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The Night mode watch face on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Samsung’s next Ultra watch may be getting a massive battery glow-up

Samsung’s next Galaxy Watch Ultra could bring the battery upgrade many users have been waiting for. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is expected to launch in the coming weeks, and a new report suggests it may arrive with a much larger battery than the 2024 and 2025 models. According to SamMobile, the Galaxy Watch Ultra […]
Mario Kart World plays on a Nintendo Switch 2 screen.

Nintendo just made life harder for Switch 2 scalpers

Nintendo is tightening Switch 2 sales in Japan with a new 50-hour playtime requirement and a one-console-per-account limit, aiming to stop scalpers from buying cheaper Japanese units and reselling them overseas.
Google Pixel Watch 4 in black in the hand

Wear OS 7 looks ready to land on Pixel Watchs soon

Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Watch 4 may soon receive Wear OS 7, according to updated Verizon support pages spotted before the rollout.
Google Search information agents featured

Google Search can now monitor the web for updates on things you care about

Google AI Mode now lets users create Search agents that keep tracking the web in the background and send updates when something changes.
samsung-galaxy-s25

Galaxy S25 users are finally getting some missing One UI 8.5 AI features

Galaxy S25 users are finally getting Prioritize Notifications, Summarize Notifications and File Summaries with the June update, after the features were skipped in the first One UI 8.5 rollout.
Laptop running Claude Fable

The US government just hit the brakes on Anthropic’s most powerful AI models

Anthropic has disabled access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after a US government directive raised national security concerns over possible jailbreaks and cyber misuse.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone in blue color.

One UI 9 will finally give Samsung phones a feature most Androids have had for years

One UI 9 beta appears to add a long-missing status bar tool that lets Galaxy users check real-time Wi-Fi and mobile data speeds without using a third-party app.
Boox Go 6 (Gen II) e-reader with stylus

Boox’s palm-friendly e-reader will please bookworms with its stylus and cutesy looks

Boox Go 6 Gen II has launched as a compact 6-inch e-reader with stylus support, making it easier to mark up books, jot down quick notes, and carry it as a lightweight travel companion.
Accessories, Pendant, Jewelry

The 90’s necklace doesn’t shove AI into your face. It just tracks UV to take care of your skin

The90 Gem is a smart necklace that tracks real-time UVA and UVB exposure, helping users understand when to reapply sunscreen and how much sun their skin gets during the day.
Reddit

Reddit comments are getting video replies, and it could be more useful than it sounds

Reddit’s new video comments could make replies more useful in DIY, cooking, makeup, fitness, and tutorial communities, where showing a step can be easier than explaining it in text.
WatchOS 27 running on Apple watches

watchOS 27: Everything we know about the new features landing on your Apple Watch

Apple’s watchOS 27 brings Siri AI, smarter widgets, improved workout tools, and several smaller quality-of-life upgrades. Here’s everything new coming to the Apple Watch.
Steam gift cards.

Steam is ending gift cards because scammers were raising too much hell

Steam Gift Cards are disappearing from store shelves. Valve says scammers kept finding ways to abuse physical cards despite warnings, retail restrictions, and other anti-fraud measures.
Camera island on OnePlus 15.

OnePlus 15 joins the tiny Android club that can AirDrop with iPhones

OnePlus 15 users can now send files to nearby iPhones, iPads, and Macs through Quick Share, cutting out older workarounds like cloud links and third-party apps.
Rivian R2 in Catalina Blue.

Rivian R2 SUV deliveries have begun, just not for the version most buyers may want

Rivian’s smaller electric SUV is finally on the road, but buyers waiting for the more affordable R2 trims will have to wait longer.
Steam Machine Angled Shot

Valve’s Steam Machine could arrive by June 29 if this fan theory is right

A Redditor spotted a pattern in Valve’s past FCC filings, and it may offer the clearest clue yet about when the Steam Machine will launch.
Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 Smart Glasses

Meta denied face scanning tech on AI smartglasses, and then silently wiped the evidence

Dormant face-recognition code reportedly appeared in Meta’s smart glasses app, then disappeared after scrutiny. That has put Meta’s AI eyewear plans back under the privacy spotlight.
iPhone Ultra

iOS 27 offers the clearest sign that a foldable iPhone is right around the corner

Apple’s SwiftUI changes and new iOS 27 framework references suggest the company may be getting apps ready for an iPhone that works across two different displays.
Hands-on with the Galaxy S26

Samsung’s rumored Galaxy S27 Pro may get an S26 Ultra-sized battery

A new Galaxy S27 Pro leak points to a 6.5-inch display and 5,000mAh battery, giving Samsung fans a potentially more practical flagship option to look forward to.
Apple child safety features revealed at WWDC 2026

Apple’s new child safety tools arrive as pressure builds on Big Tech

Apple’s latest child safety update gives parents more control over what kids can download, browse, watch, and who they can contact, at a time when governments are pushing Big Tech to do more to protect children online.
Motherboard, mouse, Laptop and router

The coolest things we saw at Computex 2026: From space-ready motherboards to fan-cooled mice

Computex 2026 had plenty of powerful laptops and gaming rigs, but the products that stayed with us were the oddballs, including a palm-cooled mouse, a spider-like Wi-Fi 8 router, and a gaming motherboard that's built to function in space.
Camera island on OnePlus 15.

