Latest articles by Brady Snyder
It wasn't just you — X (Twitter) resolved a major outage today
Twitter is down X (formerly Twitter) suffered an outage, with new posts refusing to load and the service becoming unavailable for many.
Google patches an annoying Wear OS authentication bug affecting Wallet
Finally Wear OS users were asked for their PIN or pattern to complete Google Wallet transactions, even with the smartwatch worn and unlocked, but it was a bug.
Google TV might be adding a proper sleep timer for nighttime watching
Auto-pause Android TV is upgrading its sleep timer, and Google TV might get a proper sleep timer experience for the first time.
Rumors aren't sure if the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will use Snapdragon or Exynos
This or that Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 sometime this summer, but there's a big question mark surrounding the phone's processor.
Google Messages' RCS badges are inching closer toward a public rollout
Text bubbles Google will soon let Android users know which of their contacts are using RCS with a Messages update, with more updates coming.
Google made a web app with Gemini and Canvas, and you can try it now
AI coding Google built a web app to show off Gemini's coding abilities with Canvas, and you can play around with it while viewing highlights from Google I/O 2025.
The official Google Store is now selling Pixels directly to customers in India
At last Google previously partnered with other retailers to sell Pixels in India, but now you can buy them straight from the source.
Samsung is trying to make the Galaxy S26 Ultra thinner with new camera lenses
Fresh eyes Samsung might be switcher to thinner lens technologies for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, potentially making it slimmer overall or with more room for other components.
Google can make smart glasses accessible with Warby Parker, Gentle Monster deals
Work in progress Smart glasses and XR devices currently have an accessibility problem, as their limited range of frames and styles can't support all prescription types. That should change.
Project Starline is now Google Beam, but what's new? I tried it to find out
Immersive experiences Google Beam is the new name for Project Starline, a 3D video communication platform that'll soon launch in collaboration with HP. And yes, it's outstanding.
I tried Android Auto with Gemini at Google I/O, here's how it went
Coming soon Your hands-free driving experience is about to get a lot better with Gemini on Android Auto and cars with Google built-in — here's a preview of what's coming.
My top 5 Google I/O demos, from Gemini robots to virtual dressing rooms
All about AI Google talked a bunch about AI at I/O 2025 — the word was uttered 92 times — but how will it be used? These demos show off the possibilities.
Forget the Pixel 9a, the superior Google Pixel 9 is under $600 during Amazon's Memorial Day sale!
Don't wait It might be hard to believe, but Memorial Day sales are already here, and this Google Pixel 9 deal is too good to pass up.
Flip phones are the running companions I didn't know I needed
Flipping fantastic Rather than pay a monthly fee to your carrier for LTE service on your Wear OS watch, get a flip phone to carry with you on runs instead.
Google's Find Hub app redesign is rolling out for Android users
Big update Google recently announced that Find My Device was set become Find Hub. Now, that change is rolling out via an update on the Google Play Store.
I switched to the Motorola Razr 2025, and it's a foldable for everyone
The right razr The Motorola Razr 2025 builds upon the success of the prior generation, adding hardware and durability improvements in all the right areas.
How to use Bluetooth audio sharing on a Google Pixel phone
Multiple earbuds Audio Sharing is arriving on Google Pixel phones, possibly with the release of Android 16 soon. Here's how you can use it today.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: Is it soon time to upgrade?
Coming soon The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is still going strong in 2025, but will the Galaxy Watch 8 offer enough upgrades to push users to upgrade? Here's what we know.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs. Google Pixel Watch 3: Worth the wait?
Rumors galore The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is likely just months away, but can we expect a watch that's better than the Pixel Watch 3? Here's what we know so far.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 launch live blog: review, camera comparisons, deals, and more
Hello, Moto! We've reviewed the new Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, and we have so much to say. But we also want to see what other people have to say about it. Here are our reactions!
How to use Nothing's Essential Space
Everything essential Nothing has a new AI tool called Essential Space for the Phone 3a series, and it can do a lot of helpful — here's what you need to know.
Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 with improved AI performance and connectivity
Big upgrades Qualcomm is refreshing the Snapdragon 7 chip with drastically-improved AI performance, faster Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, and a whole lot more.
YouTube is putting Shorts front and center on TVs, and users aren't happy
Thumbs down The YouTube app for TVs and consoles is burying your subscriptions in favor of more Shorts in an update that's rolling out now.
