This was a busy week for tech news, with plenty of hardware and software announcements from IFA 2025, updates to Linux Mint and MAME, and much more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.
The Big News
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Is Finally Here
Samsung’s main S-series releases are almost always followed by a cheaper “FE” version. The S25 has been out for a while, and now, we’re finally getting the FE version at long last—and it’s packing all the changes you’d expect. Continue reading…
New Android Features Arrive: Gboard Writing Tools, Bluetooth Audio Sharing, and Quick Share Redesign
Google is sharing a bunch of new stuff today, but it’s not all reserved for Pixel users. The Gboard app is getting some new writing tools and easier access to Emoji Kitchen stickers, nifty audio sharing features are rolling out, and the Quick Share menu gets redesigned yet again. Continue reading…
Linux Mint 22.2 Arrives With Theme Updates, Better Fingerprint Support, and More
Linux Mint has officially released Linux Mint 22.2, codenamed Zara. This update brings a new fingerprint authentication app called Fingwit, significant improvements to the Hypnotix media player with new viewing modes, and a subtle but modern color palette refresh for the default theme. Continue reading…
More Pixel Phones Are Finally Getting Android’s Big Redesign
It’s been a few months since the last Pixel Drop, but this September brings some goodies to make your Pixel phone feel more personal and premium. Android’s biggest redesign in years is finally rolling out to more people, plus there are new updates for the Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds Pro 2. Continue reading…
Windows 11 Is Testing Better Dictation Features
A brand new Windows 11 Insider Preview Build is 26220.5790 now in the Dev Channel. The test build is coming with better dictation and a way to improve USB webcams. This could be great for everyone, but the catch is that you need a Copilot+ PC to take advantage of the new features. Continue reading…
Roku Now Has Better YouTube TV Integration
The Roku Sports interface now shows content you can watch on YouTube TV. The new feature, which is rolling out to all Roku devices in the U.S. starting today, will make it easier for fans to find games from YouTube TV, including all the NFL games that come with NFL Sunday Ticket. Continue reading…
Firefox on Linux Is Ending Feature Updates for Old PCs
Mozilla has announced that Firefox 144 will be the last release to support 32-bit x86 Linux. It’s another nail in the coffin for old 32-bit PCs, though Firefox’s Extended Support Release will keep them alive until September 2026. Continue reading…
Google’s Circle to Search Can Now Translate As You Scroll
Google’s Circle to Search feature can now continuously translate text on your screen as you scroll or even switch between apps. You no longer have to restart the Circle to Search process every time you want to translate what is on the screen. Continue reading…
Bose’s Latest QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Are a Huge Improvement
Bose has just announced the next generation of its popular QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. The best part of this new version is how much it has improved on the last generation, which means that upgrading may be a smart option. Continue reading…
Ugreen Has New MagSafe Chargers for All Your Devices
Ugreen has released its new MagFlow Series of magnetic wireless chargers. These chargers will come with Qi2 25W charging, are built to work easily with both Apple and Android devices, including the latest iPhone 16 series and the upcoming Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. Continue reading…
Lenovo’s New Thunderbolt Docks Have All The Ports You Need
Finding the right Thunderbolt/USB dock can be tricky. Some have a lot of ports, while others don’t go too hard on the port selection to bring the price down. If you’re still undecided, Lenovo just launched three different options for three different kinds of users. Continue reading…
Lenovo’s Newest Tablets Are a Boon For Creators
If you like drawing or designing, you know that just not any tablet does the job. If you’re looking for something that fits the bill and you don’t mind splurging, Lenovo’s newest range of tablets might just be what you’ve been looking for. Continue reading…
Lenovo’s ‘VertiFlex’ Concept Laptop Can Rotate to Portrait
