Product launches, reviews, comparisons and buying guides.
Global PC shipments fell 21 percent year-over-year in Q3 2026, following price increases in RAM, SSDs, and processor components from major manufacturers.
Sony is discontinuing its budget 4K Blu-ray player line, potentially making physical media formats more niche and expensive for consumers.
Pebble OS is adding plugin support written in JavaScript, enabling watchfaces and apps to deliver dynamic data like weather and stock prices without hardcoding, marking one of the platform's most significant SDK updates.
Samsung reiterates that its Galaxy Z Fold 8 series has been highly successful in sales and market reception, including across Europe.
Pantaloon launches Playbill, a subscription service for indie games that explicitly excludes titles made with generative AI.
Google provides instructions for adjusting time zones on Android phones following Canada's Daylight Savings changes.
iOS 27 introduces a new Phone app feature called Call Context, among updates to Notes, Wallet, Maps, and Messages.
Spotify is implementing address verification for some Premium Family members to confirm they share a household.
A new device called Brick disables phone access when users enter their bedroom to combat nighttime phone scrolling.
9to5Mac reviews the unreleased iPhone Duo foldable phone, covering software, hardware features, battery life, and Apple's upcoming product announcements.
A Google Home speaker consumed excessive Wi-Fi data compared to other household devices, with the issue also found in other smart home products.
Motorola has begun rolling out Android 17 to the Razr Ultra 2025 foldable, bringing design improvements, smarter notifications, and enhanced security features.
Teenage Engineering launched the EP-35, a multi-input battery-powered instrument amplifier with built-in effects for guitars, vocals, and microphones.
Some Galaxy S24 and S25 users report significant battery drain after installing Samsung's Android 17-based One UI 9 update.
Google is expanding Personal Intelligence features in Gemini app, including enhanced Google Maps integration and replacing the Deep Think feature.
Arc browser is shutting down on December 22, 2026, with its developer shifting focus to an AI-first alternative called Dia.
Commentary on Apple's rollout of 50+ apps optimized for iPhone Duo, comparing it to previous major screen transitions and discussing how app optimization affects user experience.
BMW's 2027 iX5 delivers over 450 miles of range and automated door closing, though its design may divide opinion.
