Latest articles by Brady Snyder
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.
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.
Should you buy the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025?
Purchase or pass The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 packs a major punch with its Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, but with a $1,300 price tag, you might be wondering who it's really for.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will sport an edge-to-edge cover screen, leak claims
Big screen Samsung has been slow to adopt the edge-to-edge cover screens of most clamshell foldables, but signs are pointing to that changing with the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 vs. Razr Plus 2023: Everything is better
Massive upgrades Motorola's Razr Ultra 2025 has a flagship Snapdragon chip for the first time, but is it worth the upgrade over the Razr Plus 2023?
Gemini Live is finally arriving on enterprise Google accounts for work and school
At last Gemini Live has been in the hands of Android users for months, but users with Google Workspace accounts couldn't access the feature until now.
Google calls the US Department of Justice's proposed antitrust remedies 'extreme'
Courtroom drama The U.S. wants Google to stop making deals to lift up its search engine, and wants to force a sale of its Chrome browser. Here's what Google has to say in response.
Samsung could be gearing up to launch an Android 16 beta this month
One UI 8 Following the disappointing One UI 7 launch, current reports indicate the One UI 8 beta program might launch sometime in late May.
Powerbeats Pro 2 are my favorite Android earbuds, and they're $50 off for the first time
First sale I've spent months testing the Powerbeats Pro 2 with all the best Android phones, and they're a slam-dunk buy at under $200.
Google's May 2025 Pixel update is here with bug fixes and a critical security patch
Security fixes If you have a Google Pixel device, check for the May 2025 security patch immediately — it includes must-install, zero-day fixes.
Google won't bring Android 16's Battery Health page to older Pixels
Tough luck Google is prepping a Battery Health page for Pixels in Android 16, and we now know exactly which models will — and won't — be supported.
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview, an updated AI model optimized for coding, is here
New release Google built an updated version of Gemini 2.5 Pro for coding and advanced reasoning, and it's at the top of key AI leaderboards.
Google leaked its own design process for Material 3 Expressive
Big mistake Google plans to reveal Material 3 Expressive at Google I/O 2025, but it accidentally leaked a blog post about it ahead of time.
