iOS 26.5 adding encryption to RCS messages exchanged between Androids and iPhones
iOS 26.5 adds encrypted RCS support for iPhone and Android chats, but users should look for the lock indicator before assuming cross-platform conversations are protected.
Samsung reveals sharp stretchable display that’s ready for your car’s dashboard
Samsung Display’s sharper Stretchable Display 2.0 reaches 200 PPI and reshapes dashboard graphics around driving conditions, offering a clearer preview of how future car instrument clusters could become more adaptive.
I’m rocking an old Pixel 8a in 2026, and my latest vacation is thankful for it
My old Pixel 8a had every chance to feel cheap on vacation. Instead, it made the flagship upgrade itch look ridiculous.
Volvo’s parent company just made a sleek $14,300 electric sedan that will elude US buyers
Geely’s Galaxy A7 EV combines a mainstream design, claimed 550km range, and pricing that still undercuts many rivals, but this China-launched electric sedan appears set to remain out of reach for US buyers.
NASA aims September launch for Roman space telescope and it’s going to be a huge shift
NASA is aiming for an early September 2026 launch of the Roman Space Telescope, a powerful new observatory that could transform astronomy with massive infrared sky surveys, huge data returns, and faster follow-up discoveries.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 foldable might disappoint with its battery situation
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 may keep 25W charging, and that could leave one of the foldable's oldest compromises firmly in place. If the rest of the upgrade stays modest, battery convenience may become the deciding factor.
The new electric Mercedes C-Class puts its giant screen front and center
Mercedes is teasing its electric C-Class with a dramatic new cabin, led by a giant display, richer materials, upgraded seats, and comfort features that could matter just as much as the powertrain.
Tesla’s rare Signature Edition cars come with a resale trap
Tesla's Signature Edition Model S and Model X come with a one-year resale ban, a $50,000 penalty, and strict buyback terms, giving collectors a rare Tesla with far more strings attached than usual.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4 takes aim at low-light video and fast action
DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 adds a 1-inch sensor, 4K at 240fps, smarter tracking, and built-in storage, giving pocket-sized video shooters a more capable tool for low-light scenes, action clips, and faster everyday shooting.
Microsoft College Offer doles out free software so that you forget that MacBook Neo is a better deal
The Pixel 10 gets a security fix most people will never notice
Google’s Pixel 10 won’t feel faster because of its modem rewrite, but that’s beside the point. By moving deeper into Rust, Google is targeting a dangerous class of bugs in one of the phone’s riskiest layers.
OnePlus phones could soon get a cool lock screen information trick
OnePlus could be working on a new lock screen bar for calls and media, and leaked images suggest it’s part of a broader OxygenOS 16.1 refresh that could make glanceable phone info much more useful.