.
Best tablet for students
Education tools Getting the school year started can be a little intimidating, but the best tablets for students can help ease this process more successfully.
Deals
This Motorola Razr Plus Halloween deal is a no-brainer, so grab it before it's dead!
Spooky good deal The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 is on sale for Halloween weekend, beating Black Friday prices by $100!
Ditch the phone speaker and upgrade to the JBL Flip 7 for $43 OFF at Walmart
Audio Deals Black Friday is here early as the JBL Flip 7 hits just $109.
Best Buy just released its first batch of Black Friday deals, and the Android discounts are scary good - see my TOP 10 picks
Woah! Best Buy has just dropped its first selection of "DoorBOOster" deals, giving us an early taste of Black Friday offerings, weeks before the official sale.
Best Buy's early Black Friday deals include $240 OFF one of our favorite Chromebook for students
Chromebook Deals A powerful touchscreen laptop that doubles as a tablet.
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Thief VR: The return of the classic series with a budget-friendly launch on PSVR and Meta Quest
Stick to the shadows Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow finally gets a release date trailer including the first Meta Quest 3 gameplay, and it's coming sooner than you think.
Retroid just announced the Pocket 6, but the community wanted something different, and that's exactly what it got
New handhelds Retroid has officially announced its two latest handhelds with the Pocket G2 and the Pocket 6. One of these is already available to order, while the other has seen a bit of controversy.
Samsung Project Moohan vs. Meta Quest 3: Battle for the future of XR
Versus The upcoming Samsung Project Moohan Android XR headset looks great, but can it challenge the Meta Quest 3?
