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Netflix is buying Warner Bros. and HBO for $82.7 billion, and it could help you save money

Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. and the entire HBO catalog in an $82.7B deal, creating the biggest streaming shakeup since Disney–Fox.
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Samsung has a new Apple Watch Ultra 3 rival in development, and it could arrive next year

Samsung is developing a new Galaxy Watch Ultra successor for 2026, promising upgraded durability, performance, and features to challenge Apple Watch Ultra.
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Apple Watch will soon get enhanced emergency warnings for natural disasters

Apple’s watchOS 26.2 adds enhanced natural-disaster alerts, richer safety guidance, and improved sleep insights, making Apple Watch a more reliable safety tool.
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Galaxy S26 could give you more power, battery life, and storage, all without added bulk

The Galaxy S26 leak hints at a bigger battery, more storage, and a faster chipset—while staying nearly the same size as the S25. Here’s what’s new.
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The upcoming budget smartwatch from OnePlus doesn’t care which phone you use

OnePlus Watch Lite adds rare iOS and Android support to the budget smartwatch space, offering cross-platform freedom and solid fitness features at a low price.
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold offers major upgrades over the Fold 7, but you can’t buy it… yet

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold debuts with a massive screen, bigger battery, and a dual-hinge design, but U.S. customers may wait longer for its official release.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could bring a long-awaited wireless charging upgrade

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra may finally get faster wireless charging with a new “Super fast wireless charging” mode and possible Qi2.2 support, closing the gap with rivals.
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Nothing’s 3a series budget phones are finally getting a taste of Android 16

Nothing OS 4.0 brings Android 16 to the Phone (3a) lineup with a refreshed design, smoother performance, new AI tools, camera upgrades, and deeper customization options.
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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 could finally give you relief from spammy app ads

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 adds a powerful new tool that automatically blocks apps with excessive ads, using basic and intelligent modes to curb spammy notifications and improve battery life.
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Hurry! Grab the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at its cheapest-ever price at $899.99

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is now at its cheapest-ever price of $899.99 on Amazon. A rare Black Friday deal brings the flagship’s premium features within reach.
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Samsung is secretly prepping a speedy charging upgrade for its Galaxy S26 Ultra

A new One UI 8.5 leak hints at Samsung testing “Super Fast Charging 3.0” with support for 60W speeds, suggesting a major upgrade for the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
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Waiting for the OnePlus 15? You might finally get your hands on it soon

The OnePlus 15 has cleared FCC approval, paving the way for its long-delayed U.S. launch. Here’s why you might finally be able to buy it soon.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold may cost roughly the same as the foldable iPhone

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold may debut around $2,500, aligning closely with Apple’s upcoming foldable. But limited units could make it incredibly hard to buy.
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Sony’s new smartphone camera sensor could outshine Samsung’s Ultra series in real-world photography

Sony’s new 200MP LYTIA 901 sensor introduces a larger imaging platform with advanced HDR, improved zoom quality, and better low-light performance.
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Google may soon let Gemini explain anything on your screen… without circling it

Google is developing a new Gemini feature that can analyze and summarize whatever is on your phone’s screen, potentially replacing Circle to Search.
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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta update appears right around the corner for Galaxy S25 users

Samsung is expected to begin rolling out the One UI 8.5 public beta in early December, starting with Galaxy S25 users in select regions.
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Google is supercharging Circle to Search with AI Mode, giving you better follow-up answers

Google is upgrading Circle to Search with AI Mode, delivering richer, more context-aware follow-up answers and making visual search far more useful on Android devices.
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The new Snapdragon chip could deliver top-tier gaming performance on the upcoming OnePlus 15R

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 brings faster CPU performance, smoother gaming, and smarter on-device AI to the upcoming OnePlus 15R, making it a standout midrange option.
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Windows 11 could soon fix one of your biggest annoyances with using external monitors

Windows 11’s upcoming PowerToys feature may soon let you adjust external monitor settings directly from the OS, removing the need for clunky physical controls.
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Google may soon let Gemini read your NotebookLM files and answer related queries

