Latest articles by Nickolas Diaz
Viture, S-Game Phantom Beast collab has to be the dopest 'kungfupunk' XR glasses I've seen
Sweet, I'll take 20 Viture collabs with S-Game, the studio behind Phantom Blade Zero, for the Phantom Beast XR glasses with the sickest design I've ever seen.
Rakuten Kobo's major in-store e-reader expansion at Best Buy makes it so easy to shop
Reading is good Rakuten Kobo scores a major win for e-reader enjoyers with a massive in-store Best Buy expansion for a range of tablets and accessories.
Galaxy S26 FE beats the S26 Ultra to One UI 9 in a launch with all too familiar features
Interesting... The Galaxy S26 FE is here, and it's beating the S26 Ultra to One UI 9 (Android 17), with a few flagship camera features and more.
Better late than never: Galaxy S26 August patch is here to fix that 'red stain' problem
A little late If your Galaxy S26 Ultra had that "red stain" problem, Samsung's late August patch should fix it.
First of its kind: a flagship Samsung phone topped Android in Q2 2026, Apple still leads overall
Tides have changed A flagship Samsung phone was the best-selling Android phone in Q2. That's the first time that's happened, but it's still a bit behind Apple.
After Meta's $16 billion settlement, changes are headed to Facebook, Instagram for being addictive
Changing Many U.S. states say Meta's social media platforms have "harmed" younger users with addictive tendencies, and after a huge $16 billion settlement, change is coming.
Yep, One UI 9 Beta 6 is rolling out now on the Galaxy S26: here's what's in it
Tack on another Yet another One UI 9 beta is rolling out for Galaxy S26 users. Here's to hoping that this is the final beta before a stable release.
Waiting for GrapheneOS? Motorola's 2027 phones are up first, then it's on to foldables
On the way The big GrapheneOS upgrade for Motorola's phones we've been waiting on will finally become reality in 2027.
A pair from Shokz: OpenRun Air 2, OpenFit Air 2 debut looks like the right fit for the gym
Here's a pair Shokz delivers a pair of earbuds: the OpenRun Air 2 and OpenFit Air 2 that hold runners, hikers, and more close at heart.
Rumors boldly claim Samsung's Exynos 2700 will top Qualcomm's next chips
Making moves? Latest Exynos 2700 rumors boldly claim Samsung's in-house chip could beat Qualcomm's next chips where it counts.
Meta patent might solve privacy concerns on smart glasses with a 'hardware lock'
Keep your privacy A Meta patent seeks to solve the severe backlash its AI glasses have received over major privacy concerns.
RayNeo holds nothing back with iO smart glasses HUD and the pure cinema GT Max
These look nice RayNeo's new productivity-focused glasses have no microphone, but a transparent HUD for info and a GT series that's all about shows, movies, and Dolby Vision.
2nm chips who? Reports say TSMC is racing toward 1.6nm production in Q4
Advancing We're a month away from getting 2nm chips from Qualcomm; however, reports say TSMC is striding toward 1.6nm for the near future.
Early Xreal Aura hype tops expectations, CEO Chi Xu says its demand is 'exciting'
It's over 10,000 Xreal Aura's launch looks more exciting by the minute, and the company confirmed massive reservations ahead of the fall launch.
Qualcomm teases 'Dual 8 Elite' chips for Snapdragon Summit: all eyes on 'Pro'
Graphics, performance, etc. Qualcomm preps a pair of Snapdragon flagship chips in Summit 2026 teasers where "Dual 8 Elites" will be revealed.
Don't panic: your O.G. Pixel Watch isn't losing its Google Health features
Don't worry A Google Health app warning scared original Pixel Watch users this week, but the company says not to fret; your features will remain.
Gemini's auto-browse in Chrome is finally here for Android to make the mundane a breeze
Gemini can help Gemini is showing up big for U.S. Android users in Chrome today, bringing Nano Banana, summaries, and "auto-browse" for AI subscribers.
Big changes: Google reportedly plans to exit China in 2027 to produce Pixel line in India, Vietnam
Things must change Google might drop out of China in 2027 to produce its Pixel portfolio in India and Vietnam amid hopes of shipping more units in 2026.
Fairphone Gen 6 Plus rocks Murena's /e/OS, and it's making all the right moves in its August launch
Replaceable parts Fairphone Gen 6 Plus launches with Murena's privacy-focused /e/OS, bringing current-gen sustainability and more to consumers.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 is pretty neat, especially if you hate fraud and scams
Fraud, begone Google's Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds major restrictions to help users avoid fraud and scams when forwarding calls.
US Judge says Google Play Store isn't doing enough to help users find rival app stores
Too complicated A U.S. judge states Google must do better with its Play Store when surfacing rival app stores when users search for them.
One UI 9.5 leaks continue: Samsung eyes a glass UI with shiny edges and 'depth'
Thin, clear One UI 9.5, but make it glass? Rumors surface again, suggesting Samsung's new approach to detail and "depth."
A Google Pixel with a silicon-carbon battery could be in the cards
On the way? A Google Pixel with a silicon-carbon battery is reportedly in the cards; the only thing we're wondering is how long we would have to wait.
