The internet is an incredible resource built on a foundation of unspoken trust. For decades, a simple, clear rule has guided the behavior of automated web crawlers: a site’s robots.txt file is a set of instructions that a bot is expected to follow. It’s a digital handshake, a way for website owners to say, “Welcome, but please don’t look here.” When a company chooses to disregard those instructions, it’s not just a technical issue—it’s a breach of that fundamental trust....

After years of being exclusive to Europe, Philips ‘ Ambilight TVs have finally arrived for US buyers. The immersive lighting technology , which casts an adjustable, dynamic halo of color onto the wall behind the screen, is now available in a new line of Smart TVs powered by the Roku OS. Philips Ambilight TVs arrive in the US market Ambilight has long been considered one of the most effective built-in features for enhancing the home viewing experience....

Both OnePlus and OPPO are under the same corporate umbrella. Their software offerings are very similar, and their flagship phones also tend to have quite a bit in common. The same is the case with the two phones we’ll talk about today. This is a OnePlus 15 vs OPPO Find X9 Pro comparison . Both of these are large-format flagship smartphones from their respective companies, though there are differences between them....

Up until recently, the OPPO Find N5 was the thinnest foldable smartphone out there. The HONOR Magic V5 trumped it by 0.1mm, and Samsung’s new foldable has entered the chat, too. Samsung managed to bring the Galaxy Z Fold 7 on the Find N5’s level as far as thinness goes. In this article, we’ll compare those two phones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs OPPO Find N5 specs. Specs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs OPPO Find N5: Design Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs OPPO Find N5: Display Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs OPPO Find N5: Performance Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs OPPO Find N5: Battery Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs OPPO Find N5: Cameras Audio These are both book-style foldables, but they are quite different despite that fact....

Google had introduced the Photo Picker tool with its Android 13 operating system. It would allow the user to specify which images a particular app can access. It is a great way to give limited gallery access to the applications. The Photo Picker tool is now getting some new features in Android 16 that would improve its overall usability. Photo Picker gets new features in Android 16 Canary build As per an APK teardown done by the folks at Android Authority , the new photo picker tool in Android 16’s canary build and August 2025 play system update has got slew of new features ....

If you’re excited about the new Google Pixel 10 , Pixel 10 Pro , Pixel 10 Pro XL , and Pixel 10 Pro Fold , you’re not alone. Google has packed the new phone with tempting features, and the pre-order deals are even more attractive. However, there’s something you should know to avoid any unexpected surprises. If you cancel your Pixel 10 pre-order and then change your mind, you’ll not only lose key pre-order benefits, like the Google One subscription, but it could also affect your current Google One subscription....

Now that the Google Pixel 10 series has been in users’ hands for a little over a month, we’re starting to see some other bugs surfacing with Google’s latest flagship phones. This time around, it comes down to the Electronic Image Stabilization or EIS . Essentially, a software bug is causing jittery video on the Google Pixel 10 series telephoto cameras. This isn’t just happening in the camera app, but essentially any camera app that uses the Google EIS API....

Earlier this year, Google announced its latest Wear OS 6 update for its Pixel Watch lineup. However, when it comes to legacy wearables, only the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 got the update . This means that the original Pixel Watch is still stuck at Wear OS 5. However, if you own the original Pixel Watch, we have good news as Google has released the October 2025 update for it....

It seems that despite the lukewarm reception that we’ve seen from other standalone AI devices, there are some who believe that this tech could be the future. In fact, the folks at Plaud are back with its latest iteration, the NotePin S , which represents a slight update over its predecessor. Meet the new Plaud NotePin S For those unfamiliar, the original Plaud NotePin is an AI-powered device that you clip onto your clothes....

The mid-range smartphone market is about getting a new challenger. Realme has officially confirmed several key specifications for its upcoming Realme 16 Pro ahead of its January 6 debut. While the “Pro” moniker often implies a step down from a “Plus” model, the 16 Pro appears to be bridging that gap with powerful hardware that dangerously leans into “flagship-like” territory. Realme 16 Pro to bring 6,500-nit brightness and 144Hz AMOLED display Perhaps the most striking feature of the new device is the “Titan Battery....

