Mobile gaming isn’t generally a focus of Pixel devices like the Pixel 10 Pro , although you’d expect it wouldn’t be an issue with how high the price tag is. That being said, Pixel devices have never really been about mobile gaming. Even though they can be kind of expensive, that cost has always been about a premium build and AI processing power, as well as one of the market’s best phone camera experiences....

The rumor mill has been buzzing for weeks with leaks about the upcoming Google Pixel 10 series . We have already seen countless images and renders, and we have exclusively shared many of them . Now, a new realistic leak of a physical dummy model gives us the most preview yet of the base Google Pixel 10 . This is more than just another image. A dummy unit is a physical, non-working replica of a phone, and it often provides the clearest picture of a device’s final design and feel....

In a sea amidst a plethora of dating apps , we have to wonder, how many people actually use Facebook Dating . Well, if you are using Facebook Dating or if you plan to check out a new dating app, you might be interested to learn that Meta will be using AI technology with its Facebook Dating app. Facebook Dating gets an AI assistant Meta has announced that it is introducing two new AI-powered tools to Facebook Dating....

How hydrated do you think you are? Do you think you drink enough water everyday? Well, now there’s no need to wonder because at CES 2026 , the folks at Vivoo have announced their latest product in the form of a smart toilet . Vivoo smart toilet detects your hydration levels Even without a smart toilet, it’s relatively easy to tell if you’re properly hydrated. This comes in the form of the color of your pee....

Microsoft is reportedly planning a series of subtle yet meaningful changes to Windows 11’s File Explorer that could make it faster and more efficient for everyday use. In the latest Insider Preview Build, the firm is testing a new redesigned context menu, a smarter organization of file actions, and system-level changes that could speed up launch times. Windows 11’s File Explorer is about to become smarter and efficient One of the most visible changes is the redesigned right-click menu....

When it comes to smart tags, users have many Android-compatible options readily available on the market. Brands like Samsung and Motorola offer their models, the SmartTag2 and Moto Tag 2 . For iOS users, there is Apple’s AirTag2. It appears that Xiaomi wants a piece in the smart tag space . A new leak sheds light on the company’s first smart tag, called the Xiaomi Tag. We also have some technical details about it....

Google Chrome is generally thought of as a pretty safe browser to use, but that doesn’t make it an impenetrable fortress, and a Chrome exploit used to distribute malware is the latest proof of that. A zero-day is an exploit that, once discovered, is immediately used to attack an entity or other users. This gives the company that makes the software that contains the exploit zero days to prepare for its malicious use....

Mobile games today are incredible. The graphics are stunning, the gameplay is buttery smooth, and you can lose hours without even realizing it. But there’s a catch: they absolutely murder your battery. If you’ve ever been deep into a gaming session only to watch your battery percentage plummet, you know the panic. Manage Your Screen and Performance Settings Let’s be real: your screen is the biggest culprit when it comes to battery drain....

Based on Google’s new launch schedule of Android, we expect that the company will release the Android 17 canary build soon. According to an earlier report, Android 17 will build on the Material 3 Expressive UI found in Android 16. This means we shouldn’t expect major design changes. However, thanks to a new leak, we have our first look at the new blur effects in Android 17 along with other changes, like a new screen recorder tool....

Android Automotive is reportedly getting an app lock feature to increase privacy for the in-car operating system. Like Android, Android Automotive allows users to lock their profile so that prying eyes and nosy passengers aren’t digging through all of your stuff. However, this can easily be bypassed if you unlock your profile to allow someone access to something specific. For instance, let’s say you have the passenger be the navigator (a common role for the person riding in the front passenger seat), and you ask them to punch in details for navigation directions....

Let’s face it: getting a security update for your Android phone can sometimes feel like a game of chance. You know they’re important, but you never know exactly when they’ll arrive. For years, Google ‘s approach was a predictable monthly bulletin. The company has been detailing every single vulnerability that had been fixed. But that’s all changing, and Google is now adopting a new “risk-based” approach to Android’s security updates that’s more like a triage system, focusing on what’s most critical....

If you’ve ever used Android’s scrolling screenshots feature, then you know Google could stand to issue a fix or two that would make it a little more user-friendly and enjoyable to use. Google won’t be altering how the feature works, but it is going to improve it. The main question is when. Unfortunately, there’s no concrete date on that, but it seems that it might not be too far in the future....

Apple’s internal team is seeing a bit of turmoil lately. Back in October, the company lost its AI Search project head, Ke Yang, to Meta. Now, another joins the list. Alan Dye, Apple’s design lead, is heading to Meta, as per a Bloomberg report . Dye played a key role in the look and feel of Apple’s products since Jony Ive left the company in 2019. Apple’s design lead, Alan Dye, is moving to Meta Alan Dye is reportedly heading to Meta ....

Lepro is one of the companies that showed off a rather interesting product at CES 2026 . That’s saying a lot considering there were tons of products there. The name of it is the Lepro AI Companion A1 , and it’s on the receiving end of one of our CES 2026 awards . Lepro says that this is a next-generation AI companion device, which is “designed to bring emotional presence, natural interaction, and true companionship into everyday life....

CES isn’t always about the big TVs or device concepts. In fact, every year we see a lot of other surprising devices, like smart toilets. But for this year’s Best of CES 2026 awards , we decided to give that honor to Vivoo smart toilet . This is because of the health benefits it offers, the fact that it’s relatively affordable, and how it’s a much-welcome upgrade over its predecessor....

Apple , like many other successful companies, diversifies its suppliers. This means that instead of getting their components from a single supplier, Apple diversifies to ensure that if the supplier runs into issues, they’ve got backup. Now, BOE is one of Apple’s display suppliers, but the company has now been banned from the US . BOE banned in US over alleged theft According to the Korean publication Chosun, it looks like BOE has been banned from the US....

The smartphone market typically follows a predictable cycle of excitement followed by a slow fade. However, Samsung ‘s latest flagship is currently breaking the rules. Usually, an Android phone sees its highest demand in the first ninety days before sales steadily decline as consumers start looking toward the next big thing. But recent sales data for the Galaxy S25 series shows that Samsung has been able to get a rare surge in late 2025....

Modern mobile gaming isn’t just a luxury for people willing to drop close to a thousand dollars on a phone. It’s becoming part of everyday life for many more folks now, thanks to the rise of affordable Android devices capable of handling heavy graphics and bigger games. By 2023, mid-range smartphones took over more than half of all global shipments, as reported by Counterpoint Research. What’s wild is that some of these sub-$600 models offer the fluid frame rates and visuals that, not long ago, you’d only expect from high-end flagships....

Modern-day smartphones carry a huge amount of data, including personal details, bank records, etc. In the past, they did not have strong security, but thankfully, things have changed over time. But this doesn’t mean that your smartphone and its data are completely safe. Some companies build tools that help law enforcement break into phones. One such company is Cellebrite. A recent leak shows that Google Pixel phones can be hacked using the Cellebrite tool....

The mid-range smartphone market is about getting a significant power boost. Recent benchmark scores have surfaced on Geekbench, giving us a first look at the specs and raw performance of MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 8500 chip . This chip appears to be a serious contender in its segment, closing the gap between different ranges even more. MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chip surfaces on Geekbench with 3.4GHz Prime core The Dimensity 8500 has the internal code name MT6899....