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Home page of Perplexity Comet browser on an Android phone.

Chrome and Safari aren’t the best mobile browsers. I tried one that truly works for you

I tried Perplexity's Comet browser on Android, and it has dramatically changed how I explore information and get web-based work done on my phone.
AirPods Pro on a trackpad.

I used AirPods for navigation on my Mac and it was an effortless bliss 

ScrollPods lets you scroll up and down on websites and local files by simply using the vertical head gestures as motions cues. It works surprisingly well, too.
iPadOS 26 public beta splash screen running on the M4 iPad Pro 11

Safari isn’t the best iPad browser, and I’m surprised by the solution I found

Despite Apple's strict browser engine restrictions in place, Edge is a far more rewarding experience on the iPad than Safari.
An opened Macbook Air M1 sitting on a table.

Apple’s eagerly-awaited low-cost MacBook appears ready for early 2026

The wait for a pocket-friendly MacBook is apparently not going to be a long one. But the real surprise would to the cuts Apple makes to keep it in the same bracket as the iPad Air’s hunting ground.
Home page of the Meta AI app on mobile.

Meta might soon serve a ChatGPT-rival with an early morning social twist

Meta is reportedly working on an AI-powered experience that will deliver a personalized briefing based on your social activity in Facebook.
X on Android phone.

It’s not just you. X is down, again. [Update: It’s back on track]

Downdetector has logged over twenty thousand reports of service disruption affecting X users in the US, merely days after the widespread outage due to Cloudflare issues.
Android iPhone file sharing.

Android phones can finally share files with iPhones over AirDrop

Starting the Pixel 10 series smartphones, Android devices will finally be able to wirelessly share files with iPhones using the Quick Share-AirDrop bridge.
Person holding OnePlus 15.

4 things to do when you first get the OnePlus 15

OnePlus 15 is a performance powerhouse, but the more rewarding part is the OxygenOS 16 software experience that is loaded with a bunch of nifty features you will love.
Gemini apps activity dashboard.

How to turn off Gemini AI across the Google services you visit every day

Gemini has been deeply integrated across Google's ecosystem of software products, and it's hungry for your data. You must only keep it enabled where's it's absolutely necessary and close the doors for the everything else.
Person holding OnePlus 15.

I spent a week with the OnePlus 15, and it was full of surprises

The OnePlus 15 serves a performance-first package with controversial camera hardware cuts. The result is a device that punches well above its weight, but leaves a few weak areas that could use some work.
- SideTab on MacBook Air, running in the sidebar

I put a sidebar on my Mac for focused work, and it also fixed a huge Safari gap

SideTab puts a cluster of frequently-used utilities in a collapsing edge panel. It's fantastic for focused work, but also supercharges the Safari experience if you love Apple's browser.
Decorative panel on Steam Machine

Steam Machine wants to ease gaming, but you have a long wait ahead for the real win

Valve is trying to ease the PC gaming experience in a lot of ways with the Steam Machine. But it's true potential lies further in the future, and at the whim of PC gaming labels.
Power action on OnePlus 15.

I tested the OnePlus 15’s gaming tech and it surprised me in unexpected ways

OnePlus’ next flagship phone is merely a few days away from hitting the shelves. This one is a rather holistic jump, instead of the usual generation-over-generation upgrades expected from a yearly refresh. The looks are familiar, the camera layout is technically au fait, and improvements to the battery tech stack were fairly well-expected. I’m not complaining about […]
Person holding OnePlus 15.

I spent a week with OxygenOS 16 on OnePlus 15, and it made my iPhone feel dull

OnePlus sets out to redraw the lines of performance, but it manages to deliver a software experience that truly puts Oxygen OS 16 in a league of its own.
Viewing comics on Onyx Boox Air 5C.

I tested an AI-powered Kindle Scribe rival, and it shows how far behind Amazon is

If you're after a digital note-taking device that is extremely flexible and ready for an AI-first future, the Boox Note Air 5C is the one you should pick.
WhatsApp texting on the cover screen of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the most fun I’ve had with a phone, but you must know a few tricks

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 introduced me to a while new way of using a phone. I kept my activities limited to the cover screen, and it yielded a few surprising benefits, too.
Transparency settings for AirPods Pro.

AirPods Pro are nice, but I tweak these hidden settings to push them even further

The latest generation AirPods Pro sound terrific, but they lack audiophile perks. There are, however, a few tools buried in the Settings app that came as a revelation for my listening experience.
Lock screen on iPhone after iOS 26.1 update.

iOS 26.1 fixed my Liquid Glass frustrations — and served a few other surprises too

Apple faced a lot of heat for its Liquid Glass UI makeover, but with iOS 26.1, the company is not only serving a fix, but checking off a few other annoyances, as well.
The back of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Your complete guide to the Apple iPhone, an icon of mobile

Apple has diversified the iPhone range and as a result there's a lot to understand about this smartphone series.
Liquid Glass toggle in iOS.

iOS 26.1 update is here and it brings a fix for the controversial Liquid Glass look

Apple has just released the iOS 26 update, and it brings a bunch of new features to the table, alongside a new tool that lets you escape the effects of Liquid Glass design.
Wearing Apple Watch Series 11 and Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.

