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May 31
- Looks like the Pixel Watch's battery won't be anything special
- Galaxy smartwatch shipments hold second place globally as we await new Fitbit watches
- The latest Xiaomi and Hisense smart TVs ditch Android TV, opt for Amazon Fire TV
- The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro might not sport the popular rotating bezel after all
- These security flaws could have endangered millions of Android phones
- Pixel 7 prototype appears on eBay as report points to second-gen Tensor improvements
- Seven games are coming to Stadia Pro for June 2022
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt stars will host the Future Games Show on June 11
- Jiggle Physics 128: Everybody's Favorite Archie Looking....
May 30
- Meta Oculus Quest 2 price just dropped by $149. Wait...what?
- Memorial Day TV sales live roundup: Save hundreds on Samsung, LG, Sony and more
- The Dell Memorial Day sale is still live: save hundreds on laptops and monitors
- Iran officials reportedly bribed some Instagram moderators to remove accounts
- Hurry — get the S22 Ultra for as low as $199 with the Samsung Memorial Day sale
- Samsung Memorial Day sale: Get a free smartwatch when you buy the Z Fold 3 or Z Flip 3
- Google Drive on the web gains a handy feature you never knew it lacked
- DualSense PS5 controller prices crash to lowest point yet
- This Gboard update will fix one of the worst things about typing on foldable phones
- Google's upcoming Pixel Tablet could ship with a USI-certified stylus
May 29
- Samsung's phone production is reportedly taking a major hit this year
- The Pixel 7 series' display may not be the upgrade you were hoping for
- Google could bake a native snore and cough detector into your Android phone
May 28
- With Diablo Immortal, Blizzard aims to build one of its biggest games yet
- WhatsApp's user base saw a huge uptick in Q1 2022, but competition is growing
May 27
- Upgrade your home theater for just $100 with the Roku Memorial Day sale
- Mighty Switch Force! Collection and more announced for Stadia this year
- Avalanche leak suggests cloud gaming could come to Oculus Quest
- Ghost Recon Breakpoint game saves on Stadia have been deleted for many players
- Chrome OS 102 brings expanded Google Cursive compatibility and better USB-C cable recognition
- How to watch Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 1: streaming guide, episode schedule, and more
- The Google Play Store's massive redesign on desktop rolls out more widely
- Google Nest Hub finally picks up a home screen feature it has sorely needed
May 26
- Android 13 Beta 2.1 starts rolling out to fix some bugs for Pixel owners
- UK’s competition watchdog is investigating Google's dominance in digital ad tech
- OPPO will show off its AR glasses in the U.S. for the first time
- The Google app's search suggestion UI gets a nifty redesign in new Android 13 beta
- Google Pixel 6 official cases are causing a headache for many owners
May 25
- PlayStation Studios looking to expand with first-party on mobile, more live service games
- Sony is planning 20 PS VR2 games for launch
- Google Docs brings faster document editing and text formatting
- New YouTube Music feature streamlines casting to recently used speakers
- Galaxy Z Fold 3 finally picks up support for Samsung's Expert RAW app
- Google's 'Next Big Thing' reportedly won't arrive until 2023
- The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth for Android — Everything you need to know
- YouTube Shorts starts rolling out shoppable video ads worldwide
- Google wants your help to study the impact of smartphones on users' digital wellbeing
- The new Amazfit T-Rex 2 arrives just in time for Father's Day, brings insane battery life
May 24
- Google Photos brings Real Tone to more Android phones with a selection of new filters
- Three games hit Netflix Games today, with one more on the way
- Nothing phone (1) preview highlights internal components, unified design
- The Motorola Razr 3 looks to be a creaseless folding wonder
- The PC Gaming Show returns in 2022 with new reveals and exciting games
- Meta's working on a fix for Oculus Air Link on Windows 11
- Check out Google's cute Street View camera and new Maps feature for Android
- This adorable corgi isn't real, and Google's new text-to-image AI can do even more
- The latest Google Lens for Chrome update aims to keep you focused and productive
- Motorola teases July launch of a new Android phone with insane camera specs
- Instagram gets a new typeface and a brighter logo gradient
- T-Mobile issues fix for IMS error that rendered many LG phones useless
- Microsoft dreams up a potential Surface Duo successor with a single 360-degree folding display
May 23
- The new MediaTek Dimensity 1050 brings mmWave 5G to more mid-range smartphones
- The Galaxy Z Flip 4 could be getting this year's best processor
- Google's workforce saw its largest growth of Black and Latinx representation last year
- The Pixel Watch sounds like a powerhouse despite its aging chipset
- Google TV is finally rolling out profiles for a more ‘personalized space’
- Control free to play for AT&T customers through white-label Stadia
- Google Assistant comes to Galaxy Watch 4 almost a year after its release
- Motorola's Razr 3 likely to be the company's first flagship foldable
- Android apps for Windows get their most significant update yet
- In Death: Unchained for Quest gets a new event, possible PS VR2 version teased
- Google Pixel 6a unboxing proves how fast the new fingerprint scanner really is
- It's official: Xiaomi is partnering with Leica, Galaxy S22 Ultra rival launching in July
- Google saw the biggest smartphone market growth in North America during Q1 2022
May 22
- Android 13 is picking up native support for most braille displays
May 20
- PS VR2: When does it release?
