This was another busy week in tech, with Microsoft releasing a big Windows 11 update, Google showing off the Pixel 10 for the first time, Firefox getting another update, and much more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.
The Big News
Windows 11 Is Rolling Out 14 New Features
We’re in the second half of the year already, which is also roughly around the time when the new features we’ve been seeing on Windows’ Insider Program actually roll out to normal people. Microsoft is starting to roll out a bunch of features you might want to check out. Continue reading…
Google Just Couldn’t Hold The Pixel 10 Until August
Google does things a lot differently from most other Android OEMs. And one of the things it does differently is that it’s really bad at preventing leaks—and for years I’ve been sure they do this on purpose. If you thought Google was going to do things differently this year, too bad—the company just couldn’t hold the Pixel 10 for a few more weeks. Continue reading…
Anker Is Done With 3D Printers, and Customers Can’t Find Parts
Anker is a brand name known for affordable, yet reliable accessories. It was also briefly a name you could find on 3D printers, but that’s come to an end. Anker’s foray into the world of 3D printing seems to have fizzled out, leaving owners in an unfortunate situation. Continue reading…
Firefox 141 Is Here With More Address Bar and Tab Group Upgrades
Mozilla Firefox receives major updates roughly every four weeks, giving the web browser a steady stream of bug fixes, new features, and security enhancements. Firefox 141 is now rolling out with tab group improvements, new address bar shortcuts, and more. Continue reading…
Pebble’s New Watches Will Keep The Old Name
You probably know by now that Pebble is back. Everyone knows that. But the marketing for these products couldn’t quite use the term “Pebble.” Now, that’s changed, and nature is healing. Continue reading…
Android Is Preparing to Force Apps Into Dark Mode
People who prefer Dark Mode tend to really prefer Dark Mode. It’s easier on the eyes, especially when you’re scrolling late into the night. But not every app supports dark mode, and that can be frustrating. Android is working on that. Continue reading…
Android’s Linux Terminal Is Getting a New Feature
The addition of a Linux terminal to Android was long overdue, and makes Android a lot more useful aside from just Android apps. Now, it just got a lot more useful with the addition of a brand new feature: support for graphical apps. Continue reading…
Don’t Have Windows 11 24H2 Yet? You Might Be Up Next
We’ve posted a lot about all the stuff that’s coming as part of Windows 11 25H2, but there’s still a surprising number of people who are not even using 24H2. For some, the update hasn’t even been offered to them. This should now change, though, as a significant subset of people are having an update block lifted. Continue reading…
Cricket Wireless Has New Affordable Unlimted Plans
Cricket Wireless, the prepaid budget mobile network owned and operated by AT&T, is overhauling its network plans. If you’re looking to save some money on your phone bill, or you’re already a Cricket customer, the new plans are worth a look. Continue reading…
Google Maps Hits Reverse and Brings Back Crucial Navigation Feature
Google Maps is one of the most popular navigation apps around, so when something drastic changes, people notice. Earlier this week, an update removed media playback controls during navigation. Google said the change was a “bug,” and thankfully, they’re back. Continue reading…
Blender Is Coming to iPads and Android Tablets
Blender, the free and open-source 3D graphics software, is finally moving beyond desktop computers. The Blender team announced that it’s working on a version for iPad and Android tablets. Continue reading…
macOS 26 Tahoe and iOS 26 Inch Closer With Public Beta Release
Apple’s next software updates are shaping up. WWDC saw the introduction of both iOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe, which will make their way to iPhones and Macs by the end of this year. Now, the first actual beta is here, giving us a look at a slightly more polished product. Continue reading…
Microsoft’s Handy Android App Can Now Remotely Lock Your PC
One of the best services Microsoft offers is the “Link to Windows” app for Android devices. It allows you to seamlessly sync a bunch of stuff from your phone to your PC. Now, Microsoft is making it even better for controlling your computer from your phone. Continue reading…
Google Is Mixing Up Your Search Results
A lot of Google’s AI browsing experiments are not experiments anymore—AI Overviews and the new AI Mode are as prominent as they get, and Google is pushing them a lot. Now, the company is looking to remake one of the few parts of the search experience that remain untouched by AI: search results. Continue reading…
Samsung’s Next One UI 8 Beta Should Arrive Next Week
