Pet tech is ridiculous, and I hate how badly I want it
Pet tech feels like anxiety with Wi-Fi, but smart feeders, trackers, cameras, and health alerts become harder to mock when cats start acting weird.
The Xperia 1 VIII leak finally gives Sony some swagger
A colorful Xperia 1 VIII leak suggests Sony’s next flagship could finally have more personality, but rumored price and camera changes may decide whether the excitement lasts.
OnePlus picked a hell of a time to leak a monster phone
The OnePlus 16 is rumored to pack a 200MP zoom camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip, and massive battery as shutdown reports continue to cloud the brand’s future.
iOS 26.5 adding encryption to RCS messages exchanged between Androids and iPhones
iOS 26.5 adds encrypted RCS support for iPhone and Android chats, but users should look for the lock indicator before assuming cross-platform conversations are protected.
Samsung reveals sharp stretchable display that’s ready for your car’s dashboard
Samsung Display’s sharper Stretchable Display 2.0 reaches 200 PPI and reshapes dashboard graphics around driving conditions, offering a clearer preview of how future car instrument clusters could become more adaptive.
I’m rocking an old Pixel 8a in 2026, and my latest vacation is thankful for it
My old Pixel 8a had every chance to feel cheap on vacation. Instead, it made the flagship upgrade itch look ridiculous.
Volvo’s parent company just made a sleek $14,300 electric sedan that will elude US buyers
Geely’s Galaxy A7 EV combines a mainstream design, claimed 550km range, and pricing that still undercuts many rivals, but this China-launched electric sedan appears set to remain out of reach for US buyers.
NASA aims September launch for Roman space telescope and it’s going to be a huge shift
NASA is aiming for an early September 2026 launch of the Roman Space Telescope, a powerful new observatory that could transform astronomy with massive infrared sky surveys, huge data returns, and faster follow-up discoveries.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 foldable might disappoint with its battery situation
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 may keep 25W charging, and that could leave one of the foldable's oldest compromises firmly in place. If the rest of the upgrade stays modest, battery convenience may become the deciding factor.
The new electric Mercedes C-Class puts its giant screen front and center
Mercedes is teasing its electric C-Class with a dramatic new cabin, led by a giant display, richer materials, upgraded seats, and comfort features that could matter just as much as the powertrain.