Meta's Muse AI comes to life on Wear OS, and it's even on the Apple Watch
AI on your wrist Meta announced Muse AI's arrival on Wear OS and the Apple Watch, bringing the cuddly creature's accurate, speedy assistance to a convenient place.
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Phones
Forget folding screens, Samsung may want your next phone to slide open
Stretch goals, literally Samsung's rumored sliding phone could replace the Galaxy Z Flip if it solves one big battery problem.
'A very well-considered follow-up' — 3 reasons the Honor 700 series could shake up the mid-range Android market
Screen time The Honor 700 series could compete with high-end flagships if it launches at the right price.
Nothing has a screenless AI device—its CEO teases with a first look
Screenless AI Nothing's CEO teased the brand's screenless AI device, giving off old-school sci-fi vibes and sparking curiosity early on.
Huawei is set to unveil a new sub-brand next week — and its first phone might have already leaked
My way or the Huawei Huawei is set to unveil a new sub-brand, and we might already know what its first phone will look like.
Android 17
Android 17 QPR2 is here, and it’s more than just a Pixel makeover
More than cosmetic Android 17 QPR2 drops early to fix your status bar and themes, among others.
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Apps & Software
Galaxy AI may cost you in the future, but not even Samsung users are swayed by its value
The future of Galaxy AI? The Galaxy AI subscription leak isn't pleasing Samsung users, who say Gemini's value is ten times better.
Google Search adds an interactive Easter egg for the upcoming Hunger Games movie
Join the rebellion The next Hunger Games movie is just weeks away, and Google is getting us into the spirit with its latest Easter egg.
Android 17 QPR2 is here, and it’s more than just a Pixel makeover
More than cosmetic Android 17 QPR2 drops early to fix your status bar and themes, among others.
Security issue: Chrome's Incognito mode struggles, but Safe Browsing could help
Protected Google reportedly prepares to enhance the browsing protections of Incognito mode to steer users away from malicious websites.
Wearables
Oh, happy day: Wear OS 7 is finally rolling out on the Galaxy Watch 8 in the US
Roll Out One UI 9 Watch (Wear OS 7) is arriving on Galaxy Watch 8 series devices in the U.S., and this is what it brings.
Samsung patent suggests next Galaxy Watch could feature Visceral fat tracking
A wrist-sized MRI? Samsung could be one of the first companies to introduce this clinical tech feature for wearables.
Samsung upgraded its Sleep Apnea detection—Galaxy Ring, Watch 9 are receiving it now
Deeper Insights Get your Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch 9. Samsung's upgraded Sleep Apnea is offering deeper insights into breathing disruptions, and it's rolling out now.
Google confirms a nasty Pixel Watch battery bug — and a fix is rolling out
Battery drain, be gone Is your Pixel Watch battery draining too fast? Google finally has a fix
Accessories
Best portable chargers and power banks
Gotta charge 'em all! Whether you need to charge just your phone or all your smart gadgets at once, the best portable chargers and battery packs can do it all with ease.
Nothing's audio catalog brings holiday cheer—Headphone 1, Ear 3a arrive at US Target stores
Sleigh bells ring Nothing and CMF audio devices slide into select Target stores in the U.S., bringing holiday cheer in time for the rush.
Google's latest Home update fixes Nest camera headaches and upgrades Gemini
Google's latest Gemini for Home update finally fixes Nest Cam Live View issues and more.
Tablets
Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle Plus, and Amazon is betting big on AI audiobooks
Bookbot Amazon rebrands Kindle Unlimited as Kindle+ and adds AI-narrated audiobooks.
Users find a weird issue with the Kindle 2026: Amazon says it was 'expected'
As planned...? Early Kindle 2026 users reported a "light bleeding" issue with the eReader. Amazon got candid about it, and it looks like this was always expected.
The Amazon Alexa Tablet series runs Android, and turns into a 'sanctuary' for Kindle readers
Alexa Tablet series The Amazon Alexa Tablet series is here, running Android to deliver full Play Store access, alongside accessories, a Nanomatte display, and more.
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Lenovo Googlebook 15 review: Google botched it, yet again
Lenovo built a featherweight 15.3-inch OLED laptop, then Google ruined it with an unfinished mobile OS at $1,099. Read our full Lenovo Googlebook 15 review.
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Intelligent Eyewear: Samsung's Android XR glasses will start pre-orders in a week
One week Warby Parker says Samsung's Android XR glasses, Intelligent Eyewear, will begin pre-orders "in one week," and we're looking forward to it.
Google takes down a massive Android TV botnet, but infected devices remain dangerous
Your TV is spying Your Android TV box could be part of a massive botnet without you knowing.
