Google has started rolling out the October 2025 Android update to its Pixel smartphones. Verizon teased the update yesterday , but it’s now actually rolling out , and it comes with six changelog entries. The October 2025 Android update for Pixel phones contains various bug fixes All of these are basically minor bug fixes, but they’re definitely worth mentioning. The first entry mentions a fix for screen flickering and sudden shutdown issues under certain conditions....

Google continues working on expanding the possibilities of Search’s AI Mode. Reports from a few weeks ago suggest that the search engine will get Nano Banana-powered image generation . Now, Google Search’s AI Mode is moving beyond simple information retrieval to tackle one of the most complex tasks: vacation planning. The company announced several major upgrades designed to turn Search’s bar into an all-in-one travel agent, from building a custom itinerary to securing reservations....

Google is preparing a big shakeup in the PC market. The company is reportedly working on a project, codenamed ‘Aluminium OS,’ that will build an Android -based operating system for desktop platforms. This project aims to unify Google’s fragmented platforms and finally create a single, compelling experience capable of competing with Windows and macOS. ChromeOS has struggled to capture the high-end PC market . While these devices are pretty popular in the US for education, other platforms dominate the segments with more demanding use cases....

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot , Grok, is venturing beyond simple information and task assistance. The platform is adopting an element present in AI services more dedicated to roleplay or story construction, such as Character.ai. Grok ‘s latest update introduces AI Companions, designed for more engaging and personalized interactions that reportedly can even lead to a form of digital relationship, including a gothic anime girl. These AI Companions aren’t your typical chatbots....

Most of us expect a reasonable degree of privacy when conversing with AI models like ChatGPT or Grok . While we understand that our interactions can be used to train and improve these models, you wouldn’t necessarily expect these conversations to appear in search, right? Unfortunately for Grok users, it looks like some of your chats are appearing on Google . Grok chats are showing up on Google If you were to do a search for Grok chats on Google, you would find as many as 370,000 user conversations....

HONOR has been launching flagship smartphones one after another. For the uninitiated, the company has already launched the flagship Magic8 series in China on October 15 . Now, HONOR is gearing up for the launch of the “Pro” model from the series in the global market. The global launch date of the HONOR Magic8 Pro is set for next week . HONOR Magic8 Pro will hit global market on November 27, first in Malaysia As seen on HONOR’s official website , Malaysia will be the first global market where the HONOR Magic8 Pro will launch on November 27....

If you’re an outdoorsy person with a flair for adventure, getting a rugged phone may not be a bad idea. Well, HOTWAV has an interesting one, which is pretty much catered for such individuals, amongst others. The HOTWAV Hyper 8 Ultra is the device in question, and this is not just your regular rugged phone, not at all. This phone is not only rugged, but it looks really nice, and it also serves as a super long-range walkie-talkie....

Casino games seem simple only from the player’s point of view. You press a button, the reels spin, and you either win or lose. But behind those few seconds lies a complex process of casino game development, combining mathematics, design, programming, and market rules. There are no small details here, because every detail affects the player’s experience and trust in the product. Online casinos are not just entertainment, but a large industry with clear standards....

After years of waiting, Motorola has finally come out with its own book-style foldable. Here at CES, they are not formally announcing the Motorola Razr Fold, but instead just teasing it for us. So Motorola has not released many specs on this device, but we do know the display and camera specs here, which include a triple 50MP setup. Ahead of CES, I was able to go hands-on with the new Razr Fold, and honestly, I’m in love....

The popular Lego group has launched its Smart Play , a new line of interactive bricks, at the CES 2026 event. The newly announced system comes with sensors, speakers, and wireless features to familiar pieces without relying on cameras or generative AI. With this move, the company signals a major shift in its strategy. It opens official paths for smarter play, experimentation, and hands-on creativity among builders, families, and curious thinkers worldwide today and beyond....

