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Help Me Schedule button on Gmail.

Gmail is finally fixing a big gap in its Help Me Schedule tool

Gmail's Help Me Schedule tool now works for group meetings, not just one-on-ones. Gemini handles the calendar-checking, invite-sending, and back-and-forth — so you don't have to.
Xbox Series X with controller.

Microsoft is bringing an AI helper to Xbox consoles

Microsoft is bringing its Gaming Copilot AI to Xbox Series X/S consoles in 2026 — here's what it does, how it works, and why Google got there first.
Instagram

Instagram is getting rid of its most secure chatting feature

Instagram is ditching end-to-end encryption in DMs by May 2026. Here's what that means for your privacy, why Meta is doing it, and who saw it coming.
Armoury Crate SE on the Asus ROG Ally X.

Your ROG Xbox Ally X is about to get a free performance upgrade soon

Microsoft's Automatic Super Resolution is coming to the ROG Xbox Ally X in April, promising up to 30% better performance — for free, and without touching the hardware.
Razr Fold showing back camera

It looks like magnetic modular cameras for phones are coming to the market soon

Xiaomi's Mix Fold 5 leaks point to a magnetic modular camera system — a bold idea that could finally make interchangeable smartphone lenses a mainstream reality.
Samsung Micro RGB R95H TV with eye and sleep friendly certification.

Samsung says its Micro RGB TVs likely won’t up your sleep cycle

Samsung's Micro RGB TV has earned two VDE certifications for eye safety and sleep cycle support — making late-night viewing a little less guilty and a lot more science-backed.
Illustration of 12-inch MacBook.

MacOS isn’t too much of a safe haven than Windows as infostealers come for Apple computers

MacBooks aren't the safe havens they once were. A new Sophos report reveals a clever macOS malware campaign that only needs you to paste one terminal command.
Apple iPhone 17 in Lavender Purple

Everything new that’s coming to your iPhone with iOS 26.4

iOS 26.4 is nearly here — and it's bringing some features that, honestly, should've existed from day one. Here's everything new coming to your iPhone.
iPhone Fold CAD-based AI visualization.

The iPhone Fold could cost more than an M5 MacBook Pro if you prefer more storage

Apple's foldable iPhone could cost up to $2,900 — more than a MacBook Pro. Here's what Instant Digital's leak means for your wallet.
Google Maps Ask AI and 3D Navigation features.

Google Maps gets conversational AI and 3D navigation in one of its biggest update

Google's biggest Maps update in years brings AI-powered search, immersive 3D navigation, and real-time guidance that finally matches what you see out the windshield.
2026 Ford Explorer EV.

Ford juices up the 2026 Explorer EV with Vehicle-to-Load tech… but not in the U.S.

Ford's 2026 Explorer EV gets more range, smarter parking tech, and a trunk power outlet — though that last part is strictly a European privilege.
Samsung Galaxy S26

The new AI wake word on your Galaxy phone could be a tongue-twister

Samsung promised Galaxy S26 owners three AI assistants with wake word support. A quiet update later, "Hey Plex" vanished — and nobody's officially explaining why.
RCS-messaging-on-iOS

Love autocomplete in your texts? Research says its quietly changing your thoughts

Autocomplete feels harmless — but Cornell researchers say AI writing tools are quietly pulling your opinions in directions you never agreed to go.
The Dynamic Island on the iPhone 16 Pro.

iPhone Fold to ditch Face ID and ugly notch in favor of a camera hole

The iPhone Fold will swap Face ID for Touch ID and introduce a punch-hole camera cutout on its outer display — a first for iPhone, forced by the device's thin front panel.
iPhone Fold CAD-based AI visualization.

Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone could serve an iPad-like adaptive iOS experience

Apple's foldable iPhone will reportedly make the best use of its wide inner foldable screen by using adaptive apps that open into a side panel view, just like iPads.
Perplexity Personal Computer featured image.

Perplexity’s Personal Computer: What is it, what can it do, and what does it cost?

Perplexity's Personal Computer is an always-on AI agent that runs on your Mac mini, handles tasks across Gmail, Slack, and GitHub — and never clocks off.
Canva's new Magic Layers feature's cover image

Canva can now turn a flat AI image into a fully editable design in seconds

Canva's Magic Layers converts any flat PNG or JPG into a fully editable, layered design file — separating text, objects, and backgrounds so you never have to re-prompt or rebuild from scratch again.
Two Samsung Galaxy S26 units

Samsung experiments with mammoth phone batteries, but results fall short

Samsung's leaked battery tests show 12,000 mAh and 18,000 mAh cells in development — but swelling, overheating, and a failed 20,000 mAh prototype suggest the road ahead is bumpy.
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Pro Keyboard.

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra keyboard is so pricey, even Apple looks affordable

Samsung's Pro Keyboard turns the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra into a genuine laptop rival — aluminum build, DeX button, big trackpad, and a price tag that beats Apple at its own game.
Sonos Era 100 SL speaker.

