Google is launching a new opt-in feature in the U.S. that lets Google Wallet and Pay use your purchase history and stored passes (such as boarding passes or loyalty cards) to customize the suggestions you see. If you approve, you’ll get app, shopping, and brand recommendations based on your actual behaviour. Google says the setting is optional and you remain in control of your data.

Amazon is making it easier for authors to reach readers across languages. Its new AI tool, Kindle Translate, helps writers instantly publish their books in new languages starting with English, Spanish, and German. The feature is free for Kindle Direct Publishing authors and promises faster, more accurate translations checked by AI before release.

Apple has quietly cut trade-in values for iPhones and Macs, meaning older devices will now fetch noticeably less credit toward upgrades. While discounted trade-ins have become routine, this round brings sharper drops across recent models. As such, that next iPhone or Mac upgrade a bit tougher on the wallet. If you’ve been holding onto a device hoping for a solid payout, now might be the time to revisit expectations.

Google has announced some big changes for NotebookLM on mobile, including support for flashcards, quizzes, and more.

Qualcomm says it expects to power about 75% of future Samsung Galaxy phones, a direct counter to reports of an Exynos-led S26. If that holds, Snapdragon likely sets the default Galaxy experience next year.

Apple reportedly has another significant upgrade planned for the selfie camera on next year's iPhone 18 series.

A new computational lens design captures full-scene sharpness by dynamically adjusting focus for each region, potentially transforming cameras, microscopes, and AR systems.

T-Mobile now supports free Text to 911 via Starlink satellites across remote U.S. areas, enabling any carrier’s compatible phone to send emergency messages when there’s no traditional cell signal.

Finally, the lyrics don’t disappear when you go offline. Apple Music users on iOS 26.2 beta can now view synced lyrics even without a data connection, which is great for flights, trains, or signal-dead zones. It’s a small but welcome upgrade that makes sing-alongs and lyric-loving moments more seamless than ever.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone could feature dual 24MP selfie cameras and an under-display sensor.

No more waiting for December to see your music story. Spotify’s new Listening Stats feature gives you a weekly snapshot of your top artists, tracks, and discoveries, all refreshed every seven days. It’s Wrapped, but faster, and designed for sharing straight from your profile to your favorite social apps.

What’s happened? Discord has rolled out another Family Center update, giving parents/guardians new ways to stay in the loop while protecting teen autonomy. The update adds more activity insights for guardians, optional report notifications for teens, and new parental controls over DMs and content filters designed for transparency and dialogue. This is important because: Rather […]

A new leak suggests that Samsung could equip the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a faster 60W PPS charging solution for quicker top-ups.

Tinder is testing a new AI feature that uses photos from your gallery and a few quick questions to suggest more compatible profiles.

The new Moto G57 Power boasts a 7,000 mAh battery, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, 120Hz display, and Android 16.

Google is testing per-app controls for Android backups. A Play Services beta shows size-sorted lists and individual switches, letting you skip noisy or sensitive apps so backups get smaller, faster, and less demanding on storage.

A new leak hints that iPhone 18 Air could add a second rear camera while staying thin and light. Apple is said to be testing a 48MP main plus 48MP ultrawide, with its horizontal bar design intact.

What’s happened? A new firmware leak points to a quieter year for Samsung’s camera hardware. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to reuse most of the S25 Ultra’s rear sensors, with a lone swap on the 3x telephoto. Take the leak with a grain of salt though, This is important because: For many buyers, the […]

The Exynos 2600 could bring Samsung’s biggest camera leap yet, with AI-driven imaging, 14-bit RAW, and native 8K 60 fps HDR10+ video support.

Snapchat is turning conversations into search bars. In a $400 million partnership with Perplexity AI, Snap will soon let users ask questions and get real-time, cited answers without leaving chat. The move blends AI-driven discovery with everyday messaging and marks one of Snap’s biggest bets yet on intelligent chat.

The navigation app Waze partners with the film Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, letting users choose magician voices and themed icons to turn commutes into a cinematic ride.

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will offer a one-tap solution for users to secure their accounts against scams and cyberattacks.

Google rolls out an AI Mode button on Chrome, making it easier for users to access AI without leaving the browser.

Save 25% on the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, now $899 on Amazon. Features Gemini AI integration, triple rear cameras, a 6.8-inch Super Actua display, and all-day battery life.

Dutch smartphone maker Fairphone has confirmed plans to bring its sustainable, repair-friendly devices to the US, starting with the Fairphone XL.

Gemini for navigation could be a game-changer for on-the-move route changes and updates.

Google appears to be working on a new feature that will allow users to select sources for Gemini's Deep Research tool.

Samsung quietly showed a tri-fold phone in Gyeongju, hands off and spec free. Visual checks reveal an inward folding layout, two hinge curves, an extra cover display, and a thin profile open and closed.

Apple just released the first iOS 26.2 beta update and it brings three noteworthy changes for Apple's native Podcasts app.

A new leak suggests that the Galaxy S26 Ultra may feature a subtle but meaningful design change aimed at improving ergonomics.

OpenAI’s Sora AI video generator lands on Android, bringing realistic, sound-rich video creation to more users in select global markets.

Apple faced a lot of heat for its Liquid Glass UI makeover, but with iOS 26.1, the company is not only serving a fix, but checking off a few other annoyances, as well.

The Vivo X300 Ultra leak reveals a 6.8-inch 2K flat OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and a triple-camera setup including two 200 MP sensors.

A new study analyzing nearly 11 million social posts across major platforms finds users are more likely to click lower-quality news links than credible ones, even from the same person, to the same audience. The takeaway is uncomfortable: sensational, unreliable stories win attention more easily than solid reporting, raising questions about whether engagement-driven feeds are rewarding chaos over credibility.