Samsung's horrendous Galaxy price hike in the US makes me worried, and you should be, too
S.O.S Samsung was spotted raising prices for a host of devices in the U.S., which sees totals rising sharply, ripping more from consumers.
Phones
Best cheap Samsung phones
Pay less As cool as the latest flagship Samsung phones are, not everyone can afford them. So, why not check out Samsung phones that are top quality and cheap too?
The Nothing Phone 4a Pro is nearly unbreakable, except for one design flaw
The SIM tool trap The Nothing Phone 4a Pro nails durability with its metal build, but small flaws like an exposed mic mesh keep it from being fully worry-free.
One of the world's most powerful flip phones is now 46% OFF at Amazon — that's not a typo
$600 off Amazon has decided to slash $600 off the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025), one of the best flip phones we've ever used.
Nothing's new tool makes sharing between Android and desktop easier — and it does one thing differently
Not AirDrop Nothing has launched Warp, a new tool for sharing files across Android and desktop devices.
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The latest Pixel update tackles Android 16's early stability woes
stability fixes Google’s April Pixel update fixes app crashes, missing features, and gaming issues, making Android 16 more stable.
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One of the world's most powerful flip phones is now 46% OFF at Amazon — that's not a typo
$600 off Amazon has decided to slash $600 off the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025), one of the best flip phones we've ever used.
Metro by T-Mobile is slashing 50% off its unlimited plan — score six months for only $20 per month!
5G for cheap For a limited time, Metro by T-Mobile will give you six months of its Unlimited 5G Data plan for a single payment of $120.
This is not a test: T-Mobile will already give you the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro for FREE with new deal
Easy on the eyes This eye-friendly smartphone has already gone viral, and now you can get your own for FREE by adding a line at T-Mobile.
Best Buy's 'Ultimate Upgrade Sale' includes dozens of great deals on Android tech — save up to $750 on phones, wearables, and more
Upgrade time Best Buy just launched a massive weeklong sale event, with hundreds of dollars off some of my favorite Android tech.
Apps & Software
Spotify, Bookshop expand to US, and 'Page Match' gets huge language support
Reading is good Spotify revealed a huge audiobook-centric update for Android users, expanding Page Match language support and its Bookshop partnership.
Mac, meet Gemini: Google's AI gives Apple's macOS a 'native' experience for sharing and more
Welcome, macOS Google rolled out a "native" Gemini app experience for Apple's macOS devices, which brings an integrated shortcut and window sharing.
Stuck on a sketchy site? Google is finally putting a stop to it
A win for user sanity Google's finally punishing sites that trap you with fake back buttons, so your browsing's about to get way less annoying.
Tired of repeating AI prompts? Chrome’s new feature handles it for you
One-click automation Chrome’s new Skills turn repetitive AI prompts into one-click tools, making Gemini way more useful.
Wearables
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: Everything we want to see
Looking ahead We break down what the Galaxy Watch 9 is expected to change from the new Galaxy Watch 8, from new features to upgrades.
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The 9 best Garmin watches for every type of athlete in 2026
Best for fitness training These are the best Garmin watches across the Venu, Forerunner, Instinct, Fenix, and other Garmin lineups
Oura, Vida Health partner to 'personalize' your metabolic care, so it gets real use
Making use of it all Oura, Vida Health announced a partnership to bring your health data into better use if you ever need a doctor's visit.
Galaxy Watches are running out of battery way too fast after last month's patch
Troublemaker Galaxy Watch users are experiencing severe battery drain issues after Samsung's latest patch, and the troublemaker might surprise you.
Accessories
Bowers & Wilkins' Px8 S2 has ruined all other headphones for me
Hardwired With the Px8 S2, Bowers & Wilkins crafted what is possibly the best pair of headphones that I've used. They don't excel in all areas, but for what I need, they're ideal.
Best Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra cases
Wrap it up The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a slim and trim device with monstrous power. Wrap up this performance beast in the very best cases to bolster drop protection.
Another round of Google Home updates makes Gemini a better DJ and task manager
Here's another Google prepared another smart home update for users that improves the Gemini's media capabilities, as well as task completion.
Tablets
Best tablet for students 2026
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.
The reMarkable 2 remains one of the best paper-style tablets around, and it just scored a rare discount at Best Buy
Putting Pen to Paper The reMarkable 2 comes with a nice polymer weave book folio case and the Marker Plus digital pen.
We ranked the TOP 6 best Android tablets of 2026 so you don't have to
Grab a tablet Samsung and Amazon make most of the best Android tablets, but which should you buy? We broke down the best model for each price and demographic.
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Game everywhere GeForce Now has everything I need in a cloud gaming platform, and it doesn't cost as much as Xbox Game Pass.
I'm pleasantly surprised by what NVIDIA GeForce Now costs in India
Time to game NVIDIA's GeForce Now is now live in India, and you'll like the pricing.
This limited-time Amazon Prime bundle finally makes Peacock and Apple TV worth paying for
Big bundles If you're an Amazon Prime Video user that wants to keep all your subscriptions under on roof, you can now bundle Apple TV and Peacock and save.
The wait is over: NVIDIA GeForce Now is launching in India on April 16
Yes NVIDIA GeForce Now is finally launching in India on April 16. While the cloud gaming platform will be initially in beta, it will have the same feature-set as other regions.
