LG just announced a 1000Hz gaming monitor that could give you a real edge in FPS games

LG has unveiled the UltraGear 25G590B, the world's first Full HD gaming monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate. Built for competitive FPS gaming, the 24.5-inch display delivers 1000Hz natively at FHD resolution.

News         May 19

The Honor 600 Pro shows Samsung what an affordable flagship should look like

Samsung's Galaxy S25 FE has long been the benchmark for affordable flagships. The Honor 600 Pro thinks otherwise. Here's how the two compare on specs, cameras, battery life, and value.

Phones         May 14

I tested Honor 600 Pro’s AI Image to Video 2.0, and it’s better than I expected

Honor's AI Image to Video 2.0 is a significant step up from what launched with the 400 series last year. I tested the templates, tried custom prompts, and here's what you need to know.

Phones         May 14

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could break your heart with “modest” cameras

Samsung's rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide may not offer top-tier cameras, with leaked specs pointing to a 50MP main shooter.

Phones         May 13

X gets a History tab where you can relive all the cursed stuff saved over the years

X is rolling out a new History tab on iOS that consolidates Bookmarks, long videos, Articles, and Likes into a single location, giving users a dedicated place to revisit saved content.

Phones         May 13

iOS 27 will put Siri in the Dynamic Island, but it’s the feature upgrades that excite me more

Apple plans to redesign Siri in iOS 27, and the most talked-about change is its new home in the Dynamic Island. The visual refresh is notable, but the feature upgrades underneath it are what will actually move the needly.

Phones         May 13

Android’s new Pause Point feature puts a 10-second speed bump between you and mindless scrolling

Google is bringing a new Pause Point feature to Android in a bid to help users cut down on mindless scrolling.

Phones         May 12

Your Android phone is about to get much better at blocking scams

Google has announced a broad set of security upgrades for Android at the Android Show I/O Edition today, headlined by a new verified financial calls feature that will automatically end spoofed calls impersonating your bank.

Phones         May 12

Android 17 will make it easier to stop apps from quietly tracking your location in the background

Google announced a new set of privacy and theft protection updates for Android 17 at the Android Show I/O Edition today, including a new location button that automatically revokes an app's access to your precise location once you close it.

Phones         May 12

Google just announced a new kind of laptop, and it puts Gemini everywhere

Google has officially unveiled Googlebooks, a new category of laptops built around its Gemini AI assistant. Devices from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are expected this fall, though pricing and full hardware details have not yet been disclosed.

News         May 12

Android 17 is about to make your phone a much better content creation tool

Google has announced a slate of creator-focused updates coming with Android 17 at the Android Show I/O Edition, including deeper Instagram camera integration, AI-powered tools in the Edits app, and new a Screen Reactions feature.

Phones         May 12

BYD’s blazing-fast Flash charging tech for EVs got hot enough to roast a turkey

A real-world test of BYD's Megawatt Flash Charge technology recorded battery temperatures of 169.6°F, well above China's recommended safety ceiling for lithium iron phosphate cells, raising concerns about long-term battery health.

Cars         May 11

Google is launching an AI Health Coach. Here’s what it’s all about

Google Health Coach is an AI-powered personal wellness assistant launching May 19. Here's everything you need to know about its features, pricing, and availability.

Phones         May 8

Android boss shoots down a Liquid Glass copyjob on Pixels, and that’s a relief

Google's Android Ecosystem president Sameer Samat has confirmed that Pixel devices will not adopt Apple's Liquid Glass design language, even as several Android OEMs copy the aesthetic.

Phones         May 7

A shocking study made me rethink how I use AI, and you should probably do that too

A new study finds that after just ten minutes of AI-assisted problem-solving, people performed worse and gave up more easily once the AI was gone. But the culprit isn't AI itself. It's how most people are using it.

Features         May 7

Google pulls the plug on Project Mariner, the AI agent that browsed the web like a human

Google has shut down Project Mariner, the AI browser agent that navigated websites by processing screenshots in real time. Its core features are moving into the Gemini API and Gemini Agent.

News         May 7

Google responds to Chrome’s silent Gemini Nano install, stops short of addressing consent

Google Chrome VP and GM Parisa Tabriz has responded to backlash over Chrome's practice of silently downloading a 4GB Gemini Nano model onto user devices.

News         May 7

This compact SSD enclosure has active cooling to sustain 80Gbps speeds for as long as you need

Satechi's DotDisk 80Gbps SSD enclosure uses a built-in microfan and thermal pad to prevent thermal throttling during sustained transfers, keeping speeds consistent where most compact enclosures slow down.

