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Lock Screen view on the 11th Gen iPad.

Apple iPad (2025) review: The best iPad for most people gets even better

The new iPad is generous with storage, serves a faster chip, and a familiar Apple package without a price hike. It’s not perfect, but gets close to that summit.
Kids with phones

Phones aren’t always bad for kids. Social media does the real harm

According to a study courtesy of the University of South Florida, owning a phone can actually yield positive outcomes. It’s social media that does the harm.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might serve camera tricks worth a long wait

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will reportedly adopt a larger telephoto sensor with a higher zoom range, and might bring back the variable aperture perk.
Researcher agent in action inside Microsoft 365 Copilot app.

Microsoft 365 Copilot gets an AI Researcher that everyone will love

Microsoft 365 Copilot app is getting a deep research tool called Researcher that can access the internet as well as internal data to create long-form reports.
AnkerWork B600 Video Bar in use during call.

A bad mic in video calls can upset your hunt for a job or love

According to a study, people whose voice sounds distorted due to a bad mic are deemed less credible and desirable by the listener(s) during online video meets.
A person wearing the Apple Watch Series 3.

Apple is finally fixing the alarm situation on its smartwatches

Apple is of a thoughtful new feature that will bring some peace of mind to smartwatch users. The upcoming update will give users an option to activate the alarm sound even when the is put on silent mode. The change was first spotted in the update notes for watchOS 11.4 RC (Release Candidate) built, which […]
Gemini’s Ask about place chip in Google Maps.

Thanks to Gemini, you can now talk with Google Maps

In Google Maps, you will now see an “Ask about place” chip after summoning Gemini, which makes it far more convenient to uncover relevant information using a back and forth chat approach.
Enabling off screen fingerprint unlock feature in Android 16.

Android 16 brings a blind fingerprint unlock perk to Pixel phones

The latest beta build of Android 16 brings a new feature to Pixel phones that lets users biometrically unlock the device without ever waking up the screen.
Google's AR smartglasses translation feature demonstrated.

Samsung might put AI smart glasses on the shelves this year

Samsung is reportedly working on a pair of smart glasses inspired by Meta and Ray-Ban’s hit wearable, and could introduce them before 2025 comes to an end.
Gemini Live App on the Galaxy S25 Ultra broadcast to a TV showing the Gemini app with the camera feature open

Gemini app finally gets the world-understanding Project Astra update

Project Astra is now integrated within the Gemini Live experience, allowing it to understand and explain the world around you, as seen through the camera lens.
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus's home screen.

iPhone 17 might finally fix Apple’s stingy ways with display upgrades

Apple might finally bring a high refresh rate screen to the vanilla iPhone 17. It could be the most discernible upgrade on this one, aside from a new chip.
Apple Watch SE with Nomad Aluminum Band

Apple Watch SE 3’s future appears uncertain with a looming price hike

Apple has reportedly been eyeing a plastic build for the Watch SE 3, but internally, the company is torn over the looks and manufacturing costs.
The front of the Apple Watch Ultra.

Apple Watch might get a camera upgrade in the near future

Apple is reportedly exploring the idea of putting a camera underneath the screen of the mainline Apple Watch, and fitting one on the side of the Ultra model.
Imagery generated by HART.

I tested the future of AI image generation. It’s astoundingly fast.

Experts at MIT and Nvidia created a hybrid approach for AI image generation that takes far less computation resources while retaining high visual details.
Alleged render of Motorola Razr 60 showing its cover display.

Motorola Razr 60 leak predicts an odd mix of good and bad news

Motorola’s next entry-point foldable phone will reportedly be smaller and charges slower, but it gets sturdier build and adds a neat display trick, as well.
Updated video playback on Threads.

Threads’ new tools cool down commentary chaos and boost discovery

Threads will let users boost visibility of their profile and content with topics, while offering them more control over who can interact with their posts.
Gmail icon on a screen.

