The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus looks familiar in leaked live image—not sure that's a good thing
Early look A report claimed the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus is passing through certification hoops in South Korea, and a live image reportedly leaked, too.
Phones
This underrated Samsung feature is the first thing I set up on any new Android phone... except Pixels
Editor's Desk This common Android feature gives you quick access to your favorite apps from almost any screen. Unfortunately, you won't find it on a Pixel.
I changed 5 settings and my Moto Buds 2 Plus instantly sounded better
Superior sound The Moto Buds 2 Plus have Sound by Bose audio and ANC features, but these earbuds start sounding great the second you tweak their settings. Here's how I did it.
The best Mint Mobile deals of July 2026 — 50% off wireless, Galaxy S26 deals
Minty savings! Mint Mobile has always been touted as an affordable alternative to the traditional wireless carrier. Here are some ways you can make that cheap plan even cheaper.
This innovative budget phone is perfect for reducing eye strain, and it just crashed back to a Prime Day price
For your eyes The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is a groundbreaking device that delivers innovative display technology in a budget-friendly package.
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Apple's rumored iPhone 18 anti-theft feature is already on Android, and you should enable it ASAP
Swipe before it gets swiped Apple is rumored to be copying Google's powerful anti-theft protection for the iPhone 18 and iOS 27, and Android users can already take advantage of those great features.
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Deals
The best Mint Mobile deals of July 2026 — 50% off wireless, Galaxy S26 deals
Minty savings! Mint Mobile has always been touted as an affordable alternative to the traditional wireless carrier. Here are some ways you can make that cheap plan even cheaper.
This innovative budget phone is perfect for reducing eye strain, and it just crashed back to a Prime Day price
For your eyes The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is a groundbreaking device that delivers innovative display technology in a budget-friendly package.
Big news! Mint Mobile just got the Samsung Galaxy S26 back in stock, and it's still one of the best phone deals on the web
Unbelievable Mint Mobile just brought back an offer that gives you $500 off the Galaxy S26 and 50% off a year of the Unlimited plan.
The best Garmin watch deals of July 2026 — up to 44% off epix, Vivoactive, and beyond
Get active Prime Day is over, but these Garmin watch deals are still going strong.
Apps & Software
'Video Remix' in Google Photos reimagines reality into your ideal scenario
Remixed videos You don't have to imagine what could be different with videos, as Video Remix rolls out for Google Photos, bringing AI flair to recorded memories.
Meta's Muse Image can use public Instagram profiles for AI creations
Just takes a prompt Meta AI introduced users to Muse Image, a new image generator that lets users create and share on Instagram and WhatsApp.
Meta's smart glasses will now disable the camera if you tamper with the privacy light
About time Meta is rolling out a mandatory update that disables the camera if the privacy light on its smart glasses is tampered with.
Pixel Studio is dead, but there are still a few ways you can make fun stickers on your Pixel phone. Here's how
Get creative Now that Pixel Studio no longer generates images, you can no longer use the app to create custom stickers. However, I like to use a few other methods that work just as well.
Wearables
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
X by Xreal review: The affordable smart glasses I've been waiting for
Smart price X by Xreal redefines affordable smart display glasses with a brilliant modular design, stunning eye-friendly micro-OLED panels, and impressive spatial tracking.
Focus on key stats in Google Health: July update drops tiles and more on Android
Stay Healthy Google Health is rolling out a massive update on Android that brings a wide selection of important health stats to its main tab and more focus on naps.
The best Garmin watch deals of July 2026 — up to 44% off epix, Vivoactive, and beyond
Get active Prime Day is over, but these Garmin watch deals are still going strong.
Solos’ new smart glasses come with a literal plastic shield to block the camera
AI glasses rethink privacy Solos' new AI glasses focus on comfort and privacy, pairing a camera-free AirGo A6 with a clip-on privacy shield, while the feature-packed AirGo V2 launches globally starting at $299.
Accessories
Best OnePlus 15 cases
Fits like a glove The best OnePlus 15 cases are slim and trim like the phone itself. Many of them add extra functionality, such as magnets, as well as robust drop protection.
Gemini won't cut you off as much, and its reliability improved in Google Home
Gemini can help Google Home's rolling out a huge July update that makes Gemini a much better listener (and speaker) and an aid for all of us watching the FIFA World Cup.
'Galaxy Buds On' could be the name of Samsung's rumored 'clip-on' earbuds
Clip and go Conflicting rumors hit Samsung's alleged bone conduction earbuds, as tipsters throw around two names after a major app discovery.
Tablets
The best E Ink tablet for note taking and reading in 2026
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.
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.
This exclusive T-Mobile deal gets you a powerful Samsung tablet for only $99 — but you're running out of time
Fireworks Need a new tablet for the long weekend? T-Mobile will give you the reliable Galaxy Tab S10 FE for only $99 when you add a qualified tablet line.
RedMagic's compact, eSports-ready gaming tablet is here, and global users should prepare
Player One RedMagic debuts its latest monster of a gaming tablet in China and prepares global users for its arrival later in July as the Astra 2.
Toy Story 5 has a point. Buy your kids this $90-off color Kindle e-reader instead of a brainrot tablet
Prime parenting win This Prime Day, don't grab a crappy tablet full of brainrot for your kids. Instead, grab one of Amazon's excellent kids' Kindles and gift them the gift of reading.
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I've tested over 50 Chromebooks, and these are the devices you should buy in 2026
(Chrome)book smart Chromebooks are great for just about any use, whether you want them for a home office or school work. These are the best Chromebooks out right now.
I used the MemoMind One: These camera-free smart glasses made me feel like 007
Now this is smart With a stylish design and built-in waveguides that project heads-up information, these are smart glasses you'd actually want to use.
This 77-inch LG OLED TV just scored 50% OFF at Best Buy — marking $1,500 in savings
TV Price Drop About as good as it gets for premium TV discounts.
Prime Day is done, but this best-selling 4K projector is still at its lowest price
Just get it XGIMI's Horizon 20 Max is the best projector I tested, and it's once again down to $2,199.
