Latest articles by Jay Bonggolto
Smartphone sales are down, but Fairphone is having a breakout year
Defying the downturn Fairphone is crushing a shrinking phone market with 116% growth, proving repairable, long-lasting devices can win.
Samsung’s Galaxy Glasses leak is a direct shot at Meta Ray-Ban's crown
Galaxy glasses Samsung’s Galaxy Glasses leak reveals two models, giving users choice, but it also feels like Samsung is cautiously testing what actually sticks.
Samsung’s Fold 8 Wide could fix one of foldables’ ugliest camera problems
Shrinking cutouts The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Wide may get a smaller selfie cutout for a cleaner look, but with the same 10MP camera, it’s more of a minor tweak than a real upgrade.
Google just announced a cleaner Nest and Fitbit community, but there's a catch
The great purge Google is revamping its Home, Nest, and Fitbit forums with a faster design and Gemini features, but it’s wiping all posts and forcing some users to start over.
YouTube on mobile makes livestream ads way less annoying, but there's a caveat
The Premium pressure YouTube now keeps livestreams visible during ads, but mutes the audio — so you won’t miss the action, just everything you’re supposed to hear.
One bankruptcy just wiped out a popular Google TV lineup in Europe
Sudden collapse Thomson’s European Google TV maker went bankrupt owing €36 million, so don't hold your breath for that new streaming box.
Meta gives parents a way to see what their teens are asking its AI
new oversight Meta now lets parents see the topics teens discuss with its AI, offering more visibility without full chats.
Samsung just made the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 slightly easier on your wallet
The "New" paradox Samsung’s refurbished Fold 7 and Flip 7 sound like a deal, but base models cost more than new ones.
OnePlus quietly drops a great smartwatch while its global business is in limbo
Soft launch OnePlus quietly dropped a titanium Watch 4 with Wear OS 6, but good luck buying one before the company possibly implodes.
Google expands its browser assistant to more countries, and I can’t ignore how convenient this is
Killing the tab tax Gemini is now baked into Chrome across APAC, making browsing smarter and faster.
Google Photos wants to fix your face in one tap, but I’m not sure people want the help
One-stop editing Google Photos’ new AI touch-ups make quick, natural-looking selfie fixes effortless, but they quietly push us toward more polished, less real photos.
Fitbit Air leak points to a May launch and plenty of color options
Watch out Whoop! Google’s Fitbit Air is reportedly taking a direct swing at Whoop, ditching the screen and annoying subscriptions for a stylish, $99 tracker.
Google’s next smart glasses bet brings Gucci into the mix
Luxury meets logic Google and Gucci are teaming up on Android XR smart glasses, aiming to finally make wearable tech stylish, useful, and ready for everyday use.
Samsung’s new kids tablet adds $100 for parental controls and a bouncy case
$100 parenting tax Samsung’s $350 Tab A11+ Kids Edition offers seven years of updates, but you’re definitely paying a $100 premium for a rugged bumper and some stickers.
Google may bring glowing notifications to Pixels and its next laptop
Style over substance? Google’s apparently bringing back the light bar with Pixel Glow, a flashy AI notification trick for the upcoming Pixel 11 and a brand-new Pixel laptop.
Your Android phone could soon get a better way to sniff out spoofed calls
Targeting spoofed calls Google might bake smarter scam call detection into Android, using verified caller data and DNO checks to flag spoofed numbers before you answer.
The Nothing Phone 4a Pro is nearly unbreakable, except for one design flaw
The SIM tool trap The Nothing Phone 4a Pro nails durability with its metal build, but small flaws like an exposed mic mesh keep it from being fully worry-free.
Stuck on a sketchy site? Google is finally putting a stop to it
A win for user sanity Google's finally punishing sites that trap you with fake back buttons, so your browsing's about to get way less annoying.
Tired of repeating AI prompts? Chrome’s new feature handles it for you
One-click automation Chrome’s new Skills turn repetitive AI prompts into one-click tools, making Gemini way more useful.
Google Meet lands on Android Auto, but there’s a catch
commute-to-conference Google Meet is rolling out on Android Auto with audio-only calls and basic controls, but it feels limited and rushed, especially with missing work features.
WhatsApp Web themes might soon come to save us from boring gray bubbles
Visual overhaul WhatsApp Web is apparently testing 49 chat themes for more personalization, a massive jump from the current two-tone prison of light or dark mode.
The wide foldable is finally here, and it didn’t come from Samsung
Wide is the new tall Huawei beats rivals with a wider foldable, but unclear pricing, limited availability, and missing Google services could still hold it back.
Your Amazon Luna library is about to get a lot more restricted
Subscription purge Amazon Luna is dropping purchases and third-party access, giving users until June 10, 2026 to play or save their data.