A latest report reveals that Realme is set to rejoin OPPO as a sub-brand. This move follows a major internal restructuring within the former BBK Electronics ecosystem. The tech giant plans a major shift as it works on the tigther brand collaboration, streamlined resources, and faster global execution. Realme will soon rejoin OPPO as a sub-brand Realme was earlier placed as an independent brand. However, the new alignment now places it back as a sub-brand under OPPO management....

Samsung has announced three new flagship smartphones as part of the Galaxy S22 series. Those three devices are the Galaxy S22 , S22+ , and S22 Ultra , as expected, and in this article, we’ll share plenty of information about the three devices. We’ll try to help you make a purchasing decision, to decide whether one of them is for you or not. You’ll also get more information about their specifications, features, exact pricing, and more....

Update : Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 7 update to the Galaxy S23 series in South Korea . We expect more countries to join the update very soon. You can head to Settings, About Phone, and Check for Update to try and get the update for your device. On February 1, 2023, Samsung announced the next evolution in the Galaxy S series. That’s the Galaxy S23. This new lineup consists of the Galaxy S23 , Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra....

Google and Samsung have been working closely together for years. The South Korean giant assisted Google with the hardware of its Pixel phones, while Samsung received early the latest Android updates and the Mountain View giant’s mobile AI developments. However, in an unexpected twist, Samsung could bet on another AI as the mainstay in the upcoming Galaxy S26 series : Perplexity. This isn’t just about switching out one assistant (Google Gemini) for another....

Samsung will officially debut its long-awaited Galaxy XR headset on October 21 . While the virtual event is still days away, an essential element of the device’s success has already emerged. It appears that the device’s ecosystem software is ready. More specifically, there are already apps listed in the Play Store with the “XR” label, a move prior to the announcement of the Android XR -powered Samsung Galaxy headset. Android XR is ready: Early apps confirm Galaxy AI headset ecosystem Developers and tech enthusiasts, like @WorkaholicDavid on X/Twitter , recently spotted a variety of immersive apps and interactive games optimized for extended reality (XR) environments....

Samsung ’s first tri-fold smartphone is now one step closer to launch . The phone has just been certified by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), signaling that the phone’s launch event is not far off at this point. Samsung’s first tri-fold phone has been certified and will launch soon The phone appeared under the model number SM-F968B/DS. This version seems to have dual SIM support, by the way. It is also noted that Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and UWB are all supported....

Samsung has been doubling down on its AI push, and this goes beyond just smartphones. The 2025 Samsung TV and reportedly even smart monitors gain a new Bixby update that lets you have a more natural communication. The 2025 Samsung TVs feature an AI-powered feature called Click to Search. This offers information about the content you are watching, including the name, ratings, cast details, and description. This tech is now being further improved....

When the Samsung Galaxy S26 series debuts next year, it could see a price hike. Analysts believe this could happen due to price hikes on several components that Samsung will use in the devices. This is also why Samsung could opt to use the Exynos chip over Qualcomm, since the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is quite pricey, and OEMs have to pay royalties to Qualcomm to just use the chip they already paid for....

If you speak to most Android users, chances are they’ll tell you that one of the reasons Android is “better” than iOS is because of sideloading. Sideloading allows users to install apps that might not otherwise be on the Play Store. It’s a useful way of trying out new apps. However, Google plans on making sideloading apps on Android a bit harder . Google to make sideloading apps harder According to Google’s announcement, the company plans on introducing “developer verification” starting next year ....

Sony ’s first 200MP camera is coming , and it’s looking to challenge Samsung’s ISOCELL counterparts . We are talking about a sensor for mobile devices, mainly smartphones, here, of course. Sony’s first 200MP mobile camera sensor is coming for Samsung’s crown According to what FeniBook, a tipster, said, Sony is planning to announce the LYT-910 , which will be the company’s first 200MP camera sensor. It will be a 1/1....