Sonos is wading into budget speaker waters with the new Era 100 SL speaker

Sonos strips the Era 100 SL back to what actually matters — great sound, simple controls, no voice assistant. Here's everything you need to know before buying.
Sonos Play $299 launched in USA.

Sonos ends long product draught with the $299 Play speaker

Sonos is back with something worth paying attention to. Two new speakers, a long-overdue feature, and a company that really needed to get this one right.
Macbook air

Macbook Air’s storage drive shows impressive speed gain, even beating the MacBook Pro

The M5 MacBook Air's switch to PCIe 4.0 storage delivers read speeds of 6,473 MB/s — fast enough to beat the M4 Pro MacBook Pro 16 by nearly 20%.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A55.

Samsung leak gives us an early glimpse of the upcoming Galaxy A57 and A37

Evan Blass just dropped retail listing screenshots of the Galaxy A57 and A37 on X — and between the specs, renders, and pricing, Samsung's mid-range launch is basically an open secret at this point.
Prakhar Khanna holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Samsung is bringing Galaxy S26 Ultra’s virtual aperture tech to Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung is quietly making the Galaxy S25 Ultra a better camera phone — no new hardware required. Virtual Aperture is coming to the 3x and 5x telephoto lenses via Expert RAW.
BYD

How BYD’s new EV charging tech and range stacks up against Tesla and the rest

BYD's Blade Battery 2.0 promises 1,000 km of range and a five-minute charge — specs that make Tesla's best look conservative and Porsche's fastest look leisurely.
The back of the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL in Jade

Google Pixel 11 Pro might not look much different, after all

A third-party case listing for the Pixel 11 Pro XL hints at a familiar camera cutout — suggesting Google may not be changing much about its next flagship's design.
Front view of Viture Luma Pr XR Glasses

Samsung’s smart glasses are coming, and they’ve got Meta in their sights

Samsung's smart glasses have a camera, Galaxy smartphone dependency, and a 2026 release window — here's everything Jay Kim told CNBC at MWC Barcelona.
Vivo X300 with iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Vivo to unsettle iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra with DSLR-level tech on its next

Vivo's X300 Ultra packs a 200MP Zeiss telephoto with 3° OIS and 60fps autofocus — specs that make the iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra look camera-shy.
Motorola Razr

Motorola’s upcoming Razr 70 foldable could get a camera and memory boost

Motorola's Razr 70 has quietly shown up on TENAA, revealing dual 50MP cameras, up to 18GB of RAM, and a chipset nudge over last year's model.
uninstall-microsoft-copilot

Microsoft pulls “Real Talk” mode for Copilot AI chats that had more personality

Microsoft axed Copilot's Real Talk mode four months after its US debut — the one version of its AI that could actually disagree with you and mean it.
Microsoft browser new tool for making websites more keyboard friendly.

Microsoft’s new browser tool will make websites more keyboard-friendly

Microsoft Edge's new focusgroup attribute lets developers make keyboard-friendly websites with a single line of HTML — no JavaScript libraries, no complex code, no excuses.
Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs. AirPods Pro 3.

Samsung vs. Apple earbuds in 2026: Everything you need to know before spending $179 or $249

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 series and Apple's AirPods lineup arrive in 2026 with bigger ambitions than ever. Hi-Res Audio, heart rate sensing, next-gen ANC — here's how every spec and feature actually stacks up before you spend your money.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, PhoneGalaxy S26 vs. OnePlus 15 vs. Pixel 10.

Galaxy S26 vs. Pixel 10 vs. OnePlus 15: Which Android flagship actually deserves your money?

Software depth, raw hardware, or pure Android — the Galaxy S26, Pixel 10, and OnePlus 15 each make a compelling case. Here's who wins what.
Apple Mac Hardware

Apple gives Studio Display a big Thunderbolt 5 upgrade and VESA adapter

Apple updated the Studio Display for the first time since 2022. Same 5K panel, same price — but Thunderbolt 5 and a better camera finally show up.
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which $1,300 flagship deserves to be in your pocket?

Samsung's S26 Ultra just dropped. Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max has been winning arguments since September. Both cost over a grand. Here's which one actually makes sense.
iPad Air with M4 chip

iPad Air gets faster M4 chip, more memory, and better connectivity without a price hike

Apple's new iPad Air packs the M4 chip, 12GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and a redesigned iPadOS 26 — all without raising the $599 starting price.
Galaxy S26 vs. iPhone 17.

Galaxy S26 vs. iPhone 17: Which entry-level flagship is right for you?

Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17 — same screen size, $100 price gap, completely different philosophies. Here's everything that actually matters before you spend your money.
Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung’s reason for Galaxy S26 price hike is a sign of bad things to come

Samsung blamed the memory shortage for the Galaxy S26 price hike — and they make their own chips. That should worry every Android buyer in 2026.