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February 22
- I get the best sound quality out of my Sony headphones and earbuds by changing this setting
- This hidden Galaxy S25 feature makes me want to actually use the Samsung Gallery app
- The Galaxy S26 series is almost here! Are you excited for Samsung's next big flagship?
- Samsung Galaxy S26 launch live: S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra specs, Galaxy AI surprises, price, release date, and everything we expect
February 21
- Should you buy the Google Pixel 10a? Well, the answer isn't that simple
- Google just doubled its AI reasoning power with the surprise launch of Gemini 3.1 Pro
- Was this an accidental leak of Galaxy S26 preorder deals? What to know before Unpacked arrives
- From Matrix to 'bar': Nothing teases the Phone 4a's controllable mini LEDs
- Google I/O 2026 confirmed for May 19: Here's what to expect
- Instagram wants Reels first, but we might get a 'Your Feed' option that's crazy customizable
- Does the Google Pixel 10a support Qi2 magnetic charging?
- Is the Google Pixel 10a waterproof?
- I used over 50 iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro cases, and these are my favorites
February 20
- We asked what AI chatbot you prefer to use, and the top answer may surprise you
- New AI? Bixby is sporting some fancy new upgrades in Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta
- The Google Pixel 10a isn't even out yet and Verizon is already trying to give me one for FREE, no trade-in required
- One last call: Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta 5 shows up before the Galaxy S26 takes the stage
- Galaxy Wearables app gets with the times, snagging a new look, but kicks old device support
- Google Maps might keep things from you if you don't sign in to an account
February 19
- The Galaxy XR's superpower was hiding right in front of my face this whole time
- MWC 2026: What we expect to see at Mobile World Congress this year
- One, two, three ways Google Chrome's latest update is making work fly by
- I just guaranteed myself $900 off the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra before the phone was even announced — here's the hack
- I thought my Galaxy XR was broken, but then I realized I was wearing it wrong
- This little-known camera trick makes using an Android flip phone worth it
- Nothing is the only brand taking the counterfeit tech problem seriously
- This hidden Motorola Razr feature is like a time machine that takes you back to a simpler time
- I hope Google's reported Android face unlock upgrade doesn't replace fingerprint sensors
- How fast is the Google Pixel 10a charging speed?
- Android is getting a new note-taking app in April 2026, and I couldn't be more excited
- I needed this QoL update for Google Home that makes automations, routines easy
- Google exec shares an AI Mode change for sources that makes it even easier to fact-check
- YouTube is testing a new way to keep you engaged on your TV
- I used the Vivo V70 Elite for a week — these four upgrades are a game-changer
- This is the only 25W Qi 2.2 power bank I use now — and it's because of this one feature
February 18
- Is this what I'm looking for? Report leaks Nothing's Phone 4a specs, and there are a few changes
- AT&T deal gets you the new Google Pixel 10a for the price of a cup of coffee — plus some FREE earbuds, just for kicks
- Gemini’s music generator is here, and I think this is where everyday AI gets interesting
- The best Google Pixel 10a preorder deals — free phones, gift cards, earbuds, and more
- The Pixel 10a is official, and it's one of Google's smallest upgrades yet
- I never worry about photo composition thanks to this Google Pixel 9a trick
- YouTube fixes major outage that knocked the platform offline for hours
- Need to buy an iPhone in 2026? Here's why you should get the iPhone 17
February 17
- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked teases AI camera magic that 'restores,' merges, and a whole lot more
- Two of the best Steam Frame features are available for the Galaxy XR right now, and I'm loving what they're doing for my gaming performance
- Samsung's Certified Re-Newed program will now give you a Galaxy Z Flip 5 for just $349 — here's the deal
- Get your Pixel 9: Android's Quick Share compatibility with AirDrop is arriving
- Puzzles are done: Google's I/O 2026 is set for May, packed with Gemini, Android, and more
- Amazon's big Fire TV redesign is rolling out, and the new interface looks great
- Deals
- Peak Design's crossbody and wristlet phone straps are the first I'd actually use
- Galaxy Buds 4 leak leaves little to the imagination — and I’m okay with the safe upgrades
- Google Messages is picking up a couple of genuinely useful upgrades
- Gboard's allegedly got a 'cursor mode' in the oven that's giving me laptop vibes
- Nothing just made the Phone 4a launch date official after that cheeky tease
- Whoa, Google's Pixel-exclusive 'Now Playing' is rumored to get an app with 'more features'
- Google fixes one of Android’s biggest backup gaps, and I think it’s long overdue
- Watch Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra tell shoulder surfers to get lost
February 16
- YouTube's missing comments might be yet another adblocker deterent
- Why you should (and shouldn't) claim that free Google Pixel 9a from T-Mobile's Presidents' Day sale
- Just in time for Presidents' Day, the Pixel Watch 4 has crashed back to its Black Friday price
- Our favorite convertible Chromebook is $220 OFF for Presidents' Day, but you're running out of time
- This Garmin watch is a battery life BEAST, and it just scored a record 40% discount for Presidents' Day
- YouTube's latest experiment means the bell icon might not actually do anything
- Xiaomi is making the same mistakes with the Redmi Note 15 Pro+
- Android 17 Beta 1 brings two small but useful Pixel Launcher UI changes
February 15
- This hack made my life so much easier after I replaced my old e-reader with a new one
- The Onyx Boox Note Air 5 C has perfected the recipe for the ideal E Ink tablet
- Last chance! Score $250 OFF this HP Chromebook 15 before Presidents' Day wraps up
- The Motorola Razr FIFA World Cup 2026 Edition was literally just unveiled, and Verizon is already giving them away
- Grab a four-pack of the Motorola Moto Tag for 30% OFF while this Amazon Presidents' Day deal lasts
February 14
- There are plenty of AI chatbots out there. Which one do you prefer to use and why?
