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A Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in a man's hand.

I was planning to get the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but these downgrades made me rethink

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra brings new features, but also some surprising compromises. After digging through the specs and tests, I decided to skip the upgrade, and here’s why.
MacBook Air and Neo compared.

MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air: Which affordable Apple laptop is the right pick for you?

The MacBook Neo brings the price of a MacBook down to $599, but compromises were inevitable. We compare it to the M5 MacBook Air to see which laptop offers better value.
Macbook air

MacBook Air gets faster M5 chip, double the storage, and a price hike

Apple's MacBook Air just received the M5 upgrade, bringing faster AI performance, double the base storage, and a new N1 wireless chip.
moto g power 2026 on a desk, next to an iced coffee

Motorola plans to put GrapheneOS on phones. So, why is it a big deal?

GrapheneOS is stepping outside Google’s Pixel bubble, with Motorola becoming the first non-Pixel partner to officially support the privacy-focused OS.
Brilliant Halo glasses on blue background

Brilliant Lab’s $349 Halo smart glasses handle all AI workloads on-device and it’s a huge privacy win

Instead of sending your voice and video to remote servers, these new smart glasses process everything locally, redefining privacy in wearable AI.
Crystal, Plant, Flower

Scientists crack the code to using DNA like a computer hard drive

Researchers have made DNA storage rewritable, overcoming one of its biggest limitations. The breakthrough could turn DNA into a practical alternative to today’s energy-hungry data centers.
Claude login screen shown on iPhone

Claude makes its AI memory feature free for all users in battle against ChatGPT

Claude has made its AI memory feature free for all users, enabling context-aware conversations, searchable chat history, and even the ability to import past chats from other AI platforms.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro serves eye-friendly display with stylus support and it’s headed to the US

TCL’s NXTPAPER 70 Pro features a matte display, three display modes, stylus support, and week-long reading endurance, and it’s finally launching in the US.
Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 render

Corning reveals Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 to save your phone’s screen from a hellish drop

Corning’s toughest Gorilla Glass yet debuts on the new Motorola Razr Fold, promising better drop protection and improved long-term durability for everyday use.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Motorola says its Razr Fold offers the best camera on a foldable — with a ranking to prove

The Motorola Razr Fold has just been awarded a DXOMARK score of 164 and a Gold Label, making it the highest-rated camera on any foldable smartphone.
Image showing RayNeo Air 4 in Batman and Joker Editions

RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses embrace the dark with a Batman mask

The RayNeo Air 4 Pro delivers a 201-inch virtual screen with HDR visuals and 3D video support in lightweight AR glasses, plus a Batman Edition for those who want a little extra fun.
HBO Max app on Apple TV.

HBO Max is cracking down on password sharing, and price hikes might be part of the plan

HBO Max is cracking down on password sharing, and price hikes might follow soon. The latest earnings call points to a familiar streaming playbook.
Collage of images created by Nano Banana 2

Google’s Nano Banana 2 promises to end the AI text rendering problems

With improved text rendering, smarter visuals, and character consistency, Nano Banana 2 feels like a serious step forward.
The side of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

Samsung unsure about making another Galaxy Edge to rival the iPhone Air

Samsung may skip the Galaxy S26 Edge after weak S25 Edge sales, mirroring the iPhone Air's fate in the ultra-thin smartphone market.
MacBook Pro on a table.

Apple confirms product launch flurry starting next week

Tim Cook teases Apple’s March launch week, with a low-cost MacBook, updated MacBook Air and Pro, and iPhone 17e rumored to debut.
Artificial Intelligence

AI could make humans less selfish, or at least fix our self-driving cars

Can AI reduce selfish behavior? Researchers tested artificial agents in a cooperation experiment and found surprising results.
Ocean mode Samsung presentation screenshot

Ocean Mode comes to the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, but don’t take it diving just yet

Samsung introduces Ocean Mode on the Galaxy S26 series, helping users capture more vibrant underwater photos. Here’s how it works and the risks you need to understand before taking it into the ocean.
adobe firefly demo screenshot

Adobe Firefly can take your random clips and and stitch them together like an expert

Save hours of editing with the latest Adobe Firefly update. The new Quick Cut tool automates rough cuts, accelerating your workflow and helping you move from idea to finished video faster than ever.
The Amazon Alexa app on an iPhone 16 Pro Max.

You can now make Alexa match your mood so every conversation feels just right

Alexa now lets you change its personality style to match your mood, giving you more control over how it responds, thus making everyday conversations feel more natural.
Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung Galaxy S26 stuffs more power in a charmingly small and familiar package

Samsung doubles down on AI with the Galaxy S26, delivering big performance gains and smarter features in its latest base model flagship.
The 2025 edition of 1Password is open on a PC monitor.

1Password just got more expensive, so here are some pocket-friendly alternatives

1Password is raising subscription prices soon. Find out what’s changing, why it’s happening, and how the new costs could impact users.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Modular phones are coming back, and the latest one is thinner than the iPhone Air

Modular phones are making a comeback, and Tecno thinks going thin is the secret sauce. With a super-slim base phone and snap-on upgrades, it’s trying to fix what past modular attempts got wrong.
iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 18 Pro’s front camera hole could get smaller, but don’t count on it to disappear

The iPhone 18 Pro may feature a smaller Dynamic Island cutout, improving screen space, but a true punch-hole or under-display camera still seems years away.
The side of the Oura Ring 4.

Oura’s smart ring AI promises more personalized women’s health support

Oura announced its first proprietary AI model delivering personalized women’s health guidance using biometric data and clinician-reviewed medical research.
The Z Fold 5 being half folded.

Samsung’s upcoming foldable phones might sense debris before it damages the screen

Leaked One UI 9 builds reveal Samsung is developing a “Foreign Material Detection” feature for its foldables. It warns users when debris blocks full closure to help prevent screen damage.
Rear shell of iPhone 17 Pro.

The iPhone 18 Pro might supercharge your selfies with a new front camera

Apple is rumored to upgrade the iPhone 18 Pro with a 24MP front camera and a smaller Dynamic Island. Here’s what the leak reveals about the biggest selfie camera upgrade yet.