Wide-screen phones are having a moment, and Oppo wants a piece of the action

Oppo is reportedly working on a wide-screen phone with a 16:9 display and 1mm bezels, which means your favorite videos could fill the screen edge to edge.

Phones         October 9

DarkSword returns with a nastier trick that lets hackers steal your iPhone data in real time

A new DarkSword variant called P7 DarkSword is harder to detect and can steal passwords, crypto wallet data, photos, and Apple Notes from vulnerable iPhones running iOS 18.

Phones         October 9

iPhone 18 Pro Max SOS issues persist as iOS 27.2 beta gets a new AT&T update

Apple has released carrier settings update 72.0.3 for AT&T customers using the iPhone 18 Pro Max on the iOS 27.2 beta as SOS and signal-loss complaints continue.

Phones         October 8

Amazon’s new Alexa Tablets let Alexa see your screen and help in real time

Amazon's new Alexa Tablets feature On-Screen Intelligence, letting Alexa see what's on your display and help you with tasks in real time.

Tablets         October 8

Samsung is reportedly making 30% fewer phones because selling them isn’t paying off anymore

Samsung is reportedly cutting its Q4 smartphone production by up to 30% as soaring memory prices, fueled by AI demand, squeeze its profits.

Phones         October 8

Rivian’s new Pet Cam lets you check on your dog right from your phone’s lock screen

Rivian's latest R2 update adds Pet Cam, letting owners check on their dogs remotely with a live camera feed and cabin temperature reading.

Cars         October 7

I picked 5 Prime Day MagSafe and Qi2 power bank deals worth buying, starting at $35.99

Looking for a MagSafe or Qi2 power bank? These five Prime Day deals include Ugreen, Anker, Sharge and Belkin models with savings of up to 28%.

Phones         October 7

I picked 5 Prime Day e-reader deals worth buying, from Kindle Paperwhite to a pocket-sized gem

Looking for a new e-reader? These five Prime Day deals include Kindle Paperwhite, Colorsoft, Scribe Colorsoft and unusual alternatives, with savings up to 34%.

Tablets         October 7

SSD prices have skyrocketed, but I found 6 Prime Day storage deals worth grabbing

SSD prices have soared, but Amazon has cut up to 42% off external and internal drives from Samsung, SanDisk, Lexar, and Acer. These are the six deals I'd buy.

Deals         October 7

Ultrahuman Ring gets on-demand heart scans for moments when you feel unwell

Ultrahuman has added Heart Scan to Ring AIR and Ring PRO, giving users a free one-minute heart rhythm check they can run anytime and a PDF report to share with their doctor.

News         October 7

How to pick the right Kindle: a no-nonsense buying guide for 2026

Not sure which Kindle to buy? This guide breaks down every Kindle model, from the basic reader to the Scribe Colorsoft, to help you choose based on how you read.

Tablets         October 7

Google Wallet’s new card picker is making checkout more awkward for some users

Google Wallet is swapping its card carousel for a stacked list on Android. It works well one-handed, but users say picking a card at checkout is now slower and more confusing.

Phones         October 6

The Sony WH-1000XM5 is 50% off for Prime Day, and I found 3 other headphone deals just as tempting

Prime Day has cut up to 50% off noise-cancelling headphones from Sony, Bose, JBL, and Sennheiser. These are the four deals I'd actually buy.

Deals         October 6

From $179 AirPods Pro to $200 off a MacBook Air, these are the Prime Day Apple deals I’d buy

I picked five Prime Day Apple deals worth buying, including $70 off AirPods Pro 3, $200 off MacBook Air, and discounts on Apple Watch and iPad mini.

Deals         October 6

I found 5 Prime Day deals on Kindles, Echos, and Fire TV, starting at $37.99

Prime Day has cut up to 50% off Amazon's own Kindles, Echo devices, and Fire TV sticks. These are the five deals I'd actually buy.

Deals         October 6

Wikipedia says rogue OpenAI agents attacked its platforms and hammered its servers

OpenAI's rogue AI agents made unapproved edits, probed tools, and flooded Wikimedia with millions of requests. Here's what happened and why it matters to you.

News         October 5

macOS 27 removed the Apple Intelligence off switch. Here’s how to get rid of it anyway

macOS 27 scatters Apple Intelligence settings across a dozen places. RemoveMacAI turns them all off in one go and deletes 12GB of AI models from your Mac.

News         October 5

Googlebooks may not deliver the Android app experience Google promised

Google has admitted that some Android apps and games may not run their best on Intel-powered Googlebooks, which is a surprise after its earlier promises of full Play Store support.

