China’s DeepSeek trims the price of its flagship AI model by 75%, and it could be a huge shift
DeepSeek’s massive 75% price cut on its flagship AI model could signal a major shift in the global AI race. Behind the scenes, Huawei’s growing AI chip ecosystem may be starting to reshape how cheaply powerful AI can actually run.
Apple’s anniversary edition iPhone appears in dreamy renders and I can’t wait for its 2027 debut
Apple’s rumored 20th anniversary iPhone is starting to sound far more ambitious than a routine yearly upgrade. If the latest leaks are accurate, 2027 could finally bring the futuristic redesign iPhone fans have been imagining for years.
The Sonos app suddenly vanished from Apple’s App Store, and nobody really knew why
The Sonos app mysteriously vanished from Apple’s App Store for several hours, leaving users confused and unable to download updates. The outage may be over, but it once again puts the spotlight on Sonos’ rocky software reputation.
You can now walk through AI versions of real places with Google’s Project Genie
Google’s experimental Project Genie is no longer building worlds from imagination alone. With Street View now in the mix, the line between real places and AI-generated realities is starting to blur in fascinating ways.
Android Halo could be the missing link between Android and AI agents
Google’s new Android Halo feature hints at a future where AI quietly works alongside you instead of demanding constant attention. The most interesting part is how little it tries to get in your way.
Google wants to reinvent your TV remote with Gemini and pointer controls
Google is reshaping the future of TVs with Gemini-powered discovery and a brand-new way to navigate apps. The biggest change, however, may not be on the screen at all — but in your remote.
Google’s Gemini might be testing weekly limits, and free users won’t love it
Google may be quietly testing stricter usage limits inside Gemini, and it could change how “free” AI tools actually feel going forward. A newly spotted screenshot hints at a future where unlimited chatbot access might finally come with strings attached.
Move over gigabytes, AI tokens are the new unit on your phone bill
China’s telecom companies are starting to treat AI usage like mobile data, and the shift hints at a much stranger future for technology than most people expected.
Google Gemini’s new thinking level lets you dial up the brainpower
Google’s Gemini app may soon let users control how deeply the AI “thinks” before responding. New third-party integrations also appear to be on the way ahead of I/O 2026.
I’m weirdly excited about Android 17’s upcoming anti-doomscrolling feature
I thought I had tried every trick possible to stop doomscrolling, but Android 17’s new Pause Point feature feels surprisingly different. Instead of punishing screen time, it interrupts the habit before the scrolling spiral even begins.
I use this iPhone feature every single time someone wants to borrow my device
Handing someone your unlocked phone can feel stressful when your entire digital life lives inside it. This underrated iPhone feature quietly solves that problem in a way I now rely on almost every single day.
YouTube is giving creators a new weapon against AI deepfakes
YouTube is rolling out a new AI safety feature that could help creators spot deepfake-style videos using their face. The tool works quietly in the background, but it may become increasingly important as AI-generated content spreads online.
Gemini Intelligence has strict requirements, and your phone may not qualify
Google’s Gemini Intelligence sounds like the next big leap for Android AI, but there’s a surprising catch hiding behind the hype. Even some recent flagship phones may not make the cut.
Gemini is about to get wings on your phone with agentic skills
A new leak suggests Google may be preparing a more powerful version of Gemini that can manage inbox clutter, generate meeting briefs, and even create custom AI skills.
This Android Auto update is trying to change how you drive and use your car
Android Auto is getting a major upgrade that goes beyond design tweaks, bringing smarter navigation, richer entertainment, and a more helpful driving experience.
Google’s next Chrome update is a big deal for Android users
Chrome on Android is getting a major AI upgrade with Gemini at its core, turning the browser into a more helpful assistant that can understand pages, handle tasks, and simplify how you use the web.
6 things Gemini Intelligence is about to do across your Android devices
Google is bringing these Gemini features to Android, expanding it across apps and devices to automate everyday tasks, simplify browsing, and make your phone feel more helpful while keeping you in control.
Android and iPhone are closer than ever, and this could change how you move between them
Android to iPhone transfers are starting to feel less like chaos and more like copy, paste, done.
I let this Galaxy S26 feature handle my battery, and it actually works
The Galaxy S26’s Device Care features handle battery health, background apps, and system optimization in ways that actually make a difference over time. Once it is set up, it mostly stays out of your way and simply lets you use your phone.
I thought I needed an iPhone Pro until I paid attention to how I actually use it
Every September, Apple's keynote had me convinced I was a Pro user. Turns out, I was just a very good audience.
I used to dread moving files between devices — now I barely think about it
For years, moving a file between my iPhone, Android phone, and MacBook felt like negotiating a peace treaty between rival nations. Somehow, without much fanfare, the war is over — and my workflow has never been calmer.
Rice grain-sized sensor could give robots a delicate touch and keep them from breaking stuff
Researchers have built a force sensor the size of a grain of rice that lets robots feel pressure and twisting forces using light, and it's already finding hidden tumors in tissue during early tests.
Meta’s own employees are having a hard time digesting AI. Who would’ve thought?
Meta is tracking employee keystrokes, tying AI usage to performance reviews, and laying off thousands — all at once — and somehow seems surprised that morale is in freefall.
Fake stalking apps racked million of downloads. It says a lot about Google’s security and us
28 fake Android apps promising to spy on anyone's call history racked up 7.3 million downloads on Google Play — and the scariest part isn't that the apps were fraudulent, it's that so many people wanted them to work.
This could be the final form of the iPhone 18 Pro, and it’s expectedly boring
A new leak gives us an early look at the iPhone 18 Pro, and while the rumored upgrades sound polished, the overall experience may feel a little too familiar. From a smaller Dynamic Island to faster internals, Apple seems to be refining the formula instead of reinventing it.
Google releases big v4.0 update for its popular Snapseed editing app on Android
Google has finally brought Snapseed 4.0 to Android, and it's a big one — a fully redesigned interface, a built-in camera with real-time film emulation, and 30+ pro editing tools, all still completely free.
iPhone 18 might put some serious hurt on your wallet, after all
Apple's carefully maintained price freeze is finally cracking under the weight of rising memory costs, with the iPhone 18 lineup reportedly set to cost $100 more than its predecessor.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 might finally fix a huge display problem
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 is shaping up to be a modest but meaningful upgrade, with a long-overdue crease-free display fix headlining a set of subtle hardware refinements.
I use AI everyday — here are 3 reasons why I paid for Claude over ChatGPT
I went looking for a better AI and ended up changing how my work gets done. What started as curiosity turned into something I now rely on every single day.
The best life advice I ever followed was deleting Instagram, and it soothed my frustrated soul
I deleted Instagram on a whim, but what followed was much quieter than that. Somewhere between the restlessness and the silence, I found my focus, my time, and a version of my life that finally felt like my own again.
Google finally explains why Android AICore keeps eating your storage — and it actually makes a lot of sense
If you've ever noticed Android AICore taking up more storage than expected, Google now has an answer — and it turns out the culprit is a perfectly reasonable fail-safe you'd probably want anyway.