- The Galaxy S26 Edge might be dead, but its DNA could be the secret weapon Samsung's Plus model needs to give it a boost
- Amazon's Ring and Google's Nest are in the news for all the wrong reasons, showing why the camera brand you choose matters
- I really should be saving money, but these $59 noise-cancelling earbuds are simply too good to miss this Presidents' Day
- What to expect from the upcoming Pixel 10a launch, and why Pixel fans should be excited
- This tablet bundle comes with a Galaxy Tab S10 FE AND a 128GB SD card, and now it's 26% off for Presidents' Day
- Best Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold screen protectors
- At this record low price I expect Oakley Meta HSTN to be sold out before President's Day even officially begins
- Gemini hits Google Docs with a familiar 'audio summary' update for chill vibes
- A 'Wide' Galaxy Z Fold animation seems to be on the loose in Samsung's software
- This is Nothing's flagship store in India
- I fixed my social media doomscrolling with this underrated Pixel feature
February 13
- Nothing has finally given its phones a truly essential feature
- We asked, you answered: Not having built-in Qi2 magnets on the Galaxy S26 would be a dealbreaker for many, but not everyone cares
- Nothing Phone 4a series leaks are making me think about what could come to pass
- I've been closely monitoring LG OLED TV prices for Presidents' Day, and this Best Buy deal has stopped me in my tracks
- The Google Pixel 10a's leaked battery life is the upgrade I've been waiting for
- 5 things I wish I knew before I started using the Galaxy XR
- Meta's smart glasses success is getting harder to ignore — and rivals should be worried
- Over a year later, I'd still call this a near perfect Android phone — and the $200 Presidents' Day discount doesn't hurt either
- Google finally fixed Android's Driving Mode, so it only turns on at the right time
- That rumored 'Wide' Galaxy Z Fold might be in testing with Samsung's next major OS
- Check out the Galaxy S26 lineup in every rumored color
February 12
- Samsung finally makes its Galaxy A07 5G known, parades its next-gen AI features
- One of our favorite tablets for kids just scored an $80 price drop during Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale
- ChatGPT goes further with focused 'Deep Research' sources, more apps for users
- Why not treat yourself this Valentine's Day? I tracked down 12 tech gift ideas just for you
- Android Central Best in Show MWC 2026 Awards is now accepting submissions — Here's what you need to know and how you can get your product recognized
- Pixel 10a just leaked from every angle, but I'm more excited about this design change
- Listen! Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale is carving over 50% OFF these noise-cancelling Beats headphones
- I compared Sony's new WF-1000XM6 earbuds to the WF-1000XM5 — here's what's new
- The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds finally fix the series’ biggest comfort complaints
- Everyone hates glassholes, and now even the US Air Force is in agreement
- I unboxed Motorola's Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition — a special edition phone you can actually buy
- The GIF generation is going to love this hidden Galaxy S25 Ultra feature
- Research projects a big 2026 for book-style foldables, and I can kind of see it
- Spark of inspiration: YouTube Premium, Music spins AI-generated playlists onto your app
- Still using regular earbuds? Huawei's FreeClip 2 are the most comfortable (and best-sounding) open earbuds I used yet — you'll need to use these to feel the difference
February 11
- Unbelievable: the best flip phone ever built scores a historic $500 discount during Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale
- Some of my favorite Android phones are on sale for Presidents' Day — here are the TOP 5 deals you need to see
- T-Mobile put AI 'natively' in its network, and there's a beta for 'Live Translation'
- Android 17 Beta 1 is now rolling out after a brief delay: Here's everything new and how to install
- 'Dear Algo,' Threads made it easy for me to control my feed's algorithm, and I can't stop scrolling
- I simplified my Google Photos searching and editing with this trick
- I tried AI Translation on the EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus, and these might be the affordable Pixel Buds killer we’ve been waiting for
- Google confirms the first Android 17 beta is coming soon — just as Android 16 QPR3 cycle ends
- Google Maps might get a trial space for new features, and 'Ask Maps' could headline
- Massive Galaxy S26 leak leaves no secrets, and I believe Samsung is finally fixing the base model
February 10
- Galaxy S26 inbound: my reminder is set for Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event this month
- More of us get in on Fitbit's personal health coach with an expansion to more places and iOS
- Motorola Signature vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: When flagships collide
- Best Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold cases
- T-Mobile will give you a free month AND 300 bucks to try its Home Internet service — I'm not joking
- How many software updates will the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold receive?