Google is developing a Gemini–NotebookLM integration that lets you import notebooks into chats and vice versa, promising a more seamless AI workflow.
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Google clarifies Gmail’s Smart Features don’t use your data to train the Gemini AI model

Google has denied claims that Gmail uses your emails to train Gemini AI. The company clarifies how Smart Features work and reassures users that their data remains private.
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Chrome is testing a new feature that prevents websites from knowing exactly where you are

Chrome for Android is testing a new toggle that lets websites access only your approximate location. Here's why it matters for your privacy and everyday browsing.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 could bring a big upgrade for the forgotten Bixby assistant

Samsung may revamp Bixby with Perplexity AI in the Galaxy S26 series, giving the long-neglected assistant smarter search, better reasoning, and more useful voice features.
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OnePlus 15R is now official… But you can’t pre-order it until December 2025

The OnePlus 15R is now official with an expected 8,000 mAh battery, but global pre-orders won’t open until December 17, 2025. Here’s what’s coming.
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Windows 11 is about to make your right-click menu less painful to use

Windows 11 is testing a redesigned right-click menu that cuts clutter, frees up screen space, and makes everyday file actions faster and easier to use.
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OnePlus 15’s little brother could surprisingly have better battery life than the flagship

OnePlus' next budget-friendly performance phone could debut with a massive 8,000mAh battery, offering far longer life than most flagships in its class.
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Apple’s iOS 27 might be all about making your iPhone faster and more reliable

iOS 27 is shaping up to be a refinement-first update, focusing on speed, stability, and deep system cleanup while bringing subtle AI upgrades to your iPhone.
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ChatGPT conversations worsened mental health and pushed users into hospitalization: Report

The findings raise urgent questions about how AI interactions shape real-world mental health, digital behavior, and emotional well-being.
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Google Search and Gemini users to get more accurate, timely weather forecasts powered by AI

Google’s new WeatherNext 2 AI model boosts the accuracy and speed of weather forecasts across Search, Gemini, and Pixel Weather, with enterprise access via Google Cloud.
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Google Calendar will finally let you block time for a task instead of a meeting

Google Calendar now lets you block time for tasks directly from Google Tasks, marking you as busy and improving day planning for all Workspace and personal users.
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Galaxy S26 Ultra leak finally shows a glimmer of good news for camera enthusiasts

A new leak hints that the Galaxy S26 Ultra may feature a brighter f/1.4 aperture for its 200MP camera, promising major gains in low-light and detail performance.
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Apple readies the foundations to replace Siri as the default assistant on iPhones

Apple is testing a major shift on iPhones in Japan, letting users assign a third-party assistant to the Side Button in iOS 26.2. Here’s what’s changing and why.
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A fresh look for the Apple Watch seems way further in the future

Apple may push its next major Apple Watch redesign to 2028 or later, with leaks suggesting the 2026 models will retain the current look.
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Don’t hold your hopes for a new Mac Pro coming anytime soon

Apple reportedly has no major Mac Pro update planned for 2026, with the M4 Ultra canceled and the M5 Ultra focused solely on a new Mac Studio.
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The fate of a second-gen iPhone Air may not be doomed after all

Apple’s updated roadmap reveals the iPhone Air 2 is still on track for 2027, with major efficiency upgrades planned and an important role in Apple’s foldable future.
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Lenovo highlights Android PC perks, but I’m more concerned about the limitations

Lenovo shares insights on Google’s upcoming Android PCs, highlighting their strengths for lightweight tasks while warning about the possible limitations.
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Disney warns its YouTube TV tiff won’t end anytime soon

Disney warns its dispute with YouTube TV may drag on, leaving subscribers without major channels as the blackout grows costlier for both viewers and the company.
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You’ll have to wait to buy the OnePlus 15 in the U.S.

OnePlus has delayed the U.S. launch of the OnePlus 15 due to postponed FCC certifications during the government shutdown.