This was another busy week in tech. Google revealed its big redesign for Android apps, Sony released its much-anticipated XM6 headphones, we got a better look at Android 16 and Wear OS 6, and much more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.
The Big News
Google Makes Android 16 Official With a Fresh Design, Security Updates, and Gemini
Android is always evolving, and Google I/O is often when we hear about the biggest new changes. Ahead of the event, Google is announcing smarter safety features, a fresh new look for your phone and watch, and Gemini in more places than ever in Android 16. Continue reading…
Android Is Getting Its Biggest Design Refresh in Years
It’s time for Android to get a bit of a facelift. As was previously leaked (accidentally) by Google itself, “Material 3 Expressive” is a pretty big design overhaul that’s all about making your devices even more personal, fluid, and helpful at a glance. Continue reading…
This Is Wear OS 6, Coming to Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch
Google’s Wear OS operating system powers a wide range of smartwatches from multiple manufacturers, but it got especially good following the release of Wear OS 3, and it has only gotten better from there. Wear OS 6 is finally here, and it’s packing a lot of improvements. Continue reading…
Sony’s WH-1000XM6 Headphones Arrive With an AirPods Max-Like Price
Previous entries in Sony’s WH-1000X series were a steal. The high-end noise-canceling headphones offered supreme audio quality and ANC at a price $100 lower than Apple’s popular AirPods Max. Unfortunately, the new WH-1000XM6 headphones are priced at $450—just $50 less than Apple’s offering. Continue reading…
HBO Max Is Coming Back
Max, the streaming service owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, will once again be named “HBO Max.” The platform previously dropped the “HBO” name in 2023, not long after Warner Bros. and Discovery, Inc merged. Continue reading…
Steam Will Now Show You Best-Sellers Going Back 21 Years
Steam has been around for over 21 years, and it’s turning 22 in a few months. That’s a big number. And a lot of releases have debuted on the platform through that timeframe. Now, Steam is gaining a bestsellers list that goes back until the launch of Half-Life 2—the first in-house game Valve debuted on Steam. Continue reading…
Acer’s Affordable New 4K Projector Has Some Unusual Quirks
Acer is introducing two new portable projectors ahead of COMPUTEX 2025. Both projectors seem competent and are fairly affordable, though the larger 4K model has some unusual quirks. Continue reading…
Apple Music Can Now Import Playlists From Spotify, YouTube Music, and More
Apple Music now lets you import libraries and playlists from Spotify and other competing services. However, the feature is currently limited to Australia and New Zealand. Continue reading…
Toyota Goes Rogue (And Rugged) With Its Latest Electric Adventure
Toyota’s been treating the EV game like a chore—slow, reluctant, and a little grumpy, like a teen dodging trash duty. But something’s shifted. Continue reading…
Hundreds of Thousands of Ford SUVs Pulled Over Safety Concern
Ford is recalling over 270,000 of its full-size SUVs across the U.S. due to a safety issue that’s raised some red flags. A potential brake fluid leak could interfere with front brake function—definitely not something to ignore. Continue reading…
13 Years Ago, Google Search Changed Forever
Google Search has changed a lot over the years—unsurprising for a 25+ year-old service. What started as a barebones search engine optimized for speed has evolved into something that’s much, much more. In 2012, though, Google Search saw one of its biggest transformative changes. Continue reading…
Acer’s New Predator Laptops and Desktops Have RTX 5070 GPUs
Acer has revealed three powerful new gaming PCs: the Predator Triton 14 AI and Predator Helios Neo 14 AI gaming laptops, as well as the Predator Orion 3000 gaming desktop. They look like excellent options for anyone interested in a gaming PC, but pricing and availability information isn’t public yet. Continue reading…
Acer’s New Swift Laptops Have 3K OLED Screens
Acer is updating its Swift line of thin, lightweight laptops with five new models. The lineup includes the Swift X 14 and Swift X 14 AI, aimed at content creators, and the Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Go 14 and 16 AI for general productivity work. Continue reading…
Acer’s New Monitors Can Do 6K or 500Hz
Acer has revealed several new monitors at Computex 2025, with some models supporting up to 6K resolution or up to a 500Hz refresh rate. There are new Predator gaming monitors, Nitro series monitors that include smart TV features, and options in the ProCreator series for professional color-accurate work. Continue reading…
Two New Ram Truck Recalls Prompt Owner Alerts
You’re in good hands when buying a half-ton or heavy-duty truck from the Detroit Big Three—Ford, GM, and Ram all know how to build a solid pickup. Ram, in particular, has stood out lately with plush interiors and clever touches like optional air suspension. Continue reading…
Pretend Its 2005 With This 3D Fully Interactive Nokia 3250
Remember when phones were fun? Back when we had physical buttons galore and moving parts. If you miss the charm of early smartphones, you can relive those days with a three-dimensional, fully interactive, hyper-realistic Nokia 3250 right in your browser window. Continue reading…
