Pixel's home screen search just got worse for everyday use
Google app takes over Google is replacing Pixel Launcher's home screen search with the Google app, prioritizing faster access to AI Mode.
Phones
Ask Jerry: 'What's the best way to clean my phone?' Here are the do's and don'ts to cleaning your tech the safe way
Ask Jerry The do's and don'ts of getting your phone clean as the day it came out of the box.
How to change your app icon and theme on a Google Pixel phone
Pixel customization Google Pixel phones support app icon theming in beta, and it can give your Android lock screen a consistent look. Here's how to use it.
The best phone of 2025 can go in your dishwasher — and it just crashed back to a Black Friday price
10/10 If you've been waiting for the right time to buy the "nearly perfect" OnePlus 13, this Best Buy deal has you covered.
Meet the Moto G Power 2026: A 50MP camera and 5,200mAh battery for daily life
Nothing but power Motorola launched its G Power 2026, a mid-range device that focuses on speed and reliability for consumers and their everyday lives.
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Tech News Wrap: Google's XR glasses, One UI 8.5 beta drops, Motorola's Fold could be real, and more
Tech News Wrap We take a look at this week's top news in tech, from the latest Pixel update to a curious teaser from Motorola hinting at a new foldable phone.
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Deals
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is dirt cheap at Walmart right now. Should you buy it?
Should I buy it? Walmart is selling the Roku Streaming Stick 4K for 30 bucks. Is it worth grabbing one?
These premium Sony headphones are usually pretty pricey—which is why 13% OFF at Amazon is such a big deal
Treat Your Ears They'd probably be our favorite headphones if it wasn't for the high price tag.
The best phone of 2025 can go in your dishwasher — and it just crashed back to a Black Friday price
10/10 If you've been waiting for the right time to buy the "nearly perfect" OnePlus 13, this Best Buy deal has you covered.
Did you miss out on the Galaxy Chromebook Plus Black Friday deal? You're in luck - it's on sale again and almost as cheap
Last chance! Saving $150 on one of the best Chromebooks is always a deal worth checking out.
Apps & Software
Should we ban social media and AI for children? An expert weighs in
Parental controls A Google-commissioned study reveals what we should've already known — kids are better at understanding the internet than we are.
Google's new 'Plus Button' simplifies AI-powered searches: What you need to know
shortcut to AI Google's new plus button is a direct, desktop-only shortcut that pushes you into AI-powered search by uploading files.
Search Labs initiates a Google app test that lets users 'tailor' their feed on Android
Discover what you want Search Labs started a Google app test in the U.S., bringing users a "Tailor your feed" experiment.
How to taste match your YouTube Music playlist with a friend
Taste match YouTube Music has a relatively new feature called Taste Match that makes it easy to share your musical tastes with friends and vice versa.
Wearables
Best Garmin Forerunner: choosing the right watch for each runner
Best running watches Garmin has nine Forerunner models still worth buying across the last four years. I broke down key differences in features, hardware, health, and coaching.
Best smartwatches for battery life 2025
Leading the charge With some smartwatches, you need to recharge every day or two. But these smartwatches last for a week, sometimes several weeks (or more!) per charge.
Is Fitbit Premium worth the annual subscription?
Premium fitness Fitbit Premium enhances the Fitbit app with guided workout programs, detailed health insights, and more. However, Google has made more health metrics available for free.
Last chance! Level up your fitness goals with these holiday Garmin deals before it's too late
Holidays Garmin is still running quite a few discounts for the holidays, including new models like the Vivoactive 6 and Forerunner 970 that you've been craving.
Accessories
These premium Sony headphones are usually pretty pricey—which is why 13% OFF at Amazon is such a big deal
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The best cheap Qi2 wireless charger may have arrived from an unlikely brand
Qi2 + MagSafe + Pixelsnap Ikea's Västmärke is a Qi2 wireless charger with a design, character, and feature set like no other, and I'm buying one immediately.
Best cheap noise-canceling headphones
Just you and the music Whether you need them for travel or work, a pair of noise-canceling headphones is a must. These are our favorite picks that won't break the bank.
Tablets
Amazon's Kindle app gets Gen AI chatbot to ask books about lore and characters
Get the lore Amazon's "Ask this book" was announced for its Kindle app, giving users an AI chatbot to better understand the stories they read.
Best E Ink tablet
Take note The Best E Ink tablet is the ultimate e-reader with all the bells and whistles one could ask for. You can do a lot more than just read on these tablets.
This weekend only, Best Buy is slashing $140 OFF the 2024 Kindle Scribe — but is the e-reader finally worth the price?
Ends Sunday Best Buy just kicked off a three-day holiday sale with dozens of outstanding discounts on smartphones, tablets, and other great tech.
Heads up, tablet lovers: Best Buy is STILL slashing $400 off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra during its holiday sale
Galactic Savings The deal comes days after Cyber Monday and Black Friday, bringing the tablet down to just $800.
This Samsung tablet is the 'best entry-level device' for most people — and it just scored a major holiday discount
Up to $650 off! Samsung is offering some enhanced trade-in credit on the popular Galaxy Tab S11, or $100 off without trade-in. They'll even throw in a free keyboard case!
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Holy frijoles! The Quest 3 is now $407 for a VERY limited time and I'm really going to have a Feliz Navidad now
Lightning sale! A special Christmastime lightning sale just brought the Meta Quest 3 down to its lowest price ever, but you better get it fast!
