Jay Bonggolto

No visual redesign Google's Pixel 10a looks like it's a clone of its predecessor, launching for $499 with only a possible chip tweak as a real upgrade.

The multiview revolution YouTube TV is finally giving you control, letting you customize your multiview screen and pay for cheaper, genre-specific channel bundles.

Outpacing the giants Honor crushed it overseas in 2025 with 55% growth by ditching budget battles for a savvy, region-by-region premium strategy.

Built for abuse Acer just dropped the first MediaTek Kompanio 540 Chromebooks, featuring rugged builds, modular repairs, and 15-hour battery life.

A 6,500mAh battery in a 7.2mm body may sound fake, but Infinix did it.

The numbers game The Pixel 10a could launch early at a lower price, purportedly by reusing last year’s hardware to deliver solid value under $500.

Free forever Samsung has confirmed that basic Galaxy AI features are free forever, though paid upgrades are still on the table.

Verizon down A surprise nationwide Verizon outage left countless users stuck with SOS-only phones and zero service, while its MVNOs weirdly kept working fine.

long overdue Android 17 leaks hint at a split notifications panel and the return of separate Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles.

carbon copy Samsung scrapped the S26 Edge last-minute, meaning the resurrected Plus could just be a safe, boring rerun of the S25 Plus with recycled hardware.

Hidden camera upgrade The Galaxy S26 could feature a 24MP camera mode you have to unlock, delivering way better photos with just a three-second background wait.

spatial-aware lights Philips Hue’s SpatialAware scans your room to place scenes naturally, making lighting feel designed and supercharging nature scenes.

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.

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.

Betting on glasses Google is going all-in on Android XR by naming Xreal its lead glasses partner, with Project Aura set for 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Future-proof promise Motorola Signature looks like a real flagship move, blending a slim premium design, smart flagship specs, and seven years of updates.

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.

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.

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.

Anti-peep Samsung's new 'Privacy Display' is the feature you actually need.