I can’t wait for Siri to use Google’s Gemini AI, even if it puts the iPhone in crisis

Gemini can fill more gaps for Siri and Apple's ecosystem than you can count on fingers. It should've been Apple's responsibility in the first place.
OnePlus 15 breaks cover in an official render.

I captured 100 photos with the OnePlus 15 and the results speak for themselves

OnePlus 15 is moving ahead with an in-house imaging engine on its next flagship. I spent a day with clicking pictures with it and it didn't leave with any red flags.
The front of the Galaxy Z Fold 7

One UI 8: Everything you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy software

One UI 8 is not heavy on looks, but it brings a ton of minor, but meaningful changes to the native apps you will find on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
Rear shell of 2021 iPad Pro.

iPad: Everything you need to know about Apple’s iconic tablets

The iPad has defined what a tablet computing dream looks like. But it's so much more than that, and we're breaking it down to help you pick the right one.
OnePlus 15 makes its debut in an official render.

My favorite OnePlus 15 color offers something Apple and Samsung aren’t

The OnePlus 15 will soon hit the shelves covered in a special sand-inspired coating that that also elevates the ergonomics and durability of this particular variant. I've never been more excited about a phone's color option as this one.
The OnePlus 15 surfaces via an official render.

Now that OnePlus 15 has launched, how long might you have to wait to buy it

OnePlus 15 is now up for grabs in China. If you've been enamored by the latest form OnePlus, you may not have to wait much longer for it.
OnePlus 15 makes its debut in an official render.

OnePlus 15: What we know so far

The next flagship killer from OnePlus is eyeing glory with some truly eye-catching design elements, display upgrades, and another big leap in charging tech.
OnePlus 15 Display

OnePlus 15 raises the bar so high, I can’t see Samsung or Apple in the value debate

OnePlus 15 has gone official in China, matching the price of its predecessor, while making some crucial upgrades in the hardware department that raise the bar much higher in the price bracket.
Ghost post on Meta Threads.

Meta brings disappearing posts to Threads under a spooky name

Threads is getting a new ghost posts system that automatically vanishes the post after 24 hours and saves it in the personal archive.
Front view of Viture Luma Pr XR Glasses

I tested smart glasses that cost a fraction of Vision Pro and get way more work done

Viture Luma Pro cost a fraction compared to the Apple Vision Pro, but they handle wearable computing with a lot more style and plenty of substance without hurting your face.
Wearing Apple Watch Series 11 and Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.

I tested the AI on Apple Watch Series 11 and Galaxy Watch 8. It’s a no-contest

I pitted Gemini on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic against Siri on the Apple Watch Series 11. Google's AI is, by far, the best on-wrist companion.
Running ChatGPT Atlas on a Mac.

AI browsers are here, and you need to learn how to use the web properly

Comet, Dia, and ChatGPT Atlas are a new wave of browsers that put AI at the center of all user activity. Google and Microsoft are also adapting to the shift, easing the whole experience while raising the risks, too.
Hand holding iPhone 17 Pro.

I’m loving the iPhone 17 Pro, but not for the reasons you think

The iPhone 17 Pro is a $100 pricier, but for that hike, Apple has served more than your usual generation-over-generation platter. This one must be savored slowly to revel in its small gains.
ChatGPT Atlas browser on a MacBook.

24 hours in, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser is already surprising me

I've spent a day using the new ChatGPT Atlas browser by OpenAI. It impressed me with its clean design and familiarity, but it's not the best AI browser out there. At least, for now.
iPhone 17 Pro and Google Pixel 10 Pro.

I compared the iPhone 17 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro zooms, and it’s not even close

I pitted the iPhone 17 Pro's telephoto camera against the one on the Google Pixel 10 Pro. It appears that AI now has an upper hand over sensor and algorithmic excellence.
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

My top 3 reasons why you should buy a Copilot AI PC, and 3 why you shouldn’t

With Copilot+ PCs, what you get is snappy performance, loads of aI perks, and solid battery life. But there are a few hiccups with privacy concerns and non-conformity with power user needs.
Apple Watch Series 11 activity rings.

I wore the Apple Watch Series 11 for a month and it fixed my wearable anxiety

Smartwatch anxiety is a well-known problem. On the Apple Watch Series 11, you get an AI-driven fix for that, with some extra help from the hardware engineering side.
OnePlus 15 in black color in a hand.

I’m already more excited about the OnePlus 15 than any other Android phone

OnePlus 15 is shaping up to be far more than your usual generation-over-generation upgrade. Instead, it is focusing on improvements that seem less splashy, but make a tangible difference.