Samsung Galaxy S25 series just landed the big One UI 8.5 update in the US
Samsung One UI 8.5 is rolling out to Galaxy S25 series phones in the US with quick settings customization, updated photo editing tools, and a bunch of small but satisfying changes.
I gave up physical books and my reading life has never been better
Night reading, built-in dictionaries, cheaper books, and notes you will actually use later. Here is the case for ditching physical books and never looking back.
This new OpenAI voice update makes Siri and Alexa look like they need to go back to school
OpenAI launched three new audio models that can reason, translate across 70+ languages, and transcribe speech in real time, making voice a genuinely useful interface for developers.
This elusive Android tablet is the world’s thinnest and makes the iPad Pro look boring
Huawei's new MatePad Pro Max is only 4.7mm thin, making it the world's thinnest tablet. It packs a 50MP camera, six speakers, a 10,400 mAh battery, and a gorgeous OLED display.
Even brief AI use could hurt your ability to think, a new study finds
A new study from researchers at MIT, Carnegie Mellon, Oxford, and UCLA found that even brief AI use can hurt your ability to problem-solve once the tool is taken away.
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon chips unlock AI cameras, 90FPS gaming, and faster connectivity for budget phones
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and 4 Gen 5 chips bring AI cameras, smoother displays, and better gaming to mid-range phones launching later this year.
ReMarkable Paper Pure wants to be the only notebook you’ll ever need
ReMarkable's new Paper Pure is a no-frills, black-and-white paper tablet that starts at $399. It packs a three-week battery, faster navigation, and a writing feel identical to the flagship Paper Pro.
Metalenz’s new face scan tech lives under the phone display and doesn’t need ugly cutouts
Metalenz just proved that payment-grade face authentication can work under a fully powered-on display, something Apple has been trying to do for years without success.
Samsung’s next-gen display can measure heart rate and blood pressure through your fingertip
Samsung's new Sensor OLED Display integrates health sensors directly into the panel, letting it measure heart rate and blood pressure through your fingertip, no wearable required.
The legendary Oak Ridge lab just developed a portable device that detects GPS-spoofing live
GPS spoofing lets criminals steal trucks, hijack shipments, and divert dangerous cargo, all while everything looks normal. A new detector from Oak Ridge National Lab is the first to catch it in real time.
I used the iPhone Air for 6 months, here’s the only thing that I miss
The iPhone Air won me over in ways I didn't expect. Six months later, it's still my favorite iPhone, but there's one missing feature I can't stop thinking about.
Indoor solar panels to power your gadgets? A team just proved it can be done safely
Researchers have developed lead-free indoor solar panels that convert artificial light into electricity with record-breaking efficiency.
Volla Phone runs Linux in a rugged shell and proves replaceable batteries are still doable
Volla's new Plinius is a rugged, Google-free Android phone with a replaceable battery, IP68 rating, and a clean OLED display, starting at €598.
Spotify adds verified artist badges so that you know you’re listening to a human, and not AI
Spotify is rolling out a new Verified badge and artist activity details to help you know if there's a real human behind the music you love.
Volkswagen reveals the ID. Polo, a sub-$30k electric car for the masses with retro charm
Volkswagen has officially unveiled the ID. Polo, the all-electric version of its best-selling compact car, with a starting price of 24,995 euros.
Google Photos will let you try on clothes you already have in the wardrobe, or just screenshotted
Google Photos is getting a new wardrobe feature that uses AI to catalog your outfits from past photos, help you mix and match looks, and virtually try them on.
Internet’s favorite app Vine is back from the dead, and it’s called Divine
Divine, a Vine reboot backed by Jack Dorsey, is now available on the App Store and Google Play Store, bringing back 500,000 archived Vine videos and letting creators post new ones.
Your next iPhone upgrade is going to hurt your wallet, and AI is to blame
Apple's incoming CEO faces a nightmare decision: absorb a 400% memory cost spike driven by AI demand, or pass it on to you.
Your GM car just got a lot smarter with Google Gemini upgrade
Google Gemini is rolling out to 4 million GM vehicles, turning your daily drive into a smarter, more connected, and surprisingly fun experience.
DJI Mic Mini 2 lets you color-match your mic to your outfit
DJI's Mic Mini 2 arrives with swappable magnetic covers, voice tone presets, and a price that's nearly 40% cheaper than the original, but there's one catch if you're in the US.
This tiny brain implant could treat depression at home
Motif Neurotech just got FDA approval to trial a tiny brain implant for treating depression, and the whole thing can be implanted in just 20 minutes.
