Smart ring battle: Oura and Ultrahuman are in court again over a 'patent infringement'
Back in court Oura has reportedly sued Ultrahuman for allegedly infringing on two of its patents regarding ring design and "internal components."
Phones
Foldable displays are taking over, and research says it's the year of the wide folds
Folding, but wide Foldable display shipments are expected to "rebound" in 2026, and research says wide folds are leading the charge for consumers.
Oppo's Find X10 Pro Max goes all out with three 200MP cameras and a massive battery
Oppo goes all-out Oppo just launched a camera monster with three 200MP sensors and an 8,000mAh battery.
Galaxy A36 owners can finally download the stable One UI 9 update
rollout in progress The Galaxy A36 is getting One UI 9, but your update may take a while.
Xiaomi’s flagship killer days are dead if these leaked global prices are real
Premium Price Problem Xiaomi’s next flagships could cost more globally while packing smaller batteries.
Android 17
Android 17 beta tackles a security loophole thieves could exploit
Theft-Proof-ish The latest Android 17 beta release finally makes it harder for thieves to disable your Pixel’s tracking.
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Deals
What price hike? Amazon just slashed $450 off the Galaxy S26 Ultra
Forget the price hike Forget Samsung's recent price hike — Amazon just knocked $450 off its best flagship.
Apps & Software
Anthropic’s Claude Duet wants to do your job while you’re offline
Bossing around your bot Move over, OpenAI Dots: Anthropic’s new proactive agent is coming for your to-do list.
Android 17 beta tackles a security loophole thieves could exploit
Theft-Proof-ish The latest Android 17 beta release finally makes it harder for thieves to disable your Pixel’s tracking.
Google's new 3D emojis are starting to roll out to older Pixel phones
Emojis get a glow-up The emojis on your Pixel smartphone are getting upgraded.
Can't miss alerts: Android Auto might support 'Work Accounts' for busy drivers
Busy, busy "Work accounts," similar to work profiles on Android phones, could arrive on Android Auto-supported cars for drivers.
Wearables
Samsung Galaxy Fit 4 leaks in three colors, and it's a familiar sight
Playing it safe again Samsung’s Galaxy Fit 4 may look the same, but here’s what could change.
Samsung Health update is all treats: Sleep and Running Coaches get needed changes
Take care Samsung Health app introduces major updates to its Sleep and Running coaches in October. Training levels increase to 12, and the Sleep Coach offers better insights.
Samsung Galaxy Glasses leak reveals lightweight design and a surprising range of styles
Light on your face Samsung’s Galaxy Glasses could weigh just 41 grams and offer dozens of style options through Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.
Accessories
Google Home Speaker is downloading huge amounts of data, and users need it to stop
Hungry, hungry speaker Users noticed their Google Home Speaker consuming an enormous amount of data in the background without a clear reason. Google responded, and a fix should arrive soon.
CMF's speakers are colorful cartons of fun—you can even 3D print your own designs
I want one CMF gets colorful and unique with the Speaker S and Speaker M. One opts for portability, while the other boasts deeper bass; however, it's the milk carton design I can't get enough of.
Samsung could soon challenge Apple, Sony, and Bose with its Galaxy Studio headphones
Samsung goes over-ear Samsung is reportedly making its first premium over-ear headphones.
Tablets
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.
Forget the Galaxy Tab S12, this $355 discount makes the Galaxy Tab S11 a steal
Skip the new model I've found the Android tablet deal I'd actually spend my Prime Day budget on.
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Brighter than ever The Xreal One Pro Plus is here for $599.
If you're forgetful, Amazon's Bee Frontier, Bee Eclipse use AI to remember for you
Bee! Amazon launched two new Bee products: the Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse. Each wearable AI device listens in on your conversations to remember and save info for you.
More Nothing smart glasses rumors suggest we might see two variations
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