Google’s Ai Mode Brings More Fluid And Expressive Search Live Conversations

Google is changing how users interact with its search by upgrading Search Live with a more natural and expressive conversation experience. Initially launched as a Google Labs experiment, the feature became part of AI Mode in the United States in September 2025. It allows the user to speak to AI simultaneously while browsing the web. A new native audio update now makes those conversations smoother, more expressive, and better suited....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 340 words · Daniel Maxwell

Honor Magic V5 Launches Globally Alongside Magicpad 3 & Magicbook Art 14 2025

The HONOR Magic V5 is now available in global regions , i.e., the EU and the UK. It was launched in China last month as the world’s thinnest foldable (White color) at 8.8mm in thickness. Besides the form factor, the Magic V5 packs a punch, courtesy of the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Alongside the foldable, HONOR has also unveiled the MagicPad 3 tablet and MagicBook Art 14 laptop are also rolling out internationally ....

January 22, 2026 · 3 min · 606 words · Lillian Nugent

Honor's New Phone Has A Monster Battery And Shockproof Design

HONOR is one of those Android smartphone manufacturers that focuses a lot on features that make its devices stand out from the crowd. The Chinese tech giant has now launched a new midrange smartphone that can run for hours and days without charging. The HONOR X9d also gets an IP69K rating, which can stand against all kinds of spills. HONOR X9d gets a huge 8300mAh battery and an IP69K rating HONOR was one of the first brands to adopt the silicon-carbon battery technology....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 385 words · Roland Lafountain

How To Play And Win Pips, The Newest Nyt Game

New York Times has built a reputation for producing Internet puzzles that players find instantly addictive while also being unusually elegant in their design. Their games repeatedly hit an ideal formula between simple comprehension and high-speed gameplay with deep long-term replay value. Wordle became a worldwide sensation through its innovative five-letter word guessing game mechanics. Connections led to intense dispute discussions about classifications between gaming elements. Pips represents NYT’s newest game which aims to replicate their instant classic quality....

January 22, 2026 · 10 min · 1935 words · Garry Thomas

Instagram Now Lets You Take More Control Of Your Reels Algorithm

Instagram is upgrading its user experience by offering a new tool that exposes elements of its short video player Reels’ algorithm. The update lets the user understand the algorithm behind their feed and how their activity influences it. They can now direct the algorithm to remove or keep certain topics as per their interest, offering more personalized control . Instagram’s new tool puts control of your Reels algorithm in focus Instagram’s latest feature adds an icon to the app that discloses the interests the platform believes define a user’s viewing habits....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 332 words · Marcia Keaney

Ios 18: Apple Intelligence, Supported Devices, Release Date & More

iOS 18 is finally here. On Monday, September 16, 2024, Apple released iOS 18. And it’s coming to phones as old as the iPhone Xs series, which was released in 2018. That’s pretty impressive, though Google and Samsung are aiming to surpass Apple now, with promises of 7 years of updates. This is a fairly big update to the iPhone, even though it might not sound like it. Apple has actually published a 22-page PDF detailing all of the changes in iOS 18....

January 22, 2026 · 12 min · 2488 words · Patricia Gaudin

Iphone 17 Screen Protectors Leak Shows Size Changes Across Lineup

Apple’s iPhone 17 series is expected to launch next month. Some of the models are rumored to see an upgrade in display size. Now, thanks to a post on X by tipster Majin Bu, they have shared the screen protectors of the iPhone 17 lineup, which gives us a clearer look at how different the sizes are next to each other. iPhone 17 screen protectors leak As you can see in the image above, the iPhone 17 screen protectors are placed next to each other in increasing sizes....

January 22, 2026 · 3 min · 444 words · Andrea Lipman

It’s Official: Samsung Ai Smart Glasses Are Coming In 2026

Last year, Samsung took the wraps off its new headset, the Galaxy XR . However, the design of the Galaxy XR meant that it wasn’t really something you could take outside. Yea, we know, we’ve seen people walking around with Apple’s Vision Pro in public, but that’s not the point. But if you are looking for a wearable that can be worn in public somewhat inconspicuously, Samsung confirms that it is launching a pair of smart glasses later this year....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 377 words · Ty Ross

Motorola Launches Affordable Moto Buds Bass With Active Noise Cancellation

Motorola has launched new affordable wireless earbuds , the Moto Buds Bass. These feature what the company calls “Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation” with up to 50dB of isolation. Motorola says that each earbud features a triple-microphone system with CrystalTalk AI, which claims to offer clear calls through echo cancellation, ambient noise suppression, and wind noise reduction. Motorola Moto Buds Bass feature a water-repellent design The Motorola Moto Buds Bass feature a 12....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 325 words · Dane Weston

Motorola Moto G67 Power Specs Listed Ahead Of Announcement

Motorola is gearing up to launch a new mid-range phone in India, with a large battery as the key selling point. We’re talking about the Moto G67 Power. The new G-series offering from the brand will debut in the region on November 5th. This is the same day the Ultra-slim Moto Edge 70 is debuting globally. While we wait for the announcement, Motorola has jumped ahead by listing out the Moto G67 Power specs and images on its official website....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 370 words · Homer Scipio