The next OnePlus flagship could drop earlier, and straight into Apple’s iPhone launch slot

The OnePlus 16 could launch earlier than usual, with a September debut reportedly planned for China. That would put OnePlus much closer to Apple’s iPhone launch window, while the phone itself is rumored to bring a next-gen Snapdragon chip, a huge battery, and a 200MP telephoto camera.
Corsair NIGHTSWORD v2 Wireless Stream Deck gaming mouse side view

Corsair fitted the Elgato Stream Deck’s soul into a hotkey on its Nightsword v2 mouse

Corsair’s Nightsword v2 Wireless SD puts Elgato Stream Deck shortcuts directly on a gaming mouse, with a dedicated button for macros, app controls, and stream commands.
Raging Wolverine in Marvel's Wolverine game

Marvel’s Wolverine shows off fittingly gory gameplay as it eyes September 15 release

Insomniac’s Wolverine game looks gory, fast, and brutal, with Logan healing through aggression and tearing through Reavers ahead of its September 15 launch.
Amazfit Balance Ultimate smartwatch on wrist

Amazfit just made a smartwatch for people who train hard but struggle with recovery

The Amazfit Balance Ultra is built for people who run, lift, and train often, with tools that help show when the body is ready to push and when it may need rest.
Gigabyte AORUS Elite monitors from different angles

Gigabyte’s new AORUS Elite lineup has a monitor for every kind of gamer

Gigabyte has announced its new AORUS ELITE gaming monitors, led by a 27-inch 5K Mini LED model with Multi Mode support and a 540Hz QHD OLED option for esports players.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE front view

AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 GRE has strong 1440p claims, but $549 may be a hard sell

AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 GRE has arrived globally with solid 1440p numbers. The problem is its $549 price, which some gamers already think is too close to the regular RX 9070.
Person with camera attached to collect physical AI data

Shift will tidy up your home for free, but will record the chores to train robots

Your messy home may be more valuable to AI companies than you think. Shift wants to clean it for free and use the footage to train robots.
Acer laptop on a table

Acer’s new Swift Air 14 wants to take on the MacBook Neo, but it may be outgunned

Acer has just unveiled its answer to the MacBook Neo. The Swift Air 14 brings Intel’s new Wildcat Lake chips, a 70Wh battery, a 120Hz display, and more ports, but Apple’s $599 laptop may still be hard to beat.
Call of Duty video game

PS4 and Xbox One players are getting booted from Call of Duty: Warzone soon

Activision is phasing out Warzone on PS4 and Xbox One, but existing players can keep playing until the end of Black Ops 7 Season 06.
Instagram

Instagram Plus may tempt creators, but WhatsApp Plus is an easier skip

Meta is bringing paid features to Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Instagram Plus may appeal to creators and heavy users, while WhatsApp Plus looks harder to justify.
Intel Arc G series logo

Intel reveals Arc G-series processors, hoping it will power your next Windows 11 gaming handheld

AMD has owned the gaming handheld chip race for years. Intel’s new Arc G-Series processors are trying to change that.
Xiaomi 17T in hand

Xiaomi 17T Pro gives the iPhone 17 a run for its money with Leica cameras and a huge battery

Xiaomi has packed the 17T Pro with a 50MP Leica camera, 5x periscope zoom, Dimensity 9500, and a 7,000mAh battery.
Oura Ring

Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller with its most scratch-resistant design yet

Oura has made its new smart ring 40% smaller, while adding stronger sensors, a tougher finish, and better battery life.
Steam Machine Angled Shot

Valve’s Steam Machine price may scare off console buyers

Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine may be a tough sell if recent price rumors are accurate. A $1,000-plus SteamOS box would face a rough comparison with the PS5 and PS5 Pro.
Cursor open on Mac

Layr is a new macOS clipboard manager that replaces hotkeys with trackpad gestures

Layr is a new macOS clipboard manager that uses a four-finger trackpad tap to open clipboard history near the cursor.
Red Magic 11S Pro Transparent back

Red Magic’s newest gaming phone with a giant battery and liquid cooling goes global

Red Magic’s new gaming phone puts its cooling system on display, pairing liquid cooling with a giant battery and a no-cutout screen.
Man working out wearing an Amazfit smartwatch

Amazfit users are first in line for Strava’s big strength training update

Amazfit users are among the first to get Strava’s new strength tools, including muscle maps, workout logs, and better lift tracking.
Logitech mouse and keyboard

Logitech’s new office mouse and keyboard has a tiny comfort upgrade your wrist will love

Logitech’s new Signature Comfort Plus lineup adds a cushioned mouse, quieter clicks, and a keyboard made for long desk days.