Google Kills Nest Aware, Rebrands It As Google Home Premium With Gemini Smarts

With today’s announcement of the new Nest Cameras , Google also debuted the new version of Nest Aware, which is now called ‘Google Home Premium’. This is essentially the same plan, at the same price, of $10 per month. But it is also included with the Google AI Pro plan for Gemini and Google One . Here’s what is included in Google Home Premium : 30 days of event-based video history: Catch highlights of what happened on cameras and doorbells Intelligent Alerts: Smarter alerts for familiar faces, garage door detection, package detection, smoke & CO alarm, and more Gemini for Home : Use Gemini Live on your speakers and displays, have natural conversations, and go deeper on a topic Help me Create : Automate your home by just typing out what you want in the Google Home app Bundling it with Google AI Pro is a really nice idea too....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 303 words · Oscar Yohn

Google Pixel 10 At Mint Mobile

The Google Pixel 10 is now official, and Mint Mobile is not yet selling the device. Though we expect that to change in the coming months. As Mint Mobile was a bit late on getting the Pixel 9 last year and the Pixel 9a earlier this year. The Google Pixel 10 is a pretty slick device, and it now joins the Galaxy S25 as one of the only devices at $799 that has a triple-camera setup....

January 11, 2026 · 3 min · 449 words · David Sanchez

Google Search’s Ai Mode Goes Live In The Uk

Google introduced the AI Mode in Google Search earlier this year and released it to the public in the US and India recently. Google Search is now getting AI Mode in the UK . The tool is capable of generating results using artificial intelligence and offers more conversational responses, as well as fewer links to other pages. Google Search’s AI Mode is rolling out in the UK The company has confirmed that all Google Search users in the UK will gain access to AI Mode starting today....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 418 words · Elizabeth Johnson

Google Tests Seamless Ai Overviews & Ai Mode Merge On Search

The way people use Google Search is changing again. Google has officially begun testing a significant update to its search interface that merges two of its AI features: the AI Overview summaries and the in-depth, conversational AI Mode. This move aims to remove the friction users currently face when transitioning from a quick fact to a detailed, back-and-forth chat with the Gemini AI model. Historically, users had to anticipate their needs....

January 11, 2026 · 3 min · 432 words · Richard Kemerer

Google’s Pixel Phones Just Got The Green Light From The Feds

Remember there was a period of time when BlackBerry phones were the choice of phones when it came to enterprise and governmental security? Now that BlackBerry’s out of the picture, it looks like Google is stepping in. The company has recently revealed that some of its Pixel phones have been approved for use by federal agencies. Google’s Pixel phones approved by federal agencies According to Google, the company has announced that some phones from its Pixel lineup have been approved for use by federal agencies ....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 407 words · Brian Melillo

Hisense Brings Pro-grade Rgb Miniled To Affordable 55

At the ongoing CES 2026 , Hisense is making a strong case for the future of home entertainment. The company is not betting just for bigger screens but also about adding more colors to the mix. While most of us are used to the standard red, green, and blue (RGB) setup, Hisense is breaking the mold by introducing fourth primary colors like cyan and yellow to its latest RGB MiniLED displays....

January 11, 2026 · 3 min · 502 words · Al Smith

Honor Magic8 Mini Leaks Reveal A Compact Flagship With Massive Power

HONOR is hosting an event in China today. At the event, the brand will introduce two new flagship smartphones in the Magic series: the HONOR Magic8 and Magic8 Pro. If we believe the reports, the company will also have a Mini model in the Magic8 series . The brand will not introduce it before the first half of 2026, as per leaks. However, it hasn’t stopped a tipster from sharing the key specifications of the HONOR Magic8 Mini much ahead of the official announcement....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 328 words · Joseph John

How Promotion And A 6.3

When Apple unveiled the iPhone 17, one of the stand-out upgrades was the larger screen and the arrival of ProMotion technology for the standard model. Gone is the modest 6.1-inch display of prior years; the new phone steps up to a roughly 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR panel . In parallel, Apple has introduced a refresh-rate jump to 120 Hz with adaptive refresh (ProMotion), which was previously reserved for Pro models. These shifts matter in big ways — for everyday use, media consumption, productivity, and especially for gaming....

January 11, 2026 · 5 min · 953 words · Mario Murphy

Huawei Pura 90 Ultra Tipped To Feature Advanced 200mp Smartsens Camera

Huawei is reportedly working on its next flagship smartphone, the Pura 90 Ultra, and the new leak reveals that it will feature a 200MP SmartSens camera . Apart from upgraded hardware, the device is also expected to bring a notable leap in overall photography and videography performance. Recent information also suggests that the tech giant has finalized a key sensor partner. Huawei Pura 90 Ultra to feature a 200MP SmartSens telephoto A known tipster has claimed that Huawei is planning to use a 200MP super telephoto camera with SmartSens’ sensor on its flagship Pura 90 Ultra device....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 353 words · Tonya Edwards

Innovative Tech Tools To Optimize Leasing Of Automotive Properties

A few years back, a large spreadsheet arrived on a desk as the supposed backbone of lease management for an entire dealer network. Within days, an option notice deadline slipped past, only by a matter of days, yet the consequence was severe: an above-market rent locked in and a six-figure cost that could not be unwound. The fault did not sit with the staff. The problem came from relying on manual tools in an environment growing too layered and fast to be managed that way....

