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Nothing Confirms Headphone (a) Launch with Bold Yellow Design and Lower Price
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Nothing Confirms Headphone (a) Launch with Bold Yellow Design and Lower Price

Nothing will unveil its Headphone (a) on March 5, debuting a bold yellow colourway alongside the upcoming Phone (4a). Priced at €159, the over‑ear model is positioned as a more affordable alternative to the premium Headphone (1). The company touts the longest battery life...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Brings a New Multitasking Trick and Cross-Device Handoff
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Android 17 Beta 2 Brings a New Multitasking Trick and Cross-Device Handoff

Google rolled out Android 17 beta 2, adding a universal Bubbles feature that lets users long‑press any app icon to create floating windows and manage them via a new taskbar bubble bar on large‑screen devices. The update also introduces cross‑device app...

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Oh, Finally: Report Claims Samsung Care Plus Will Offer Device Replacements, Galaxy S26 Is First
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Oh, Finally: Report Claims Samsung Care Plus Will Offer Device Replacements, Galaxy S26 Is First

Samsung Care Plus will start offering full device replacements within 48 hours for the Galaxy S26 series, initially limited to the U.K. The program recently added unlimited battery repairs and unlimited free screen repairs for theft‑and‑loss cases. Existing Care Plus members...

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A 'Striking' Red Honor Magic V6 Is so Thin and Tough that It's Rewriting What Device Strength Means
NewsFeb 24, 2026

A 'Striking' Red Honor Magic V6 Is so Thin and Tough that It's Rewriting What Device Strength Means

Honor unveiled a striking red edition of its upcoming Magic V6 foldable, emphasizing a thin profile paired with unprecedented durability. The device boasts both IP68 and IP69 dust‑water resistance, a 2800 MPa Super Steel hinge, and Advanced Display Protection with a...

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Best Buy Just Quietly Carved $400 OFF One of My Favorite Garmin Watches — Now It's over $600 Cheaper than...
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Best Buy Just Quietly Carved $400 OFF One of My Favorite Garmin Watches — Now It's over $600 Cheaper than...

Best Buy has slashed the Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar from $899.99 to $499.99, a $400 discount that makes it over $600 cheaper than the newer Fenix 8 Pro. The 7X remains a rugged, solar‑charged smartwatch with 37‑day battery life and a full suite...

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Wear OS Can Now Send Life-Saving Earthquake Alerts without Your Phone
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Wear OS Can Now Send Life-Saving Earthquake Alerts without Your Phone

Google is rolling out Play Services v26.07, enabling Wear OS smartwatches to receive earthquake alerts without a paired phone. The update works server‑side and activates on cellular or Wi‑Fi‑connected watches, leveraging built‑in gyroscopes and accelerometers to detect seismic activity. By removing...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra's 'Privacy Display' Is so Cool, Rumors Say Other Brands Could Give It a Try
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Galaxy S26 Ultra's 'Privacy Display' Is so Cool, Rumors Say Other Brands Could Give It a Try

Samsung has officially teased a new "Privacy Display" feature for the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, which darkens the screen when viewed from side angles to block prying eyes. A Chinese tipster reported that several overseas OEMs are testing similar hardware‑level...

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This One Feature Helped Me Turn My Meta AI Glasses Into a Garmin for Video Workouts
NewsFeb 23, 2026

This One Feature Helped Me Turn My Meta AI Glasses Into a Garmin for Video Workouts

Meta’s AI glasses can now overlay fitness data from Strava onto recorded workout videos, thanks to a new app integration. Users must launch the workout from the Strava app, preferably on a Wear OS watch, to capture heart‑rate and other metrics....

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Best Google Pixel 10a Cases
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Best Google Pixel 10a Cases

The Google Pixel 10a, virtually unchanged from its predecessor, now has a growing ecosystem of protective cases that preserve its slim silhouette while adding drop protection, scratch resistance, and magnetic functionality. First‑party silicone offers a velvety feel and incorporates 36% recycled...

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Does the Google Pixel 10a Support Qi2 Magnetic Charging?
NewsFeb 21, 2026

Does the Google Pixel 10a Support Qi2 Magnetic Charging?

Google’s Pixel 10a arrives as a modest refresh of the 9a, keeping the 5,100 mAh battery and most hardware unchanged while adding a brighter display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Charging sees a modest lift to 30 W wired and 10 W wireless when...

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Is the Google Pixel 10a Waterproof?
NewsFeb 21, 2026

Is the Google Pixel 10a Waterproof?

The Google Pixel 10a carries an IP68 rating, making it dust‑tight and capable of surviving immersion in up to two metres of freshwater for 30 minutes. This water‑resistance is comparable to higher‑end Pixel models and most modern smartphones, though it is...

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MWC 2026: What We Expect to See at Mobile World Congress This Year
NewsFeb 19, 2026

MWC 2026: What We Expect to See at Mobile World Congress This Year

Mobile World Congress returns to Barcelona from March 2‑5, 2026, gathering the mobile industry's biggest players. Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, Honor, Tecno, Qualcomm, MediaTek and many others will showcase new smartphones, wearables and AI‑focused hardware. Highlights include Samsung’s Galaxy S26 hands‑on, Google’s Android 16...

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This Little-Known Camera Trick Makes Using an Android Flip Phone Worth It
NewsFeb 19, 2026

This Little-Known Camera Trick Makes Using an Android Flip Phone Worth It

Android Central highlights the Camcorder mode built into Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Motorola's Razr Ultra 2025. The feature activates when the device is folded halfway and rotated to landscape, splitting the screen between a live viewfinder and thumb‑controlled video tools....

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Nothing Is the only Brand Taking the Counterfeit Tech Problem Seriously
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Nothing Is the only Brand Taking the Counterfeit Tech Problem Seriously

Nothing has publicly tackled the surge of counterfeit tech in India, revealing a joint effort with CMF and local authorities that recently seized more than 1,100 fake items. The company showcased counterfeit earbuds, phones and accessories that closely mimic official...

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Samsung's Certified Re-Newed Program Will Now Give You a Galaxy Z Flip 5 for Just $349 — Here's the Deal
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Samsung's Certified Re-Newed Program Will Now Give You a Galaxy Z Flip 5 for Just $349 — Here's the Deal

Samsung’s Certified Re‑Newed program is offering a refurbished Galaxy Z Flip 5 for as low as $349 when paired with a qualified trade‑in, delivering up to $300 in credit. The device comes with a new battery, a one‑year warranty, and retains the...

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Galaxy Buds 4 Leak Leaves Little to the Imagination — and I’m Okay with the Safe Upgrades
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Galaxy Buds 4 Leak Leaves Little to the Imagination — and I’m Okay with the Safe Upgrades

Samsung’s leaked Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro show a return to a brushed‑metal aesthetic, abandoning the sharp blade design of the Buds 3. Both models keep the stem for improved microphones and pinch controls, but the standard Buds 4 adopt an open‑fit design...

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Gboard's Allegedly Got a 'Cursor Mode' In the Oven That's Giving Me Laptop Vibes
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Gboard's Allegedly Got a 'Cursor Mode' In the Oven That's Giving Me Laptop Vibes

A tipster claims Google is developing a “cursor mode” for Gboard that transforms part of the keyboard into a virtual trackpad. Users would activate the mode by holding the space bar, gaining fine‑grained control to slide the cursor for precise...

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