Google Home Speaker (2026) review: Smarter and punchier, with a subscription pinch

The latest edition of the Google Home Speaker serves a compelling mix of rewarding voice controls, surprisingly punchy audio output, and the most advanced suite of smart home features that you can get on a speaker under a $100 budget.

Faiz Aly     July 13

How to install iOS 27 public beta on your iPhone?

Apple's first iOS 27 public beta is live. Here's exactly how to sign up, install it on your iPhone, and what new features you can try immediately.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 13

This Android malware can spy on your screen, read your texts, and control your phone remotely

A new version of RedHook Android malware uses your phone's own built-in debugging tool to take remote control of your device without needing root access or a USB cable.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 13

iOS 27’s public beta is finally here, and you don’t need a developer account to get in

Apple's iOS 27 public beta is now available, letting anyone try Siri AI and other new features early.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 13

The Pixel 11 may finally ditch Samsung’s modem for better battery life and connectivity

An FCC filing suggests Google's Pixel 11 could finally ditch Samsung's modem for better battery and connectivity.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 13

New Pixel 11 leak reveals colors, specs, and a surprise accessory ahead of launch

With the Pixel 11 a month from its August 12 debut, a leaked set of retailer listings just revealed colors, specs, and a hint at Google's first ever item tracker

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 13

Microsoft is finally fixing the worst thing about Windows Search, but you can’t try it just yet

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 Search improvements to Insiders, removing promotional web content and adding clearer result labels.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 13

OnePlus is ending its US operations pretty soon, says report

According to a report, OnePlus will officially announce its exit from the US and EU market in a week, while parent company, Oppo, will take over and expand, at least in the European market.

Nadeem Sarwar     July 13

The best phones in 2026: our 14 favorite smartphones right now

Here are the best smartphones on the market today, from the Galaxy S26 Ultra to the iPhone 17. if you're shopping for a new phone, this roundup is for you.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 13

How AI Tools Are Changing Product Development in Modern Business 

How AI Product Development Is Changing Startup Launches

Chris Gallagher     July 13

Apple doesn’t want to share this AirPods feature with Meta, but the EU may force its hand

Apple is developing a DMA-mandated API that will let Meta's Ray-Ban glasses and Quest headsets pair automatically with iPhone, iPad, and Mac, like AirPods.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 13

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s headline Privacy Display may have an ugly red side effect

Samsung is investigating reddish patches reported on some Galaxy S26 Ultra screens, with its unusual Privacy Display panel emerging as one possible explanation.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 13

Instagram and WhatsApp lead in sextortion reports, iMessage is weaponized against teenagers: Report

Australia's online safety watchdog says Instagram and WhatsApp top the sextortion complaint list, while teens are being targeted through iMessage and Snapchat.

Rachit Agarwal     July 13

AMD is quietly building a frame generation mode that beats Nvidia at its own game

AMD's latest Radeon drivers hide a Multi-Frame Generation mode that goes up to 8x, going one better than NVIDIA's 6x. Here's what it could mean for your frame rate.

Rachit Agarwal     July 13

Europe plans a wide social media ban for children

A panel of experts has recommended that the European Union bar children under 13 from social media, with looser rules for teens up to 18.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 13

Google just beat its own Prime Day Pixel 10 Pro deal, and the Pixel 11 may explain why

Google has dropped the 128GB Pixel 10 Pro to $699, beating its Prime Day price as inventory thins ahead of the expected Pixel 11 announcement in August.

Paulo Vargas     July 13

Acer’s new Android phone lets you take better selfies with a rear display

Acer has quietly launched the Sospiro A15 with a 1.88-inch rear screen, a 64MP camera, Android 16, and a 5,000mAh battery. Here's everything the new budget phone offers

Rachit Agarwal     July 13

Razer dressed its gaming earbuds for PS5 and Xbox, then priced them surprisingly well

Razer’s new $99 gaming earbuds bring low-latency wireless audio to Xbox and PS5, although multi-console owners may find one version considerably more useful.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 13

A new sodium battery posts wild four-minute charging numbers, but don’t expect it in an EV yet

A sodium-metal battery reached a four-minute laboratory rate, but its strongest lifespan figures came from slower and smaller tests. The pouch-cell results show why EV use remains a long way off.

