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Alleged renders of the Google Pixel Fold in black.

The Google Pixel Fold may not be as expensive as you thought

Google's Pixel Fold is reportedly eyeing a mid-year release, and it could undercut the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 by as much as $500 upon its launch.
The new STEM feed on TikTok

TikTok’s STEM feed is fine, but it fails to address the app’s biggest issues

TikTok is rolling out a dedicated feed for educational content. It's laudable, but TikTok needs to first fix issues that are really hurting its young audience.
Google Pixel 8 in depicted in white.

The Pixel 8 just leaked, and it has one big thing I can’t wait for

Google's Pixel 8 has surfaced online in the form of leaked renders, but more than its curvier profile, what truly captures the attention is the shrunken size.
Alleged dummy model of the Google Pixel Fold.

The Google Pixel Fold may launch a lot sooner than you expected

Google was previously said to be eyeing a late 2023 release for the Pixel Fold, but it seems the company's first foldable is a lot closer to market launch.
Leaked render of the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

First Google Pixel 8 Pro renders reveal some surprising changes

The first renders of the Google Pixel 8 Pro are here. The phone looks stunning and appears to have some unexpected changes, too.
Close-up shot of the cameras on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Here’s what’s really going on with those ‘fake’ Galaxy S23 Ultra moon photos

There's been a lot of hubbub about the Galaxy S23 Ultra faking its moon pictures. But is that what's really happening? We reached out to Samsung and found out.
Galaxy SmartTag

Samsung may be getting ready to launch a new AirTag rival this year

Samsung is reportedly planning its second assault on the Apple AirTag and Tile supremacy with a second-gen Galaxy SmartTag.
Koo app store listing

Forget Twitter — this social media app has ChatGPT built-in

Koo, a fledgling social media app from India, wants to edge past Twitter by handing the power of ChatGPT into the hands of creators to churn out content.
Users addicted to their phones

How a tiny social media break can give you surprisingly big health benefits

According to a remarkable research courtesy of Swansea University, cutting down on social media can fix health, immune function, loneliness, and depression.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. and iPhone 14 Pro.

I tried replacing my $4,000 camera with the Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro

I spent a few weeks in the foothills of the Himalayas. Instead of carrying a DSLR to preserve my memories, I took the Galaxy S23 and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Using Galaxy Tab S8 as second screen

How to use your Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 as a secondary screen

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 is a powerful tablet, but it can also double as a slim and pixel-dense monitor for your PC. Here's how you can set it up easily.
Nothing Phone 1 Glyph Interface lights.

The Nothing Phone 2 just got a spec upgrade I can’t wait for

During MWC 2023, Carl Pei confirmed one of the internal specs for the Nothing Phone 2 — and it has me ecstatic.
Vibrant smart capsule in hand

Doctors want you to swallow this vibrating pill to help you poop

Augusta University experts have developed a smart drug-free capsule that they claim can solve chronic constipation by vibrating the gut from the inside.
wearable device for measuring vocal stress.

Is it time to shut your mouth? This smart wearable will let you know

A team at Northwestern University has developed a wearable device that warns you when you're exceeding your vocal limits, saving your voice box from damage.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Bora Purple open standing

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 may get a feature I’ve been waiting years for

Samsung is eyeing a bigger cover display for the Galaxy Z Flip 5, addressing one of the biggest functional pain points of its clamshell foldable phones.
Samsung Galaxy S22 held in hand.

Think twice before updating your Samsung phone to One UI 5.1

One UI 5.1 has introduced many new features, but it has also plagued Galaxy S22 users with a variety of issues -- without any official fix in sight.
Holding the green Samsung Galaxy S23.

