Latest articles by Brady Snyder
Google AI Plus costs just $8 per month — it's still not the best subscription tier
Google One Google's cheaper AI Plus subscription is now available in the U.S., although it's still not the best-value Google subscription tier.
Gemini keeps asking me to turn on Personal Intelligence, but I'm keeping it off — sort of
Personal Intelligence Personal Intelligence is a new Gemini feature that leverages various data types in the Google ecosystem, from emails to photos. Is it a privacy risk?
Solos is suing Meta for allegedly violating smart glasses patents
Smart glasses Smart glasses are booming, in large part thanks to Meta. But one of its competitors is now accusing Ray-Ban Meta products of violating its patents.
Apple Music is sneakily becoming the best music streamer for Android
Unlikely winner With Spotify continually raising prices and YouTube Music failing to meet the moment as a music-first device, Apple Music is emerging as the top option.
Threads cross-posting is helping your parents share way too much personal info online
PSA Threads, the text-first social platform from Meta, just keeps growing. Is it because people are accidentally cross-posting from Facebook and Instagram?
Which Motorola Moto G 2026 model should you buy?
Budget breakthroughs Motorola's Moto G lineup is your home for great-value Android phones, and three 2026 models are already out. Here's who each one is designed for.
YouTube will help creators use AI in 2026 — as long as it's not 'slop'
Building responsibly YouTube shared its top priorities for 2026, and yes, building AI features responsibly is one of them. But what exactly does that look like?
Motorola Edge 70 vs. iPhone Air: Thin phone showdown
Edge meets Air The Motorola Edge 70 and iPhone Air are two of the newest slim smartphones to debut, but which one should you buy? Here's how they compare.
I tried Sony's new LinkBuds Clip, and they're open earbuds for the masses
Clip earbuds For those that want to wear earbuds without feeling pressure or discomfort, Sony's LinkBuds Clip look to be the latest compelling option.
How to optimize charging on a Google Pixel
Longevity Google Pixel phones have a charging optimization feature that can learn your battery habits and extend its lifespan.
Motorola Razr Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: An unknown quantity
Roaring Razr Motorola's Razr Fold is confirmed to best the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in at least a few areas, but how will it fare overall?
OnePlus needs to learn it can't sell a flagship on battery life alone
Doubling down OnePlus made a mistake with the OnePlus 15, leaning into battery life and gaming performance too strongly. It might repeat that mistake with the OnePlus 16.
OpenAI's audio-first hardware product could launch this year, and I'm excited
Coming soon? OpenAI is on track to unveil its first hardware product later this year, according to a company executive, and it might have what it takes to succeed.
RAM is the only phone spec that matters in 2026
AI unavailable The availability of many on-device AI features is directly correlated to the amount of RAM your phone has, making memory the most important spec.
I tried Google's CC productivity agent in Workspace, and it's the personal assistant I can't afford
Google CC Google's CC is an experimental productivity agent covering Gmail, Drive, and Calendar, and it's easy to see how this could make AI mainstream.
Spotify is basically telling its subscribers to switch with latest price hike
Really, again? Spotify is raising the price of Premium subscriptions to "reflect the value" of its service, but I can name at least four others that are a better deal.
How to set up and use Android AI notification summaries
Pixel exclusive Google's AI notification summaries are exclusive to Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 phones, and aim to clean up your list of notifications. Here's how to start using them.
Google's Nano Banana Pro hits key milestone, and it couldn't have come at a better time
AI image generation Nano Banana Pro hasn't even been out for two full months, and the image generation model already crossed a major threshold when it matters most.
How to set up Android Parental Controls on your kid's phone
Family Link With a recent Pixel Drop, Google added support for setting up Parental Controls straight from the Android Settings app. Here's how to get started.
Every smart home brand should be watching how Bose is sunsetting SoundTouch speakers
Good one, Bose Bose is shutting down the framework that powers SoundTouch smart speakers. But in a consumer-friendly move, it's open sourcing the software behind them.
I put a Bluetooth sleep speaker under my pillow — here's how it went
Peace pillow speaker Like listening to music while sleeping, but hate the feeling of earbuds in your ears against a pillow? This portable pillow speaker might be for you.
OnePlus 15 vs. OnePlus 15R: All about battery life
Flagship vs. forgettable The OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R both go all-in on raw performance and battery life, but which one is right for you? Here are all the differences.
TCL's NXTPAPER 70 Pro is an eye-friendly Android 16 phone with a paper-like matte display
Coming soon TCL has a new eye-friendly Android smartphone, and it's a more manageable form factor that's now coming to North America next month.