- Google concedes to let Tinder owner Match bypass its Play Store billing system
- Death Stranding 2 seemingly leaked by actor Norman Reedus
- WhatsApp adds new revenue streams through cloud hosting services for businesses
- 7 Fitbit features we want on the Google Pixel Watch
- Huawei and ZTE are now banned in Canada over cybersecurity concerns
- AC Podcast 568: The Beautiful Chaos of Android
- The new Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 pushes flagship Android smartphones to new heights
- The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 arrives to bring a new era of powerful mid-range Android phones
- Future AR glasses will rely on same XR2 chip as Oculus Quest 2
May 19
- PlayStation Plus classic games like Syphon Filter to get Trophy support
- The 2022 Moto G Stylus 5G is now available for Verizon postpaid and prepaid customers
- Google fixes a weird bug that appeared when setting up your Chromebook
- Beat Saber update adds new 3D level editor in beta
- Star Trek, PAW Patrol, and four more family games coming to Stadia this year
- Future Games Show returns in June with over 40 games
- Visible finally brings eSIM activation to Galaxy and Pixel Android phones
- Google Photos update fixes one of its most annoying quirks for years
- God of War Ragnarok builds on prior accessibility features in PlayStation games
- The Google TV app gets a much-needed redesign, but there's one missing piece
- New YouTube feature lets you jump straight to the best part
May 18
- Wear OS companion app opens up beta program, could be a sign of things to come
- Legacy G Suite users get to keep custom Gmail domains with 'no-cost' option
- Samsung to push Matter-based smart home development with new Partner Early Access Program
- Sony's new LinkBuds S offer a more conventional design with ANC for $200
- Google Pay: How it works, where it's available, and how it compares to Wallet
- Acer's Chromebook Spin 714 and Tab 510 offer plenty of power and a dockable USI stylus
- Amazon's new Fire 7 and Fire 7 Kids are faster, leaner, and better than ever
- Google Pay vs. Wallet: What are the differences?
May 17
- Best PlayStation VR accessories 2022
- New Pixel Buds Pro to come ahead of the AirPods Pro in at least one key metric
- Disney Plus will keep ads to a minimum in its new ad-supported tier
- Chromecast and Nest Hub ambient displays are returning to their former glory
- Android 12 update arrives for the ASUS ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro
- Oculus Quest 2 v40 update beefs up parental controls and security
- Cities: Skylines and Far Cry Primal launch on Stadia today
- YouTube Music on Wear OS finally lets you stream over Wi-Fi and LTE
- You can now run Parallels Desktop on lower-powered Chromebooks
- Ecobee's new thermostats can sense you through walls and measure air quality
- Lenovo's ThinkPad C14 Chromebook Enterprise has all the tools to keep you productive
- Jiggle Physics 127: Diversity on a Scale
- Apex Legends Mobile: Tips and tricks for beginners
- Qualcomm teases major Snapdragon launch on May 20
May 16
- LG Wing owners are receiving a welcome update on Verizon
- Verizon is raising its prices soon with higher administrative fees
- The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G to launch this week with a new MediaTek chip
- Google Assistant gains Fitbit and Google Fit integration for your Nest Hub
- This was the hottest Pixel announcement from Google I/O 2022
- Sony reveals PlayStation Plus classic games for PS5, PS4 subscribers
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 could beat the Galaxy S22 Ultra in this area
- Google Play Store to get rid of nearly 900,000 abandoned apps
- Top Twitter executives leave amid Elon Musk acquisition and 'new direction'
May 14
- How to watch Eurovision live stream for free: 2022 Grand Final online viewing guide
- Poll: What was your favorite Pixel announcement at Google I/O 2022?
