… According to new findings from Counterpoint Research , Samsung — alongside new devices from Google and Apple — helped breathe new life into a sluggish smartphone market. …
… Rather than raising costs on existing hardware like Sony’s PS5 or Samsung’s lineup of Galaxy Books , the constant churn of the mobile industry has allowed new, nearly unchanged hardware to launch at higher prices that pretend to deliver upgrades. …
… Expand Expanding Close Apple’s new AirTag 2 just makes me want a Google ‘Pixel Tag’ for Android even more Ben Schoon Jan 26 2026 - 8:10 am PT For the first time since the original’s release in 2021, Apple finally has new AirTag hardware, with the “new AirTag,” aka AirTag 2, delivering some hardware… …
… Expand Expanding Close XREAL is going all-in on Android XR with more glasses coming in Google partnership Ben Schoon Jan 6 2026 - 7:55 am PT At CES 2026, XREAL has announced a new partnership with Google that will see Android XR act as the foundation of the company’s future hardware plans. …
… This week, Will welcomes Daniel Bader back to the podcast to discuss his new role at 9to5Google , the state of the internet and media at large, how tricky reviewing new gadgets can be, and much more. …
… Woot is now offering new Galaxy Watch Ultra with a full 1-year Samsung warranty at a giant $350 off the list price . …
… Expand Expanding Close The Galaxy Watch 8 series ditches traditional watch band pins for an Apple-like connector Ben Schoon Jul 9 2025 - 8:05 am PT Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 8 series brings a new design language, but also ditches one of the appealing parts of past generations by making a proprieta… …