Samsung has started a “Custom SoC Development Team,” aiming to design its own chips in-house. That could mean better-optimized processors, stronger battery life, and phones that’re more than just “Android by default.”

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Netflix has struck a definitive $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. and the full HBO catalog, marking the largest streaming merger since Disney bought Fox.

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Google’s Android 16 QPR2 update introduces AI-powered notifications, improved dark mode, scam detection, and new safety tools, making everyday phone use smoother, safer, and more intuitive.

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What’s happened? The Korean tech giant Samsung is working on a successor to the Galaxy Watch Ultra, which could arrive as soon as 2026. Why is this important? While information about the purported Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 remains scarce, the smartwatch should build upon the strong foundation laid by the original Watch Ultra. Why should […]

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Google now uses AI in Circle to Search and Lens to detect scam messages, explain risks, and guide users with real-time warnings across Android devices.

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Windows on ARM has always lacked serious graphics power, but that may finally be changing. A new Chinese-made discrete GPU has now been shown running on ARM-based Windows, hinting that proper PC gaming on ARM may no longer be a distant dream.

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Apple’s upcoming watchOS 26.2 update brings Enhanced Safety Alerts to the Apple Watch, giving U.S. users faster, richer warnings during natural disasters.

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The 2025 Google Photos Recap arrives with playful stats, including how many selfies you took this year. Powered by Gemini for personalized highlights, it also lets you edit your recap in CapCut, making your memory reel more customizable than ever.

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Valve is backing major technical efforts to run Windows PC games on ARM devices, the same chips that power your phone. It is not a Steam Phone yet, but the pieces are finally falling into place for PC games to go mobile.

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The latest Alexa+ feature lets you jump to a scene without rewinding or forwarding on Prime Video. Describe the moment like “the train fight” or “the proposal in the rain,” and Alexa+ will instantly play that exact scene.

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Hidden code in ChatGPT’s iOS app hints that a Health-app connector is incoming, giving AI-powered chat a full view of your activity, sleep, and fitness stats.

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Crucial, a go-to name for affordable RAM and SSD upgrades for millions of PC users, is being phased out by Micron. While enterprise and AI memory soar, consumers may soon lose one of their safest upgrade options.

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Wrapped Party transforms your yearly Spotify stats into a multiplayer event. Friends can join a shared room, view each other’s top artists and minutes streamed, and even unlock special group-only cards that highlight who dominated the year in different listening categories.

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Google is experimenting with replacing real news headlines in Discover with AI-generated rewrites. While the company calls it a “small test,” early examples show misleading, click-hungry phrasing that could change how you consume news

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Netflix Games has released a mobile version of Red Dead Redemption, complete with the Undead Nightmare expansion. Netflix subscribers can download it at no extra cost, to enjoy Rockstar’s iconic Wild-West story with missions, shootouts, and open-world exploration on their phones.

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YouTube has launched its yearly Recap, turning your 2025 watch history into a shareable breakdown of your habits. The feature analyzes everything you viewed, even assigns a “viewer personality,” giving you a fun, shareable snapshot of how you used YouTube this year.

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Android phones are getting major upgrades: emotion-aware captions, scam-checking AI, urgent call labels, safer group chats, and improved browsing tools, enhancing daily communication and security.

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 could get more storage on the bae variant, a more powerful chipset, and a larger battery, without an increase in the weight or thickness.

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With a lightweight design, AMOLED display, and full health tracking suite, it could become an appealing alternative to pricier Apple and Samsung options.

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Netflix has removed casting support for most modern TVs and streaming devices, leaving only older Chromecast models and select cast-enabled TVs on its approved list. The change appeared quietly, confirmed only after users reported missing Cast button.

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