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Latest articles by Nickolas Diaz

X's new 'transparent' location labels for accounts have people questioning everything
By Nickolas Diaz published
Where are you? X (formerly Twitter) rolled out location labels for users, but it has quickly started stirring the pot as users and experts find faults.

Get ready for 'The First Look' hosted by Samsung for its 2026 mobile, AI outlook
By Nickolas Diaz published
Be the first Samsung announced that it will host "The First Look" early next year, right before CES 2026.

Xiaomi's trifold might've just shown up the same week Samsung had the spotlight
By Nickolas Diaz published
Wanting to join in Xiaomi's trifold is still—allegedly—in the cards after it supposedly appeared in a database.

Google and Amazon unite to tackle cloud outages with innovative networking solution
By Nickolas Diaz published
Safeguards Google, AWS announced a joint partnership to create stronger, more reliable cloud services after a major outage took out a chunk of the internet.

Pixel Watch leak teases gestures in the works that keep your hands off the glass
By Nickolas Diaz published
Hands Off Google's early code suggested the company is looking to bring no-touch gestures to its Pixel Watch.

Google Messages leak suggests a world with better SIM switching for RCS is coming
By Nickolas Diaz published
A little QoL Google was reported to have started working on an improved way for users with dual-SIMs in Messages to handle switching those cards.

Samsung Exynos 2600 teaser hypes up a 'refined' chip for next-gen Galaxy
By Nickolas Diaz published
New Exynos, New Potential? Samsung started teasing its next in-house chip, the Exynos 2600, through a short YouTube video.

Alexa Plus lets you 'jump to the scene' in any movie you describe on Fire TV
By Nickolas Diaz published
Just in time Amazon's Alexa Plus gained a huge update for users watching movies this holiday season.

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra looks like it wants to stand on premium in this leak
By Nickolas Diaz published
Going Ultra Motorola's Edge 70 Ultra hype builds, as an alleged rendering might've revealed its altered back design.

Nothing dips into the weird and wonderful with its Phone 3a Community Edition
By Nickolas Diaz published
All about community Nothing has announced when consumers can expect its Phone 3a Community Edition phone to launch.

From Expressive to Accessible, Google's winter Android update makes the OS easy for all
By Nickolas Diaz published
More inviting Google announced a major update in December for Android that improves its accessibility features.

Samsung could have a remedy for apps that like to spam ads on Galaxy
By Nickolas Diaz published
Peaceful, silent Samsung's One UI 8.5 was rumored to have a new setting in the works that could stop apps from spamming users with ads.

These Xiaomi 17 Ultra leaks predict a major photography upgrade is on the way
By Nickolas Diaz published
Focusing A few Xiaomi 17 Ultra leaks suggested the model could sport some noticeable photography upgrades.

ChatGPT for Android is about to be low-key flooded with ads
By Nickolas Diaz published
Shifting tides OpenAI is seemingly preparing for a wave of ads to hit its ChatGPT app on Android.

What we know about Motorola's upcoming Swarovski Crystal Edge 70
By Nickolas Diaz published
Shine bright like a diamond Motorola was rumored to collaborate on a crystal edition for its recent Edge 70.

Older Nest cameras struggle terribly with 'offline' issues in Google Home
By Nickolas Diaz published
Offline More Google Nest doorbell and camera users raised their voices about issues in the Home app.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra rumored to feature striking blacked-out design and camera bump
By Nickolas Diaz published
Jet black dreams Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks keep getting more intense, and this one hints at a slight design change.

Google tipped to bring an annotation feature to Gemini's images
By Nickolas Diaz published
First Draft Google's Gemini might include an annotation feature in a future update to help users tell the AI what to add or change.

Samsung could go pitch black with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, per this rumor
By Nickolas Diaz published
Power of the Dark Side Rumors alleged that Samsung's next Ultra model could go darker for its black color option.

Google's Pixels have users thinking there's a ghost, as apps begin to struggle
By Nickolas Diaz published
Ghost in the Pixel Google Pixel owners report a problem with apps, as closing them often sees them reopening without manual input.

Honor's rumored Magic 8 'Ultra' leaks key details in overseas certification
By Nickolas Diaz published
Ultra Magic Honor's alleged Magic 8 Ultra got spotted in an overseas certification with key details listed.

Google decks out its arts & culture app with AI 'World Toon Video,' Art Chats
By Nickolas Diaz published
Wacky learning Google updated its Arts & Culture app with a few new AI experiments for learning new topics.

Class action lawsuit filed against Google over Home and Nest hardware
By Nickolas Diaz published
Enough Strife A class action lawsuit has been filed against Google regarding its "malfunctioning" Home and Nest smart home devices.
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