The Panasonic LUMIX L10 Is the Latest Model in the Compact Camera Renaissance
Panasonic unveiled the LUMIX L10 in June, pricing it at $1,499 for black and silver models and $1,599 for a limited Titanium Gold edition. The camera pairs a Leica DC Vario‑Summilux 24‑75mm f/1.7‑2.8 zoom with a 20.4‑megapixel Four‑Thirds BSI sensor, delivering a fast aperture across the zoom range. It adds a 779‑point Phase Hybrid AF system, AI‑based subject recognition, and up to 30 fps burst shooting, while the L10’s multi‑aspect sensor maintains consistent framing across 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 ratios. Panasonic also introduces a dedicated REAL TIME LUT button and a companion LUMIX Lab app for on‑camera color grading and mobile workflow.
Google Announces New Android-Based Laptops
Google unveiled "Googlebook," a new high‑end laptop line that runs Android and embeds Gemini AI throughout the operating system. Dell, Lenovo, HP, ASUS and Acer will launch their own models in the coming months, featuring a distinctive Glowbar that illuminates...
How Jio’s 4G Feature Phones, the TV-Waala Phones, Changed the Way India Watches TV
Reliance Jio’s low‑cost 4G feature phones—JioPhone and JioBharat—are turning India’s mass market into a mobile‑first entertainment ecosystem. Priced between roughly $6 and $48, the devices stream TV shows, movies, music and live sports via JioTV, JioCinema and JioSaavn, while JioMediaCable...
I'm a Devoted iPhone User but Android 17 Is Tempting Me with Its New Video and Social Features
Google’s Android 17 rollout targets creators by adding on‑device video‑editing tools, AI‑enhanced enhancements, and a tighter Instagram experience. The OS also introduces Adobe Premiere for Android, Smart Enhance and Sound Separation in the new Edits app, and a capture‑to‑upload pipeline that preserves...
The 9 Biggest New Features in Android 17
Google unveiled Android 17 at its Android Show, highlighting a blend of AI‑driven tools and classic usability upgrades. The release adds Gemini‑powered features such as Rambler real‑time transcription, Create My Widget for natural‑language widget creation, and expanded task automation. Non‑AI enhancements include a...
Google Just Announced 'Gemini Intelligence' At The Android Show: I/O Edition
Google unveiled Gemini Intelligence at the Android Show I/O Edition, positioning it as an agentic assistant that extends beyond its Bard predecessor. The suite adds capabilities such as booking classes from email, image‑based task automation, and a new "Rambler" dictation...
Google Wants to Improve Its Social Media Reputation With Android 17
Google is positioning Android 17 as a social‑media‑first platform, unveiling a suite of features aimed at improving Instagram uploads and video creation. The update adds Ultra HDR imaging, built‑in video stabilization, Night Sight integration, and an optimized capture‑to‑upload pipeline that promises...
Google’s ‘Create My Widget’ Feature Will Let You Vibe-Code Your Own Widgets
Google announced "Create My Widget," a new Android feature that lets users generate custom home‑screen widgets by describing them in plain language. Powered by the Gemini generative‑AI model, the tool can pull data from the web, Gmail, Calendar and other...
Google Just Revealed Gemini Intelligence for Android — Here Are 7 Ways It Wants Your Phone to Do All the...
Google unveiled Gemini Intelligence for Android at the Android Show, embedding its Gemini AI directly into the operating system and Chrome browser. The suite automates multi‑step tasks across apps, turns screenshots or photos into actionable commands, and offers AI‑driven autofill,...
Android 17 to Expand Banking Scam Call and Privacy Protections
Google’s upcoming Android 17 release adds a suite of security upgrades aimed at curbing banking‑scam calls, device theft, and privacy breaches. The new call‑blocking feature works with banks such as Revolut, Itaú Unibanco and Nubank to detect spoofed numbers and terminate...
This Clever App Is the Shazam for Movies and TV Shows I Always Wanted
Voola is an Android app that uses visual fingerprinting to identify movies, TV shows, and actors from short video clips or links, functioning like a Shazam for visual media. Users can record, upload, or paste social‑media clips, receiving instant titles,...