May 13
- Best PS4 and PS5 Games with mouse and keyboard support 2022
- The new Sony Xperia 1 IV is a powerhouse for creators, and it's predictably expensive
- The Pixel Watch might already be outdated, reportedly using a 4-year-old processor
- Android 13 Beta 2 adds some charming new emoji mashups to Emoji Kitchen
- Demeo teases new Serpent Lord expansion and custom model painter
- Google's AI Test Kitchen lets you teach its AI better conversational skills
- Today only: Best Buy deal could save you hundreds on the HP Chromebook X2 11
- You could save big on the best entry-level Fitbit at Walmart today
- Spam bots put Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition on hold
- Google reveals Pixel 6a pricing outside the United States
- Google shows off LumaFusion on Chrome OS, but we're still waiting on an Android version
- You can now play Quake 3 Arena on your Oculus Quest 2
- Heads up: this epic Walmart deal could get you six free months of Spotify Premium
- The Honor Magic 4 Pro makes its UK debut with quad-curved display, 100W charging
May 12
- Google Keep looks set to finally gain a feature we've been asking for
- Leaked Galaxy Z Flip 4 renders reveal a very familiar design, new dimensions
- This update on the Pixel 7 design has us kind of bummed
- Google CameraX upgrade could soon fix Android apps with poor camera quality
- Android Auto is getting a big upgrade this summer to help keep your eyes on the road
- Horizon Worlds gets official NBA Lane experience for limited time
- The Twilight Zone VR launches for Oculus Quest 2 this July
- YouTube expands automatic chapters, translated captions now available in 16 languages
- Sony's new WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones offer a sleek new design, better noise canceling
- The Google TV app will let you cast shows and movies to your TV later this year
- Sonos announces its cheapest soundbar, coming in June for just $279
- Phone Hub for Chromebooks will make it easier to respond to messages and share files
- The Oculus Quest Pro is looking more real than ever in this latest teaser
- Google Search will make it easier to find local businesses you don't know about
- Health Connect could get us closer to universal health and fitness tracking
- Google I/O 2022: Biggest announcements from the keynote
- Google brings Emergency SOS to Wear OS, expands Earthquake Alerts
- New 'neighborhood' Google Store in Brooklyn could be the first of many
May 11
- The Play Store is making it easier for Android developers to showcase their apps
- Google teases smart AR glasses that put Google Translate on your face
- Google is bringing more context to the websites you visit on its app
- The Galaxy Watch 4 isn't getting Google Assistant just yet, but it's close
- Google debuts the Monk Skin Tone Scale for better color equity
- You'll never need to say 'Hey Google' again with this Nest Hub update
- Google makes it easier to remove search results about yourself and control your ads
- Google is making the web safer with safety status, expanded 2-Step Verification, and more
- Android 13 Beta 2 shows that Google is taking tablets seriously
- Android 13 Beta 2 arrives with a new photo picker, better theming, and more
- Google Pixel Buds Pro: Release date, specs, and everything you need to know
- Google Pay is making online shopping easier and more secure with virtual card numbers
- Google plans to bring casting to your Chromebook and car display
- Google Messages expands end-to-end encryption to group conversations
- Google Wallet makes its official comeback, to replace Google Pay in most regions
- Google Translate adds two dozen languages used by over 300 million people
- Google's Pixel Buds Pro are coming in July and bringing ANC with them
- It's official: The Pixel Watch is finally coming
- This is the Pixel Tablet, launching in 2023
- Google is launching the Pixel 6a in these 13 countries
- Here's your first look at the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, coming later this fall
- Google Pixel 6a delivers the best Pixel 6 Pro features for just $449
- Google Maps expands eco-friendly routing to dozens of European countries
- Google Meet is going to make you look a whole lot better with more AI capabilities
- OnePlus 10 Pro gets Android 13 beta treatment, but proceed with caution
- Apex Legends Mobile hits Android on May 17
- Futuristic VR sports game Ultimechs receives first gameplay trailer
- Leaked Galaxy Z Fold 4 renders reveal it may borrow design cues from the S22 Ultra
- Webex Meetings gets overhauled as a PWA for Chromebooks
- Boost Mobile will let customers pay their bills with Boost Coins earned by watching ads and playing games
- YouTube TV expands its Spanish-language content offering with two new plans
May 10
- Netflix could introduce its cheaper plan sooner than expected, but it's not all good
- Study claims the Galaxy S22 and Pixel 6 lose value much faster than the iPhone 13
- I/O Pinball is a great way to waste time and get excited for Google I/O 2022
- Chrome OS 101 hits the Stable channel with a few key changes in tow
- Elon Musk wants Donald Trump back on Twitter
- Galaxy S23 Ultra tipped to receive a major camera upgrade
- Jiggle Physics 126: Overwatch 2 beta, Embracer Group buys parts of Square Enix
- Risk of Rain 2's Survivors of the Void add-on gets surprise Stadia release
- Google I/O 2022: How to watch the keynote
- The Snapdragon X70 5G modem isn't out yet and it's already getting new features
