I like Pixel phones, but these 5 features are why I stick with Samsung
…It switches my phone back to sound mode and opens Now Brief, where I can check the weather, calendar events, top news, and other important updates. Another routine I’ve set up…
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How I stopped Nova Launcher from tracking me without sacrificing my setup
…The launcher’s new custodians have focused on stability over new features, but some worrying additions have alienated me. From an injection of trackers to the proliferation of ads, to plans for…
Pixel’s Desktop Mode is amazing — until you hit this one frustration
…Mobile Pixel’s Desktop Mode is amazing — until you hit this one frustration The March Pixel Drop's new desktop feature is hugely powerful but one flaw drives is driving me nuts…
Sideloading Android apps is great — until you have to update them. Here's my fix
…Once done, Obtainium runs in the background and monitors these sources to check for new versions. When a new app update is available, Obtainium sends you a notification, so you can jump…
I've had the Oura Ring 5 for 72 hours, and it's already one of my favorite smart rings
…I’m especially interested in the new blood pressure pattern monitoring. If Oura can provide useful context on how stress, sleep, recovery, and daily habits influence cardiovascular health over time, it could…
Google Clock's alarm failed me so I found 5 better apps to wake me up
…Creating new alarms is simple, with a customization option for deeper tweaking. With this option, I can adjust the schedule, sound and vibration options, snooze settings, and even add a tag to…
I spent years investing into Google's ecosystem — and now I'm regretting it
…Google Search is more AI-oriented than ever, with the capability to generate bespoke “mini apps” to complete tasks and send automated agents off to browse and monitor the internet on your…
I take an Android tablet everywhere I go: These are the best ones you should buy in 2026
…These are the best ones you should buy in 2026 The Android tablet race is tighter than ever, and that's good news for you (and me). By • 2 hours ago • • Our…
I tested a $3,000 robot mower and now I finally get my work done without worrying about my lawn
…So when Dreame reached out for me to try their new A3 AWD Pro robotic lawn mower ( $2599.99 at Dreame Tech ), I was genuinely curious whether this thing could actually save…
I tried to give smartwatches a second chance, but it didn’t go well
…Once I settled into consistent lifting and cycling habits, I didn’t need constant monitoring. I now track only intense sessions or new activities. For that, even an older Fitbit handles the…