Motorola’s Budget Edge 70 Fusion To Offer 7,000mah Battery & 144hz Display

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion specs have just surfaced . The information comes from Evan Blass, one of the most accurate tipsters in the game. This phone is codenamed ‘Avenger’ , and it’s a budget device. The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion specs hint at a compelling budget device Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor will fuel the device, based on this information. Motorola plans to offer the phone in 8GB and 12GB RAM variants, with 256GB of internal storage....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 358 words · Samuel Wright

Motorola’s Next Flagship Might Just Be The Edge 70 Ultra — Here’s What We Know

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra could be on the way, and some of its specs have just surfaced . The information comes from Digital Chat Station, a well-known and reliable tipster from China. Do note that he did talk about the specs, while he did not mention the phone’s name, in specific. However, everything points to the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra. The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra will utilize the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra will be its name globally, allegedly, while the phone will be known as the Moto X70 Ultra in China....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 377 words · Josephine Belew

New Leak Hints Samsung May Not Be Done With Bixby Yet

It appears that Samsung hasn’t given up on Bixby just yet, as a revamp could be in the offing. For context, the Galaxy S25 series marked the end of Bixby as the default voice assistant, as Google Gemini took over on the flagship models. Though it pushed some Bixby-related improvements, it barely saw any traction. However, a new development suggests a turnaround of things. Samsung may be working on a new Bixby overlay screen with One UI 8....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 324 words · Elvis Southard

New Pixel 10 Leak Confirms A Free Year Of $240 Google Ai Pro Plan

The upcoming Google Pixel 10 series has been leaking nonstop over the past few days. We already know a lot about what these devices will offer, including our exclusive information on their design , features , and even pricing . However, a recent report suggests that purchasing these devices will also grant you access to a year’s worth of Google’s premium AI features . Now, a fresh report backs up claims that the Google Pixel 10 series will include a year of free access to all the benefits of the Google AI Pro plan....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 361 words · Vicki Stepp

Nintendo Maintains It Will Sell 19 Million Switch 2's By The End Of Q4

The Nintendo Switch 2 appears to be a rousing success for Nintendo , with the company remaining confident that it can meet its goal of 19 million unit sales by the end of Q4. Nintendo’s current fiscal year ends at the end of March, which gives it two more months to meet its goal that was set last year. Nintendo previously reported back on November 4 that it was setting a goal to sell 19 million Switch 2 units by the end of the current fiscal year....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 421 words · Angela Trytten

Notebooklm's New Audio Features Will Change How You Learn

NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research assistant, has received major new features in the past few months, as compared to other AI-backed services by the firm. After launching the Audio Overviews feature last year, Google released Video Overviews functionality for the service this July. The search titan has now improved NotebookLM’s Audio Overview feature by adding new audio formats . NotebookLM now offers new Audio Overview formats: Brief, Critique, and Debate In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Google has announced that it is adding three new Audio Overview formats, including Brief, Critique, and Debate....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 386 words · Vanesa Beddo

Nubia Z80 Ultra Debuts With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 & 7,200mah Battery

Nubia has added a new flagship phone to its catalog with the launch of the Z80 Ultra in China. The firm already gave us a glimpse at the design of the device last week. It has now fully unleashed the Z80 Ultra as the successor to last year’s Z70 Ultra ( review ). Similar to its predecessor, the new Z series offering from Nubia also sports an all-screen fascia and an unconventional rear design compared to other Android flagships....

January 22, 2026 · 3 min · 500 words · Michelle Harper

Nvidia Announces Dlss 4.5, G

CES is all about companies showing off new tech, new concept devices, and making big announcements for plans they have for the future. In that regard, NVIDIA is no exception because at CES 2026 , the company announced a bunch of updates and changes that could definitely have an impact on the gaming and development scene. DLSS 4.5 brings massive performance boost The biggest announcement from NVIDIA CES 2026 is DLSS 4....

January 22, 2026 · 3 min · 428 words · Matthew Kennedy

Nvidia Pushes Back N1x Pc Chip Launch To 2026: Here's Why

Maybe you’re eagerly awaiting NVIDIA ‘s big splash into the “AI PC” market with its new Windows on Arm (WoA) chips . If that’s the case, you might have to wait a little longer. Fresh reports suggest that the launch of NVIDIA’s highly anticipated N1X SoC, co-developed with MediaTek, has been pushed back to Q1 2026. This delay, originally planned for a late 2025 release, comes down to a few key factors that highlight the complexities of this new computing era....

January 22, 2026 · 3 min · 512 words · Henry Clark

Oneplus Founder Wanted By Taiwan Authorities

It looks like OnePlus founder Pete Lau is in a spot of trouble as Taiwanese law enforcement officials have issued an arrest warrant for him. Together with two other executives, Lau has been accused of illegally hiring employees in Taiwan . Arrest warrant issued for OnePlus founder According to the Shilin District Prosecutors Office, they claim that OnePlus had set up a shell company based in Hong Kong under the “OnePlus” name back in 2014....

January 22, 2026 · 2 min · 384 words · Donald Cartwright