After Trying Google’s Android XR Glasses, I’m Ready to Ditch My Meta Ray-Bans
Google wrapped up its I/O 2025 keynote today with an extensive demo of its Android XR glasses, showcasing Gemini-powered translation, navigation, and messaging features. Although the on-stage showcase was cool, we didn’t really see anything new. You could say I was unimpressed. But then I got to use the glasses for five minutes, and I […]
XREAL’s Android XR Glasses Are a Lightweight Alternative to Apple Vision Pro
Wearable display maker XREAL now confirms that it is developing the world’s first Android XR glasses. The company hasn’t revealed too many details, though early images show that the glasses, called Project Aura, are extremely slim and portable. Android XR was jointly developed by Google and Samsung and revealed at the I/O conference in May […]
Google Is Making Your Android Phone Harder to Steal
Google has dramatically improved its theft protection features in the Android operating system. The changes should hopefully make it more difficult for Android phones and tablets to be stolen or wiped without your knowledge. The updates expand on earlier features and add new ones, but also make them available to more Android versions and device […]
Want to Play Thronglets From Black Mirror’s “Plaything?” Here Are 6 Games to Try
Black Mirror is back for its seventh season, and tech geeks like me are thrilled by the wild plotlines and futuristic themes the show is known for. One episode in particular, Plaything, stood out for putting a fictional 1990s game at the heart of its story. If you’ve watched this episode and found Thronglets intriguing, […]
Android Phones Will Block Some Settings While on Calls
Google has improved Android’s security with a set of new protections aimed at stopping phone call scams. These changes are designed to block people from making unsafe security changes during phone calls: a common tactic with scammers. Attackers can gain control of your phone during a call by abusing built-in functions and fooling you into […]
Google Messages Now Has Better Scam Text Detection
Google has improved its ability to detect scam messages in Google Messages, the default texting app on most Android phones. It now stops billions of suspicious messages every month, and uses on-device processing to protect user privacy. This upgrade is a big step forward for Android security, as it tackles the increase in scams that […]
5 Reasons Why I’m Excited About The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE: Samsung’s Affordable Foldable
Summary The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is said to borrow its specifications from Samsung’s 2024 flip-style flagship, the Galaxy Z Flip 6, including the screens, processor, cameras, and battery. Despite having the same specifications, the Flip 7 FE could debut at a lower price than the Flip 6 (and the purported Flip 7). Whether […]
The 8 Best Stargazing Apps
Stargazing apps aren’t all the same. Some are bloated, some are brilliant, and some are only good if you know exactly what you’re looking for. Here’s a rundown of the ones we think are actually worth your time. SkyView: Best for Beginners Credit: SkyView If you just want to point your phone at the night sky […]










