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November 30
- Black Friday through Cyber Monday is the best time to build a product ecosystem
November 29
- I review flip phones for a living, and here are the top 5 reasons you should buy a phone like the Motorola Razr and Galaxy Z Flip for Cyber Monday
November 27
- Too many Meta Quest users are losing access to their headsets because of linked Facebook accounts. Here's how you can protect yourself and prevent a terrible situation from ruining your year
November 26
- If you're an avid e-reader fan, you absolutely must check out this 100% free app that has tens of thousands of books, audiobooks, and magazines, and it won't inundate you with ads or sell your data, either
- If I weren't a smartwatch hoarder, I'd buy these Black Friday deals
- AI is great for a lot of things, but you shouldn’t trust it when doing your Black Friday shopping. Here's why and who you should really trust to point you in the right direction
November 25
- Did your phone just run out of space? No problem — Here are four ways to add more storage to your phone, even if it doesn't have a microSD card slot for expandable storage
November 24
- Black Friday week has taken over, with enticing deals on all sorts of tech items, from smartphones to AI glasses. Have you purchased anything? Do you have your eye on a particular item? Let us know what tech products you plan to buy or have already bought
November 22
- The Oura Ring 4 Ceramic takes my favorite wearable and turns it into a premium statement piece, but is this noticeably thicker smart ring worth the high price? Here are my thoughts on the new Oura Ring 4 model and redesigned Oura app
- I've seen some pretty incredible deals in my day, but this Pixel 10 Pro Fold deal might take the cake. There are some caveats, but they might just be worth it for an amazing foldable like this
- No, Google isn't using your Gmail data to train AI models, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be careful about the kind of data you share with companies
November 21
- Meta keeps pushing its AI services into unrelated apps, and it's completely ruining the only good products the company makes
November 20
- The Pixel 10 finally shows me just how convenient Qi2 magnetic charging can really be, and this slim MagSafe power bank from Anker is the perfect companion for anyone with battery anxiety
- Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked is the perfect evolution of one of my favorite strategy games of all time, and now this expansive sequel redefines what I thought was possible
- I used Plaud's AI note-taker, and it's much better than I imagined: It even gets a highly-anticipated discount, but you'll need to act now
November 19
- Don't call it an e-reader! RLCD tablets are changing the way I think of eye-friendly e-paper displays, and this technology has come a long way in just a few short years
November 18
- How long is the Google Pixel 10 battery life?
- Does the OnePlus 15 support Qi2 magnetic charging?
- How long is the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold battery life?
- Cloudflare causes internet chaos: ChatGPT, X, Spotify, and dozens of major sites suddenly vanished – here's what happened
November 17
- I finally went for it and bought unsupported prescription lenses for my Oakley Meta HSTN and Vanguard smart glasses so you don't have to. From ordering to installation, here's how my experience went
November 16
- There's a lot to like about Google and Samsung's latest phones, but after the iPhone 17 launched, I really hope the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 11 follow Apple's example and make this key change
- Should you buy the OnePlus 15?
November 15
- The Pros and cons of a 'Free Phone' deal
- AI can do a lot of things, but is 'kill all humans' going to be one of them? A poll shows most Americans think AI will destroy humanity one day, but that's only part of the story
November 14
- Android gaming handhelds are great, but there's an ugly side to the space I'm tired of ignoring. Here's a glimpse at my journey through the frustrating world of delayed Android gaming handhelds and what it reveals about one of the market's biggest players
- Not just for tiny things: Understanding how a macro lens works on your smartphone, debunking common myths about macro photography, and why you should be using this underrated feature more
- I tested the OnePlus 15 cameras, and even if it doesn't have Hasselblad tuning, it is better than most camera phones available in North America
- OnePlus 16: Everything we know so far (and want to see)
- I used the Fiio M21 for four months, and there's no doubt that this digital audio player is uniquely brilliant — it even has a desktop mode
November 13
- Valve's new Meta Quest rival completes the hybrid gaming vision the company began with the launch of the Steam Deck, even allowing you to sideload Android apps for added versatility. But how does it compare to the Quest 3?