- Google Pixel 10a vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: Might not be worth the wait
- Nothing's Playground lets you build the apps you need without coding — and it's exactly what I need
- Nothing's rumored 'Headphone (a)' could launch soon, but do we even need them?
- YouTube TV's new Sports Plan was literally made for me, and I'm canceling my other subscriptions
- Android desktop will put Gemini front and center — just as you'd expect
- Discord is right — the only way to protect kids is to assume everyone is a kid
- YouTube Music hits users with an uno reverse, takes away lyrics from free tier
- Samsung’s rumored Galaxy S26 camera plans tell me Apple just changed the rules
- Google Translate’s latest upgrade surprised everyone by turning into a chatbot
- I've wanted this for ages: WhatsApp Web can now handle calls
- Need a new controller? GameSir's G7 Pro is the best-looking controller I used yet, and it has hall effect triggers, optical switches, and TMR joysticks that are a joy to use
February 9
- YouTube TV Plans are here: this is all you need to know about exact pricing, content
- Moto Buds 2 Plus? These leaks say yes, but I need to see more than this
- This controller completely changed how I view mobile gaming, and now it's a ridiculous 40% OFF for President's Day
- I want a phone I can actually fix, and Fairphone’s record growth shows the world does too
- The Google Pixel 9a is still our favorite budget smartphone, and now it's $150 OFF during Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale
- Mobile World Congress
- Pixel’s At a Glance just got easier to read, and I can finally use my favorite wallpaper
- One UI 8.5 is getting more stable before the Galaxy S26 launch, with a nice extra feature
- My favorite Pixel 10 Pro XL feature proves how good on-device AI really is
February 7
- I finally ditched LTE on my smartwatch, and I feel so much freer despite being tethered
- This underrated Pixel Watch feature just helped me upgrade my workouts, but you'll need the right equipment
- Galaxy S26's rumored wireless charging upgrade has a major catch
- Is it a dealbreaker if the Galaxy S26 series doesn't have built-in Qi2 magnets?
- I made my Pixel a lot more secure by enabling this one setting
- Sony's beat drop in its WF-1000XM6 teaser was so good, I almost forgot its launch is close
- I see where AT&T's first kids' phone is headed, as it taps Samsung for 'safety and simplicity'
February 6
- The CMF Buds Pro 2 are hands down the best budget earbuds, and you can get them for 32% off at Amazon right now
- Google's sentimental Gemini Super Bowl ad is a visionary showcase for your projects
- Spotify's 'About the Song' beta lets you into the stories behind the artist's creation
- The best Mint Mobile deals of February 2026 — 50% off wireless, 5G home internet discounts, and more
- Google could finally fix Gboard's annoying emoji size problem
- Turns out, a color E Ink smartphone makes all the difference in the world
- The Pixel 10a’s colorful new look just leaked, and I love where Google is going with this
- Sign me up for near-instant image generation for the Galaxy S26 if this rumor is right
- Something's missing: Android Auto users report a jarring bug in Google Maps
February 5
- Whether Meta ends up as the Atari of VR is TBD, but the 2026 parallels to 1983 are becoming clearer for one big reason
- Yes, this hack could get you T-Mobile powered 5G internet for as little as $30 per month — but there's a small catch
- Honor quietly had the strongest growth of any major phone brand in 2025
- The AirDrop-to-Android expansion is finally happening: Here is what to expect
- I'll never stop reading with Spotify, Bookshop's partnership and 'Page Match' on Android
- Don't wait for Unpacked: last year's powerful Galaxy S25 Ultra boasts a gorgeous display and built-in stylus, and it's currently $250 off at Best Buy
- I spent weeks testing the Realme P4 Power and its behemoth 10,001mAh battery to see just how long it lasts, and I was blown away by the results
- Whoop wins a key US court ruling against copycat wearables
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra might miss out on Qi2 after all, and that's disappointing
- I used Reolink's 360-degree outdoor camera for over four months, and it has everything I need in a security camera — it is a huge upgrade over my Nest Cam Outdoor, and it doesn't have a monthly fee
- There's some 'Wide' rumors about where Samsung's other Galaxy Z Fold could debut
- This one change made the OnePlus 15 much easier to use
February 4
- Qualcomm earnings impress with record revenues, but the ongoing memory shortage soils its outlook as the entire industry braces for a tough year... or two
- Alphabet outperforms expectations as Google Cloud surges in Q4 2025 earnings — and it's planning a massive reinvestment for 2026
- Need a new smart TV for Super Bowl 2026? This 65-inch Samsung model just crashed to $329.99 at Best Buy
- Disney Plus is coming after Netflix with a deal that saves you 26% on streaming — but will it let you watch the Super Bowl?
