Gadgets & Reviews

Google Beam 3D meeting booths will expand access for military families

Google expanded its 3D Beam meeting booths to military families, making the technology available at over 20 locations.

Googlebooks could soon get much better at letting you pick up where you left off

An Android Authority teardown discovered that Googlebooks is developing an 'App restore on reboot' feature, previously available on Chromebooks as 'Welcome Recap', to improve user experience after device restarts.

Steam is down for many —here's what we know about the 'loading user data' issue

Don’t buy the Pro just yet: This smaller, metal flagship could be worth the wait

Leaked details suggest the upcoming Xiaomi 18 base model will feature a smaller screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor, and 200MP cameras at a lower price point than the Pro variant.

The built-in Android phone app most users never bother to use (but should)

Article highlights an underutilized built-in Android phone app that most users ignore but should explore.

Google AI Pro upgrades are turning into a costly headache for some students

Students upgrading from free Google AI Plus to discounted AI Pro plans report unexpected cancellations and refunds, leaving them without either subscription.

What happens when your PC's CMOS battery dies?

A technical guide explaining what happens when a PC's CMOS battery dies and how to replace it.

Watch the iPhone Duo run a Shortcuts automation when it is opened or closed [Video]

A video demo shows iPhone Duo users can trigger Shortcuts automations on device opening or closing, including auto-lock when folded.

The best original Xbox emulator on Android just got a huge performance upgrade

HakuX, an original Xbox emulator for Android, released v1.0.0 and v1.1.0 with major performance upgrades and improved processor support, enabling Xbox games on budget-tier devices.

The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 is the best (and priciest) Ally yet

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 is a high-end gaming handheld with OLED display, transparent shell and AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, priced at $1,300.

iFixit dismantles Apple's Duo: 'You'd better baby that screen'

iFixit's teardown of Apple's iPhone Duo finds it more repairable than rivals but warns of fragile hinge and display vulnerabilities to dust and stress.

Snapseed is prepping a major upgrade for long exposure photography

Google's Snapseed photography app is reportedly preparing a major upgrade that includes new long exposure capture modes for light trails, silky water effects, and night photography.

Modder turns NES into a Windows-like desktop with original hardware

A modder has transformed an original NES console into a Windows-like desktop environment using the vintage hardware.

WhatsApp Working on Organizations Feature to Help Admins Manage Large Communities: Report

WhatsApp is developing an Organizations feature to help administrators manage large community groups and sub-groups more effectively.

This open-source app lets you run practically any phone app on your Android Auto car screen

Android Auto Maker, an open-source tool, enables users to run most Android apps natively on car dashboards by repackaging APK files into car-compatible formats.

iPhone Duo tested to destruction, including removing nanotexture layer

JerryRigEverything conducted a destruction test on the iPhone Duo, including removing its nanotexture layer and subjecting the display to various impact and abrasion tests.

Samsung slices into Apple’s iPhone Duo troubles with a cheeky new ad

Samsung released a promotional video mocking Apple's iPhone Duo foldable with durability concerns, highlighting the Galaxy Z Fold 8's thinner design.

This free app adds one of my favorite iPhone features to my Galaxy phone

A free Android app brings iPhone's Measure and Level tool functionality to Galaxy phones, helping users check wall alignment and similar tasks.