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Expand Expanding ClosePeak Design’s new wireless charging stand pulls double duty, literally
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle confirms something was draining Pixel Watch batteries, fix rolling out
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Expand Expanding ClosePrivacy Display on Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra looks more promising in latest leak
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home update should make Gemini stop saying ‘Sorry, I didn’t understand’ so much
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung launches a virtual cash back card for Wallet, completely unrelated to the Galaxy Card
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s advanced sleep apnea detection is coming to these Galaxy wearables
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Expand Expanding CloseSome Pixel Watch users report a sudden decrease in battery life
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Expand Expanding ClosePublic Discord messages might start showing up in Google Search, unless users opt out
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Expand Expanding CloseHere are the latest Samsung Galaxy phones getting Android 17 updates
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s new Metal Mesh Fitbit Air band is more versatile than you think
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Expand Expanding CloseMajor Even Realities G2 smart glasses update adds Conversate ‘Pro Mode,’ Knowledge Base
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Beam 3D meeting booths will expand access for military families
Google announced an expansion of its 3D meeting booths, giving military families access to Google Beam in over 20 locations.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone Duo’s software restricts an already-small display; Galaxy Z Fold 8 doesn’t
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Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch user reports burn overnight; this isn’t the first time
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Expand Expanding CloseSomeone made a Walkman music player for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and it works with YouTube Music
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle reiterates missing Fitbit Air sleep breathing quality feature coming ‘soon’
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Expand Expanding CloseThe wide folds are coming; foldable display shipments to increase by 44% in 2026, analysts say
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Expand Expanding CloseOlder Pixel phones appear to be getting Google’s new 3D emoji
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Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto ‘Work Account’ support would allow for easy switching in work vehicles
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Expand Expanding CloseDizzying lineup of Galaxy Z Fold 9 devices leaks, including the Galaxy Z ‘Slide’
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung reportedly hasn’t finalized Galaxy S27 details, considers February launch
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