I really love the Pixel Buds Pro 2, and they are still the earbuds that I carry with me every day. And right now, you can snag Google's flagship earbuds for just $169. That is a full $60 off the retail price, and after using these a lot lately for calls and workouts, I can confidently say they are … [Read more...] about I still love the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and they are $60 off right now
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I finally found the one folding phone use case that I now can’t live without
Since the launch of the original Pixel Fold, the tech enthusiast in me—the contrarian that loves trying out interesting new tech—has desperately wanted to love foldables. But the same cycle would always happen. I would get my SIM switched over, enjoy a brief honeymoon period testing all my regular … [Read more...] about I finally found the one folding phone use case that I now can’t live without
I’m convinced this camera trick is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s best new feature
While the hardware specs on the new Galaxy S26 Ultra camera array might look familiar on paper, Samsung has packed in some serious software magic this year. Amidst all the talk of AI agents and the wild new privacy screen, there's one new camera feature that I think is going to change the game when … [Read more...] about I’m convinced this camera trick is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s best new feature
The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new Privacy Display is actually a game changer
We covered the Galaxy S26 launch last week, but amidst the noise of AI agents and spec bumps, one feature in particular caught my eye. Samsung has quietly integrated something into the S26 Ultra that might just be the most practical innovation we’ve seen in years: a built-in, hardware-level Privacy … [Read more...] about The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new Privacy Display is actually a game changer
Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 lineup is official: Here is everything you need to know
Samsung has officially unveiled their next generation of mobile devices, the Galaxy S26, S26+, and the premium S26 Ultra, alongside the brand new Galaxy Buds4 series. While there are plenty of iterative year-over-year changes to the camera hardware and software, the S26 lineup brings some … [Read more...] about Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 lineup is official: Here is everything you need to know
There are some great Pixel 10a pre-order offers right now: Here are my 2 favorite deals
Google has officially opened up pre-orders for its latest mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 10a, at several retailers ahead of its full retail launch on March 5th. If you have already decided that you want to secure your new phone, there are a few excellent pre-order incentives floating around, if you … [Read more...] about There are some great Pixel 10a pre-order offers right now: Here are my 2 favorite deals
Save up to 25% off the Gemini-powered Nest Cam Indoor
Google’s latest wired indoor security camera, the 3rd Gen Nest Cam Indoor, is currently seeing a solid discount at multiple retailers. Normally priced at $99, you can grab this upgraded hardware for as much as 25% off! The 3rd Gen Nest Cam brings substantial improvements to the table, delivering … [Read more...] about Save up to 25% off the Gemini-powered Nest Cam Indoor
Google I/O 2026 is set for May 19-20: Will we finally see Project ‘Aluminium’?
Yesterday, Google dropped its annual "Save the Date" puzzle, challenging the community to a Gemini-powered game of mini-golf under the tagline "Make, Build, Unlock". But we now have the official dates: Google I/O 2026 is taking place May 19-20. As usual, the annual developer conference will be held … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2026 is set for May 19-20: Will we finally see Project ‘Aluminium’?
Google officially launches the Pixel 10a: Everything you need to know
Google officially pulled back the curtain on the Pixel 10a this morning, announcing its latest A-series device with a starting price of $499. The announcement confirms a completely revamped flat design, battery upgrades, and the same Tensor G4 chip/8GB RAM combo that we saw in the Pixel 9a. And … [Read more...] about Google officially launches the Pixel 10a: Everything you need to know
Pixel 10a specs leaked by carrier ahead of Google’s February 18 launch
Google officially pulled back the curtain on the Pixel 10a a few days ago with a video teaser that confirms what we’ve been suspecting. The Pixel 10a is not only real, but, as expected, it’s coming a lot sooner than some might have expected. The 15-second teaser gives us our best look yet at the … [Read more...] about Pixel 10a specs leaked by carrier ahead of Google’s February 18 launch
I just tried YouTube Music’s new AI Playlist feature and I’m impressed
YouTube Music is rolling out a new AI-powered feature that allows Premium subscribers to generate custom playlists using simple text prompts. And after testing it out this morning, I have to say: it’s pretty impressive. While we have seen Google toy with similar ideas before—like the "AI Radio" … [Read more...] about I just tried YouTube Music’s new AI Playlist feature and I’m impressed
Two of our favorite Lenovo Chromebooks are on sale right now
Lenovo has discounted two of the Chromebooks we recommend the most: the premium Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 and the ultra-portable Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11. These two devices serve two different types of users, but they share one thing in common: at these prices, they are fantastic values. The … [Read more...] about Two of our favorite Lenovo Chromebooks are on sale right now
