TCL upgrades its eye-pleasing paper-like screen on an AMOLED panel for phones
At MWC 2026, TCL unveiled the next generation of NXTPAPER technology on AMOLED, that blends flagship display performance with eye-friendly features that reduce glare, control blue light, and improve reading comfort.
Qualcomm readies phones for Wi-Fi 8, Bluetooth 7, and faster 5G era
Qualcomm’s plan to power the next generation of ultra-fast wireless devices with Wi-Fi 8 speeds above 10 Gbps, Bluetooth transfers up to 7.5 Mbps and a new 5G Advanced modem.
Instagram comes to Google TV, if you prefer mindless doomscrolling on a giant screen
After launching on Fire TV, Instagram’s TV app is now available on Google TV in the U.S., as Meta bets that short-form video and passive scrolling belong on the biggest screen in the house.
Google Messages may finally get live location sharing at last
Google Messages may soon let users share their live location for set or custom durations, with clear on-screen indicators showing when sharing is active.
A cash bounty is daring hackers to stop Ring cameras from sharing data with Amazon
Privacy-focused hackers are being offered cash to modify Ring cameras so they work locally without sending data to Amazon, reflecting growing unease over how home surveillance data is collected and used.
MOFT’s ultra-slim MagSafe wallet with a kickstand gets Apple Find My tracking
MOFT’s new MagSafe wallet combines a slim card holder, a fold-out stand, and Apple Find My tracking, while keeping the iPhone accessory lightweight and easy to carry.
This lens breakthrough could put utterly cheap thermal cameras in phones and cars
A breakthrough lens developed by researchers could slash the cost of thermal cameras, making heat-sensing technology practical for smartphones and cars, where high prices have long kept it out of reach.
Google is bringing AirDrop support to Pixel 9 series phones
Google is expanding AirDrop-style sharing to the Pixel 9 lineup, making it easier to send photos, videos, and files directly to iPhones, iPads, and Macs
Sony’s new tech can sniff out original songs in plagiarized AI-generated music
Sony has built new tech that can spot real, copyrighted songs inside AI-generated music, helping artists see how much their work influenced AI tracks and potentially get paid for it.
Amazon’s big Fire TV update is now rolling out with plenty of new tricks
After previewing the redesign last month, Amazon has begun pushing the updated Fire TV interface to users, starting with newer models and expanding to more devices and countries this spring.
Google is prepping a dedicated app to identify songs playing around you
Google is preparing a standalone app for Pixel’s Now Playing feature, making it easier to identify songs playing around you
Diesel’s new wired earphones look better suited for denims than your ears
Diesel’s new wired earphones lean hard into Y2K style that they feel more like a denim accessory than audio gear, complete with a heavy chain design inspired by classic wallet chains.
YouTube now lets you watch content auto-dubbed in your own language
YouTube is improving how auto-dubbed videos sound and feel, adding expressive speech and testing lip-sync technology so translated audio better matches tone, emotion and on-screen visuals.
NASA astronauts can now carry their iPhones on missions to click epic space photos
NASA’s new policy lets astronauts carry smartphones on missions like Crew-12 and Artemis II, opening the door to more candid, personal views of life in orbit and beyond Earth.
Spotify has a new feature that takes you behind the scenes of your favorite tracks
Spotify is rolling out About the Song in beta, a new feature for Premium users that lets listeners explore the stories, inspirations and background details behind the tracks they’re playing.
Spotify will soon let you buy paper books inside the app
Spotify is expanding beyond audio by partnering with Bookshop to sell physical books, letting users buy paperbacks and hardcovers tied to titles they discover inside the app.
Spotify’s new Page Match feature can now sync your audiobooks with physical books
With Page Match, Spotify is tackling a common reader problem, letting you scan a page and instantly jump to the same moment in the audiobook, making it easier to blend reading and listening throughout the day.
Apple TV has a packed slate of new TV shows and movies in 2026, here’s what’s coming
Apple TV has laid out its 2026 slate, revealing a steady mix of new series, returning favourites and big original films set to roll out across the year, from thrillers and comedies to family-friendly stories.