I Overlooked This Sony Headphone Feature for Years - Apple and Bose Have Nothing Like It
Sony’s Adaptive Sound Control, featured in the WF‑1000XM6 earbuds and WH‑1000XM6 headphones, automatically switches between noise‑cancellation, transparency, EQ and Speak‑to‑Chat modes based on the user’s activity and location. The feature learns from repeated use, syncing preferences across devices through the...
Marshall Unveil Cosmic Jimi Hendrix 60th Anniversary Collection: New Velvet-Covered Bluetooth Speaker and Amp Bundle Now Available
Marshall Amplification has launched a limited‑edition collection to mark the 60th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix’s first plug‑in to a Marshall amp. The range includes a velvet‑covered Acton III Bluetooth speaker priced at $299.99 and a JMH Half Stack amp paired with...
New Nintendo Switch 2 Bundles Coming Ahead of Price Increase
Nintendo will introduce a “Choose Your Game” bundle for the Switch 2 starting early June, letting customers pick a digital copy of Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia for $499.99, matching the current console price. The bundle effectively...
This Mac App Will Demystify Your Tangle of Cables
WhatCable is a free macOS utility that scans any USB‑C, Thunderbolt or HDMI cable attached to a Mac and translates raw specifications into plain‑language insights. The app displays charging wattage, data‑transfer rates and protocol support, flagging mismatches between a charger,...
Apple’s Liquid Glass Design Backfired on Most Macs — Here’s What’s Changing
Apple introduced the Liquid Glass visual language in macOS 26, mirroring the translucent, glass‑like effects popular on iOS 26. Because most Macs still use LCD panels, the new UI creates readability problems, with text and shadows blending into backgrounds. Apple plans a...
Nintendo Announces Limited Switch 2 Console & Game Bundle, Ahead of Planned Price Rise
Nintendo announced a limited-time "Choose Your Game" bundle for the Switch 2, pairing the new console with a digital copy of Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia for $500. The bundles will be sold at select retailers starting...
This SSD's Massive 4TB of Storage Could Jumpstart My Gaming PC, as SanDisk's Absurd Price Is Finally Chipped Away
SanDisk’s WD_Black 4TB SN850X PCIe 4.0 SSD has slashed its price from $1,701.99 to $653 on Amazon, a 62% discount. The drive offers 7,300 MB/s sequential reads and 6,600 MB/s writes, making it one of the fastest consumer SSDs available. Its large capacity...
Girls Say AI Is a Smarter Tutor, a Funnier Comedian, and Has Better Taste than Their Parents, New Girl Scouts...
A Fortune‑commissioned Girl Scouts survey reveals that AI has become a daily companion for girls aged 5‑13, with 65% treating voice assistants as friends and nearly half preferring AI over parents for homework help. Usage spikes with age, and 44%...
Samsung Messages Is Going Away. Transferring Your Conversations to Google Messages Is Super Easy — Here's How
Samsung announced that its native Samsung Messages app will lose SMS functionality in July 2026, effectively ending the service for U.S. users. The company is urging Galaxy owners to switch to Google Messages, which will automatically import existing chats when...
5 Things You Didn't Know The Life360 App Can Do
Life360, the family‑connection app, offers four subscription tiers ranging from a free plan to a $24.99‑per‑month Platinum tier. Premium features include weekly driver reports, data‑breach alerts, identity‑theft protection, and advanced emergency services such as 24/7 dispatch and disaster‑response assistance. The...
Samsung Launching One UI 9 Beta, Based on Android 17, for Galaxy S26 This Week
Samsung announced the beta rollout of One UI 9, its Android 17‑based skin, for the Galaxy S26 lineup later this week. The program initially covers the United States, UK, Germany, India, Korea and Poland. One UI 9 introduces expanded creative tools, deeper accessibility options,...
Forget AirPods, JBL's Latest Earbuds Have a Unique Feature Like No Other
JBL introduced the Live 4 TWS true‑wireless earbuds, highlighted by a Smart Charging Case that sports a larger touchscreen display for on‑the‑go control. The earbuds also bring upgraded active noise‑cancelling, Hi‑Res audio support, and a six‑mic AI‑enhanced voice system. Available in multiple...