- Google officially teases Pixel 10a for February 18, and I'm already a little bored
- Listen: a leak says Gemini might soon have the means to order food for you and more
- This Spotify update lets us take our lyrics offline, and there's more for users globally
- Samsung is teasing some big camera upgrades for the Galaxy S26 — and it has my attention
- This Meta Quest game's puzzling, liminal spaces gave me goosebumps at every turn
- This controller totally changed how I game on the go, and you're going to say 'OH SNAP' the first time you see it
- Nothing might have another pair of headphones on the way with a slashed price
- Google's February Android update confirms a big shift for older Pixels
- Anker's 45W Nano Charger has ruined all other travel chargers for me — and it's because of this one feature
- Antigravity's A1 is unlike anything I used before
- There's no debate — Audeze's Maxwell 2 is the best-sounding gaming headset
February 3
- Google Pixel 10a vs. Motorola Edge 2025: Can Google top Motorola's mid-ranger?
- Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 8a: What's changing two years later?
- The redesigned Galaxy Watch 8 is one of the best Android smartwatches that I've ever used, and now it's 26% OFF at Amazon
- I've got to be honest, these leaked Galaxy Buds 4 renders don't have me that excited
- If the Samsung Galaxy S26 doesn't include built-in Qi2 magnets, no one should buy it
- Samsung might flip on the Z Flip, and it looks like the Fold 8 will be my favorite—again
- Pixel theme packs are coming back, and I hope they’re the upgrade your home screen needs
- This surprise Motorola deal slashes $700 off the 1TB Razr Ultra AND includes free earbuds — consider me intrigued
- Gemini may have just had its biggest month of updates yet — here's everything you need to try
- Google Home just leveled up, and I’m convinced this is what users needed all along
- We just got our first real look at the Galaxy S26 Ultra in every color — it's no iPhone 17 Pro orange, but I'm glad Samsung didn't overdo it
- We might finally escape the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 waiting room after this rumor
- I might have to pay attention to my Now Bar if Samsung adds calls, as rumors say
- Pixel phones are expected to see strong growth in 2026 — and it feels good to see Google's bet paying off
- Ah, bummer: Google is putting an end to the free YouTube background playback loophole
- Sony WF-1000XM6 leak reveals a practical redesign, but I need to see a wow feature
- We asked, you answered: If we had to choose between longer battery life and faster charging on your smartphone, this is what most consumers want
February 2
- I tried Sony's LinkBuds Clip and Motorola's Moto Buds Loop — these are the open earbuds to buy
- Curious about the S Pen? This Galaxy S26 Ultra rumor spotlights Samsung's color choices
- OnePlus 16 specs leak: 240Hz display and dual 200MP cameras sound overkill to me
- The sleek and versatile Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 just scored a $140 discount at Amazon, and yes, it still comes with an S Pen stylus
- Google Messages might restore edit history, and I couldn't be more relieved
- February's Meta Quest update has some crazy surprises in store, including a new UI overhaul and virtual keyboard that projects onto any table
- My parents struggled to use their Pixel phones, so I made them easier to use by turning on this setting
- Should you wait for the Google Pixel 10a?
- Gemini might finally fix one of the reasons why I haven't switched yet
- Why wait for the Sony WF-1000XM6? Status Audio's Pro X are among the best-sounding earbuds you can buy, and they're available right now
- Oura's subscription isn't going away, and I get why
- Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 9a: Will it be worth the upgrade?
- Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 10: How does Google's affordable model stack up?
- Motorola Edge 70 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The pursuit of slimness
- This isn't a smart lamp — it's a Wi-Fi 7 mesh router, and my wife likes it so much that she doesn't let me use any other router now
February 1
- This Samsung OLED TV just scored a whopping $1,100 discount at Best Buy, just in time for Super Bowl Sunday