Lenovo is showing off its ‘ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept’ at IFA this week, which is a notebook PC concept with a 14-inch rotatable display. The idea is to let you switch between a traditional horizontal screen and a vertical orientation, which is a pretty cool vision for a laptop. Continue reading…
Lenovo’s New Legion Go Handheld Has a 144Hz OLED Screen and Better Controls
Lenovo has finally released the new Legion Go (8.8″, 2), the second generation of its gaming handheld. The new model builds on the original with some pretty significant improvements and even more customization options. Continue reading…
Earfun’s New Budget Headphones Have ANC and Google Fast Pair
EarFun has announced its new Wave Pro X headphones, which are set to release in February 2026 for a starting price of $100. Even though the price is somewhat low for wireless over-ear headphones, you still get ANC, Google Fast Pair support, and other premium features. Continue reading…
Self-Hosted Google Photos Alternative Immich Just Got an Update
Immich, the self-hosted alternative to Google Photos and other media cloud storage services, just released a big update. Immich version 1.140 has a new read-only mode, a way to add missing GPS data to many photos at once, and some other helpful improvements. Continue reading…
The Cassette Comeback Marches on With This Glorious Retro Boombox
There’s no question that physical media is making a comeback. However, one of the more unlikely formats that’s seen a small surge in recent years is cassettes. The problem is there’s a definitive lack of good modern cassette players. We Are Rewind is one company trying to change that, and it just announced a very cool-looking boombox. Continue reading…
XGIMI Opens Pre-Orders for a Trio of 4K Home Projectors
XGIMI just revealed a trio of brand-new 4K home theater projectors. All three of the new “Horizon 20” projectors are available for pre-order today with specially discounted early-bird pricing. Continue reading…
Kodi 22 Gets Its First Alpha Release: Here’s What’s New
The first alpha version of Kodi 22, code-named “Piers,” has just been released. The updates came with a big audio/video upgrade to FFmpeg 7, new Blu-ray support for multi-episode discs, and a redesigned Movie Versions/Extras section. There are also some major improvements for PVR. Continue reading…
The Galaxy Tab S11 Series Brings Back a Smaller Display Size, But Ditches an S Pen Feature
For a lot of people, tablets fall in a weird spot. They’re too big to carry in your pocket, but too small for any real work. Android tablets, in particular, have struggled to find a purpose. That hasn’t stopped Samsung from trying, though. The company just dropped its latest Galaxy Tab S11 lineup, and while a lot of it seems familiar, there’s one big change. Continue reading…
SwitchBot Made a Cloud-Less Smart Home Hub With Event Detection
SwitchBot just announced the new AI Hub at IFA 2025. This is a smart home hub that can visually interpret events to create automated triggers, all with local AI-powered hardware with no cloud required. Continue reading…
Govee Made The First HDR Triple-Camera System for TV Backlights
Govee has just released a new line of smart lighting products, and the star of the show is the Govee TV Backlight 3 Pro, which has the industry’s first-ever HDR triple-camera system. This is a massive step up from the dual-camera setup the company has been selling. Continue reading…
Ecovacs’s New Robot Vacuum Will Keep Going All Day
Ecovacs has officially unveiled its new flagship robot vacuum, the Deebot X11 Omnicyclone, which brings a few industry firsts. The company announced the new robot at IFA 2025 in Berlin, Germany, but it’s already available for purchase in the U.S. and Canada. Continue reading…
Home Assistant Just Got a New Home Dashboard
Home Assistant 2025.9 has been released with an experimental new home dashboard. The update is also coming with a reimagined automation editor and a bunch of new features for the versatile tile card, like trends and temperature monitoring in graphs. Continue reading…
Satechi’s New Wireless Keyboard Is for All Your Devices
Satechi just revealed its new OntheGo Bluetooth Keyboard at IFA 2025, with an adjustable stand that works with phones or tablets in any orientation. The company also revealed a matching Bluetooth mouse that charges over a USB Type-C connection. Continue reading…
This Anker Docking Station Has a Whopping 14 Ports
There are tons of docks and docking stations around, many of them with different ports and power needs. This Anker docking station has a whopping 14 ports, in case you need one solution to end them all. Continue reading…