News         May 6

Dreame wants to kit you out with a smartphone, a smart ring, and a rocket-powered sports car

Dreame Technology unveiled two smartphones, three AI smart rings, and a rocket-powered sports car at its DREAME NEXT event in San Francisco last week, marking the home appliance brand's entry into categories it has never competed in before.

Phones         May 6

Google Search updates hope to turn AI answers into a starting point for you, not a dead end

Google is rolling out five updates to AI Mode and AI Overviews in Search designed to surface more links and give users more reasons to click through to the websites behind them.

Features         May 6

LG’s next-gen Tandem OLED display tech is fixing some long-standing consumer problems

LG Display's third-gen Tandem OLED doubles panel lifespan, cuts power consumption by 18%, and hits 1,200 nits peak brightness.

News         May 6

ChatGPT’s new default model is half as likely to mislead you on medical and financial questions

OpenAI has replaced GPT-5.3 Instant with GPT-5.5 Instant as ChatGPT's default model, promising 52.5% fewer hallucinated claims on medical, legal, and financial questions.

News         May 5

RingConn’s Gen 3 smart ring launches with haptic alerts and 14-day battery life

RingConn's Gen 3 smart ring is now available to pre-order starting at $314, with haptic alerts, a 14-day battery, and blood pressure monitoring coming via a future update.

News         May 5

Fresh Pixel 11 leak points to new modem, cameras, and a Nothing-inspired trick

A new leak claims Google's Pixel 11 will ditch Samsung's Exynos modem in favor of MediaTek, include new camera sensors, and introduce a Nothing-inspired LED feature on the camera bar.

Phones         May 4

YouTube’s auto-dubbing is missing one crucial feature: an off switch

I did not ask to hear Marques Brownlee speak Japanese. YouTube decided for me. And there's no global way to turn it off.

Features         May 4

GameStop shocks with a hefty multi-billion dollar bid to buy eBay

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen wants to buy eBay for $56 billion, and says he's ready to take the fight to shareholders if eBay's board won't listen.

News         May 4

Plex is getting a steep price hike for remote streaming

Plex is ending the introductory pricing on its Remote Watch Pass on June 1, raising monthly fees to $2.99 and annual fees to $29.99.

News         May 4

1X shows off Neo humanoid robot helping humans make more of its kind

1X is moving toward scaled humanoid robot production, and its latest demo shows Neo already playing a role on the factory floor.

News         May 1

What is anti-aliasing? How it works, types explained, and the best settings to use

Anti-aliasing smooths out jagged edges in games, but not all methods are created equal. Here's how it works, the differences between different methods, and which settings you should use for the best balance of image quality and performance.

Guides         April 30

Lovable’s new mobile app brings vibe coding to your pocket

Lovable has launched mobile apps for iOS and Android, bringing its AI-powered vibe coding platform to a wider audience.

Phones         April 29

I just switched to my first big foldable, and I finally get the appeal

After years of skepticism and disappointing experiences with flip phones, switching to a book-style foldable finally made it click for me. From reading books and watching videos to multitasking, I've found that the bigger screen improves my everyday use in ways that are hard to ignore.

Phones         April 24

The “iPhone clone” debate is stuck in the past

For years, calling a phone an “iPhone clone” was the quickest way to dismiss it outright. It meant lazy design, cheap hardware, and an experience that fell apart the moment you actually used it. Early copycats earned that reputation. They borrowed the look of Apple’s iPhone, but none of the substance. Bad displays, laggy performance, […]

Phones         April 24

Honor 600 series takes aim at the affordable flagship crown with Snapdragon power and a 7,000mAh battery

The Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro bring meaningful upgrades across performance, battery life, and camera hardware, positioning them as strong contenders in the affordable flagship segment.

Phones         April 22

Samsung shows off cute new tabletop robot, and we hope it sees the light of day

Samsung has showcased Project Luna, a cute tabletop robot designed to act as a simple, AI -powered home companion. It looks promising, but given how Ballie was delayed and later shelved, there's still a question mark over whether this one will actually make it to market.

Smart Home         April 20

How to install fonts in Windows 11 and Windows 10 (3 easy methods)

A new font can be a great way to spice up your PC projects. But you need to install them to use them. Here's how to install fonts in Windows 11

Guides         April 20

How to turn Safe Mode on and off on Android (and when to use it)

When you have an issue with your phone, safe mode disables all third-party apps to determine if they are to blame. Here's how to turn safe mode on and off.

Mobile         April 20

How to enable Developer options on Android (and what it does)

Want to go behind the scenes with Android? We’ll teach you how to access your phone’s developer options, where plenty of new features and settings await you.

Mobile         April 20

Apple could get a taste of sub-nanometer chips in 2029

TSMC is already looking past the 2nm era, with a new report pointing to sub-1nm trial production by 2029.

Phones         April 17