Samsung has been busy releasing a slew of One UI 8 betas based on Android 16 for phones and Wear OS 6 for Galaxy watches. While the last One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25 series was back in June, today we learned that the fourth and likely final beta could arrive next week. Continue reading…
This Phone Has a Massive 7,000 mAh Battery
These days, the most you can get on a regular-sized smartphone is a 5,000 mAh battery. While that’s pretty good, that’s now gotten boring, hasn’t it? One company is trying to double down and has just launched a 7,000 mAh battery, which might be enough to end your battery life complaints forever. Continue reading…
Amazon Introduces a Cheaper Full-Color Kindle eReader
The original Kindle Colorsoft was a slam-dunk despite its $280 price tag. Now, Amazon is introducing a cheaper 16GB model for $250—it’s almost identical to the standard 32GB Colorsoft, just with half the storage space and fewer quality-of-life features. Plus, the first-ever Kindle Colorsoft Kids bundle is now available for $270. Continue reading…
Google Will Dress You Up With Generated Images
We’re past the part where artificial intelligence can actually make your life more useful, and we’ve been on the “throw it at the wall and see if it sticks” phase. Now, Google, for some reason, thinks you might want to look at AI-generated outfits when you’re shopping for clothes online. Continue reading…
PS5 Controllers Can Now Quickly Switch Devices
PlayStation is about to drop a system update beta that’s going to make using its controller on other devices much easier. You no longer have to go through the process of pairing your controller every time you decide to use your PC or Mac. Continue reading…
‘Wayback’ Keeps Old Linux Desktop Environments Alive on Wayland
The desktop Linux ecosystem has been slowly migrating from X11 to Wayland, which is leaving behind some desktop environments. The Wayback project aims to fix that, and it has just reached its first preview release. Continue reading…
One of Our Favorite Samsung Galaxy Features Is About to Get Better
Your Galaxy phone’s lock screen is about to get even more useful. Samsung’s “Now Bar,” one of our favorite new One UI features, will soon be expanding its reach dramatically. And if you own a Galaxy Z Flip, you’re in for an extra treat. Continue reading…
IntelliJ IDE Just Got Another Update
IntelliJ is one of the most popular integrated development environments (IDEs) out there, with a focus on Java and Kotlin. And now, it’s getting even better with the addition of a few new changes that will make the experience better. Continue reading…
AT&T’s Awesome Photo Storage Service Is Shutting Down
If you’re one of the few who know about and take advantage of AT&T’s Photo Storage feature, which is a free cloud backup option similar to Google Photos or iCloud, we have some bad news. This week, AT&T and its partner Asurion announced that the service will stop working in October. Continue reading…
New Android Phones Are About to Have Much Faster Wireless Charging Speeds
Qi2 was the first major update to the ubiquitous wireless charging standard in 15 years, yet it hasn’t been the huge win everyone expected. The Wireless Power Consortium is hoping to change that with another upgrade: Qi2 25W. Continue reading…
Home Assistant Is Getting Better on Android
Home Assistant is the best way to build your own smart home experience, and the Android app is one way to check your devices and update settings. The Home Assistant team has announced a few upcoming updates for the Android app, but those updates will also end support for some ancient devices. Continue reading…
Say Goodbye to the Blue Screen of Death
Windows 11 is changing the infamous Blue Screen of Death to black, but also fixing it. Microsoft is rolling out a new, streamlined user interface for these restarts that’s part of a bigger push to make Windows more resilient. Continue reading…
Google Photos Is Getting New Uncanny Valley AI-Generation Tools
Google Photos is one of the company’s most popular apps, and it continues to evolve beyond just a storage solution. Now, Google is trying to make it a creative playground, giving you new ways to interact with your pictures and transform them into something new. Continue reading…
YouTube Shorts Is About To Get a Lot More Slop
With the rise of AI, we’ve also seen the rise of “creators” making brand new (and lazy) content to post on their social media. And a lot of it does go viral often. YouTube Shorts is gaining new features to generate AI content, so it’s about to get a lot more effortless. Continue reading…
AppleCare Has a New Plan For All Your Devices
AppleCare is kind of a must-have for those buying Apple devices. If you’re particularly clumsy, an out-of-pocket repair might instead leave you considering whether it’s actually a better idea to buy a whole new phone. Now, AppleCare is getting a lot more comprehensive if you have multiple devices. Continue reading…
Proton Is Also Making Its Own Assistant
