A mysterious app just appeared on millions of Android phones, and it’s actually there to help
Google's Android Pulse app has surfaced in Play Store updates after months hidden on millions of phones, and it's designed to flag unusual system behavior.
New battery tech could make home solar batteries safer and last for decades.
New zinc-iodine battery tech survives 60,000 cycles, promising safer, longer-lasting home solar energy storage.
BYD’s $37,000 Da Han EV offers range and features usually reserved for luxury cars in the US
BYD's new Da Han flagship EV sedan starts pre-sales in China at roughly $36,850 and offers up to 1,008 km of CLTC range.
Apple’s next Beats headphones have leaked, and I have a nudge about which product they belong with
Unreleased Beats 360 headphones leaked across multiple retailers, revealing pricing and six colors that match Apple's rumored MacBook Neo.
Google Home finally fixes its clunky voice commands, but most users can’t get them yet
Google's August 20 Google Home update adds kelvin-precise light commands, better Spotify recognition, and two-step broadcasts, but there’s a catch.
Buying a Pixel 11? These are the best accessories I’d put my money on
The best accessories for the Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro, from a $20 GaN charger to Google's own $69.99 Pixelsnap charging dock.
Shopping for a new Pixel 11? These are the best cases you can buy today
Just picked up a Pixel 11? Here are five cases worth buying, from budget magnetic options to Google's first-party Pixelsnap case.
The Pixel 11 gives me three reasons to ditch my iPhone 17, and I’m afraid they’ll work
The Pixel 11 costs $100 more than the iPhone 17, but its cameras, software, AI features, and battery make a compelling case.
Cracking your Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra screen could cost $639, so handle it carefully
Samsung confirmed official out-of-warranty screen repair pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, and fixing the inner display costs up to $639 depending on which model you own.
Samsung could double down on foldables in 2027 with five new reported models
A new report claims Samsung is planning five foldable phones for 2027, including two wide-format Fold models, a Fold 9 Ultra, a Flip 9, and a second-gen Z TriFold.
Lutron just made it easier to control your smart home without touching your phone
Lutron added Sonos Voice Control support to its Caséta smart home lineup, letting owners control lights, shades, and music hands-free by saying "Hey Sonos."
Google’s hyped-up RGB HiLight on the Pixel 11 Pro had me excited for nothing
The Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight RGB light is clever hardware held back by surprisingly restrictive software.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Google plays it safe, Samsung goes all-in
Thinking about a Pixel 11 Pro Fold or Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra? Here’s how their cameras, displays, performance, battery, and software stack up.
Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra: Do you want smarter AI or more powerful hardware?
Pixel 11 Pro XL and Galaxy S26 Ultra take different approaches to AI, performance, cameras, displays, and productivity.
The Pixel 11 finally has the video upgrades I’ve been waiting for, but not every Pixel gets them
The Pixel 11 series brings 8K recording, Pro Stable Video, a new Creator Suite, and AI audio tools.
Beeper just solved the headache of messaging the same person on four different apps
Beeper's latest update merges conversations with the same contact across different apps into one thread, adds Labels, polls, and CarPlay support.
Spotify is finally calling out AI artists, and you’ll see it right away
Spotify is rolling out an "AI Persona" badge in mid-September to flag AI-generated artist identities, automatically excluding their music from personalized recommendations.
Volkswagen just gave the Atlas Cross Sport more power, more features, and more personality
Volkswagen reveals the redesigned 2027 Atlas Cross Sport, featuring a sharper exterior, upscale interior, 282-horsepower engine, and new tech.
The Minimal Phone 2 adds an AMOLED display and 5G connectivity without losing its old-school charm
The Minimal Phone 2 swaps its E Ink display for OLED, adds 5G and an aluminum shell, but keeps the physical keyboard that made the original stand out.
Ford’s new AI assistant saves you from googling that dashboard warning light
Ford officially rolls out an AI assistant through its Ford and Lincoln apps, answering vehicle-specific questions about towing, maintenance, and fuel using live data.
The $1,500 flagship might be closer than you think
Flagship smartphone prices are already climbing toward $1,500 as rising memory costs reshape Apple, Google, and Samsung.
