Meta brings default end-to-end encryption, new features to Messenger
Secure chatting Meta is updating its Messenger app to be more secure and add new features, but it's part of a gradual rollout.
Phones
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 benchmarked: Qualcomm wasn't lying about the performance figures
I used a phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and pitted it against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and the iPhone 15. This is what I found.
Visible vs. Verizon prepaid: Which carrier should you get?
Take Your Pick! The plans offered by Visible stick to the carrier's principles of simple wireless connectivity. Verizon Prepaid fights back with a better phone selection and more flexibility.
Mint Mobile vs. Metro by T-Mobile: Which carrier should you get?
Battle Of T-Mobile's MVNOs Mint Mobile gives you cheaper data with its bulk offerings, but Metro by T-Mobile offers a lot of data. Both these MVNOs use T-Mobile's network, but which one makes for an overall better package?
Best Nokia phones 2023
Budget-friendly Nokia makes some of the best budget and mid-range phones in the market today. That's down to a combination of great hardware and collaboration with HMD to offer clean Android devices.
Apps & Software
A helpful AI feature could soon make its way to your Chrome browser
Expanding Gen AI Google's generative AI tool "Help me write" could make its way onto Chrome for desktop sometime in 2024.
More OnePlus phones grab stable Android 14 builds
update now! OnePlus has been effectively pushing stable builds of OxygenOS 14 to its flagships lately, and this week, the company's mid-range handsets join the list.
The Google Files app picks up a new document scanner
Digitize & Store Google Files is gaining a new document scanner, similar to Drive, with varying modes of function.
How to use Android Auto: Tips and tricks for your new car dash
Road Ready Android Auto has undergone some changes over the years, so more things are in the right places, making it easier than ever to use.
Wearables
Beefy Garmin Venu 3 update adds skin temperature, glucose watch face, and more
Skin temperature The Venu 3 steals some useful Forerunner running metrics and gets the sleep temperature readings we've waited months for.
This premium Garmin watch is still chilling with a Black Friday discount (just in time for Christmas)
It's a holiday miracle! The Garmin epix Gen 2 is one of our favorite Garmin smartwatches, and now you can snag one for the discounted price of $589.95.
Withings combines its two best watches into one with the luxury ScanWatch Nova
Luxury health tracking Withings took its robust health sensors from the ScanWatch 2 and shoved them in the rugged ScanWatch Horizon with its stainless steel design.
Best Garmin watch 2023
Best for fitness training These are the best across the Venu, Forerunner, Vivoactive, Instinct, Epix, and other Garmin lineups, for every type of athlete.
Accessories
How to enable Conversation Detection on the Pixel Buds Pro
Hear through with AI A great way to stay in touch with the world without removing a bud or fumbling for the touch controls or app, Conversation Detection is a game-changer for the Google Pixel Buds Pro.
Best Nothing Phone (2) cases 2023
Better than nothing The Phone (2) has a new and improved curved glass back, but it still needs one of the best Nothing Phone (2) cases for additional protection.
Best JBL headphones 2023
Swell JBL While not as popular anymore, JBL still makes some great-sounding wireless headphones.
Gaming
Arizona Sunshine 2 review: Looks like I need a dog for the zombie apocalypse
Can I pet that dog? Head back to the sunny Arizona desert for more zombie slaying action, this time alongside your faithful canine companion, Buddy.
Best Meta Quest 3 accessories 2023
Make it better The best Meta Quest 3 accessories add important comfort and longevity features that make the Meta Quest 3 even better than it already is.
Beat Saber just got new songs and a next-gen Quest 3 upgrade
Upgrade! Beat Saber is back with a new original soundtrack, Quest 3 updates, and gameplay enhancements.
