'Smooth' OxygenOS 16 by OnePlus echoes iOS in teasers that confirm its launch
Lookin' Fast OnePlus started teasing its next major OS reveal, OxygenOS 16, on social media.
Android 16
The wait is finally over as Motorola's Android 16 update arrives
Download now Motorola's Android 16 update is now live for Edge 60 Pro, Edge 60 Fusion, and Edge 50 Pro users.
Phones
Prime Day may be over, but our favorite premium phone is still 28% OFF at Amazon
Premium Phone Deals The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra also comes with the first-party S Pen stylus.
Samsung lets you 'Experience' the Galaxy in more stores across the US
Samsung announced an Experience Store expansion to bring more people in for a hands-on Galaxy trip.
The iPhone Air is the coolest phone I used in 2025
Hardwired I used most iPhones released in the last 15 years. This is why the iPhone Air is my favorite.
Last chance! Score $200 OFF the compact Galaxy S25 before Prime Day ends
Compact Phone Deals The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the last compact Android flagship.
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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.
US Supreme Court Upholds Google Play Store Changes Amid Ongoing Epic Games Lawsuit
The Order Stands Google's plea for a "pause" in certain orders from the U.S. Supreme Court about its anti-competitive Play Store practices was denied.
Google Gemini's AI Pro plan is free for Canadian college students, so act fast
Get going! Google announced that Canadian college students can sign up for its AI Pro plan for free for a limited time.
Spotify in ChatGPT lets Android create entire playlists without lifting a finger
Just ask ChatGPT Spotify announced that its services have arrived in the ChatGPT app for AI-powered music discovery and playlist creation.
Wearables
Garmin Venu 4 vs. Venu X1: All-around quality or expensive, niche perks?
Venu variability We break down the reasons why the Venu 4 outshines the X1 for key hardware perks, while the X1 has software and design advantages if you pay top dollar.
The CMF Watch Pro 2 is only $49 for Prime Day, and it's much better than the price would suggest
Big Deal Days Most fitness watches this cheap are barely worth wearing. The CMF Watch Pro 2 outperforms its price, which is lower than ever for Prime Big Deal Days.
Instead of Garmin watch Prime Day deals, stock up on these last-minute watch band deals instead
Big Deal Days Garmin watch deals are slim pickings this Prime Day, but the watch band deals are everywhere, both for QuickFit and Quick Release.
Google's major Wear OS 6 upgrade rolls out for the Pixel Watch 3 and 2
It's here! Google has started rolling out the Wear OS 6 update to the Pixel Watch 3 and 2.
Accessories
WiiM's $529 Amp Ultra is in a league of its own
This is next-level WiiM's Amp Ultra combines two of the best features from its previous products into a unified device. That leads to what is arguably the brand's best amp yet.
This 360-degree Bluetooth speaker is much better than I thought — and it's $127
Rock out anywhere Treblab is a relatively new Chinese entrant, and it sells value-focused Bluetooth audio devices. Its HD-360 Pro is now down to just $127, making it a good choice if you need 360-degree audio.
Tired of running out of storage? Grab one of these before it's too late
More storage Portable SSD's have come a long way, and now they're magnetic.
Tablets
Do you need a cheap tablet? This is the one I would get and its 50% off
Don't miss this Are you looking for a last-minute tablet deal before Amazon Prime Big Deals Day is over? You're in luck as this Amazon Fire tablet is 50% off, but you'll need to hurry.
This budget Samsung tablet has dropped under $150 for Amazon's last Prime Day sale of the year
Cheap Tablet Alert The affordable Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus gets even more affordable for Prime Day.
The best Prime Day Kindle deals — score unmissable discounts on some of the best e-readers
Get reading Amazon's Big Deal Days sale has landed, and there are quite a few Kindle deals to reignite your love of reading.
Deals
Prime Day may be over, but our favorite premium phone is still 28% OFF at Amazon
Premium Phone Deals The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra also comes with the first-party S Pen stylus.
This 360-degree Bluetooth speaker is much better than I thought — and it's $127
Rock out anywhere Treblab is a relatively new Chinese entrant, and it sells value-focused Bluetooth audio devices. Its HD-360 Pro is now down to just $127, making it a good choice if you need 360-degree audio.
Tired of running out of storage? Grab one of these before it's too late
More storage Portable SSD's have come a long way, and now they're magnetic.
Hurry — there's still time to get this 10GbE Plex NAS
Plex flex The F4-424 Max is TerraMaster's best 4-bay Plex NAS. It's also down to its lowest price right now.
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A hand-tracked VR game on a phone shouldn't be possible, but here we are
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You only have a few more hours to grab this IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook deal during Prime Day
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That's not a typo - Samsung's best convertible laptop has plummeted 30% for Prime Day
Pure power Amazon Prime Day is slashing 30% off the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360, one of the best Samsung laptops we've ever tested.
I can't believe this Chromebook deal is still available
Fantastic value We sure love our Chromebooks around here, and that includes the Acer Chromebook Spin 515. That's why we're so surprised to see that you can still save $100 for Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.
