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Meta Connect 2025 live: the big Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses news, how to watch, what to expect, and everything from the big show
By Michael L Hicks, Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Connecting the dots From how to watch to what Zuckerberg will show off on stage, our Meta Connect 2025 guide will get you ready for a smart glasses party.

Android 16's next big update brings auto-themed icons, and apps can't opt out
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Icons go uniform Starting with Android 16 QPR2, Google will enforce universal auto-themed icons with a monochrome filter across all apps.

Android 16: All the latest features, eligible devices, release date, and more
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Let's go Google is now delivering public builds of Android 16, giving power users the ability to see what's coming to the platform in 2025.

How to install the One UI 8 beta
By Brady Snyder last updated
Early access Samsung is opening up availability for One UI 8, its next mobile operating system based on Android 16. Here's how you can try it out for yourself.

Spotify just gave free users a major upgrade, and it's rolling out now
By Nickolas Diaz published
Musically Upgraded Spotify announced a huge upgrade coming to its platform this week for users on its free tier.

YouTube's new trick automatically re-dubs any video into your native tongue
By Jay Bonggolto published
language barrier no more YouTube’s video dubbing in multiple languages is now available to every creator.

Google is making it a lot simpler to find your Gemini-made media
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI junk drawer Google's making it a snap to track down your Gemini creations.

Samsung's Gallery Assistant in One UI 8 has the tools you need, but keeps them bare-bones
By Jay Bonggolto published
Gallery Assistant on One UI 8 drops in with basic, yet next-level features.

iPhone users have spoken: This AI app is the number one free app on iOS
By Brady Snyder published
AI Byte Apple barely mentioned AI or Apple Intelligence at its iPhone 17 event, but it looks like iOS users are filling the gap on their own with Gemini.

Samsung's One UI 8 arrives for Galaxy S25 users, enhancing privacy and personalization features
By Nandika Ravi published
About time! Samsung officially launches One UI 8 for the Galaxy S25 today, following extensive beta testing. This update promises enhanced AI features, personalized user experiences, and strengthened security.
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