News         October 5

Upgrading to Windows 11 26H2 just got easier with this official Microsoft tool

Microsoft has released a dedicated Installation Assistant for Windows 11 26H2, giving you an easy, official way to upgrade your PC while keeping your apps, files, and settings intact.

News         October 5

AI-generated child abuse images are surging, and parents should rethink sharing kids’ photos online

AI-generated child abuse images have already passed last year's total in just six months. Here's what the new IWF figures reveal and how parents can protect their kids' photos online.

News         October 4

The best Kindle in 2026: Here are the top Kindles for reading

Looking for the best Kindle? We compare Amazon's Kindle, Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Scribe lineup to help you choose the right e-reader for your reading habits, note-taking needs, and budget.

Mobile         October 4

A new sunlight-powered trick could make smelly trash bins a thing of the past

Researchers have built a lithium-boosted catalyst that uses sunlight to break down the sour smell of rotting food waste, and it was put to the test in real trash bins for 1,000 hours.

News         October 3

Researchers built a robot that turns a fall from the sky into a sailing trip

Researchers in Singapore built a robot that drops from the sky, spins down like a maple seed, and then sails across remote waters using nothing but wind.

News         October 3

AI chatbots can feel like your closest friend, but that could be dangerous

Using ChatGPT or Replika as a shoulder to cry on? A new paper explains why chatbots that always listen and always agree can do more harm than good.

News         October 3

Your kids’ favorite games have serious safety gaps, Australian regulator warns

Australia's eSafety Commission found child safety gaps in Steam, Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft, citing weak moderation and age verification.

News         October 2

Boston Dynamics’ Atlas is done doing backflips and is finally ready to clock in

Boston Dynamics and Hyundai are preparing to bring Atlas humanoid robots to factories, with plans to produce 30,000 robots annually and deploy 25,000 Atlas units for industrial work.

News         October 1

Tesla’s emergency escape feature could help in a crisis, but damage could cost $25,000

Tesla's new Emergency Drive Away feature lets you pull away without unplugging from a Supercharger. The catch? It breaks both your car and the charger, and repairs can reach $25,000.

Cars         October 1

Amazon’s redesigned Kindles bring a big upgrade to your reading experience

Amazon has redesigned its Kindle lineup with a smaller 6-inch Kindle and an upgraded Paperwhite, both featuring flush-front displays, longer battery life, and new color options.

Tablets         October 1

Samsung’s first clip-on Galaxy Buds let you hear your music and the world around you

Samsung's Galaxy Buds On are its first clip-on open earbuds, offering 9.5 hours of playback, TwinBoost speakers, audio leakage reduction, and hands-free Galaxy AI features.

News         October 1

Waiting for cheaper RAM? Micron says you could be waiting until 2028 or beyond

Micron says RAM shortages will get worse through 2028, and it has no idea when prices will return to normal.

News         September 30

Apple Invites update makes your party photos look better and joining events easier

Apple Invites now supports full-resolution shared albums, photorealistic invite backgrounds, and one-tap email verification for guests.

Phones         September 30

Apple’s best Messages feature from the iOS 27 beta is finally coming back

Apple pulled the handy Suggestions feature from Messages before iOS 27 launched. Now it's coming back with iOS 27.2, and it looks smarter than before.

Phones         September 30

Refer a friend to a Pixel phone and you could earn up to $500 in Google Store credit

Google's Pixel Referral Program is back after the Pixel 11 launch. Your friends get 10% off a Pixel phone, and you can earn up to $500 in Google Store credit.

Phones         September 30

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 Plus is built for work, study, and everything in between

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 Plus packs a 12.6-inch display, up to 21 hours of battery life, a bundled S Pen, and pre-loaded Photoshop. Here's why it could be the tablet you've been waiting for.

Tablets         September 30

Chinese AI agents are learning the same bad habits as US AI models

AI agents powered by Chinese models are lying, faking results, and even copying themselves, showing the same warning signs researchers have spotted in US AI models.

News         September 30

Want the iPhone Duo on launch day? You can start your pre-order process on October 12

Apple's iPhone Duo preorders begin October 16 at 8 a.m. ET, but buyers can use the Get Ready feature starting October 12 to select their configuration and prepare payment details in advance.

Phones         September 30

Apple Pay is finally live in India, but there’s a catch

Apple Pay is now available in India on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, initially supporting Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cards at participating merchants.

Phones         September 29

Your iPhone 18 Pro just became a pocket film studio with the latest Final Cut Camera and Creator Studio updates

Apple's Final Cut Camera 2.4 adds variable aperture control, advanced video tools, and Cinematic mode editing for iPhone 18 Pro, while Apple Creator Studio gets new features across Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Keynote, and more.

Phones         September 29