Paulo Vargas     July 13

Forget folding twice. Samsung’s next big-screen phone may simply slide open

Samsung’s next experimental Galaxy may swap multiple hinges for a sliding display, potentially offering tablet-sized screen space from a more manageable phone-shaped body.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 13

You can now tell Waze to stop interrupting your playlist, and I can’t believe it took this long

Waze launched five updates today, including Less Chatty mode to reduce voice interruptions, personalized navigation, and expanded Gemini AI search for destinations.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 13

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leak just exposed a much more ambitious phone than expected

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has leaked ahead of launch, revealing its premium design, three colors, huge 7,100mAh battery, magnetic wireless charging, and flagship-level hardware.

Paulo Vargas     July 13

Copilot could soon help diagnose issues with your PC

Microsoft is testing a new Copilot feature called PC Insights that will help users diagnose problems with their PC using natural language prompts.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 13

Google’s next foldable just leaked in its most elegant color yet

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold has appeared in a classy new Pine finish, accompanied by a slimmer body and a cleaner version of its familiar camera island.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 13

I wouldn’t have recommended this Nintendo Switch 2 accessory before, but this deal changes everything

GameStop just dropped the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera to its lowest price yet, making the once-pricey accessory much easier to recommend.

Shimul Sood     July 13

OpenAI just took the handcuffs off your ChatGPT Work and Codex usage limits, at least for now

OpenAI is temporarily removing the 5 hour usage limit for Plus, Business, and Pro users across Codex and ChatGPT Work, and making GPT 5.6 Sol more efficient so your usage goes further.

Rachit Agarwal     July 13

I lived with a liquid-cooled gaming phone, and it rarely let me down in everyday life

The Red Magic 11S Pro can run demanding PC games, yet its battery, display, charging, and everyday reliability are just as important outside of gaming.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 13

This app gives your Mac a music player you’ll actually enjoy using

Liqoria is a Mac music player that works with Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and more. It gives you floating, menu bar, Dock, and Lock Screen players in a single app.

Rachit Agarwal     July 12

Anthropic is giving away Claude Fable 5 at no extra cost for a limited time

Anthropic is offering paid Claude subscribers free access to Claude Fable 5 until July 19, after which continued use will require separate usage credits.

Moinak Pal     July 12

Scammers are now cloning trusted news websites to steal your money

Cybercriminals are cloning trusted news websites using AI-generated content to promote fake investment schemes, making it harder than ever to distinguish legitimate journalism from scams.

Moinak Pal     July 12

This floating AI robot looks like it escaped a Studio Ghibli film, and that’s exactly the point

Researchers have unveiled a floating AI robot inspired by Studio Ghibli that glides silently through the air, offering a safer and more approachable vision for future AI companions.

Moinak Pal     July 12

The days of unrestricted social media for children may be coming to an end

Governments worldwide are introducing or considering social media bans for children, as concerns over mental health, online safety, and addictive algorithms continue to reshape digital policy.

Moinak Pal     July 12

Christopher Nolan’s personal take on smartphones is surprisingly practical

Christopher Nolan says avoiding smartphones helps protect the quiet moments where his best ideas emerge, even if living without one has become increasingly inconvenient.

Moinak Pal     July 12

Microsoft wants Windows 11 and your phone to become best friends

For years, Phone Link has felt like that one app everyone knows exists but rarely remembers to open. Microsoft apparently wants to change that. According to a report from Windows Central, the company is working on a major overhaul of how smartphones integrate with Windows 11, making phones feel like a native part of the […]

Varun Mirchandani     July 12

What are Copilot+ PCs? Everything you need to know

Copilot+ PCs promise smarter Windows search, local AI tools, and longer battery life, though the badge comes with strict hardware rules and several important caveats.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 12

ASUS expands its ProArt lineup with a compact keyboard and a smart creator mouse

ASUS has expanded its ProArt ecosystem with the new ProArt Keyboard KD300 and ProArt Mouse MD301, bringing creator-focused features, compact design, and multi-device connectivity to professionals.

Varun Mirchandani     July 12

Apple’s M7 Ultra could take on Nvidia Blackwell with a staggering 1.5TB of memory

Apple's M7 Ultra chip could feature up to 1.5TB of unified memory, reportedly bringing AI performance closer to Nvidia Blackwell while powering future Macs and Apple Intelligence servers.

Varun Mirchandani     July 12

The Apple Car may be dead, but it became the foundation of Apple Intelligence

Apple's canceled self-driving car project reportedly became the technological foundation for Apple Intelligence, helping create the Neural Engine and the AI hardware powering today's iPhones, Macs, and Apple AI servers.

Varun Mirchandani     July 12