- The OnePlus 15's display combines the best smart eye care features and an insanely smooth refresh rate to achieve the best display quality to date. Samsung and Apple should take notes
- I used a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered gaming phone, and I'm convinced Qualcomm has the fastest mobile chipset — there's just one glaring issue
November 12
- The AI video generation race heats up: OpenAI's Sora takes on Google's Veo 3, and its TikTok-like approach is already proving to be a popular one as users across Android and iOS flock to create fun and engaging videos... but at what cost?
- I want this ColorOS 16 feature on every Android phone
- I'm convinced — Fiio FT7 is the flagship killer of planar headsets due to its incredible sound and class-leading comfort
November 11
- 'Surely you're not just writing what you want, and there has to be some sort of process.' A glimpse into Android Central's writing process and how a team with such different opinions decides what content to produce for our readers
- I tested the Pixel 10 Pro Fold camera against some of the best foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Honor Magic V5, and Oppo Find N5. The results may shock you
- Belkin Stage PowerGrip vs. KraftGeek PowerShutter: Convert your smartphone into an old-school camera with these new-school power banks. They both have their charms, but one has an advantage over the other
- I took the Find X9 Pro to Mexico — its cameras are on another level entirely
- RayNeo's latest XR glasses come with a single upgrade, but it's a game-changer — meet the brightest XR glasses available today
November 10
- Baseus' Bose-powered Inspire XP1 earbuds get spatial audio and standout sound quality, and they somehow cost only half as much as their rivals
- I tested the COROS PACE 4, and it's the new best cheap running watch of 2025
- I go hands-on with the OnePlus 15 ahead of its global launch, diving into the impressive design and hardware of the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered Android phone
- The Pixel 10 Pro Fold may not be the best foldable, but it's the one I like the most
- Stuffcool's Giga Max is the best 25,000mAh power bank in India yet — it combines an integrated panel with 100W charging and a sleek design
November 9
- The essential vs. the overload: How ignoring certain advanced metrics on my Garmin watch has become my secret weapon as I prepare for the Garmin Tucson Marathon
November 8
- I tested an Anker power bank with a retractable USB-C cable and fast charging speeds, and it's so great that it's already replaced my favorite portable charger
- The CMF Headphone Pro are budget over-ear ANC headphones that deliver premium sound quality, stunning 100-hour battery life, and essential tactile controls for an unbeatable sub-$100 price
- Google says Disney wants to 'force deal terms that would raise prices on our customers,' while Disney says Google is 'not interested in achieving a fair deal,' but consumers are the real losers as these multibillion-dollar companies fight
November 7
- Will the Samsung Galaxy S25 get cheaper when the Galaxy S26 launches?
- Android gaming handhelds are having their 'Steam Deck moment' as new devices like the AYN Odin 3 and KONKR Pocket FIT deliver Snapdragon 8 Elite power and full PC game emulation at unprecedented budget prices, ushering in a golden age for portable gaming
November 6
- Beyond screen size: A deep dive into the technical exchange that instantly tells a web server what kind of device you're using, and the ways web publishers can abuse it
- Google says the Pixel Watch 4 should last 'up to 40 hours,' so I took the 45mm model through real-world battery tests, exploring dual-band GPS, cellular, streaming, and more. You're not ready for how good it is
- The Galaxy XR 'opens new levels of immersion' and wants to be an entertainment powerhouse, but it can't get the job done properly until Google figures out spatial video
November 5
- The Bigme color e-reader showdown: Which E Ink tablet is the right size for your reading habits, whether you prefer novels, comics, manga, or digital note-taking?
- How long is the OnePlus 15 battery life?
- Why are people buying Pixel phones? How Google's AI-first strategy and promise of a personalized, 'thinking' smartphone is finally turning the Pixel into a hit, with a huge surge in sales compared to just a few years ago
November 4
- How fast is the OnePlus 15 charging speed?
- How many software updates will the Galaxy S26 receive?
- Black Friday phone frenzy: buy now or bide your time?
- I compared the best universal Bluetooth trackers on the market from Chipolo and Pebblebee to see how they compare to the industry standard. The result may surprise you
November 3
- Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: Design, specs, pricing, and launch date
- Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: Leaks, news, specs, and everything we know so far
November 2
- One year with the OnePlus 13: Standing out for all the right reasons
November 1
- This one feature convinced me to use the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 instead of Sony's WH-1000XM6
- It finally happened — Google drops 'third-party' support for its Wear OS Clock app