Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors throw 'Ultra' into the mix, and it's got our heads spinning
Naming Conundrum Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors had our heads spinning once they tossed in an "Ultra" tag for the foldable.
Phones
Motorola Razr Plus 2026 review: Old Razr, new tricks
Stealth upgrade The Motorola Razr Plus 2026 is a stealth upgrade, and I think that's exactly what Razr users want.
6 things you can do with the Moto Pen Ultra on the Razr Fold
Stylus tips and tricks Motorola's key Razr Fold feature might be the optional Pen Ultra support — an active stylus that can do much more than just draw or write.
Mint Mobile review: Tons of data with multi-month savings
Magnificient Mint Mobile! With our comprehensive Mint Mobile review, you'll have all the information you need to know about the T-Mobile-owned MVNO's network, plans, and perks.
These 6 prepaid SIM cards for US tourists will take your 2026 travels to the next level
Travel in comfort With these best prepaid SIM cards for U.S. travelers and tourists, your visit to the United States will surely end up being a memorable affair.
Android 16
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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Deals
Verizon will already give you a FREE Motorola Razr (2026) with this new deal — plus a $100 gift card, because why not?
Free (for now) The Motorola Razr (2026) just hit store shelves on May 21st, but you can already get the innovative foldable for FREE with Verizon's latest deal.
The best Motorola Razr (2026) deals of May 2026 — free phones, gift cards, and more
It's here The Motorola Razr 2026 lineup has finally arrived, and I'm gathering all of the best deals into this guide.
This 2024 Motorola phone with a stylus is now OVER HALF OFF with a $210 discount at Best Buy
Stylus Power Memorial Day Weekend brings sub-$200 phones, including this one with a stylus.
Holiday weekend is here with a $200 PRICE DROP at Amazon on the best Samsung tablet
Tablet Deals Plus, get Samsung's useful S Pen for note-taking, digital drawing, and more.
Apps & Software
Android 17 catches up to Apple with a long-overdue cross-device upgrade
Ecosystem handoff Android 17’s new Continue On feature finally lets Android users seamlessly switch apps between phones and tablets, though Google is clearly playing catch-up to Apple.
It's getting harder to ignore Gemini in Google services, and that's a problem
Hardwired Google showcased its AI vision, and it basically involves Gemini everywhere.
The Google AI Pro plan just got a quiet downgrade, here is the new deal
Quiet downgrade The updated AI Pro plan now limits usage based on compute-heavy prompts.
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Meta chops 8,000 in May layoff spree, and it's only getting worse
Another chunk... gone Reports say Meta has axed 8,000 employees this week, and it looks like the company really wants AI by this point.
Wearables
Best GPS smartwatches and fitness trackers 2026
Accurate positioning We have rounded up the best GPS watches with all-systems or dual-frequency satellite data and fitness trackers with built-in GPS.
The best cheap Android smartwatch of 2026
Affordable wearables Looking for a cheap, reliable Android watch? These are our suggestions, from affordable Wear OS models to low-priced fitness watches from Garmin and Fitbit.
Top fitness smartwatches and trackers — the best tools for tracking health, activity, and more
Time to get fit There are fitness bands — and then there are fitness trackers and smartwatches. Some smartwatches pull double duty in the fitness space. Here are the best ones.
Garmin Venu 4 vs. Venu 3: Did Garmin's best all-around watch get even better?
Worth the upgrade? We ran through every major hardware upgrade and new software perk to help you decide if the Venu 4 is good enough to replace your Venu 3.
Accessories
I build helpful smart home automations with this Nest feature in the Google Home app
Android automations Google recently upgraded the automation-building experience in the Home app, and you can use it to build smarter automations right now.
Fujifilm's Instax Mini 13 got me interested in instant cameras again
Retro charm Fujifilm's Instax cameras are always fun to use, and the latest Instax Mini 13 has a few new features that make it a delightful instant camera to take anywhere.
Gemini for Home expands: Google opens access to carriers and hardware makers
Expansion Google's Gemini expanded to more developers, companies, service providers, and more, as it looks to break open access to other device makers.
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Tablets
Holiday weekend is here with a $200 PRICE DROP at Amazon on the best Samsung tablet
Tablet Deals Plus, get Samsung's useful S Pen for note-taking, digital drawing, and more.
Best rugged tablets 2026
Survivor series There are a number of reasons you might want or need a rugged tablet, either for field work or if you have naughty kids around the house. Here are some of the best rugged tablets to consider.
I used the world's thinnest 13-inch tablet, and it made me ditch the iPad Pro
Maxing out Huawei just launched the MatePad Pro Max, and with a 13.2-inch OLED panel, bigger battery, and ultra-sleek design, it may just be the iPad Pro rival you need.
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The best Samsung laptops to buy in 2026
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Ditch the Macbook — Our favorite Chromebook is now $350 OFF for Best Buy's Memorial Day Sale
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