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If you've been dealing with music that stutters, skips, or cuts out while using Android Auto, you're not alone. Drivers across brands and phone models are reporting the same thing, turning a simple commute into an audio mess. Multiple reports on Reddit point to a bug that causes music to stutter and skip when connected to Android Auto wirelessly. The issue shows up regardless of phone brand. Plenty of users have given up and switched to plain Bluetooth streaming, trading Android Auto’s nice...

Looking at the chaos that is about to hit our inboxes this holiday season, Google has stepped up with something that might actually save us some sanity. Google's rolling out a significant Gmail update that introduces a dedicated "Purchases" tab, perfectly timed for when your inbox is about to explode with order confirmations and shipping notifications. This is not just another minor tweak, it is a rethink of how we manage our digital shopping lives. About time.

The Google Pixel 10 has been making waves in the tech community, and for good reason. iFixit's teardown reveals that this phone is shaping up to be one of the most repairable smartphones of 2025. With significant improvements over previous Pixel models and a provisional repairability score of 6 out of 10, Google seems to be listening to consumers who want devices that can actually be fixed. This is not just about making repairs easier, it is about making smartphones more sustainable and...

The streaming world has changed dramatically in the past five years, but nothing illustrates that transformation quite like Apple TV+'s remarkable Emmy journey. When the service launched in 2019, skeptics wondered if a tech company could really compete with Hollywood's established players. Fast forward to 2025, and Apple TV+ has earned a record-breaking 81 Emmy Award nominations across 14 titles, a clear signal that Apple's unique approach to content creation isn't just working, it is reshaping...

Google just dropped something that could fundamentally reshape how we handle digital content authenticity, and honestly, it is about time. Google announced on September 10, 2025, that the Pixel 10 phones support the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity, C2PA, right out of the box to verify the origin and history of digital content. This is not a routine spec bump. It is a direct response to the flood of AI generated media that keeps getting harder to spot with the naked eye.

When Bethlehem High School in Upstate New York banned students' cellphones and started offering analog entertainment, it sparked a culture change you could notice even with your eyes closed. "Our cafeteria is loud again," social studies teacher David Rounds observed. Then it got interesting. Students did not just accept these bans, they adapted in ways few predicted. Young people are turning to legacy technology such as MP3 players and cassette players to fill the digital void. A simple policy...

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When Apple calls the iPhone 17 lineup the "biggest leap ever for iPhone," they're backing up that claim with hardware that pushes the boundaries of what's physically possible. The iPhone 17 Air replaces the Plus line as Apple's boldest design statement yet, measuring just 5.6 millimeters thick and representing a decisive step toward what CEO Tim Cook describes as their ultimate vision of a "singular piece of glass."

Samsung's Galaxy XR headset is finally stepping out of the shadows, and this is way more than just another VR device announcement. After years under the Project Moohan codename, Samsung's answer to Apple's Vision Pro is taking shape with some serious credentials. The big hook is software and timing, the headset will use Google-made Android XR software and is tapped to arrive in October 2025, putting it squarely in the premium XR ring.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

You know that feeling when a tech giant suddenly shifts their entire business strategy? That is exactly what happened with Microsoft’s Copilot announcements this October, and the implications run deeper than most organizations realize.

Apple's latest extension of free satellite messaging is not just another routine announcement, it is a strategic move that shows the company's long-term vision for this technology. When Apple announced that it's extending free satellite service into 2026 for iPhone 14 and 15 users, it marked the second time the company has pushed back its original timeline. Not a coincidence. For many industry watchers, it reads like confirmation of what they suspected all along.

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Samsung's camera innovation has always been impressive. Plot twist, though, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is developing a telephoto module with continuous optical zoom, yet Samsung is pitching the tech to Chinese brands like Xiaomi, which are usually quicker to adopt experimental features. And get this, Samsung has already filed patents in 2024 and 2025, so the work has been in motion for a while. If Samsung is building the future of zoom, why aren't Galaxy phones getting first dibs?

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Looking at these new AirPods Pro 3, Apple’s timing is remarkably strategic. Three years after the Pro 2, Apple used that runway to push AirPods toward health devices that happen to play music, not the other way around.

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Apple and Samsung have entered an absolutely fascinating phase of their ongoing rivalry, where traditional performance expectations are being turned upside down. For years, iPhone users could confidently claim single-core superiority, while Samsung fought back with more RAM and feature-packed specs. Now the latest benchmark results are telling a different story that is reshaping the entire smartphone performance landscape. Wild, right?

So you've heard about the iPhone Air and its ridiculously thin 5.6mm profile, and now you're probably wondering the same thing everyone else is asking: what's the deal with the battery life? We're talking about a phone thinner than most credit cards, a metal bookmark of a device, so it is fair to assume something had to give. Right?

You think current iPhone prices are high? We haven't seen anything yet. While everyone debates whether a $2,000 iPhone 17 Pro Max makes financial sense, Apple is quietly lining up a device that makes even top-shelf slabs look like budget buys. The iPhone Fold is coming, and it is about to reset what "expensive" means in phones.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Apple's latest product launch was nothing short of spectacular, introducing a lineup that's genuinely redefining what we can expect from mobile technology. The iPhone Air, iPhone 17 series, and AirPods Pro 3 are not just incremental upgrades, they feel like Apple's boldest ecosystem play in years. Prices stayed steady despite tariffs costing over $1 billion this quarter. That is a statement.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Apple just crossed a major pricing milestone with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, marking the first time any iPhone has reached the $2,000 threshold when maxed out with 2TB storage. The iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at $1,199, but that 2TB configuration pushes Apple's flagship into unprecedented territory. Two grand, on a phone. With the 6.9-inch display and 37 hours of video playback capability, Apple is betting that power users will pay premium prices for premium storage.

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Apple's announcement that hypertension detection is coming to older Apple Watch models marks a monumental shift in preventive healthcare technology. The company revealed that Apple has expanded its new hypertension detection feature beyond the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11 to include earlier models. This isn't just about convenience or avoiding an expensive upgrade, it is about democratizing access to potentially life-saving technology for millions of existing users who might otherwise...

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

When Apple discontinued the MagSafe battery pack back in 2022, many of us thought it was gone for good. After all, it wasn't exactly flying off the shelves, and Apple seemed to be moving on to other accessories. But here's the thing, sometimes a product fails not because it's a bad idea, but because the timing isn't quite right.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

When we talk about major operating system updates that truly redefine a platform, visionOS 26 stands out as something genuinely special. After three months of beta testing, Apple has officially announced that visionOS 26 will be available from September 15, bringing the most significant update yet to the Vision Pro platform. This is not just another incremental upgrade. It reimagines spatial computing and how we interact with digital content in our physical world.

Reviewed by Corey Noles