Android OEMs should be worried that Apple's "boring" era is ending
…Apple would unveil a new iPhone that looked similar enough to the last one, tout a chip that was significantly faster than the competition, and rely on its massive ecosystem to do…
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This annoying Kindle library feature is easier to avoid than you think
…The change can range from annoying to jarring to downright unattractive. The latest round of frustration centers on Project Hail Mary, which recently picked up a Ryan Gosling-centered refresh in many…
I'm never buying another Kindle, and neither should you
…For years, I’ve defended the ecosystem because it was convenient and the screens were the gold standard for e-ink readers. But things have changed. In 2026, the Kindle isn’t…
I've been a Kindle user for 10+ years — and I may never buy another one
…The change echoes a growing sentiment that Amazon's ecosystem isn't as attractive as it used to be. In other words, Kindle hasn’t felt especially user-friendly for a while…
I want to love the Xperia 1 VIII — but Sony keeps ignoring its biggest issues
…Better dynamic range, lower noise, and stronger low-light performance are worthwhile trade-offs, even if the optical zoom range changes slightly. Sony also says the new setup supports RAW multi-frame…
Android's new developer verification rollout begins, sideloading changes are next
…big step in its push to clean up the app ecosystem. While this might sound like a behind-the-scenes change, it’s closely tied to the new advanced sideloading flow Google…
Samsung's latest update is a serious gut punch to Galaxy power users (Update)
…The change currently affects the Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Z Fold 7. This update will prevent people from using Odin to downgrade software, install new ROMs, or install leaked firmware. Update…
Done with Amazon Kindles? Here are 6 other e-ink devices you should buy instead
…users in the process. The change also reminded a lot of shoppers that the Kindle experience isn’t what it used to be. From its closed ecosystem to a series of shaky…
Chrome's new Gemini feature is awesome, but not enough to get me to switch back
…But that changed when the company announced Skills in Chrome . The feature, which lets you set shortcuts for specific prompts, is handy in a number of ways. And while I did feel…
NotebookLM may soon help you build interactive visuals from your sources
…Those changes might not be as exciting as whole new features, but heavy NotebookLM users would likely appreciate them. It appears these changes were likely spotted by a developer digging under the…