January 11, 2026 · 7 min · 1461 words · Carolyn Kitchen

Ipad Pro M5 Brings Massive Ai Performance Boost, Faster Charging

Apple has launched its latest iPad Pro, powered by the new M5 chip , delivering a significant internal overhaul to its flagship tablet. This is the same SoC as the also announced today 14-inch MacBook Pro and Vision Pro refreshes . Available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, the slate maintains its super-thin design. The focus is squarely on raw performance, advanced connectivity, and—most importantly—accelerated on-device artificial intelligence. Apple’s new iPad Pro M5 launches as an AI powerhouse The M5 chip is the centerpiece of the upgrade....

January 11, 2026 · 3 min · 497 words · Jennifer Mills

Iphone 18 Could Get Up To 50% More Ram, Apple Reportedly Preparing Lpddr5x Memory

Compared to Android phones, Apple’s iPhones typically do not have that much RAM. However, with the iPhone 18 , Apple is rumored to bump up the phone’s RAM by as much as 50%. This is according to a recent report from Korean publication, The Bell . iPhone 18 could feature more RAM According to the report, Apple’s iPhone 18 will come with as much as 50% more RAM . For context, the base iPhone 17 comes with 8GB of RAM....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 395 words · Sarah Huertas

Kuo: Apple’s Ai Deal With Google Is Only A Temporary Fix To Buy Time

Apple is currently navigating a delicate balancing act with its artificial intelligence strategy. While the company recently secured a high-profile deal to integrate Google’s Gemini AI into a revamped version of Siri , seasoned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests this partnership is more a temporary move by Apple than a permanent alliance. According to Kuo, the deal serves as a strategic pause that lets the company refine its own in-house capabilities....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 412 words · Karen Wood

Leaked Hands

Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 has leaked in a hands-on video showcasing what seems to be both a prototype piece of hardware and a potentially final iteration of the upcoming handheld. In fact, this is likely the same prototype hardware that Lenovo teased earlier this year. The Legion Go 2 prototype was first shown off during CES 2025 . Lenovo didn’t share all the details on this upcoming handheld gaming PC, but it did show a few images of the design....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 418 words · Raymond Frazier

Lutron Unveils Caséta Smart Wood Blinds With Sun

The CES 2026 tech floor in Las Vegas will be the scenario for many with complex robots and glowing screens. However, some of the most effective innovations are those that quietly solve everyday annoyances. Lutron’s latest addition to its Caséta ecosystem—smart automated wood blinds—falls into this category. This launch focuses on using smart home tech to control how natural light enters your rooms. Lutron’s new smart wood blinds follow the sun The core technology behind the release is Natural Light Optimization (NLO)....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 315 words · Catherine Gurley

New Motorola Edge 70 Renders Showcase The Phone's Glorious Green Hue

Motorola’s upcoming Edge series Android phone , suspected to be called the Motorola Edge 70 for global release, just popped up in some new renders this week, and they give off a good view of the device from several angles. More importantly, though, for those who adore Motorola’s use of vibrant colors, is that the Edge 70 comes in another brilliant green hue that is sure to please consumers. Worth noting that this refers to the green color in the images below, and not the main one above....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 331 words · Walter Warf

Not Only Iphone Air: Iphone 16e’s Sales Also Disappointing

Apple this year introduced two new models, the iPhone 16e and iPhone Air. While the former was meant to replace the iPhone SE, the Air is a new ultra-slim model that replaced the ‘Plus’ version. It appears that neither of these moves is yielding fruitful results for Apple. The iPhone Air is reportedly not selling in huge numbers, and a new report now says that even the iPhone 16e failed to gain traction....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 352 words · Brian French

Oneplus 12’s Big Oxygenos 16 Update Is Here — Android 16 Inside

The OnePlus 12 is now getting the Android 16 -based OxygenOS 16 update. Do note that the rollout is starting in India, though. If everything goes well, it will quickly spread to other markets. As if there are no major bugs or something like that. The OnePlus 12 is now getting Android 16-based OxygenOS 16 update with many changes In India, the update is marked as CPH2573_16.0.0.201(EX01). Things could be different in other markets, of course....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 346 words · Ashley Groch

Oneplus 13 Just Got A Brain Upgrade — Meet 'plus Mind'

OnePlus has begun rolling out ‘Plus Mind’ , its new AI tool , to the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R . We’re talking about a worldwide rollout here , as the update is on its way to your phone as we speak… if it has not arrived already. The OnePlus 13 & 13R are now getting ‘Plus Mind’ AI Plus Mind is OnePlus’ new personal intelligence tool, which was announced back in May ....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 342 words · Christine Murphy

Oneplus 15t May Add A Third Rear Camera + More Info Appears

The OnePlus 15T is nowhere near launch, and yet some details have just surfaced for us to talk about. First and foremost, this phone will likely launch as the OnePlus 15s too, as that’s what happened with the OnePlus 13T and OnePlus 13s . OnePlus is expected to skip the OnePlus 14T and 14s name due to tetraphobia You may notice that there is no OnePlus 14T or 14s. Well, tetraphobia is a thing in China, so many companies skip product names that contain the number ‘4’....

January 11, 2026 · 2 min · 355 words · Pauline Ward