The search system in Gmail is about to get a lot less frustrating

Gmail will let you quickly find emails by preferring results based on how frequently you chat with a person, the click frequency, and how recently it arrived.
Leaked image of Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE showing its front and back.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE leak bares it all, and it’s bad news

Samsung’s upcoming Fan Edition tablets might deliver a double whammy of bad surprises with a decidedly mid-range Exynos silicon and a higher asking price.
The camera on the Apple iPhone 16e in White

Network tests show Apple C1 modem in iPhone 16e wins where it matters

In tests conducted by Ookla, the C1 modem inside iPhone 16e performed better than the iPhone 16 and its Qualcomm modem, especially in challenging network scenarios.
HuggingSnap recognizing contents on a table.

HuggingSnap app serves Apple’s best AI tool, with a convenient twist

HuggingSnap is driven by a vision AI model that can understand the world around you and can answer questions based on what you see through the camera lens.
The back of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Apple could be forced to make major changes to how your iPhone works

Apple has been asked to make connectivity and interoperability changes that let developers to create AirDrop alternatives and enable seamless device pairing.
Person wearing SpellRing on their thumb.

Low-cost smart ring shows the future of sign language input on phones

The SpellRing can track the shape of hands, movement, and palm orientation to enable word spelling in American Sign Language (ASL) with impressive accuracy.
Acer Chromebook Spin 513 top down view showing display and keyboard deck.

Chromebooks are about to get a lot smarter, and more accessible

The latest stable build of Chrome OS removes Google Assistant and installs the Gemini chatbot. It also adds a new accessibility feature called Slow Keys.
Front view of Atari 2600 My Play Watch.

Atari’s smartwatch is a low-cost love letter to retro gaming fans

The Atari 2600 My Play Watch lacks Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. But it will let you play four retro games with physical controls, right on your wrist.
Circular Ring 2 in Rose Gold.

Circular Ring 2 puts blood pressure sensing on your finger

Circular is a relatively small player in the smart ring segment, which is currently led by the likes of Oura, Samsung, and RingConn. Yet, following a not-so-good start,. The Circular Ring 2, which recently smashed past its $1 million crowdfunding goal, has landed support for blood pressure sensing. The feature will be enabled via an […]
An iPhone 16 laying on a shelf with its screen on.

Apple might serve a massive front camera upgrade on iPhone 17

Apple might use a 24-megapixel selfie camera across the entire iPhone 17 series, paving the way for advanced video capture tricks and high-quality selfies.
Samsung phone running One UI 7 software experience.

Samsung confirms One UI 7 release date for first wave of Galaxy owners

Samsung will start the public rollout of One UI 7 on April 7, covering its latest foldable phones and tablets, followed by older flagships in the coming weeks.
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 processor on a console.

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon G series chips promise a big handheld gaming leap

Qualcomm has revealed three new Snapdragon G series processors with big performance jumps. Ayaneo and Retroid will sell handhelds based on these chips in March.
Alleged depiction of Google Pixel 9a.

Comprehensive Google Pixel 9a leak reveals pretty much everything

The upcoming Pixel 9a has appeared in a review video, detailing its innards and performance, while also giving Google’s mid-ranger a full unboxing treatment.
Gemini Advanced on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

I saw Google’s Gemini AI erase copyright evidence. I am deeply worried

Gemini Flash AI model is removing watermarks from copyright-protected images. I witnessed it in action, and I am worried about the future of fair usage ethics.
Leaked skin render of Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

Samsung might charge a bomb for the svelte Galaxy S25 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge might be priced close to the Galaxy S25 Ultra. By the safest estimates, it could go for at least a thousand dollars in the US market.
Alleged concept render of the iPhone 17 Air in black.

iPhone 17 Air might not serve a price shock, after all

The iPhone 17 Air will reportedly cost roughly the same as the “Plus” model it is replacing. It might serve unexpected display and battery life surprises, too.
Alleged Render of iPhone 17 Air.

iPhone 17 Air might lead the way for port-less Apple smartphones

Apple was reportedly planning a truly portless iPhone 17 Air. Those plans were ditched, but if the upcoming phone succeeds, Apple might go back to the idea.
Person wearing a VR kit for speech training.

Mobile-based free VR tool is helping people beat speech anxiety

Virtual Reality was once considered a niche for video games, but over the years, it has found application in many areas. From and paving the way for immersive concerts to , the . The latest VR innovation comes from the University of Cambridge, and it aims to help people overcome speech anxiety and the fear […]