This Nokia N8 revival turns a 2010 flagship into a usable retro phone
A fan-made firmware called Reborn is giving the 2010 Nokia N8 a practical second life in 2026, with updated web certificates, easier app installs, and a new way to browse classic Symbian software.
Gemini’s Circle to Search lost Share on some phones, you may need a workaround
Circle to Search may have lost its Share option on some Android phones. Reports point to a Google app beta build, with one workaround tied to resetting the app or switching back to stable.
Galaxy S21 support is winding down, what it means for your security updates
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 security updates just became less predictable. The S21 line has dropped off Samsung’s monthly and quarterly lists, which matters if you rely on banking, work logins, and other sensitive apps.
Samsung Galaxy S26 might give you a freakishly fast AI image trick that works offline
A rumor says the Galaxy S26 will add EdgeFusion, an on-device text-to-image tool that works offline and targets under-one-second results. If it’s real, battery, heat, and integration will decide whether you’ll use it.
Your phone may get a magnetic lens add-on this year
A leak says magnetic lens modules are entering mass production planning, and added context points to Xiaomi’s modular optics idea. The claimed Micro Four Thirds sensor and 10 Gbps link sound big, but key details are still TBD.
Your streaming bills keep rising, so rogue streaming boxes are back
Rogue streaming boxes like SuperBox and vSeeBox are spreading as streaming gets pricier and more fragmented. They promise cable-style live TV for one payment, but the convenience comes with legal and security risks.
Android 16 test build adds smarter connection switching for your Pixel
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 turns Adaptive Connectivity into two switches, one for mobile fallback and one for battery optimization, so Pixel owners can better balance flaky Wi-Fi, data use, and power.
Remember iTunes? You’re still part of a big music market
Record labels still chase iTunes buyers because most users aren’t on Apple Music, and a single album download can count more than thousands of streams. Expect more exclusives and variants during release week.
Tesla adds a new Model Y AWD option, and a new price point for you
Tesla listed a $41,990 Model Y AWD trim in the US, adding a new step above the Standard rear-wheel drive model as buyers face higher effective costs and tougher EV competition.
Sony’s wild PlayStation controller patent gives you buttons anywhere you want
Sony has a new patent that imagines a PlayStation controller built around on-screen buttons you can rearrange. The concept swaps most fixed top-face inputs for a large touchscreen surface. Instead of living with one D-pad and one face-button cluster, you’d place touch zones where your thumbs actually land. You could also resize them, or turn […]
Samsung’s 2026 OLED TVs add Nvidia G-SYNC for your setup
Samsung says Nvidia G-SYNC Compatible is coming to its 2026 OLED TVs, starting with the S95H, S90H, and S85H. Pair that with up to 165Hz refresh and you’ve got a cleaner big-screen PC gaming setup.
You might finally see CarPlay Ultra beyond a $200,000 Aston Martin
CarPlay Ultra has been hard to find outside a $200,000 Aston Martin, but it may finally reach a mainstream Hyundai or Kia model later this year, signaling Apple’s first real chance to scale its bespoke dashboard system.
If Apple drops 128GB again, your iPhone 18 Pro gets pricy fast
Apple may raise your iPhone upgrade cost by changing the starting storage. After last fall’s shift from 128GB to 256GB on iPhone 17 Pro, an analyst says Apple could do it again.
Your iPhone 17 Pro gets a retro camera grip and extended zoom
PGYTECH’s RetroVa iPhone camera grip targets iPhone 17 Pro shooters with real buttons and a retro body, plus an optional 2.35x telephoto extender that claims up to 235mm optical reach.
Super Bowl tactile device lets your hands follow the ball
Some blind and low-vision fans will use a Super Bowl tactile device that lets them feel ball movement on a tablet, with live Westwood One audio in headphones to keep every play in sync.
One UI 8.5 makes your Galaxy Now Bar worth checking again
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 adds a missed call alert to the Now Bar, making the lock screen more useful at a glance. It’s small, but it fixes a real daily frustration.
Sonos Amp Multi revives launches after the app backlash, here’s who it’s for
Sonos is releasing new gear again with the Sonos Amp Multi, a large digital amplifier aimed at advanced installs. Bloomberg reports the launch follows an intentional pause, as Sonos redirected effort toward stabilizing its mobile app and rebuilding its reputation after a widely criticized overhaul helped drag down revenue. Amp Multi isn’t meant for a […]
Samsung’s prettiest Galaxy Z Flip7 might be the one you can’t buy
Samsung's Milano Cortina 2026 Galaxy Z Flip7 is athletes-only, with 100GB 5G eSIM, Wallet passes, and Village apps. It also powers Victory Selfie podium moments and a new Victory Profile portrait project.
Meta premium subscriptions are coming, here’s what you’ll actually pay for
Meta is testing premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Pricing and launch markets aren’t public yet, but early Instagram perks point to power-user tools and AI features that may be locked behind a paid tier.