Typically, Proton’s products are pretty useful. This one, though, I’m not sure what to think of it. Proton is the latest company to join the AI bandwagon with a new AI assistant—and really, I’m not sure anyone needs this. Continue reading…
This Core Ultra Tiny PC Is Built for Kubuntu Linux
Kubuntu Focus, the company selling PCs built specifically for desktop Linux, has just released the NX Gen 3 PC. It’s a small desktop computer powered by Intel’s latest Core Ultra 7 hardware and Kubuntu Linux. Continue reading…
Google Messages Is About to Make a Top Feature Even Better
It seems like Google Messages is getting an exciting new feature or update every few weeks, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. Text messaging is an extremely important communication tool, but if you’ve ever received a message you didn’t want, we have good news. It looks like Google’s sensitive content filters are about to get better. Continue reading…
Windows Will Now Help You Move PCs More Easily
As much as Windows 11 has evolved over time, it’s still not as easy to switch between computers as it is to switch between smartphones or tablets. That, however, might change soon, as Windows is looking into bringing back a dedicated migration tool. Continue reading…
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra Gets the Big One UI 8 Update
While the fancy new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series is the first watch running Wear OS 6 and Samsung’s One UI 8 update, those with last year’s Galaxy Watch Ultra are in for a treat. Ahead of schedule, Samsung just announced that One UI 8 is rolling out today to the Watch Ultra. Continue reading…
Elgato’s New 4K Capture Device Has an Affordable Price Tag
Elgato just released the Game Capture 4K S. This is a brand-new external capture card that’s perfect for anyone looking to stream or record their gameplay from Mac, PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox, or other HDMI-compatible device. Continue reading…
Gmail’s Ads Are Getting More Annoying
You might not notice Gmail ads a lot—the few ads we do get are made to blend in like emails, so they tend to be a non-issue for many. But now, you’re about to. Google is playing around with a brand new ad format for Gmail, and it might grind some people’s gears. Continue reading…
This New MagSafe Charger Hangs on an Outlet
The TwelveSouth PowerBug will combine a simple MagSafe and USB charger into one minimalist design that you can plug in pretty much anywhere you find an outlet. It’s designed to get rid of those annoying cords while keeping your phone upright, whether in portrait or landscape mode. Continue reading…
This Laptop Has a Raspberry Pi inside
Raspberry Pis are everywhere. And they are often used as everyday computers as well. This laptop is powered by a Raspberry Pi—and it’s cooler than you think. Continue reading…
Terramaster Just Released a USB4 NVMe SSD Enclosure
TerraMaster has officially released the D1 SSD Plus, a brand-new USB4 SSD enclosure that’s designed to give anyone working on the go some serious speed and versatility. It turns any NVMe SSD into a high-speed external drive for your laptop, tablet, desktop PC, and other USB-compatible devices. Continue reading…
Garuda Linux Is Revamping Its Hardware Support
The Garuda Linux team announced over the weekend changes to several packages that enable hardware support, including for Nvidia cards. It’s an update optimizing and further modernizing the Linux distribrution meant for gaming and other performance computer tasks. Continue reading…
The HMD 101 4G Is a Nokia-Inspired Feature Phone With Dual SIM (And Snake)
It’s easy to dismiss basic “dumb” phones in a world obsessed with smartphones, but sometimes, limitations are actually a benefit. What if you just want to make calls, listen to tunes, and not worry about battery life? Enter the HMD 101 4G Dual SIM. Continue reading…
Microsoft Is Unifying Your PC, Xbox, and Cloud Game Libraries
Microsoft is testing an update that brings together all your play history and libraries in the Xbox ecosystem, across your consoles, cloud gaming, and PCs. Even though it’s still only a partial view of your PC gaming, it’s one step closer to a unified experience across Microsoft’s platforms. Continue reading…
Windows 11 Might Finally Get Multi-Output Audio
Have you ever wanted to connect multiple audio devices to your Windows 11 machine for playback? If so, we have some potentially good news. Similar to how you can share audio between two devices from your phone, Microsoft is finally working on a similar feature for Windows 11. Continue reading…
You Can Play Steam Games on RISC-V Processors Now
Open source developers are building an emulator called felix86, which allows you to run x86-designed software on RISC-V processors, and they recently showed off some AAA games being played through their emulator using Steam. It’s a big step for the still-emerging world of RISC-V computing and gaming, specifically. Continue reading…