WhatsApp might soon upgrade the quality of media for your status updates
crystal clear updates The newest WhatsApp beta release lets you toggle on HD for sharing high-quality pictures and videos on your status.
Phones
Samsung Galaxy S24: Rumors, specs, and what we want to see
New year, new phone Samsung became the king of Android for a reason, so what can the company really do to improve on the Galaxy S23? You might be surprised.
Fairphone 5 earns a perfect repairability score from iFixit
A perfect 10 The Fairphone 5 is a smartphone designed with repair in mind, and iFixit scored it a 10/10 in terms of repairability.
Best OnePlus phones 2023
Never Settle Thinking about making the switch to a OnePlus phone, but not sure which model to get? We're here to help you.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 could finally get welcome display changes
Is it mid-2024 yet? Rumors from sources close to the matter suggest larger displays could land on Samsung's next wave of foldables.
Apps & Software
With landmark AI Act, the EU takes the lead in regulating artificial intelligence
AI crackdown? The European Union has reached a preliminary agreement for the AI Act, which is the first successful attempt at AI regulation.
NotebookLM publicly launches in the US using Google's new Gemini Pro AI model
AI collaboration NotebookLM is a notebook assistant that uses Google's new Gemini Pro artificial intelligence model, and it's rolling out in the U.S. now.
Mid-range OnePlus Nord 3 picks up the stable OxygenOS 14 update
Android 14 to Nord OnePlus is rolling out timely stable Android 14 builds across its devices. After finishing with the flagships, the company has started rolling out to its mid-range phones.
Grandfathered YouTube Premium account owners will soon pay more
Immunity is over The relief from the recently increased YouTube Premium prices that grandfathered accounts enjoyed is now over.
Wearables
A decade later, Zombies, Run! and its new Marvel Move expansion are as great as ever
Sunday Runday Whether you're a new or experienced runner, Zombies, Run! and Marvel Move are two great tools for keeping you distracted, entertained, and motivated.
Best smartwatch with LTE 2023
Cellular on your wrist If you depend on your wearable for just about everything, you may benefit from an LTE smartwatch. So, we've rounded up some of the best options.
Samsung's new fitness tracker, the Galaxy Fit 3, is one step closer to launch
Not long now Will Samsung give away a Galaxy Fit 3 with Galaxy S24 pre-orders, or wait closer to the Galaxy Watch 7 launch this summer?
Rockley has a skin-penetrating IR sensor that your next smartwatch could borrow
More than skin-deep Most smartwatches use IR sensors for heart rate and blood oxygen readings, but Rockley claims its new multiband spectrophotometer goes deeper than ever before.
Accessories
Creative Aurvana Ace 2 review: The solid-state wireless earbud revolution starts here
Level up The Aurvana Ace 2 are the first earbuds to feature xMEMS solid-state silicon drivers, and they're absolutely fantastic.
ZimaCube NAS hands-on: This 6-bay NAS has a lot of potential
New NAS entrant The ZimaCube has enticing hardware and plenty of software features, but there are reliability issues out of the box.
Best Wi-Fi 6E router 2023
Extend your Wi-Fi The ROG Rapture is the ultimate Wi-Fi 6E pick, but there are plenty of other options if you're looking to upgrade.
Gaming
Best Oculus Quest 2 accessories 2023
Accessorize it The Oculus Quest 2 is a great and affordable VR headset, but these accessories can make it even better.
Asgard's Wrath 2 and the year VR went AAA
ThVRsday Our Asgard's Wrath 2 review is in progress, and I share that as well as other wins we've seen in the VR gaming industry in 2023 in this week's AC thVRsday column.
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.