How to Turn Your Old Tablet Into a Portable Monitor for Your Windows PC
Spacedesk, a free Windows driver and viewer app, lets users convert an old Android tablet or iPad into a wireless, touch‑enabled second monitor. The setup takes under two minutes and works over a shared Wi‑Fi network, offering full‑screen extended mode...
TikTok Introduces UK Ad-Free Subscription
TikTok is rolling out a paid ad‑free tier for users in the United Kingdom, priced at £3.99 per month (approximately $5.07). The offer, available to anyone 18 or older, requires users to choose between the subscription and the free, ad‑supported...
Xbox Adds New Troubleshooting Guidance for Backwards Compatibility Issues
Microsoft has updated its Xbox Support site with a dedicated troubleshooting guide for backward‑compatible Xbox 360 games on Xbox One and Series consoles. The new page addresses common error codes such as 8015190A, which blocks Xbox Live connectivity, and 8015D000, which...
Is An Apple Watch Series 8 Still Worth Buying In 2026?
Apple’s 2026 smartwatch lineup centers on the newly released Series 11 and the cost‑effective SE 3, but the prior‑generation Series 8 remains a compelling option for budget‑conscious buyers. Refurbished Series 8 units can be found for about $165, offering core health sensors, an always‑on...
Motorola Razr Plus 2026 Vs. Razr Plus 2025: Differences You Can't See
The 2026 Motorola Razr Plus keeps the iconic foldable silhouette while adding a titanium hinge, a true 10‑bit display, an ultrawide camera, and a 12.5% larger 4,500 mAh battery. Internally it shares the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage...
Two Years without a Laptop Taught Me What Android Can't Do (and Linux Can)
After two years of relying on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 with DeX, the author returned to a Linux desktop after receiving an NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super GPU. The Linux setup proved capable of running his entire Steam library at near‑4K...
DJI’s Mini 4K Successor Beginner Drone Already Has Its First Discount at a Major UK Retailer
DJI has introduced the Lito 1 and premium Lito X1 drones as successors to the Mini 4K, and the Lito X1 is now 5% cheaper on Amazon UK, dropping from £369 to £349 (about $444). The X1 weighs under 249 g, placing it in the...
Garmin's Coveted Beginner Running Watch Unexpectedly Falls to Its Lowest Ever Price
Garmin’s entry‑level Forerunner 55 is now selling for about $138 on Amazon, a 39% discount that brings the price down to its lowest point ever recorded. The price cut trims the original $229 tag by roughly $90, making the GPS‑enabled watch...
Is It Safe to Wear Earbuds While Sleeping?
Doctors say wearing earbuds while sleeping is generally safe, but the sealed design can trap moisture, promote bacterial growth, and cause ear‑wax buildup or skin irritation. Studies on healthcare workers show modest sleep‑quality gains, yet prolonged, all‑night use may increase...
ZenoRadio Grows With New In-Car Access
Zeno Media has added Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support to its ZenoRadio app, enabling users to stream global radio stations directly from car dashboards. The update also introduces a “call‑to‑listen” feature that lets listeners dial a phone number to...
Samsung Brings OneUI 8.5 Update to Older Galaxy Devices Globally: Check if Your Device on the List
Samsung has begun rolling out its One UI 8.5 update to both the latest Galaxy S25 lineup and a range of older Galaxy devices worldwide. The update, built on Android 16, adds stronger anti‑theft controls, AI‑enhanced Photo Assist, an upgraded Bixby powered...
Samsung Officially Brings Refurbished Phones with Warranty to India
Samsung India has introduced the Certified Re‑Newed program, offering refurbished Galaxy smartphones with a one‑year manufacturer warranty. Prices start around $280 for the Galaxy A36 5G and go up to $1,175 for the flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G, a modest...
Microsoft PowerToys Now Lets You Control Your Monitor From the Taskbar - Here's How
Microsoft released PowerToys version 0.99.1, introducing Power Display—a task‑bar tool that lets users adjust monitor brightness, contrast, color temperature and other settings without leaving Windows. The update also adds Grab And Move, enabling users to relocate or resize any window by holding Alt...
LUX Wants Women to Hold Their Heads High, Literally
LUX has introduced a free web‑based tool called “Chin Up” that uses a phone’s built‑in motion sensors to detect when users tilt their devices below a 90‑degree angle, prompting them to straighten their posture. The tool runs in a browser...