The Gmail app for Android received a Material 3 Expressive makeover back in June , at least for some. This change tweaked the ‘compose’ button, added a lighter background for the messages list, and introduced a card-based UI when you open an email. It also included a pill-shaped animation for swipe gestures. Almost a couple of months later, Google is now bringing more design changes . The Gmail Mark as Read in notifications tray is now widely rolling out, and there’s also a refined search bar....

The prices of our smartphones have been going up over the years. Remember when the first iPhone was launched at just $499? These days, we’re looking at phones that can reach up to $2,000. If you were hoping to see phone prices go down, keep dreaming. If anything, don’t be surprised if we see phones get more expensive in the future as memory prices are set to double. Memory prices could double According to a recent Counterpoint Research report , we can expect to see memory prices double in the near future....

The next-gen Xbox console is still on the way, despite some thinking that Microsoft may have given up on making its own hardware altogether, with the recent direction things have been taking. That’s the official word from Xbox President and Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Bond, who recently spoke to Mashable in an interview, and confirmed that the next-gen console is still coming. However, it’s beginning to sound less like a gaming console and more like a gaming PC ....

In less than a year, NAVI’s academy unit transformed from an experimental junior setup into one of the most promising CS2 outfits. Much like the rapid growth seen in emerging sectors such as non Gamstop casinos , their shift to FUT Esports and the promotion of makazze to NAVI’s main roster mark pivotal points in their development. This story explores how NAVI Academy’s young talents drove their way into the global spotlight, why FUT snapped them up, and how the makazze elevation signals NAVI’s next major strategic decision....

Security researchers have flagged a new Android trojan , or malware strain, that is very different from the usual crop of banking trojans. Most modern trojans work on the existing codebase or share at least one similar pattern with other malicious programs. But the new banking trojan, identified as “RatOn”, appears to be built from the ground up. It shares no similarities with other malware. The new banking trojan on Android takes a completely different approach As reported by The Hacker News , the RatOn Android trojan was identified by Threat Fabric while searching for a different malware linked to NFC-based payment thefts....

Earlier this month, Motorola teased a new collaboration with Swarovski , a popular crystal company, for its Razr lineup and Buds Loops. While the official teaser briefly teased the Buds Loops, a few leaks gave us the first look at the Swarovski Edition Razr 60. Well, folks over at YTECHB have just leaked the Motorola Razr 60 Swarovski Edition in full. That includes official renders and specs of the upcoming device....

The wait for One UI 8 is on. Recently, Samsung already gave us a general timeline for the release of both the beta and the stable firmware. Now, a fresh leak is bringing some specifics to the table. A reliable tipster has hinted at more specific dates for the Android 16 -based One UI 8 beta rollout to the popular Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 . The latest info bits come from Tarun Vats on XTwitter....

The OnePlus 15 just arrived, and yet plenty of information regarding the OnePlus 15T just surfaced . The OnePlus 15T is expected to succeed the OnePlus 13T , which was announced back in April. So the OnePlus 15T is not expected to drop anytime soon. With that being said, Digital Chat Station, a well-known tipster, just shared some of the OnePlus 15T specs. Do note that this information is based on an engineering prototype....

The President of OnePlus China has just confirmed that the OnePlus 15 will include a higher refresh rate than its predecessor, kind of. Li Jie did that via Weibo (Chinese social media), indirectly. First, he welcomed Apple to the high refresh rate era . As many of you know by now, all new iPhone 17 models offer a high refresh rate. Moreover, all of them offer 1-120Hz LTPO displays, which is great to see....

ChatGPT is the most-used AI assistant , which makes it inevitable for many to ask dozens of questions and quickly get them answered without scouring the internet. Speaking of which, OpenAI says that ChatGPT users are quite keen on health-related questions. In a recently published report titled “AI as a Healthcare Ally,” OpenAI revealed that nearly 40 million people are using ChatGPT every day for health-related questions. The figure suggests just how deeply AI is integrating into everyday life....