Latest articles by Jay Bonggolto
Nest speakers light up with Gemini colors, making it look new again
A nod to Gemini Google's latest visual and functional refresh for its Nest speakers weave in the new Gemini identity.
Look out, iPhone Air and Samsung Edge, the ultra-thin Motorola Edge 70 is coming soon
Thinner than ever The Motorola Edge 70 could be the thinnest phone that doesn’t compromise on power.
Threads is rolling out group chats and expands messaging to the EU
Threads levels up Threads is making a significant move to keep conversations flowing directly within its app, rolling out two major updates to its direct messaging feature.
Your next Google Maps navigation could be planned by Gemini
Assistant is out Google Maps is dropping Assistant for Gemini in an upcoming navigation upgrade.
Google Nest Thermostats get a visual overhaul with new animated faces
Artistic centerpiece Google turns the Nest Thermostat into digital art with seasonal animations.
Google’s Nano Banana AI image tool is taking over your favorite apps
Google’s Nano Banana is bringing AI image magic to Search, Photos, and NotebookLM.
Gemini’s new Chrome shortcut instantly summarizes any page on Android
One-tap summaries Gemini turns Chrome on Android into a smarter, faster reading tool.
LineageOS 23 brings Android 16 to over 100 devices despite Google’s holdups
Your phone your rules LineageOS 23 pushes ahead with Android 16.
Oura's $900M funding sets the stage for its next big health leap
Power-up Oura hits $11B valuation after securing $900M to fuel global growth.
Google’s Pixel Watch 4 just rewrote the rules for smartwatch repair
Smart design choices iFixit crowns the Pixel Watch 4 the king of repairable smartwatches.
Google TV could soon let you create AI videos right from your couch
Beyond the binge Gemini-powered Sparkify may bring AI video generation to Google TV.
Google's AI Try-On tool expands to Canada, bringing the fitting room to your phone
AI that gets fashion You can now virtually try on clothes in Canada with Google’s new AI tool.
Flagship Android phones go Cosmic Orange thanks to Dbrand’s new skin
Cosmic Orange craze Cosmic Orange breaks free from iPhone as Dbrand’s new skin lets everyone join the hype.
Google Japan turns typing into dialing with its wild Gboard rotary keyboard
Google Japan revives the rotary dial and turns it into a fully working keyboard.
YouTube Music breaks the language barrier with real-time lyrics translation
breaking language barrier YouTube Music wants you to understand every song no matter the language.
Google may be pulling the plug on Android Auto’s in-car mini-games
game over Google appears to be quietly retiring GameSnacks as Android Auto shifts to full games.
The Pixel 11 will reportedly drop Samsung's modem in favor of MediaTek
breakup Google’s Pixel 11 is reportedly being tested with a MediaTek modem inside the Tensor G6.
Samsung could finally match Google's Pixel update pace with One UI 8.5
More than a dot-update Samsung could sync with Google's quarterly cadence, putting Pixel's update lead on the clock with One UI 8.5.
Galaxy S26 Ultra leak shows first look at built-in 'privacy display'
anti-snoop screen Galaxy S26 Ultra's anti-snoop display feature visually verified through One UI 8.5 build.
YouTube is testing bold mobile UI changes, and users are split
Love it or hate it Love it or hate it, YouTube’s mobile app is getting a makeover.
Spotify's top leadership changes hands as Ek exits CEO role
Leadership shuffle Spotify founder shifts to executive chairman as leadership duo takes over.
Samsung is probing a Galaxy Ring battery swelling issue that’s raising safety concerns
Smart ring nightmare A wearable time bomb? The Galaxy Ring's swelling battery forces a user's hand and hospital trip.
Oura Ring users can now access over 50 blood biomarkers for $99
Beyond the Ring Oura's new $99 blood test connects your habits to your health.
