Best Of Ifa 2025: Ecovacs Deebot X11 Omnicyclone

Ecovacs debuted a new, truly impressive robot vacuum at IFA 2025 in Berlin. Its name is the Ecovacs Deebot X11 Omnicyclone, which is a mouthful, but the vacuum itself has some outstanding features. This robot vacuum is on the receiving end of one of our IFA 2025 aw ar ds , as it did manage to get our attention and then some. The 3WD Climbing System is particularly impressive, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 407 words · Jeanna Mcevoy

Best Of Ifa 2025: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

In addition to announcing the Galaxy S25 FE , Samsung also announced the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra series at IFA 2025 . As part of it, the Galaxy Tab S11 and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra have been presented. We’ve decided to issue one of our IFA 2025 awards to the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, the more powerful of the two tablets Samsung announced. That is the company’s new flagship tablet, by the way, and it really is a powerhouse in every way, shape, and form....

January 22, 2026 · 3 min · 453 words · Jeanne Dabney

Brave Browser Just Proved 100 Million People Hate Being Spied On

One of Google’s Chrome ’s best alternatives, Brave, has passed 100 million monthly active users. This is a huge milestone for this privacy-oriented browser, which claims that it is “3 times faster than competitors” . Brave Browser has crossed 100 million monthly active users Brave says that this milestone occurred on September 30 across desktop and mobile, as the company officially reached 101 million monthly active users. The company’s CEO and co-founder, Brendan Eich, said: “100 million users represent more than a growth milestone—they constitute a movement for a better Web that puts users first....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 303 words · Frank Haliburton

Cellik Rat: The Android Malware That Hides In Plain Sight

Malware and computer viruses used to be simpler back in the day. However, as technology advances, so does the complexity of malware. Recently, a report from security firm iVerify has uncovered a new Android malware called Cellik. This is an Android RAT (Remote Access Trojan) type malware, which isn’t new per se, but what makes it insidious and dangerous is its ability to hide within legitimate apps in the Google Play Store ....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 401 words · Scott Macpherson

Chromecast With Google Tv: Everything You Need To Know

Chromecast with Google TV is a significant change in terms of features, looks, price, and more for Chromecast than the first three models. It is now a proper dongle and comes with a remote and Android TV built-in. It also features Google’s new “Google TV” interface, which will be introduced to Android TV devices in the future. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Chromecast with Google TV....

January 22, 2026 · 11 min · 2283 words · Jim Webster

Eu Pushes Google To Open Up Ai Services To Rivals Under New Rules

Google is in troubled waters again in the European Union. The EU has i ncreased its enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by introducing two new serious rules aimed at tech companies, especially at Google. As part of the new rules, the EU is forcing Google to play nice and share its data with smaller AI and search companies. From the look of things, the EU doesn’t want Google to use its massive size to give its own Gemini AI an unfair advantage over smaller players....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 362 words · John Coley

Eu Unveils $1.1 Billion Ai Plan To Boost Local Innovation

In this day and age, we’re living more connected to each other than before. Companies and countries are relying on each other more so than ever, and that makes sense. Some countries have industries that do things better or more affordably than home, so trading with them is a smart play. However, in recent years, these connections are being politicized . This includes moves by the US government to impose tariffs on goods imported into the country....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 377 words · Adam Salazar

Eureka Is Making Fancy Robot Vacuum Features More Affordable

At CES 2026 , Eureka is introducing new vacuum options that make it possible to get what it says are flagship-level features at a more affordable price point. For Eureka, this is manifesting in the form of the Z50, its latest robot vacuum. The Eureka Z50 comes with what the company says is the industry’s first robot vacuum with a “continuous fresh-water instant washing roller system.” What this does, according to Eureka , is allow the vacuum to do one pass with the mop and have the job be completed....

January 22, 2026 · 3 min · 431 words · Jesus Jones

Exclusive: Nothing Headphones (1) Specs Leak

After publishing official renders of Nothing’s rather unique-looking Phone (3) yesterday, we now have the official specs for its first pair of over-ear headphones, thanks to Yogesh Brar . A month ago, Nothing confirmed they were working on and were releasing in the Summer. The new over-ear headphones from Nothing will weigh in at 329g, which is quite a bit heavier than the Sony WH-1000XM6, which are about 252g. But they are lighter than the Apple AirPods Max, which are 384g....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 294 words · Elizabeth Brown

Exclusive: What Realme Didn't Tell You About Its Return To Oppo

On December 30, Realme told the press its business was “operating normally.” Six days later, the company announced it was folding back into OPPO —the parent company it had spun off from seven years ago. There’s more to the story: two rounds of workforce cuts, R&D teams reduced by half or more, and a final decision made just 24 hours before it went public. The official announcement told a cleaner story....