A Raspberry Pi Can Be an Instant Camera, Too
Humble Raspberry Pi computers have been the brains powering a huge variety of projects. People have shown they can create just about anything with a Pi, and that now includes Polaroid-style instant cameras. Continue reading…
The Surface Laptop Studio Might Be Dead
Microsoft’s Surface lineup has suffered another setback with the quiet discontinuation of the Surface Laptop Studio 2. While Microsoft has not officially declared the device dead, the company has told resellers that production has stopped. Continue reading…
YouTube Has a New Feature You’ll Love, and One You Won’t
Do you wish YouTube would show ads right before the best part of a video? I didn’t think so. This week, YouTube announced it’s adding a fun new voting system to shared playlists, which you’ll love on your next road trip. However, it also unveiled some new ads that no one will enjoy. Continue reading…
The Next Generation of CarPlay Is Here: CarPlay Ultra
Everything seems to have an “Ultra” version these days, and that includes Apple CarPlay. In 2022, the company said the next generation of CarPlay would be launching in 2024—that didn’t happen. Regardless, CarPlay Ultra is here now. Continue reading…
Linux Is Getting Better on Apple Silicon Macs
Asahi Linux, the project to bring a native desktop Linux experience to Apple Silicon Mac computers, is ‘upstreaming’ several major components to the Linux kernel. The team says the change “lightens our maintenance burden,” fixes bugs, and speeds up future development on supporting newer Mac models. Continue reading…
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Brings Even More Power To Midrange Phones
The Snapdragon chips that tend to make headlines the most are the Snapdragon 8 and Snapdragon X series, since they are the most powerful. But Qualcomm, as you’re well aware, also makes chips for cheaper phones as well. The latest Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is here, and you’ll be seeing it soon on some of the best mid-range phones later this year. Continue reading…
Apple Maps Is Getting an Upgrade for Hotels and Restaurants
Apple Maps is making a major improvement by adding professional ratings and reviews from top experts in the industry. This should help separate Apple from Google since this will help people looking for high-quality reviews, not just user reviews. Continue reading…
Windows PCs Are Getting a “Hey, Copilot” Wake Word
You’ll soon be able to say “Hey, Copilot” to activate the Copilot chatbot on Windows computers. It’s another way Copilot is slowly replicating the Cortana virtual assistant from the early days of Windows 10. Continue reading…
Plex’s Notorious App Redesign Is Coming to Roku In Preview
Plex’s app redesign will begin rolling out in the Roku Preview Channel “next week.” The new app experience, which previously launched in preview on Apple TV, has been routinely criticized by Plex customers due to its reduced functionality and other shortcomings. Continue reading…
No, Your Steam Account Didn’t Just Get Hacked
There have been rumors about a large-scale data breach impacting nearly 90 million Steam accounts. However, the original source was debunked, so you probably don’t have anything to worry about. Continue reading…
This Tiny Mini PC Contains a Desktop RTX 5060 Ti GPU
Can you fit a desktop RTX 5060 Ti graphics card in a 2.65-liter mini PC? ZOTAC somehow managed to make it happen. The company’s new line of ZBOX MAGUS PCs feature an unusual mix of high-end hardware, small form factors, and generous Thunderbolt connectivity. Continue reading…
PlayStation 5 Price Increases Might Be On the Way
We told you that you’d be seeing a lot of “prices going up” headlines over the next few months. Xbox consoles were a particularly notable victim of tariffs, but if you think you’re in the clear with the PlayStation 5, you might want to think again. Continue reading…
Fire Hazard Prompts Hyundai to Recall Limited Number of Palisade SUVs
Electrification is transforming more than just the powertrain—it’s reshaping all kinds of vehicle components. Automakers are moving beyond hybrids and EVs, electrifying systems like water pumps, power steering, and even engine oil pumps to boost efficiency. Continue reading…
WiiM Launches Its First Smart Speaker and Wireless Subwoofer
Budget audiophile brand WiiM is taking on Sonos with a new smart speaker and wireless subwoofer. These products, called the WiiM Sound and WiiM Sub Pro, offer lossless Wi-Fi streaming and can pair with other WiiM devices for whole-home audio functionality. Continue reading…
Proton Drive Is Upgrading Its Photo Management
Proton Technologies has upgraded its Proton Drive service by adding a new feature called Albums. This feature makes organizing, sharing, and keeping their important photos and videos safe by giving you folders called ‘Albums’ to use. Continue reading…
It’s Time to Enter the Firefox Labs
Mozilla is rolling out Firefox Labs as a new way to try experimental features in the Firefox web browser. There are four options right now, including a link preview mode and new customizations for the New Tab page. Continue reading…
This Unconventional Speaker Gives Smartwatches a More Spacious Interior
