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Google May Reverse Course on Budget Pixel Chipsets
Fresh leaks point to the Pixel 11a shipping with the same-generation Tensor G6, breaking from the strategy that left the 10a with older silicon.
By Arjun S. Mehta·Jul 19, 2026·6 min read
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Samsung Adds Amazon Music to Galaxy Bloatware Bundle
The move widens the storage gap between Samsung's Android devices and cleaner rivals, though most third-party apps remain removable.…
Arjun S. Mehta · · 4m
Apple Blocks Service Trades from Maps Advertising
Cupertino's new ad policies bar plumbers, electricians, and locksmiths, signaling a selective approach to monetizing location data.…
Marcus Halloran · · 5m
Samsung's Z Flip 8 Sticks With Exynos as Upgrades Shrink
Leaked specifications reveal minimal hardware evolution from last year's model, signaling a possible plateau in flip-phone innovation cycles…
Kenji Watanabe · · 4m
Samsung Teases Wider Passport Design for Galaxy Z Fold 8 in Spider-Man Promo
A Marvel tie-in clip reveals the foldable's new form factor ahead of next week's Unpacked event, as Samsung races Apple to define the next g…
Arjun S. Mehta · · 4m
CarPlay's Video Playback Feature Needs Automakers to Play Along
Apple has built the infrastructure for in-car video streaming, but hardware constraints and missing OEM support mean the feature remains vap…
Daniel R. Whitfield · · 6m
SpaceX Shrinks Starlink Terminal by 73% as It Chases Scale
The V5 dish weighs 2.4 pounds and draws half the power of its predecessor, but SpaceX is reserving it for entry-tier subscribers in a quiet …
Arjun S. Mehta · · 6m
OpenAI's First Hardware Device Takes Aim at the Smart Speaker Market
The AI lab is developing a screenless, camera-equipped speaker that brings ChatGPT into physical spaces, marking its entry into consumer har…
Daniel R. Whitfield · · 5m
Samsung Charges 50 Percent More for a Slower SSD Than Its 2022 Predecessor
The new 990 non-Pro model underperforms the original 990 Pro while doubling in price, as component shortages driven by AI demand reshape con…
Arjun S. Mehta · · 4m
Boston Dynamics Explores Last-Mile Delivery With Spot Conveyor Add-On
The robotics firm is trialing a belt-fed payload system that could offload drivers from the most physically demanding leg of package deliver…
Marcus Halloran · · 4m
How Noise-Canceling Technology Actually Works
From physical barriers to phase-inverted waveforms, the engineering behind silence is more complex than most consumers realize.…
Daniel R. Whitfield · · 6m
X Rewrites Its Feed to Surface Friends Over Strangers
A new algorithmic adjustment aims to pull replies from mutual connections out of the noise, as the platform quietly retreats from its failed…
Daniel R. Whitfield · · 4m
X Adjusts Feed Logic to Surface Mutual Connections in Replies
The platform's head of product says the shift aims to reduce the "battleground" feeling in comment threads by prioritizing users who follow …
Marcus Halloran · · 6m
iOS 27 Public Beta Brings Speed Over Spectacle
Apple's latest mobile OS prioritizes performance tuning and messaging upgrades in what developers are calling a maintenance-focused release …
Arjun S. Mehta · · 5m
Apple Opens Public Beta Gates for Next-Gen Software Stack
First wave of testers can now run the redesigned Siri assistant, cross-platform performance gains, and refined Liquid Glass interface on pro…
Wei Zhang · · 7m
Apple Opens Public Beta Testing for Its Fall Software Lineup
iOS 27 and companion OS releases enter public preview with a rebuilt Siri that finally delivers on AI promises - but the usual beta caveats …
Kenji Watanabe · · 4m
Microsoft Strips Ads and Clutter from Windows 11 Search in Insider Test
The Experimental channel build offers a pared-down search interface centered on user queries, signaling a broader effort to rebuild user con…
Daniel R. Whitfield · · 6m
Inside Uber's Push Beyond Rides: Why Product Chief Sachin Kansal Is Betting on Hotels and Autonomy
The company's product leader explains how Uber is threading the needle between expansion and focus, while navigating a delicate dance with W…
Arjun S. Mehta · · 5m
Netflix Eyes 24/7 Live Channels as Engagement Slips
The streaming giant is testing linear programming and bundle deals to counter declining viewership between seasons and shrinking market shar…
Mei-Lin Tan · · 6m
Five Gadgets That Define the Current Hardware Arms Race
From gaming consoles to smart rings, recent hardware releases reveal where the industry is winning and where it still stumbles.…
Daniel R. Whitfield · · 5m
Apple's Siri AI Upgrade Redefines What a Watch Can Do
watchOS 27 transforms a decade-old assistant into something users might actually want to engage with daily, signaling a broader shift in how…
Daniel R. Whitfield · · 4m
Waze Bets on Gemini and Motorcycle Riders to Sharpen Its Navigation Edge
Google's navigation app is rolling out AI-driven route suggestions, conversational reporting, and a two-wheeler mode across seven countries …
Arjun S. Mehta · · 5m
Waze Adds Motorcycle Navigation and Voice Controls That Talk Less
Google's crowdsourced navigation platform deploys Gemini-powered voice search and mode tailored for two-wheeled hazards across seven markets…
Arjun S. Mehta · · 4m
Oppo's Watch X3 Proves Battery Life Doesn't Have to Mean Compromise
A 646mAh cell delivers up to five days of runtime in a smartwatch that balances rugged durability with Wear OS versatility, though fitness t…
Priya Nair · · 5m
Xiaomi Dominates Global Markets But Stays Out of America
The world's third-largest phone maker has no US ban - just cold business calculus and a better future elsewhere.…
Wei Zhang · · 6m