This smart knitted fabric can flip switches, count your steps, and even change shape

Harvard researchers created programmable knitted fabric that changes shape, acts as electronic switches, and could power the next generation of wearable technology.

Phones     Moinak Pal     5 days ago

Gaming against AI could make you more confident with real teammates

AI opponents in gaming boosted player confidence, increased playtime by 50 percent, and encouraged more people to team up with friends, according to new research.

Phones     Moinak Pal     5 days ago

Xiaomi beats Samsung to become the first non-Pixel phone with stable Android 17

While Samsung and others are still stuck in beta, Xiaomi has quietly started rolling out stable Android 17 to select Xiaomi 17 series phones.

Phones     Rachit Agarwal     6 days ago

GameNative just made it dangerously easy to fill your Android phone with PC game mods

GameNative’s latest pre-release brings Nexus Mods downloads and management directly to Android, making PC game modding easier while asking early adopters to accept the risks of unfinished software.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     6 days ago

Android’s biggest app store shake-up in years begins next week

Google Play opens to rival Android app stores in the US on July 22, but competing storefronts must meet Google’s requirements before users see any meaningful change.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     6 days ago

Opera’s growth shows users will switch browsers when given a choice

Opera's browser is picking up serious market share in the US and UK, proving that when people get a real choice, they are happy to ditch the default.

Phones     Rachit Agarwal     6 days ago

Made by Google August 2026: Everything we expect from the Pixel 11 launch event

Made by Google 2026 is August 12 in New York. Leaks point to a Tensor G6-powered Pixel 11 lineup, Gemini Intelligence, and the new Pixel Watch 5.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     6 days ago

Now Stream With Better Peace of Mind on Your Smart TV With MacPaw’s ClearVPN

Your smart TV is now the heart of your digital home, but it’s watching you back. MacPaw's ClearVPN is engineered to bypass that dilemma, making secure, private streaming easier than ever.

Phones     Krittika Owary     July 14

Pixel Watch 5 leak bares it all, and it seems Google is playing it safe again

Leaked Pixel Watch 5 renders reveal two sizes and four apparent finishes, but Google’s next smartwatch may pair its familiar pebble design with internal upgrades and a higher starting price.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     July 14

Pixel Watch permission error won’t go away, but there’s a weird fix

Pixel Watch owners are stuck with a Fitbit permission error that won't disappear, even after a factory reset. Thankfully, one user has found an odd workaround that actually works.

Phones     Rachit Agarwal     July 13

This Android malware can spy on your screen, read your texts, and control your phone remotely

A new version of RedHook Android malware uses your phone's own built-in debugging tool to take remote control of your device without needing root access or a USB cable.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     July 13

The Pixel 11 may finally ditch Samsung’s modem for better battery life and connectivity

An FCC filing suggests Google's Pixel 11 could finally ditch Samsung's modem for better battery and connectivity.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     July 13

New Pixel 11 leak reveals colors, specs, and a surprise accessory ahead of launch

With the Pixel 11 a month from its August 12 debut, a leaked set of retailer listings just revealed colors, specs, and a hint at Google's first ever item tracker

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     July 13

The best phones in 2026: our 14 favorite smartphones right now

Here are the best smartphones on the market today, from the Galaxy S26 Ultra to the iPhone 17. if you're shopping for a new phone, this roundup is for you.

Phones     S. Kumar Manglam     July 13

Google just beat its own Prime Day Pixel 10 Pro deal, and the Pixel 11 may explain why

Google has dropped the 128GB Pixel 10 Pro to $699, beating its Prime Day price as inventory thins ahead of the expected Pixel 11 announcement in August.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     July 13

Acer’s new Android phone lets you take better selfies with a rear display

Acer has quietly launched the Sospiro A15 with a 1.88-inch rear screen, a 64MP camera, Android 16, and a 5,000mAh battery. Here's everything the new budget phone offers

Phones     Rachit Agarwal     July 13

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leak just exposed a much more ambitious phone than expected

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has leaked ahead of launch, revealing its premium design, three colors, huge 7,100mAh battery, magnetic wireless charging, and flagship-level hardware.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     July 13

The Pixel 11 is almost here, and these are the 3 upgrades I’m begging Google to make

The Pixel 11 is just around the corner, and Google has a chance to fix three long-standing issues that have held the Pixel experience back for years.

Phones     Shimul Sood     July 12

Google’s new Magic Pointer Play Store listing reveals a Gemini shortcut built for Googlebooks

Google’s newly surfaced Magic Pointer listing reveals a Gemini-powered cursor for Googlebooks, but incompatible Android devices mean the feature remains an early preview rather than something consumers can try today.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     July 11

Google may finally ditch Samsung’s modem in the Pixel 11, and Tensor G6 could be better for it

Google’s Pixel 11 FCC paperwork contains a MediaTek reference, suggesting Tensor G6 may abandon Samsung’s Exynos modem in pursuit of better battery efficiency and stronger everyday connectivity.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     July 11

My old Pixel keeps getting AI features Apple wants a newer iPhone for

My Pixel 8a keeps gaining AI tools while Apple’s newest model leaves the standard iPhone 17 behind, and that gap says plenty about long-term support.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     July 10

Android can now back up more of your phone, but Google is also letting you say no

Android is adding granular switches for message and device backups while testing automatic Documents uploads to Google Drive, giving users more control over what gets saved and what consumes their cloud storage.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     July 10

Google just changed how it grades the AI models you use for Android coding

Google resets its Android Bench leaderboard with a new testing framework and eight new models.

Phones     Pranob Mehrotra     July 9

Google’s own Photos app just gave Android users another reason to envy iPhone

Google Photos for Android is finally getting the floating redesign iPhone users have had for months, making the app cleaner while giving Gemini-powered Ask Photos a more prominent spot.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     July 9

Android 17’s new video standard fixes one of HDR’s biggest problems

Android 17 brings a new HDR standard called Eclipsa Video that promises consistent, comfortable HDR playback across every screen.

Phones     Rachit Agarwal     July 8

A broken Galaxy Fold 5 just became the Pixel desktop future I want Google to steal

A DIY DeX box built from a broken Galaxy Fold 5 makes Google’s Pixel desktop ambitions look timid, unfinished, and weirdly overdue.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     July 8

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