The new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 aims to make premium features a bit more accessible
Seamless performance Qualcomm launched its Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 which is said to bring premium features to mid-range phones.
Android 16
Reported changes to Android development aren't really a change
Same as it ever was Despite what you might read, how Android is made isn't changing.
Phones
Another look at Google's Find My Device UWB update could indicate rollout is near
Next level tracking The Find My Device app's latest version held extra clues about its UWB-supported feature.
Upcoming Sony Xperia 1 VII to look a lot like the predecessor as its renders surface
New Xperia Incoming As Sony fans eagerly await the Xperia 1 VII, new leaks provide a glimpse into the phone’s design and specifications.
Samsung reportedly delays the launch of the Galaxy S25 Edge
Wait gets longer Samsung’s much awaited Galaxy S25 Edge, initially set for an April 15 launch, is now expected to be released between May and June due to internal changes within the company.
There's one reason why I'm not writing off the Pixel 10 Pro Fold... yet
Just imagine Rumors suggest the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be practically identical to last year's model. Normally, I would hate the idea, but Google could shock everyone if it does just one thing.
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Apps & Software
YouTube cracks down on fake movie trailer channels by disabling ad revenue
Finally! YouTube shuts down ad revenue for two major fake movie trailer channels.
How does AI 'create' an image?
Engineered art It might seem impossible, but programming AI image generation is straightforward.
Google's plan to steal ChatGPT's market share is all about Gemini's free tier
Big plans Gemini 2.5 Pro experimental is becoming available to free users less than a week after it was announced. What does that tell us about Google's AI strategy?
How to change to a vertical scrolling app drawer on One UI 7
Up and down Not a fan of the horizontal scrolling of apps in Samsung phones? Well, the latest One UI 7 interface lets you quickly and easily change this. Here's how to do it.
Wearables
Rumored Galaxy Watch 8 Classic would need to channel Samsung's 'Pro' legacy to stay relevant
Wear OS Weekly It looks all but certain a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is coming, but Samsung's alternating schedule leaves a gap that it should fix.
New leak hints at the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 as batteries clear safety checks
Galaxy Watch 8 A new leak gives us the first signs of the Galaxy Watch 8 and 8 Classic.
Samsung will reportedly use high-energy 'dream batteries' on the next Galaxy Ring
It's a dream A report claimed Samsung's next Galaxy Ring could grab new battery tech.
The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is a bit too similar to its predecessor, despite some cool updates
Get active The Garmin Vivoactive 6 should arrive soon with a few key upgrades, but perhaps not the one you'd most want to see.
Accessories
Amazon is still slashing 20% OFF these noise-cancelling earbuds from JBL – but how long can it last?
Live Laugh Love Amazon's Big Spring Sale includes a 20% discount on the JBL Live Buds 3, which are a pair of wireless earbuds with a unique charging case screen.
Dbrand wants you to 'Touch Grass' and destress with its new cases, and no it's not an April Fools' prank
Lawn vibes Dbrand just dropped grass-textured cases and skins—no, it's not a joke.
Get ready to tangle! Nothing's new Ear 3.5mm earphones bring 'inconvenient' wired sound
Hehe-haha Nothing delivered an "inconvenient" Ear 3.5mm set of earphones.
Tablets
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE series is official, but it’s not exactly blowing us away
Yawn The Tab S10 FE Plus ups the screen size but trims down the camera count from last year’s model.
As Amazon's Big Spring Sale winds to a close, one of our favorite tablets is still $270 OFF
Final Hours Tablet Deal Amazon is offering 29% off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, but you'll have to act quick, because the retailer's spring sale is almost over.
Best Amazon Fire tablet 2025
These tablets are fire We'll help you choose which Fire tablet to get.
Deals
Amazon is still slashing 20% OFF these noise-cancelling earbuds from JBL – but how long can it last?
Live Laugh Love Amazon's Big Spring Sale includes a 20% discount on the JBL Live Buds 3, which are a pair of wireless earbuds with a unique charging case screen.
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is over, but you can STILL get over $200 off the Galaxy Book 4 Edge laptop with this deal
Laptop Deals The powerful Samsung Galaxy Book 4 just got a 23 at Amazon, marking over $200 off for this 15.6-inch laptop—and bringing it down to its lowest price yet.
The best Samsung Galaxy S25 deals of April 2025 — huge trade-in savings, free wireless, and more
S25 is live The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is here, and I'm collecting all of the best deals from across the web.
Samsung's latest midrange masterpiece is shipping with a FREE $50 gift card — that's not an April Fool's joke
Grade A savings The Galaxy A36 5G has arrived, and a few retailers are trying to earn your business by pairing the smartphone with trade-in credit, free gift cards, and more.
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It looks like next-gen Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses will follow the Google Glass playbook, only better
Give me sight Meta Hypernova is reportedly coming to store shelves this year, offering a pricey upgrade on Ray-Ban Meta Smart glasses
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is over, but you can STILL get over $200 off the Galaxy Book 4 Edge laptop with this deal
Laptop Deals The powerful Samsung Galaxy Book 4 just got a 23 at Amazon, marking over $200 off for this 15.6-inch laptop—and bringing it down to its lowest price yet.
Upcoming Meta Quest games releasing in April 2025 and beyond
Everything's new! Tons of great games are coming soon for the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S.
I'm not exactly sold on the Abxylute One Pro for one reason
Skeptical In a vacuum, the Abxylute One Pro looks like its practically the perfect handheld for cloud streaming. But in reality, there are compelling alternatives already available.
