Jay Bonggolto always keeps a nose for news. He has been writing about consumer tech and apps for as long as he can remember, and he has used a variety of Android phones since falling in love with Jelly Bean. When he's not writing, he likes to spend time outside, stealing scenes with his phone camera. Send him a direct message via X or LinkedIn.
Latest articles by Jay Bonggolto

Philips Hue finally understands your floor plan with its new SpatialAware feature
By Jay Bonggolto published
spatial-aware lights Philips Hue’s SpatialAware scans your room to place scenes naturally, making lighting feel designed and supercharging nature scenes.

The Honor Magic 8 Pro launches in the UK with a focus on AI-powered night photos
By Jay Bonggolto published
200MP night telephoto Honor's Magic 8 Pro just launched in the UK, betting its £1,100 price tag on an AI-powered camera that aims to fix blurry night photos.

Samsung just supercharged SmartThings security with a major Arlo upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto published
no more app-hopping Samsung is pulling Arlo’s smart security platform deeper into SmartThings, aiming to turn the app into a true all-in-one home security hub.

Google is betting on Xreal to make Android XR glasses mainstream
By Jay Bonggolto published
Betting on glasses Google is going all-in on Android XR by naming Xreal its lead glasses partner, with Project Aura set for 2026.

Qira is Motorola and Lenovo’s big swing at hands-free, always-on AI
By Jay Bonggolto published
App-based AI is out Motorola and Lenovo are ditching app-based AI for Qira, an always-on system-level assistant that works across devices, with Project Maxwell teasing a hands-free AI future.

The Motorola Razr 2025 gets a green paint job for the FIFA World Cup 2026
By Jay Bonggolto published
Same phone, new badge Motorola’s Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition is basically the 2025 Razr with flashy FIFA branding and fan-focused extras that matter more if you love football than new hardware.

Rokid’s new AI glasses are a lighter, longer-recording answer to Meta Ray-Bans
By Jay Bonggolto published
Comfort over screens Rokid's new AI glasses bet big on comfort and AI, ditching the display for 38.5-gram glasses with a 12MP camera and a sub-$300 price.

Don't ignore family anymore: Samsung's new One UI feature prompts you to reach out
By Jay Bonggolto published
Tracking your silence Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta is testing a feature that guilt-trips you into calling your parents by tracking exactly how long you’ve been ignoring them.

One UI 8.5 beta 3 lands on Galaxy S25 with bug fixes and January security patch
By Jay Bonggolto published
Bug-squashing update Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta 3 is a big stability-focused update that fixes bugs, improves battery life, adds the January 2026 security patch.

Leaked specs reveal Motorola Signature as a premium phone with unmatched long-term updates
By Jay Bonggolto published
Future-proof promise Motorola Signature looks like a real flagship move, blending a slim premium design, smart flagship specs, and seven years of updates.

Clicks builds a BlackBerry-esque phone to fight smartphone distraction
By Jay Bonggolto published
Distraction-free phone The Clicks Communicator is a modern, keyboard-first phone designed for focused communication, while the Power Keyboard is a 3-in-1 wireless charger, stand, and multi-device keyboard.

Xreal 1S brings 1200p visuals and a lower price to the best AR glasses
By Jay Bonggolto published
More power for less cash Xreal just reset the bar with the $449 1S, packing sharper 1200p visuals and instant 3D into a headset that finally makes AR a no-brainer.

At CES 2026, Govee rethinks what smart lighting should actually do
By Jay Bonggolto published
Redefining smart lighting Govee's new AI-powered lights adapt to your life, featuring a 10,000K color range, conversational controls, and automatic daytime tuning.

Galaxy S26 Ultra leak reveals how its screen will hide itself from snoops
By Jay Bonggolto published
Anti-peep Samsung's new 'Privacy Display' is the feature you actually need.

Motorola teases a World Cup edition Razr ahead of its January reveal
By Jay Bonggolto published
A FIFA twist Motorola kicks off the year with a World Cup Edition Razr on Jan 6, giving the familiar foldable a fresh FIFA makeover.

OnePlus 16 could fix the camera problem fans have been complaining about for years
By Jay Bonggolto published
Long-awaited camera leap The OnePlus 16 may finally solve the brand's long-standing camera shortcoming by featuring a 200MP main sensor.

A major Wear OS 6 bug is ruining custom watch faces on Pixel and Galaxy Watches
By Jay Bonggolto published
Visual mess Wear OS 6 is messing up third-party watch faces on Pixel and Galaxy watches with a ghosting glitch.

Galaxy A17 5G and Tab A11 Plus show how far Samsung’s budget lineup has come
By Jay Bonggolto published
Samsung’s latest budget devices borrow more than expected from its premium playbook.

Verizon just made YouTube TV cheaper — but only if you’re on the right plan
By Jay Bonggolto published
Score big savings Verizon customers can now snag YouTube TV for just $63 a month, saving a solid $120 total if you're a new subscriber ready to bundle.

OnePlus' $400 tablet arrives in the US with a solid launch deal
By Jay Bonggolto published
It's here! Get the OnePlus Pad Go 2 with a free accessory in this limited US launch offer.
The Galaxy S26 may finally get satellite voice calls, and it's about time
By Jay Bonggolto published
Forget emergency texts Samsung’s Galaxy S26 could bring real satellite voice calling, not just SOS texts, powered by a new modem.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 price is reportedly stuck in limbo thanks to rising memory costs
By Jay Bonggolto published
Pricing dilemma Samsung's Galaxy S26 is almost certainly getting more expensive due to soaring memory and component costs, leaving the company in a tough pricing bind.

Google surprises Pixel 8 owners with a major camera upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto published
Stop taking bad panoramas Google just upgraded your Pixel 8 with its latest, smarter panorama mode, finally bringing the Pixel 9's camera trick down to the older flagship.
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