- New Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 rumors point to some much-needed improvements
- Facebook is ditching some of its older features because they're losing traction
- Sustainable smartphone maker Teracube is releasing its first smartphone for kids
- PS5 over 19 million units shipped, Sony expects 18 million shipped next fiscal year
- Google TV's personalized screensaver is showing up for more users
May 9
- Every color PS5 DualSense controller you can buy today 2022
- Motorola Razr 3 leak teases a Galaxy Z Flip 3-inspired design and camera upgrade
- Nothing Launcher beta is available to download and try on more Android phones
- Motorola reportedly wants to do rollable phones a little differently
- HP's latest business Chromebooks leverage both AMD and Intel chips
- EA announces The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth mobile game
May 8
- WhatsApp emoji reactions are finally getting a wider rollout
May 7
- Google Docs wants to replace your project management tool with these features
- Google Assistant can now auto-update breached passwords for more users
May 6
- One weekend only: this sitewide Best Buy sale is offering huge discounts on Chromebooks, smartwatches, and more
- This Mother's Day deal from Visible gives you a free Bang & Olufsen speaker
- Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 gets the May 2022 security patch in a fresh update
May 5
- You can now play Fortnite for free on basically any screen
- Elon Musk will reportedly take over as Twitter CEO 'for a few months'
- This OnePlus deal could make the perfect last-minute Mother's Day gift
- Smash Drums Volcano update brings new songs and more next week
- The Galaxy Z Flip 4 might look a lot fancier if this leak is correct
- Play Darude's Sandstorm in VR with Beat Saber's new DLC pack out now
- Amazfit has plans to redefine what rugged smartwatches can be
- Amazon removes in-app digital purchases to avoid the Google tax
- Google's latest acquisition could signal a re-entry into AR/VR hardware
- Acer debuts its updated Chromebook Spin 514 powered by AMD's Ryzen 5000 C-Series
- How to watch Star Trek: Strange New Worlds from anywhere in the galaxy — streaming guide and official trailer
- Google wants Chrome and Android to go fully password-free over the next year
- Fitbit Versa 4: 5 things we want in Fitbit's next smartwatch
- Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones may not have the battery gains you're hoping for
May 4
- Google may launch the Pixel Buds Pro soon to challenge the AirPods Pro
- More Sonos Ray details emerge following leaked product listing
- Fitbit could bring back a physical button to the Versa 4 and Sense 2
- Google's Personalization Hub for Chrome OS is shaping up to be impressively robust
- Android 12 QPR3 Beta 3 brings minor bug fixes and the May security patch
- FIFA 22 cross-platform play is now live on Stadia and consoles
- Love guru leak tells us absolutely nothing real about Nothing Phone (1)
- These Star Wars cases from CASETiFY will give your phone a galactic makeover
- Mint Mobile refreshes its family plan with a modern take and lower prices
- Alexa devices will now show livestreams from newer Google Nest Cam and doorbell
- The Garmin vivofit Jr 3 is getting into May the 4th spirit with new Star Wars designs
- YouTube Music update makes its 'Listen again' shelf a lot more interesting
- New bipartisan bill targeting Google's digital ads business may arrive this week
May 3
- Best Star Wars games for PS4 & PS5 in 2022
- Instagram is about to get a whole lot worse for anyone who hates TikTok
- Dish's 5G network is one step closer as Samsung agrees to provide equipment
- How to watch the Moon Knight finale: Plus streaming guide, cast info, and schedule
- Warcraft Arclight Rumble for Android: Everything you need to know
- Pixel 6 bugs: Everything we've seen so far
- Amazon's Kindle e-readers will finally support the most popular ebook format
- Samsung's new memory cards are made to record over a decade of video
- Facebook is done with podcasts but Live Audio Rooms live on
- Fitbit hit with another lawsuit claiming that their fitness trackers are burning users
- Firefox now automatically switches websites to HTTPS mode on Android
May 2
- The Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 4 apparently have one thing in common
- Samsung sale alert: You could save over $200 with the sustainable fashion bundle
- Fitbit and Google Fit metrics are heading to the Nest Hub
- Supernatural becomes one with the Force with a special Star Wars workout
- Meta reportedly readying $799+ Quest Pro and three other VR headsets by 2024
- May the fourth 2022: This Amazon deal could save you 30% on Star Wars-themed accessories
- The Un-carrier, T-Mobile will unveil what's next on May 4
- Telegram is planning to monetize the platform through premium features
- Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4 may get a minor battery upgrade over its predecessor
- Hulu nixes signup options from its Android and smart TV apps
- Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides pick up one of Drive's best security features
May 1
- Google Translate widget on Android gets Material You treatment
- Google I/O 2022 preview: What to expect from this year's event
- The Xiaomi 12 Pro holds out against concerted bending in this durability test
- The Pixel Watch's battery life could last a bit longer than the Galaxy Watch 4