Latest articles by Derrek Lee
Forget the iPhone Ultra — I went hands-on with the Xiaomi 18 Fold, and it might be the best mid-size foldable you can't buy
A new fold I loved the Galaxy Z Fold 8, but the Xiaomi 18 Fold takes things even further. Here are some of my initial impressions of Xiaomi's iPhone Ultra killer.
7 coolest things I saw at IFA 2026
Editor's Desk There's a lot to see at IFA 2026, but here are the things that stood out to me on the show floor, from a phone with a detachable action camera to adorable dancing robots.
This rugged Android phone does something I've never seen before
And action! The RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro sports a detachable action camera and a massive 9,300mAh battery, making it a potential must-have for outdoor enthusiasts, vloggers, and explorers.
This Android phone was an IFA 2026 sleeper hit, thanks to its cool bezel-less display
No bezels Tecno showed off a prototype of a smartphone with no display bezels at IFA 2026, and now I don't wanna see bezels anywhere.
Xiaomi makes a huge splash at IFA, shows off upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 competitor and futuristic AI capabilities
Xiaomi x IFA Xiaomi is showing off its upcoming wide foldable at IFA 2026, but it also wants you to know how serious it is about connecting all your devices through AI.
Google Messages just became a lot more fun with new chat themes, but it could learn a thing or two from Apple Messages
Spice things up Google Messages is finally letting you spice up chats with themes, but the new feature doesn't go far enough.
The Google Pixel Watch 5 is a good smartwatch that really doesn't want me to touch it, but I'm still waiting for its best new features
The Pixel Watch 5 is probably the best Android smartwatch you can buy right now, but it's still missing a few features that would make it worth buying over its predecessor.
I tested the Google Pixel 11, and it's a fun blend of social media and AI magic
Editor's Desk The Pixel 11 gets social with some interesting new tools.
Best Motorola phones 2026
Hello Moto! The best Motorola phones range from top-tier budget options to exciting foldables in two form factors. It's an exciting time to be a Moto fan!
I want to love the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9, but there's one major thing holding it back that I just can't get over
Battery-life bomb The Galaxy Watch 9 is a comfortable smartwatch that you won't mind wearing, but you'll have to take it off frequently.
Two weeks with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 almost made me forget about the Motorola Razr
It's flippin' good The Galaxy Z Flip 8 doesn't get a ton of upgrades, but the few changes it does get make it a better flip phone than I expected. But for $1,200?
I wore the Pixel Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 9, and Garmin Cirqa during a 5K run and then walked 5,000 steps with each — Here's how they performed
Editor's Desk How did the Pixel Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 9, and Garmin Cirqa measure up in my 5K run?
Google Pixel Watch 6: Everything we know so far and want to see
Pixel Watch 6 The Pixel Watch 5 may have just landed, but we're already looking forward to the Pixel Watch 6 and what Google could have in store, as well as what we would like to see.
4 reasons why you should buy a Galaxy Z Fold 8, and 4 reasons why you should skip it
Should you buy it? The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a popular phone, but should you buy it? Here's what I think after testing it for the past few weeks.
Made by Google 2026 Launch Live: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 5, and everything that was announced
Live Google has launched its Pixel 11 series, with new phones, a new foldable, and a new watch. Read all about the news here in our Live Blog!
Google Pixel Watch 5: Specs, price, features, and everything you need to know
5th-gen changes The Pixel Watch 5 is an "Accelerated" Pixel Watch 4 with an "accelerated" price tag.
Google Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 10: Should you upgrade? Here's what I think after a year with the Pixel 10
Pixel 11 The Pixel 11 looks set to launch pretty soon, but how will it compare to the Pixel 10, and will it be worth upgrading to or buying over its predecessor?
Google Pixel 11 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26: Which AI phone should you buy?
Google vs. Samsung Should you buy the Pixel 11, or should you just get the Galaxy S26 and call it a day?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 changed my mind, and after testing it for two weeks, I'm convinced it's the foldable phone most people should buy
I folded This is how flip phones die... with thunderous applause.
I took 1,000 photos with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra and compared them to my two favorite foldable phones. The results may surprise you
Camera comparison I spent two weeks testing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra cameras, and I captured just over 1,000 photos between the two. Here's how they did and how they compare to Motorola's latest foldables.
I can't get the Pixel's Now Playing feature on my Android phone, but one of my long-time favorite apps gets the job done
Shazam! No Now Playing? No problem. Just download this nearly 20-year-old app!
Which Galaxy Z 8 phone should you buy? Here's what I think after using all three
Samsung's latest foldables Three foldables for three different types fo consumers.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 launch live: Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Galaxy Glasses, and everything that's been launched
Live report Get ready for a new trio of foldable Samsung phones, two new watches, and a ton of smart glasses that Samsung announced at today's Unpacked event.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8: Specs, pricing, release date, and everything you need to know
Figure 8 Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip 8 has a familiar design and upgrades you'll probably care about, but keeps the changes rather modest.
I went hands-on with Samsung's new game-changing AI smartglasses and Samsung is committed to thwarting public opinion of them
AI on your face Samsung finally gave us a hands-on look at its upcoming Android smart glasses while addressing the elephant in the room - public opinion of smart glasses.
