Let’s get one thing straight: this isn’t the Best Of Awards , where we hand Samsung a trophy just because they showed up. This isn’t the article where we pretend every phone is “great in its own way” because we’re scared of pissing off a PR team. And this definitely isn’t where we recommend some phone you literally cannot buy unless you’ve got a shipping contact in Shenzhen and a death wish with customs....

Apple could be losing its privileged position as the most important customer at TSMC. For a long time, the only rule that governed the relationship between these two giants was that Apple paid the most, so Apple got the best technology and the quickest shipments before anyone else. However, the AI boom has changed the math. TSMC is reportedly ending the special treatment—AKA priority shipment status—that they had with Apple because AI companies are now spending more money on chip production than ever before....

Bose SoundLink Flex– $119 One of Bose’ most popular products, the SoundLink Flex is now on sale for Cyber Monday The Bose SoundLink Flex comes in three colors: Black, White, Smoke, and Stone Blue. The Stone Blue is a really nice color, actually. It’s a waterproof speaker (certified at IP67), so you can feel free to take it to the beach or the lake. And even use it in the shower....

If you thought the end of 2G and 3G networks was the last major network change, think again. T-Mobile is now preparing for its next bold move of starting the phase-out process of the LTE or 4G network. According to the leaked internal document , the carrier is planning to completely repurpose its LTE spectrum into 5G over the next two years. T-Mobile plans to phase out LTE, will re-farm the frequencies for 5G The process of changing the spectrum infrastructure from one network or frequency to another is known as “re-farming....

Samsung’s just dropped the price on the unlocked Galaxy S25 Edge (512 GB) from $1,119 to $949, marking a rare $270 discount on one of the slickest Android flagships of the year. The 256GB model is also discounted to $249, marking a $250 discount off the regular price. But we believe that the 512GB model is the better deal here, and you’ll definitely want the extra storage. This isn’t some barely-there knockoff—this is the real deal: a 6....

Threads is finally leveling up its direct messaging functionality by introducing group DM (direct message) support. Users can now start conversations involving up to 50 people in a single Thread, and chats can have custom names to help distinguish among various groups. In addition, Meta’s Threads is expanding its full messaging features to the EU over the next few days, including support for both individual DMs and group chats. Threads Group DMs are here for everyone Until now, Threads only supported one-on-one direct messages, forcing users to juggle private conversations via Instagram....

In the world of online gaming, there are a lot of things that have value. One of those things is the enjoyment you might get when you reach a certain point with your character. The sense of accomplishment from attaining a level that takes a lot of time and investment to reach. Of course, another thing that holds value is simply what you get once you get to that level. For some, it’s the journey; for others, it’s the rewards you get towards the end of that journey....

If you’re looking for an effective way to keep track of your weight and health, a smart scale is a good place to start. This is because smart scales sync with apps that help you log and track your stats over time, giving you a clear idea of your progress and what might need changing. This year at CES 2026 , the folks at Withings have taken it further with its new Body Scan 2 smart scale....

When you think of smart glasses, you probably think of something like the Meta Ray-Bans or other similar products. What you likely don’t think about are something like the Xiaomi Mijia Smart Audio Glasses , which were designed mostly as a way to let you stream audio from your mobile device, like a pair of earbuds. I’ve been testing these for the past few weeks, and it’s been an interesting experience, to say the least....

If you thought smart glasses were dead following the failure of Google Glass, you’re not alone. However, thanks to the efforts from Snap and Meta, we’re seeing a resurgence in their popularity. This year at CES 2026 , XREAL has announced its latest pair of smart glasses. They come in the form of the XREAL 1S , which not only boasts pretty decent hardware, but it is cheaper than its predecessor too....

YouTube has announced that it is expanding the auto dub translations tool with stronger accuracy and support for more global languages. The tool was announced with an aim to support creators and remove the language barrier worldwide. Now, the tech giant further polishes the tool by improving the quality of translated voices, adding more supported languages, and expanding the feature to more creators. YouTube expands auto dub translations tool The auto dubbing feature was initially limited to selected creators and had support for limited languages....

YouTube, the popular video streaming platform, is changing how the dislike button works across the Shorts player. In an ongoing experiment, the platform is testing a redesigned dislike button that changes both its position and its purpose. The company says that the whole aim of the change is to streamline negative feedback. YouTube is changing the dislike button’s position and purpose on the Shorts player As per YouTube , the new experiment aims to merge the Dislike and Not Interested buttons....

One of the most compelling ways to guarantee your items reach clients is through promotion. User-generated substance, or UGC, is one of the best ways for businesses to advance their products. The company really takes real-life recordings, such as item audits, behind-the-scenes minutes, or essential item dialogs. In any case, these recordings can be level and fall flat to lock in viewers. This is where the UGC comes into action. With the help of UGC, you can create viral and scroll-stopping videos....

The parent company of Facebook, Meta, has announced that it will discontinue the metaverse for work, too. The Horizon Workrooms is a virtual space for workers to collaborate. Meta says that starting from February 16th, 2026, users will no longer be able to access Workrooms. It says that it’ll delete any data associated with Workrooms, Meta will discontinue the metaverse for work from February 16th The company introduced Horizon Workrooms two months before it was rebranded to Meta in 2021....

For years, we’ve been taught to look for the classic red flags in a scam email. The list includes misspellings, strange grammar, and a message that just doesn’t feel right, among several others. But what happens when those red flags disappear? With the rise of AI-powered services, those telltale signs are vanishing, and phishing attacks are becoming more convincing, personalized, and dangerous than ever before. Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have shared a new report with a warning....

The battle for supremacy in the AI chip market just reached a critical new phase. In a move that sent its stock soaring, Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) announced a major multi-year partnership with OpenAI. The deal has the potential to fundamentally reshape the industry’s supply chain. OpenAI, which is racing to build the immense computing power needed for the next generation of artificial intelligence, has committed to deploying an astonishing 6 gigawatts (GW) of AMD Instinct GPUs ....

When Google released Android 16, it also introduced its new Material 3 Expressive design language. This involved the use of a lot of blur to help UI elements stand out. Now, with the upcoming Android 17 build, it looks like blur being used in the UI is expected to continue in an even bigger way . Android 17 will feature more blur in UI According to the folks at 9to5Google , they have managed to take a look at the internal build of Android 17, and from what we can tell, blur in the UI is going to be a continuing theme....

Android offers a mobile hotspot option that other phones can connect to. This can be quite handy during emergencies when the other device doesn’t have network connectivity. However, one caveat is that the default settings won’t give you the best speeds. The reason for this is that by default, Android creates a hotspot using the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies, omitting the 6GHz frequency that most newer devices support. This impacts the WiFi performance ....

The Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station is currently on sale for just $62.99, down from its regular price of $89.99. That’s more than a 30% discount, making this one of the best times to grab one if you’ve been looking to streamline your charging setup. Designed for Apple users, this compact charging station allows you to power your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at the same time, eliminating the need for multiple cables and outlets cluttering your nightstand or desk....

Often times, you might see an influencer on Instagram pose a question to their followers. This is done to boost engagement and to get feedback. Instagram isn’t the only place such tools exist. In fact, there is an app called Sendit that allows users to submit questions anonymously. Unfortunately, the Sendit app might be in trouble with the FTC as it alleges that it has collected the data on children illegally....