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.
Latest articles by Nickolas Diaz

Personal Intelligence for the masses: Google rolls it out in AI Mode and more across the U.S.
By Nickolas Diaz published
It's a personal thing Google's Personal Intelligence rolls out to all free-tier U.S. users for AI assistance in AI Mode, the Gemini app, and more.

All to your liking: Spotify's 'Taste Profile' beta puts you in charge of the music you find
By Nickolas Diaz published
Your taste Your musical tastes can change, and Spotify is giving you the keys to drive that ship wherever it might lead you with this beta.

Samsung apparently started One UI 9 tests, and I'm crying in my lack of One UI 8.5
By Nickolas Diaz published
Getting ahead Samsung has allegedly started testing its Android 7-based OS, One UI 9, ahead of its Galaxy users receiving One UI 8.5.

'Wide' Galaxy Z Fold inbound, and these alleged specs have us curious
By Nickolas Diaz published
Wider rumors Could this be what a "Wide" Galaxy Z Fold offers consumers? This rumor says so, but there's still time left.

Nothing's Essential Space update puts the info that matters to you front and center
By Nickolas Diaz published
Essential Nothing's Essential Space got a major upgrade for all of its latest phones.

Instagram says your chat privacy is going away, as its encryption vanishes soon
By Nickolas Diaz published
Bye-bye Instagram confirmed that it will no longer protect user chats with a strong encryption layer, leaving their privacy exposed.

Your Galaxy Z Flip 8 might leave out a battery upgrade this year
By Nickolas Diaz published
You look familiar... Samsung's battery upgrade run might end this year, as Galaxy Z Flip 8 rumors say things are looking same-same.

'Verts on Disney Plus' want you swiping all day to find the next big thing to watch
By Nickolas Diaz published
Verts! Disney Plus announced "Verts," its solution to driving more user engagement with short-form videos about shows and movies, with more to come.

Lucky number seven? Samsung drops yet another Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 beta
By Nickolas Diaz published
Yes... another Samsung was spotted pushing a seventh One UI 8.5 beta to its year-old flagships overseas.

Samsung 'concerned' over potential mobile business losses due to memory costs
By Nickolas Diaz published
Should we be worried? Samsung was reported to have been growing "concerned" over potential losses due to the rising costs of memory and more.

'Immersive Navigation' in Google Maps is like opening a new app for the modern era of driving
By Nickolas Diaz published
It's just like new Google Maps announced its largest update in a decade, as it completely reworks the driving experience with Immersive Navigation.

OnePlus has a new tablet on the way: this is what the leaks are saying about it
By Nickolas Diaz published
Here comes the new stuff OnePlus might have a new tablet on the way this year, and the rumors are already talking about its specifications.

Hop to it: Gemini for Home's assistance gets a lot faster with this 'major' patch
By Nickolas Diaz published
Hey, you awake? Google rolled out another patch for Gemini for Home, aiming to quicken its response times to user commands.

Samsung allegedly tests insane Galaxy phone batteries, and one's really up there
By Nickolas Diaz published
Finally, a start A report claims Samsung has started testing batteries with huge capacities, which could arrive on future Galaxy phones and devices.

Oura acquires Doublepoint, speculation goes wild with gesture control dreams
By Nickolas Diaz published
Control with movements Oura announced that it has acquired Doublepoint, and it seems to point toward a future of smart ring gesture controls.

'Send to Alexa' to let the AI help you through messy, scatterbrain notes on Kindle Scribe
By Nickolas Diaz published
Write on Amazon introduced a new Alexa Plus feature that its Kindle Scribe users can take advantage of.

Galaxy S26 goes on sale soon, and Samsung says its S26 Ultra is flying the highest
By Nickolas Diaz published
Soaring pre-orders Samsung shared details about its positive Galaxy S26 pre-order performance, especially the Galaxy S26 Ultra, ahead of its market launch.

Samsung expands 'Inactivity Restart,' a safety net for Galaxy phones left idle
By Nickolas Diaz published
Don't stay idle Samsung reportedly expanded access to its "Inactivity Restart" security feature to more Galaxy phones.

Pixel Watch users put the brakes on Google's March update with SpO2 issues
By Nickolas Diaz published
Issues afoot Pixel Watch users reported problems with a couple of features after the March update.

Don't expect major Pixel 11 Pro Fold changes, as this leak is all about subtleties
By Nickolas Diaz published
Blink and you'll miss it Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold was a part of major rumors that claimed to have discovered its alleged design changes.

House of Moto Indigo offers 'depth' to Motorola's future, alongside a GrapheneOS partnership
By Nickolas Diaz published
It's cool, it's sleek Motorola's MWC announcements continued with an Indigo color reveal and a GrapheneOS security partnership.

REDMAGIC just teased another small gaming tablet that's got me hyped
By Nickolas Diaz published
Time for games Redmagic teases an upcoming compact gaming tablet that's coming soon."

Samsung exec talks smart glasses, and gives us a small glimpse of what to expect
By Nickolas Diaz published
Eye see you A Samsung exec got candid about its smart glasses, delivering information about a key feature.
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