Audio manufacturer xMEMS just introduced Sycamore-W, a solid-state speaker designed for smartwatches. With a footprint approximately 70% smaller than that of a conventional speaker, Sycamore-W will free up space inside of smartwatches, leaving more room for sensors, batteries, and other components. Continue reading…
Sony’s Xperia 1 VII Still Has a microSD Card Slot
microSD card slots on Android phones, especially higher-end ones, have gone from being a standard feature to a rare commodity only some phones have. If you long for the days where microSD cards and expandable storage in general were commonplace, and you want a higher-end phone that fits that description, Sony’s latest Xperia 1 VII might fit the bill. Continue reading…
Steam Games Now Have ‘SteamOS Compatibility’ Scores
Valve is updating its game compatibility rating system to include devices running SteamOS beyond its main handheld, the Steam Deck. This new system will have “SteamOS Compatibility” ratings, which are meant to help users figure out whether games will work properly on non-Steam Deck hardware running SteamOS. Continue reading…
Sandisk Reveals New WD_Black SSD, After Split From Western Digital
Despite Sandisk separating from Western Digital, the company is still making and selling SSDs under the WD brand. The company just revealed the WD_Black SN8100, a PCIe 5.0 SSD with lightning-fast read and write speeds. Continue reading…
ESPN Unveils Pricey All-Access Streaming Service
In case you needed another streaming service, ESPN revealed more information today about its upcoming standalone all-access sports streaming platform. It’s simply called ESPN, and it’ll cost sports fans $29.99 per month. Continue reading…
Android Phones Will Block Some Settings While on Calls
Google has improved Android’s security with a set of new protections aimed at stopping phone call scams. These changes are designed to block people from making unsafe security changes during phone calls: a common tactic with scammers. Continue reading…
Google Says RCS Messaging Just Hit a Big Milestone
Google spent a long while marketing RCS as an SMS killer, and passively-aggressively pressuring Apple into adopting it too as an SMS replacement under its own iMessage app. It seems like efforts have paid off, because RCS seems to be really popular. Continue reading…
Google’s Find My Device Network Is Now a Hub for People, Too
It’s barely been a year since Google flipped the switch on Android’s Find My Device network, but it’s already getting a rebrand and an upgrade to help you keep track of everything and everyone that matters. Continue reading…
Google’s Gemini Is Now In Your Car, Too
Google Assistant is officially dead, as Google started to kill it off in a staged manner to make Gemini everyone’s default assistant. And the few places where it’s still present are slowly but steadily getting moved to Gemini. Now, Gemini is landing in more places, including your car. Continue reading…
Ecovacs’s New Robot Vacuums Need Fewer Charging Breaks
Ecovacs has released two new high-tech robot vacuums. They are the Deebot T80 Omni and the Deebot X9 Pro Omni, and they’re supposed to bring major improvements to robot floor cleaning, while also lasting longer. Continue reading…
The Super-Thin Galaxy S25 Edge Has Arrived
Samsung has officially revealed its super-thin flagship phone for 2025: the Galaxy S25 Edge. It’s available to order starting today, but as you might expect, Samsung had to make a few compromises to achieve the super-slim design. Continue reading…
Windows 10 Won’t Lose Microsoft 365 Apps in 2025
Microsoft has changed its earlier decision about supporting Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10. Originally, security updates for apps like Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, and Excel were supposed to stop on October 14, 2025. Now, these updates will continue on Windows 10 for a few more years. Continue reading…
Kingston Launches the Ultra-Fast FURY Renegade G5 SSD
Need more speed? Kingston just introduced the FURY Renegade G5 SSD, a super-fast PCIe 5.0 NVMe drive designed for gamers, video editors, and software developers. Continue reading…
Linux Kernel 6.15 Is Adding Support for These Game Controllers
The upcoming Linux kernel release, version 6.15, will be arriving in the next month or so, and I’m already seeing previews of what to expect. One of them is recently merged support for several gaming controllers and laptop touchpads. Continue reading…
Cooler Master’s Hyper 612 Apex Might Be Perfect for Your Next PC
Some people don’t like liquid cooling on their PCs. It’s hard to install, and in a lot of cases, it can be tricky to fit one inside of your PC. Cooler Master makes some great air coolers, and this new one looks pretty good. Continue reading…
Here’s What’s New in the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross
The Toyota Corolla Cross is the brand’s starter SUV in the U.S., stepping in back in 2022 to replace the funkier-looking C-HR. And it’s doing well—Toyota sold 24,120 of them in early 2025, up nearly 27 percent from last year, even beating out the Prius in 2024. Continue reading…
Google Keep On the Web Is Getting New Formatting Features
Do you love Google Keep but wish the web version had many of the same features we enjoy on the mobile app, like text formatting? If so, we have good news. This week, we learned that Google is finally ready to elevate the Google Keep experience and has finally integrated all those rich text formatting controls we’ve enjoyed on the mobile app for over two years. Continue reading…
