Fitbit's new health coach is worse than my mom
…The problem with this approach is that it made me feel like the Coach was all over me, and too much noise meant the actual important signals got lost in the middle…
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OnePlus may be pulling back from yet another major market, and it's a big one
…The brand appears to be scaling back its presence in the US, too. Although the situation here is less grave, it signals a potential deterioration in the near future. Currently, you get…
I tried Samsung's One UI 9 beta, and it's not the update I hoped it would be
…Mobile Android OS I tried Samsung's One UI 9 beta, and it's not the update I hoped it would be Samsung's latest update is off to a slow start…
TV giants say Google and Amazon have too much power over your content picks
…already been mulling the addition of AI chatbots, especially ChatGPT, given its scale, for inclusion under the DMA, and is expected to reach a resolution soon. News Amazon Amazon Fire TV Google…
5 Chromebooks you should buy now instead of waiting for a Googlebook
…The Magic Pointer is interesting, but it also seems like a feature you’ll try once and then never use again. Unless you need every single latest Gemini feature, there’s not…
I spent a month with the Onn 4K Pro (2026), and now the Google TV Streamer seems pointless
…The Google TV Streamer is arguably the most popular Google TV box on the market today, and it’s a darn good one, too . But is it the one you should buy…
Gemini’s clean chat interface may not stay ad-free for long
…Three months later, the company’s position has shifted to being “open-minded.” The primary reason for this shift is financial, though it is presented in a positive light. Schindler stated that…
I've had this awesome Pixel feature for 4 years, but I just started using it
…One lets you exclude certain apps from using the VPN, the other lets you exclude specific networks, too. Google has added some extra settings, but it can really push its VPN further…
I can't wait for Google Messages to get these 3 big new RCS features
…calling Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Video call support is one of the cornerstones of the latest RCS 4.0 standard. With it, apps that adopt the spec will not only be…
Samsung is cracking down on apps that spam your phone with ads
…With Intelligent blocking, your phone checks notifications in real time and decides if an app is sending too many ads. KAILASH / X Samsung says this feature isn’t perfect and that it…