Deal of the Week: Share Photos From Anywhere With This Pocket-Size Satellite Communicator
Garmin has launched the inReach Messenger Plus, a pocket‑size satellite communicator that now supports photo and voice messages through a paired smartphone. The new model expands text capacity from 160 to 1,600 characters and adds a 4‑gram weight increase over...
Windows Central Podcast: How Does Windows K2 Impact the Next Xbox?
Microsoft’s gaming division rebranded to Xbox, with a leadership overhaul led by Asha Sharma. The company unveiled Project K2, a Windows 11 overhaul that introduces a WinUI 3 Run box, indefinite update pauses, and a low‑latency profile claimed to speed app launches by...
590,000 Dummies Gave Trump a $100 Deposit for an American Made Phone. Guess What? No Phone
Nearly 600,000 Trump supporters placed $100 deposits for a promised gold‑trimmed smartphone, only to discover the device will never be produced. The Trump Mobile website clarified that a deposit does not create a contract, guarantee inventory, or assure delivery, effectively...
The Sideload 033: You (Probably) Can’t Buy the Best Smartphone Cameras
Episode 33 of 9to5Google’s Sideload podcast features Phandroid editor Nick Gray discussing Oppo’s Find X9 Ultra and Vivo’s X300 Ultra. The two phones deliver flagship‑level camera performance—200 MP sensor, large aperture, dual‑pixel autofocus, and per‑pixel HDR—yet are not sold in the United States. Gray...
Latest Google Home Update Speeds up Gemini, ‘Ask Home’ Now Works with Voice Commands
Google rolled out a new Google Home update that accelerates Gemini’s voice processing, making timers and alarms noticeably quicker. The update extends Gemini’s “Ask Home” feature to voice commands, letting users ask contextual questions like the location of a family...
Apple's Next Vision Pro Headset Is Reportedly Years Away
Apple’s next Vision Pro headset is unlikely to appear until at least 2028, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company will keep supporting the current model while it shifts R&D toward an AI‑powered pendant, camera‑enabled AirPods, and eventually standalone AR glasses....
Dyson V15 Detect Review: This Cordless Vacuum Delivers Exceptional Power Alongside Useful Features
Dyson’s V15 Detect remains the benchmark for premium cordless stick vacuums, offering a green laser that highlights hidden dust and 230 air‑watts of suction comparable to corded models. The unit converts to a handheld tool and includes a pet‑hair attachment, making...
Logitech's Rumored Folding Mouse Is Like a Little Flip Phone
Logitech is reportedly developing a folding mouse that folds in half like a flip phone, according to images posted on a German tech site. The ultracompact device features adaptive touch scrolling, Bluetooth connectivity, and an ambidextrous design, positioning it between...
Texas Obtains Smart TV Privacy Settlement With LG — Here’s What Changes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement with LG Electronics that forces the company to disclose and give users an opt‑out for Automated Content Recognition (ACR) data collection on its smart TVs. The agreement requires a pop‑up notice, a...
Gemini Overlay on Android Basically Adds Circle to Search
Google is rolling out a new Gemini overlay update for Android that adds a “Circle to Search” function, enabling users to draw a circle around any on‑screen element and embed it as an image in their AI prompt. The overlay...
Roku Announced As North American Streaming Platform For Inaugural Enhanced Games
Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) will serve as the North American streaming home for the inaugural Enhanced Games, launching on May 24 at 9 p.m. EST. The free-to-watch competition will air on the Roku Sports Channel across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, featuring...
Apple Releases iOS 26.5: Here Is Everything that Changed on Your iPhone
Apple rolled out iOS 26.5 today, the final major update in the iOS 26 series, available as a 14 GB over‑the‑air download. The release introduces end‑to‑end encrypted RCS messaging for iPhone‑Android chats, suggested place listings in Apple Maps, and automatic Bluetooth pairing for...
IOS 26.5 Brings E2EE ...
Apple’s iOS 26.5 update introduces end‑to‑end encryption (E2EE) for Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging, enabling secure chats between iPhone users and Android devices running the latest Google Messages. The rollout begins with a padlock icon indicating encrypted conversations, but activation depends...