It's official: OnePlus exits the U.S. and Europe, kills OxygenOS - but there is a silver lining

16 Jul 2026 09:00

OnePlus has confirmed that it is pulling out of the U.S. and Europe. It is also closing OxygenOS, and existing phones will get ColorOS.

The Muse 300 is a desktop DAC that's unlike anything I used before

16 Jul 2026 08:54

The Muse 300 is a DAC with a difference: it has a custom OS, a distinctive design, and sound that belies its asking price.

Xiaomi somehow rolls out stable Android 17 update ahead of its rivals

16 Jul 2026 07:45

Xiaomi just rolled out the stable Android 17 update to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17. The only issue is that it's still based on HyperOS 3.0, so you won't see any new features.

Google Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 10: Should you upgrade? Here's what I think after a year with the Pixel 10

15 Jul 2026 21:11

The Pixel 11 looks set to launch pretty soon, but how will it compare to the Pixel 10, and will it be worth upgrading to or buying over its predecessor?

Well, this sucks: Samsung might not offer its free storage upgrade anymore

15 Jul 2026 18:57

A major rumor claimed Samsung might take away its free storage upgrade for its upcoming Galaxy foldables.

Google opens Pixel Care Plus enrollment for the Pixel 10 and 9, but time is short

15 Jul 2026 18:13

Google announced a mini-event for the Pixel 9 and 10, opening Pixel Care Plus enrollment for a limited time.

Managed Accounts are free on Spotify: this is everything parents need to know

15 Jul 2026 17:08

Spotify brings Managed Accounts to all parents for free, providing more access to a music-only experience for young users.

Mint Mobile just quietly dropped the best Google Pixel 10 deal on the web — but you don't have much time

15 Jul 2026 15:53

This deal is sure to disappear as quickly as it arrived.

These AI earbuds made my meetings much more productive - here's how

15 Jul 2026 13:00

Viaim's RecDot earbuds are interesting; they use record calls and meetings, and use AI to provide usable insights and transcribe text.

Samsung finally figured out how to make a crease-free foldable screen seven years too late

15 Jul 2026 08:10

Samsung says its next foldable screen is built on titanium, and that could give the Galaxy Z Fold 8 a real edge.

WiiM Sound is the smart speaker upgrade I've been waiting for

15 Jul 2026 08:02

Need a new smart speaker in 2026? You should just get the WiiM Sound. It sounds better than anything by Google, Amazon, and Sonos, and it has much better connectivity.

Google might be preparing a much-needed redesign for the Android Auto media player

15 Jul 2026 07:05

Google could finally shrink Android Auto's giant album art in the media card so you can shuffle and like songs without menu-diving.

Samsung teases what's new and fresh for the Galaxy Watch 9 before Unpacked

14 Jul 2026 18:42

Samsung drummed up Galaxy Watch 9 teasers, highlighting major upgrades to solve what the Watch 8 lacked.

Get your Galaxy S26: One UI 9 Beta 4 rolls out, aiming to fix several Android 17 bugs

14 Jul 2026 18:17

Samsung rolled out its next beta for One UI 9 for Galaxy S26 users, and there's hope that an official launch is next.

The best Google Pixel 10 deals of July 2026 — free phones, straight discounts, and more

14 Jul 2026 17:42

I've tracked down all of the best Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL deals from across the web so you don't have to go looking.

Google Images turns 25: celebrate with a 'dynamic gallery,' Nano Banana in AI Overviews

14 Jul 2026 17:02

Google Images celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary, and the company is rolling out two major updates to all users.

Massive Pixel 11 leak just revealed almost everything about Google's next phones

14 Jul 2026 12:30

Google accidentally listed the entire Pixel 11 series on Amazon, revealing pricing, specs, colors, and storage options nearly a month before launch.

Chrome may be the default browser on Android, but more people are trying this instead

14 Jul 2026 12:00

Opera has quietly become the most popular alternative browser on Android, and the numbers are starting to reflect that.

Want Samsung Health cloud sync? You may have to agree to AI training first

14 Jul 2026 07:45

Samsung is holding your health backups hostage, forcing you to feed your private medical data to its AI or lose cloud syncing entirely.

Gemini is officially rolling out to Google Chrome users in the UK

14 Jul 2026 07:00

Google is bringing Gemini in Chrome to more users in the UK, turning the browser into a smarter AI assistant that can summarize, compare, and handle tasks without leaving the page.

I tested the best party speaker of 2026: this is the Marshall Bromley 450

14 Jul 2026 06:30

Need a party speaker that lasts all night? I tested Marshall's Bromley 450, and there's no doubt in my mind that this is the ultimate portable party speaker.

OnePlus could bow out of the US and Europe soon

13 Jul 2026 21:11

OnePlus could soon exit Europe and the US, but until OPPO confirms it, the brand's future remains up in the air.

Global phone market dropped in Q2 2026, and the holiday season might not help it later

13 Jul 2026 18:27

Research data says the phone market dropped once again in Q2 2026, and the rest of the year looks sour, as it will likely continue to drop.

Storage keeps getting more expensive, but these new Amazon deals should lessen the blow — just in time for Back to School

13 Jul 2026 18:04

Back to School season is upon us, and finding good deals on external storage devices is harder than ever before.

BigMe already has competition for its latest E Ink hybrid phone before launch

13 Jul 2026 17:50

Hisense posted teasers for its hybrid E Ink phone, offering a detachable LCD to compete with BigMe's next launch.

Meta pulls Muse Image AI from Instagram following huge privacy uproar

13 Jul 2026 17:06

Meta responds to user unrest over Muse Image by removing the AI from Instagram, as an uproar over a lack of privacy quickly surfaced.

Yes, Verizon really wants to give you a free Google Pixel 10 Pro — here's how you can claim it

13 Jul 2026 15:57

Add a line with any of Verizon's mainline Unlimited plans and you'll get enough promo credits to make the Google Pixel 10 Pro completely free.