January 22, 2026 · 6 min · 1117 words · Monica Mcneill

Exynos 2600 Specs Leak Reveals Huge Imaging Leap Over Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Despite the many, many fake Geekbench scores we’ve seen for the upcoming Samsung Exynos 2600 , it is shaping up to be a pretty impressive chipset. According to the latest leaks, the chip is going to be able to support a 320-megapixel camera, as well as 8K video recording at 60fps with HDR+. Of course, the Galaxy S26 Ultra won’t have any of that, so why include it in this chip?...

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 387 words · Alfred Rusk

Final Ux1000 And Ux5000 Wireless Headphones Bring Premium Sound Without Breaking The Bank

Most people think you need to spend hundreds to get decent wireless headphones with noise cancelling. Final just proved that wrong with two new wireless headphones that put pretty impressive features into surprisingly affordable packages . Final announced the UX1000 and UX5000 wireless headphones. Both headphones target different audiences but share the same philosophy, which is premium sound quality that won’t cost an arm and a leg. Final UX1000 Starting with the Final UX1000, these wireless headphones deliver features you’d typically find on headphones that cost three times as much....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 290 words · Wesley Layfield

Galaxy S26 Leak Hints At 10

Which chipset will power the Samsung Galaxy S26 series? Assuming Samsung continues using a dual chipset strategy, we can expect both the Exynos 2600 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Now, thanks to new benchmarks, we might have an idea of how well the Exynos 2600 will perform on the Galaxy S26. Galaxy S26 powered by the Exynos 2600 According to a recent Geekbench sighting by tipster @Jukanlosreve , it seems that the chipset in question will feature a 10-core CPU configuration....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 398 words · Benjamin Byrd

Galaxy S26 Ultra Could Have Bezels So Thin, You Might Miss Them

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could end up having very thin bezels . The Galaxy S25 Ultra bezels are not thick at all, but the ones on the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be even thinner, based on what a tipster said. The Galaxy S26 Ultra could have extremely thin bezels This information comes from Ice Universe, one of the most prominent tipsters out there. He said that the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s display will measure 6....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 337 words · Jamie Hardin

Galaxy Tab S10 Lite Is Official With Included S Pen & 7 Years Of Updates

Samsung has finally made the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite official. It’s a new mid-range tablet that aims to offer a balance of features and value. Positioned as an affordable alternative to flagship models, this device aims to provide a decent option for entertainment, productivity, and creativity. Display and Performance The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite features a 10.9-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 2,112×1,320 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate....

January 22, 2026 · 3 min · 436 words · Robert Williams

Galaxy Z Trifold Put Through A Brutal Fold Test — Here’s What Happened

It was only a matter of time before we get a test like this, and it’s finally here. Someone actually decided to test Samsung ’s folding claim for the company’s first tri-fold smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold. The Galaxy Z TriFold is going through a brutal fold test as we speak A Korea-based YouTube channel, OMG_electronics, has decided to fold the Galaxy Z TriFold, live, until it breaks . Samsung said, when it launched the phone, that the device has gone through a 200,000 fold test....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 344 words · Forrest Castillo

Google Gemini's September Drop Highlights Major 'live With Camera' Upgrade

In recent weeks, Google has been rolling out multiple improvements to its AI-powered chatbot, Gemini . Now, the company is summarizing these upgrades in the latest “ Gemini Drop ” for September. The company started these “Drops” in July to make it easier for Gemini users to learn about all the possibilities the platform offers. Gemini’s latest features aim to make the AI ​​more of a creative and collaborative partner. They make Gemini capable of helping users with everything from a home repair project to building a new app ....

January 22, 2026 · 3 min · 445 words · Grace Murphy

Google Just Trolled Apple Without Saying A Word — Pixel 10 Ad Hits Hard

Google is hyping up the Pixel 10 launch in a couple of weeks, and have now put out a new ad on YouTube. This is a 30-second ad titled “Google Pixel 10 | Soon” and it is straight up targeting the iPhone. It starts off by saying, “If you buy a new phone, because of a feature that’s coming soon, but it’s been coming soon for a full year, you could change your definition of ‘soon’, or you could just change your phone”....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 305 words · Florence Blair

Google Network Takedown Cuts Ipidea Access From Millions Of Android Phones

Google has confirmed a major network takedown after discovering millions of Android phones that were quietly linked to hidden IPidea systems. The tech giant says that the hidden setup would allow outsiders to use anyone’s internet connection without consent. The company had no choice but to shut it down. It has removed access from phones, computers, and smart devices that were unknowingly part of a large and risky proxy operation....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 325 words · Laura Bish

Google Pixel 10a Release Date

In typical Google fashion, they have already announced the release date for the new Google Pixel 10a through a short teaser video. At the end of the video, it shows that the Google Pixel 10a release date is indeed February 18, 2026. Which puts it about a month earlier than the Google Pixel 9a release date from last year. Pre-orders will start on February 18, 2026, and they should start shipping a few weeks later....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 319 words · Amparo Evanich