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Thieaudio does it again — the Valhalla is the best IEM I've ever used: This $1,999 IEM has 19 drivers in each ear, and it sounds absolutely divine
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The best With the Valhalla, Thieaudio has an IEM with 19 drivers in each ear, a titanium shell, and sound quality you'll have to hear to believe.

How I learned to manage my emotions with Google's Journal app
By Namerah Saud Fatmi published
Looking inwards I switched over to the Pixel 10 Pro a few months ago, which led me to start journaling on the Google Pixel Journal app. Here's how it helped me.

I'm extremely excited (and even more worried) about what changes might be on the way in 2026 for Chromebooks and tablets
By Andrew Myrick published
Calm before the storm? Chromebooks and tablets continued to grow in popularity over the course of 2025, but with major changes on the horizon, we could be in for an exciting year, or a disappointing one.

5 things I want to see with Chinese phones in 2026
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Wishlist I get to use all major Chinese phones that are launched over the course of a year, and here's what I want to see in 2026.

What I want to see from AI in 2026, from Samsung glasses to OpenAI hardware
By Brady Snyder published
2026 AI preview AI is destined to undergo numerous changes in 2026 in response to brand deals, lawsuits, and new hardware launches — here's what I'm expecting.

Android Central's Best of 2025 Awards: The best phones, smartwatches, tablets, apps, and more
By Shruti Shekar published
Winners! Here are Android Central's Best of 2025 award winners! Congrats to everyone who has won!

What I want to see from headphones, earbuds, and the audio industry in 2026
By Brady Snyder published
Audio wishlist The audio industry delivered on its promises in 2025, adding Auracast to Android and making Spotify lossless a reality. But there's more to do in 2026.

What 2026 might hold in store for the mobile accessories market, from 'dream batteries' to maximalist cases
By Namerah Saud Fatmi published
To the future The new year is edging forward and with it, my aspirations for the mobile accessories market in 2026. Here's what I'm expecting to see.
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