A new version of the Galaxy S23 is coming — and it could be the best one yet

Samsung is reportedly cooking up a Galaxy S23 Fan Edition that would be cheaper than its flagship brethren, but could just race ahead in terms of raw value.
Urine sample

Do you have cancer? Peeing on this tiny, cheap strip can tell you

Scientists in Korea have developed a biosensor that can detect multiple types of cancer from a small urine sample, with each strip costing less than a dollar.
Half open Galaxy Z Fold 3.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is breaking again, and it looks bad

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is a little over a year old now. According to numerous user reports, it's breaking — a lot. And it doesn't look good at all.
SmokeMon smart sensor

Wearing this smart necklace could help you stop smoking forever

SmokeMon is a necklace-like smart wearable that not only tracks cigarette smoking but can also help avoid relapse for those in the process of quitting.
Dating scam.

This Valentine’s Day, experts have 4 tips on how to avoid dating app scams

Ahead of Valentine's Day, the FBI has issued a warning to steer clear of romance frauds. If you trust scientists, they have a few tips too.
Earth seen from space,

Astrophysicists propose cooling Earth by using Moon dust as ‘sunscreen’

A wild new research proposal aims to shoot clouds of lunar dust off the moon into a stable orbit to block a small amount of sunlight to keep the Earth cool.
Galaxy Tab S8 sitting at an angle above the tenth generation iPad.

How Android 14 is Google’s secret weapon to make Android tablets great

Android 14's first developer preview doesn't give a glimpse of any revolutionary new tricks, but it does set its focus squarely on foldable phones and tablets.
Joe Maring holding a Samsung Galaxy S23 and a Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus.

The Galaxy S23 upgrade I’m most excited about is one you can’t see

There are a lot of exciting upgrades for the Galaxy S23. But the one I'm looking forward to most is something you can't see.
The iPad Pro (2022) sitting in the Magic Keyboard.

These 5 features turned my iPad into a shockingly good computer

The iPad tries hard to be your computing companion, but it's not quite there yet. If you still want to push it, here are some tips to get you started.
Modified Surface Duo 2 gaming rig

Forget the Steam Deck — this modded Android phone is a gamer’s dream

The Microsoft Surface Duo and its successor failed to make the kind of splash that was expected, but one modder has turned it into a gamer's dream handheld.
Rear panel of a white Galaxy S22

Samsung Galaxy S22 review: Sleeper powerhouse

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is a small phone with a big heart. Yes, it has a few shortcomings, but there's a lot to like here for its asking price.
Holding the green Samsung Galaxy S23.

How the Galaxy S23 copies the iPhone, and why it’s great

With yesterday's Galaxy S23 announcement, Samsung showed yet another way it's copying Apple's iPhone — and we love it.
Samsung DeX mode.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 isn’t just a good phone — it’s also my favorite computer

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is more than just a phone. It's a great secondary screen for your PC. It also happens to be powerful PC with its own computing OS.
Pebble Cosmos Engage watch face.

I bought a $50 Apple Watch Ultra clone, and it blew me away

Pebble Engage Cosmos is a brazen imitation of the Apple Watch Ultra that only costs $50. It looks and feels amazing, but as they say, beauty is only skin deep.
Opening an app in split screen on the Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 prototype may fix the Fold 4’s biggest flaws

Samsung showcased a reimagined hinge design for its next foldable phone, and it has us brimming with hope for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Galaxy S22 Plus in green seen from the back.

I don’t want the Galaxy S24 Plus to die, but maybe it needs to

Samsung is reportedly aiming to cancel the midtier Galaxy S24 Plus in 2024. It sounds odd, but maybe, the Plus model has finally run its course.
The iPad (2022) in its Magic Keyboard Folio accessory.

The iPad is no laptop, but this neat software trick brings it close

The iPad harbors computing ambitions, and all the power in the world to realize them, but iPadOS lets it down. However, it still has a serious trick to impress.
The iPad Pro (2022) sitting in the Magic Keyboard.

5 ways Apple needs to turbocharge the next iPad Pro

The M2-fueled iPad Pro has little competition, but it has a ton of issues, too. Here are a few areas of improvement that will truly elevate its successor.