Here’s the One Reason I’m Buying Anker’s New Wall Charger
Anker, a household name in chargers and mobile accessories, just announced its latest 160W Prime Wall Charger at IFA in Berlin, Germany. While everyone already has a wall charger or two, I’ll be upgrading to the new Anker Prime Charger for one simple reason, and you’ll probably want one too. Continue reading…
Belkin Made a Cool Retractable Multi-Device Car Charger
Belkin just announced a brand new BoostCharge Retractable Car Charger 75W with a built-in retractable USB-C cable. The new charger plugs right into your vehicle’s power outlet and can power up to three devices at once, making it incredibly useful for road trips or just your daily commute. Continue reading…
Acer’s New Tiny PCs Run ChromeOS
There are two kinds of people when it comes to tiny PCs—those looking for the absolute best hardware, or something that just gets the job done. If you’re in the latter camp, a lot of people tend to go for Chromebooks on the laptop side, and these Chromeboxes are perfect for doing the same thing on the tiny PC side. Continue reading…
Samsung’s New Sound Towers Are Great for Parties
Samsung just released its new Sound Tower models, the ST50F and ST40F. These new models, which were unveiled at IFA 2025, are the latest in its line of portable audio devices for parties and large gatherings. However, these models have a lot more features than you’d expect at first glance. Continue reading…
Sony’s New USB-C Earbuds Are the Cure to Your Bluetooth Woes
Bluetooth audio isn’t perfect, so there’s still a place for wired headphones, even if the 3.5mm headphone jack isn’t a common sight on mobile tech anymore. Sony just revealed the IER-EX15C USB-C In-ear Headphones, and it uses a USB-C port for easy connectivity to modern devices. Continue reading…
AdGuard on iPhones Just Got Way Better
AdGuard is your best ally if you want to block ads on your phone. And now, thanks to a new update, it just got way better to use on iOS. Continue reading…
MAME’s Latest Update Adds Support for a Rare Arcade Game
MAME just released version 0.280, and one of the most exciting additions is the emulation of a super-rare 1986 arcade game called 119 from Coreland and Sega. There are many other small improvements, too. Continue reading…
The JBL PartyBox 720 Speaker Can Give You a Lightshow
JBL has officially revealed the new PartyBox 720, its latest and loudest battery-powered party speaker. This new speaker packs a serious punch with 800 watts of JBL Pro Sound, a lightshow, and the ability to roll around with ease. Continue reading…
This JBL Boombox Lasts Over 30 Hours
JBL has just revealed the new Boombox 4, the newest version of its portable waterproof speaker. It supports multi-speaker connections with Auracast, two different Bass Boost settings, and an impressive battery life, all while being a lot lighter than its predecessor. Continue reading…
Amazon Prime Is Ending Its Benefit-Sharing Program
Amazon is getting rid of its Prime benefit-sharing program, which used to let you share free shipping with people outside your household. The company announced the change in an update to its support page, stating that the program is ending on October 1, 2025. Continue reading…
Does Your Family Live in Multiple Homes? Youtube Premium Might Not Like That
YouTube is starting to crack down on accounts in Premium family plans that aren’t in the same household. While no subscription service wants you breaking the rules, it didn’t seem like YouTube was enforcing them until recently. Continue reading…
Gboard Now Lets You Change Its Font Size
Google’s Gboard is one of the most popular keyboard apps for Android, but it’s been lacking a small but important feature for years. If you ever wanted to change the font size of Google’s keyboard, you finally can. Continue reading…
JBL’s New Grip Speaker Packs Big Sound and Ambient Lighting
JBL just announced an all-new speaker to join its ever-expanding lineup of portable Bluetooth speakers. Meet the new JBL Grip, a rugged, go-anywhere speaker perfect for all of life’s adventures or chill vibes with built-in ambient lighting. This one little speaker has a lot to offer, all for $100. Continue reading…
Samsung Starts Rolling Out One UI 8 Beta to the Galaxy S23 Series
Waiting for a new major Android update can feel like forever, especially when you don’t have the absolute latest model. Samsung has been hard at work on bringing the One UI 8 beta (Android 16) to more devices, and now, it’s finally the Galaxy S23 series’ turn (along with some A-series models). Continue reading…