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iFixit’s new AI helper makes it easy for you to tackle DIY repairs

iFixit's new mobile app features a new AI assistant that can help guide you through DIY repairs.
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Google Photos just made it easier to edit multi-clip videos and create highlight reels

Google Photos just picked up a massive upgrade on Android and iOS, complete with a redesigned video editor and new features to help you create polished highlight reels.
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Your Pixel Watch 4 is getting two more gestures for easier one-handed use

The December 2025 update for the Pixel Watch 4 brings two new gestures to simplify one-handed use.
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Samsung Wallet’s Digital Key feature can now unlock your Porsche

Samsung introduced a digital car key feature in its Wallet app back in 2021, allowing users to lock and unlock their cars using a Galaxy device. At launch, the feature supported a handful of car models, but Samsung has since expanded support to several cars from BMW, Mini, Genesis, Kia, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz. Earlier this […]
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Pebble’s new smart ring helps you capture ideas, not fitness stats

Pebble’s comeback story just took an unexpected turn. After launching two new smartwatches earlier this year, the company today announced a new wearable that challenges what a smart ring is supposed to be. Unlike Samsung’s Galaxy Ring or smart rings from Oura, the Pebble Index 01 isn’t built for health and fitness tracking. Instead, its […]
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Adobe Premiere on iOS now gives you a dedicated space to create eye-catching Shorts

Adobe is now rolling out a dedicated creation space in the Premiere app for iOS to help you level up your YouTube Shorts game.
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Google’s AI mood board can now turn your idea dump into a slick presentation

Google has released a massive update for its AI-powered mood board app, Mixboard, which includes a new feature that can turn your idea dump into a crisp presentation.
Illustration showcasing Doppl's new shoppable discovery feed.

Google’s virtual try-on app now helps you discover and shop outfits tailored to you

Doppl, Google's AI-powered virtual try-on app, now has a shoppable discovery feed that offers outfit recommendations with direct links to merchants.
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Android’s latest Canary release lays the groundwork to help you seamlessly switch to iPhone

Google has added a new data migration solution in the latest Android Canary release to make data transfers between iPhones and Android devices more seamless.
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Blink cameras get AI-powered alerts that actually tell you what’s happening

Blink is rolling out a new feature in beta that uses AI to analyze security camera footage and generate natural-language summaries of security events.
A woman wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE.

The wait is finally over for your Galaxy Watch FE’s Wear OS 6 update

After debuting One UI 8 Watch based on Wear OS 6 earlier this year, Samsung has now finally started rolling it out to the Galaxy Watch FE.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

You can now test-drive One UI 8.5 on your Galaxy S25

Samsung has opened the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series, giving users a chance to experience the update ahead of the stable release.
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Tesla is adding a new alert to stop you from leaving your phone behind

Tesla has confirmed that its upcoming 2025 Holiday Update will introduce a new feature that will alert drivers when they leave their phone in the car.
Samsung Smart Keyboard AI key.

Samsung’s Magic Keyboard rival puts AI at your fingertips

Samsung has launched a competitor to Apple's Magic Keyboard that features dedicated keys to launch your favorite AI chatbot and DeX mode.
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OnePlus starts teasing the OnePlus 15R with an early offer that could save you up to £200

OnePlus has started teasing the OnePlus 15R across several regions, hinting at an imminent launch.
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Google Vids now lets you use a few advanced Gemini-powered tools for free

Google is expanding access to some of Google Vids' advanced Gemini-powered features to all users with a Gmail account.
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Your Pixel can finally keep receipts of your calls

Google is finally rolling out call recording support to more Pixel models with the latest Phone app update.
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Friends can now join your Facebook Marketplace chats to help you negotiate the best deals

Meta just announced a host of new features headed to Facebook Marketplace that make shopping more collaborative and personalized.
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Buckle up, Tesla owners! Apple CarPlay might finally be heading your way

A new report suggests Tesla is finally working on bringing Apple CarPlay support to its vehicles.
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Apple TV just became a much better deal for soccer fans

Starting in 2026, Apple TV subscribers will be able to stream every Major League Soccer match without paying extra.
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Google Messages is testing a new feature to make sure your group chat messages aren’t ignored

Google Messages is testing a new feature in RCS group chats that lets you tag specific users and ensure they see your message.
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Google’s latest AI tools will help you shop faster and smarter this holiday season

Google has announced a new set of AI features aimed at making shopping in Search and the Gemini app faster and more convenient.
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Vine’s second coming is here, complete with some of your favorite classics

The popular short video platform of yesteryear, Vine, just made a comeback in a new avatar with a ton of memorable classics.
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Google will soon give Android power users a safer way to sideload apps from unverified developers

Google is working on a new advanced flow that will let Android power users install apps from unverified developers while ensuring they understand the risks involved.
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Apple Invites just made it easier to avoid surprise drop-ins at your next party

Apple Invites just received a handy new feature that makes it easier to know how many guests will attend your event.
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Sony just launched a cheaper PS5, but you probably can’t buy it

Sony has launched a more affordable PS5 on occasion of the console's fifth anniversary, but it's only available in Japan.
Google Maps running on a Pixel 8 Pro, showing the new colors as of November 2023.

Google Maps is finally escaping its battery hog roots, but you must pay dearly for it

Google Maps is rolling out a handy new feature that helps extend your phone's battery life during navigation, but it's only available on the Pixel 10 series.
Google Photos' year in review feature for 2024.

Your iPhone just got a major AI photo editing upgrade, thanks to Google

Google is rolling out a major update for Google Photos on iOS, bringing powerful AI-editing features to your iPhone.
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Google’s November 2025 Pixel Drop is here with a host of upgrades for your Pixel

Google today announced a Pixel Drop for Pixel 6 and newer models, bringing theme packs, the Remix feature in Google Messages, and more.
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Google just upgraded Magic Cue on your Pixel 10 with advanced Gemini models, without compromising privacy

Google has announced a new AI processing platform called Private AI Compute that aims to deliver the same level of privacy and security as on-device processing while using advanced cloud models.
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Your Google TV Streamer just got a whole lot smarter with Gemini

After debuting Gemini for TV on TCL's QM9K series in September, Google is now finally rolling it out to the Google TV Streamer.
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WhatsApp’s latest feature lets you view recently shared media from all chats in one place

WhatsApp has started testing a new Media Hub feature that gives users access to media from all chats in one place.
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Leaked Galaxy S26 Plus renders reveal a design touch inspired by the Galaxy S25 Edge

Leaked renders of the Galaxy S26 Plus have surfaced online, giving us an early look at its slightly updated design.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Samsung may stick with Snapdragon for the Galaxy S26 Ultra

A new report out of South Korea suggests that Samsung maynot equip its upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra with the Exynos 2600 chip.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

You might not have to wait until March to get your hands on the Galaxy S26 series

A new report suggests that Samsung's Galaxy S26 series launch event might not be delayed after all.
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The iPhone 18 Pro might bring back a touch of old-school Mac nostalgia

A new leak suggests the iPhone 18 Pro could feature a transparent back panel, giving you a dose of classic Mac nostalgia.
A promotional image showing the Blackmagic Camera app for Android.

Blackmagic’s camera app now lets you stream like a pro without extra gear

Blackmagic has upgraded its pro-grade camera app with the ability to stream directly to multiple platforms without requiring additional hardware or software.
Image showing responses from Peloton and Tripadvisor apps in ChatGPT.

ChatGPT now lets you plan workouts and trips with Peloton and Tripadvisor

Peloton and Tripadvisor are now available as apps in ChatGPT, letting users request workout tips and travel recommendations without leaving the chat.