Nickolas is always excited about tech and getting his hands on it. Writing for him can vary from delivering the latest tech story to scribbling in his journal. When Nickolas isn't hitting a story, he's often grinding away at a game or chilling with a book in his hand.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 launch live: S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra specs, Galaxy AI surprises, price, release date, and everything we expect
By Sanuj Bhatia, Nickolas Diaz, Brady Snyder last updated
It's all happening! We're following the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series! Here's everything we know before Wednesday!

A 'striking' red Honor Magic V6 is so thin and tough that it's rewriting what device strength means
By Nickolas Diaz published
Bold, Red, Tough Honor teased its upcoming Magic V6 foldable with a striking red design and its extreme focus on durability.

Galaxy S26 Ultra's 'Privacy Display' is so cool, rumors say other brands could give it a try
By Nickolas Diaz published
Inspiration Rumors alleged that other phone makers could create a version of Samsung's Privacy Display for future flagships.

Galaxy Unpacked is almost here, but hey, here's the Galaxy S25's February security patch
By Nickolas Diaz published
It's a little late Samsung's latest security patch for February is finally rolling out for the Galaxy S25 series in one overseas country.

I know it looks familiar, but I'm digging Nothing's Phone 4a in its newest teaser—Glyph Bar included
By Nickolas Diaz published
It's a bar Nothing teased the Phone 4a's design on social media, giving users a clear look at its refined changes and Glyph Bar.

From Matrix to 'bar': Nothing teases the Phone 4a's controllable mini LEDs
By Nickolas Diaz published
Nothing's got bars Nothing teased the upcoming Glyph Bar for its Phone 4a series.

Instagram wants Reels first, but we might get a 'Your Feed' option that's crazy customizable
By Nickolas Diaz published
Watching Reels Instagram was reported to have started an overseas test for a new Reels-focused "Your Feed" tab with heavy customization.

New AI? Bixby is sporting some fancy new upgrades in Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta
By Nickolas Diaz published
Making moves Samsung highlighted its upgrades for Bixby in its latest One UI 8.5 Beta 5 update.

One last call: Samsung's One UI 8.5 Beta 5 shows up before the Galaxy S26 takes the stage
By Nickolas Diaz published
One more Samsung rolled out one final One UI 8.5 beta before its grand Galaxy Unpacked reveals.

Galaxy Wearables app gets with the times, snagging a new look, but kicks old device support
By Nickolas Diaz published
Preparations Samsung reportedly started updating its Galaxy Wearables app with its new UI design, while also adding support for upcoming earbuds.

Google Maps might keep things from you if you don't sign in to an account
By Nickolas Diaz published
Limiting features? Google Maps users reported strange problems, as the app started "limiting" access to useful features.

One, two, three ways Google Chrome's latest update is making work fly by
By Nickolas Diaz published
Making it snappy Google Chrome highlighted three updates for users on desktop that could help streamline and quicken their work.

I needed this QoL update for Google Home that makes automations, routines easy
By Nickolas Diaz published
Making it better Google announced an update rolling out for the Home app that improves its automations and routines experience.

Google exec shares an AI Mode change for sources that makes it even easier to fact-check
By Nickolas Diaz published
Check those facts Google Search rolled out updates to its AI blurbs and AI Mode that aimed to help users check the AI's sources.

Is this what I'm looking for? Report leaks Nothing's Phone 4a specs, and there are a few changes
By Nickolas Diaz published
Overhauled? An overseas report claimed that the Nothing Phone 4a series could see a few changes when it launches.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked teases AI camera magic that 'restores,' merges, and a whole lot more
By Nickolas Diaz published
Create, restore Samsung teased new AI-powered camera tools for, ready to take center stage during its Galaxy Unpacked event in February.

Puzzles are done: Google's I/O 2026 is set for May, packed with Gemini, Android, and more
By Nickolas Diaz last updated
Get to it Google's I/O 2026 teasers have begun, and it's brought puzzles for users to enjoy to reveal the date.

Get your Pixel 9: Android's Quick Share compatibility with AirDrop is arriving
By Nickolas Diaz published
Building bridges Google informed Pixel 9 users that their Quick Share compatibility update for AirDrop is arriving.

Gboard's allegedly got a 'cursor mode' in the oven that's giving me laptop vibes
By Nickolas Diaz published
Useful Gboard could have a "cursor mode" in the works, and the leaks claimed it could help with editing text on mobile.

Whoa, Google's Pixel-exclusive 'Now Playing' is rumored to get an app with 'more features'
By Nickolas Diaz published
What song was that? Rumors alleged that Google is looking to make "Now Playing" a proper app for Pixels in the Play Store.

YouTube's missing comments might be yet another adblocker deterent
By Nickolas Diaz published
Changing the game YouTube users claimed that the platform is changing its tactics against adblockers by removing the comments.

Gemini hits Google Docs with a familiar 'audio summary' update for chill vibes
By Nickolas Diaz published
Listen in Google Docs started rolling out a Gemini update that brings its summarization capabilities in the form of "audio summaries."

A 'Wide' Galaxy Z Fold animation seems to be on the loose in Samsung's software
By Nickolas Diaz published
A Wide Test Samsung's alleged "Wide Fold" seemingly made an early animation appearance in its One UI 9 test build.
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