Latest articles by Brady Snyder
Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 8a: What's changing two years later?
Time to upgrade? The Google Pixel 10a is set to debut earlier than usual — is it already time for Google Pixel 8a owners to upgrade? Here's how the two phones should compare.
If the Samsung Galaxy S26 doesn't include built-in Qi2 magnets, no one should buy it
Enough is enough! The inclusion of Qi2 magnets on the Samsung Galaxy S26 series is far from certain, and in 2026, it should be a standard feature on Android flagships.
This surprise Motorola deal slashes $700 off the 1TB Razr Ultra AND includes free earbuds — consider me intrigued
Storage + savings Storage upgrades are usually extremely expensive for smartphones, but this Motorola Razr Ultra deal flips the script.
Gemini may have just had its biggest month of updates yet — here's everything you need to try
January 2026 Gemini Drop Gemini had a major month in January 2026 — these are all the top feature additions and announcements you need to try right now.
I tried Sony's LinkBuds Clip and Motorola's Moto Buds Loop — these are the open earbuds to buy
Open earbuds Sony and Motorola have two stylish sets of open earbuds available in 2026, and this is the one that you should buy.
Should you wait for the Google Pixel 10a?
Patience The Google Pixel 9a is an excellent phone that finally differentiates itself from mainline Pixels, but there are strong reasons to wait for a new model.
With the iPhone 17 selling this well, I don't think Apple cares about low iPhone Air demand
Choices, choices Apple is selling more phones than any other brand. It doesn't care whether it sells an iPhone Air or an iPhone 17 Pro Max — as long as people are buying an iPhone.
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.
