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Credit: dcinside.com TL;DR New leaked photos allegedly show Samsung’s upcoming wide foldable being used publicly in Korea. The device appears to be hidden inside Samsung’s internal anti-leak case, but its wider proportions are still visible. The phone is expected to launch in July and could reportedly debut as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 instead of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. We are mere weeks away from Samsung launching its new foldable phones , and one of the most highly anticipated new entrants in that lineup may have just leaked in real-life images for the very first time. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/fwDdJIb via IFTTT

AMD CEO Lisa Su holds a Ryzen chip. | Image: AMD Computex 2026 is underway in Taiwan, and we're expecting all manner of flashy computers with jaw-dropping pricetags (or no pricetags at all) as the entire industry navigates RAMageddon . But for desktop PC gamers, AMD has a different pitch. It's relaunching three old components alongside a big new promise: you won't need to buy a new motherboard until 2030. Today, AMD is promising it will keep supporting its AM5 desktop motherboard socket with new Ryzen processors through 2029, which likely means you can keep upgrading to newer CPUs till the end of the decade without changing your board. Even if you're still on the older AM4 socket, you … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/ljbFQTJ via IFTTT

Dell is aiming for students like Apple did with the MacBook Neo. | Image: Dell Dell is making good on its tease from CES and finally announcing a new XPS 13. The XPS 13 returns as a budget-friendly option, launching in July at a promotional student price of $599 - though that introductory deal only runs until September for back-to-school shopping; it'll start at $699 for everyone else. The $599 promo exactly matches up with the MacBook Neo's starting price, but students can actually get Apple's budget laptop for $100 less. That means Dell has its work cut out proving that the XPS 13 is worth the extra money. This will be Dell's thinnest and lightest XPS to date, measuring 0.5 inches / 12.7mm thick and weighing just 2. … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/I46Kp1b via IFTTT

Most people use AI tools to replace  or augment  productivity apps , but I take a more personalized approach to testing these chatbots. I like to look  for ways they can make general tasks more convenient, from  finding new songs  to getting accessible summaries of topics I’m interested in from trusted sources. Recently, I’ve had to expand my cooking repertoire, and I found myself wasting hours trying to find the perfect recipes that suited my needs and preferences. So I decided to turn to Gemini and Claude to see if they could streamline the process. As a result, I ended up with my new favorite cooking app. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/6gia4YS via IFTTT

Rumors surrounding next year’s Galaxy S27 series have already begun, and the one that immediately caught my eye is the Galaxy S27 Pro — a phone that would have many of the Ultra model’s specs in a smaller size. I would love for the Galaxy S27 Pro to exist, but based on previous experience, I’m not going to get my hopes up. Here’s why you shouldn’t either. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/x2TgBio via IFTTT

Credit: Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is reportedly preparing the first One UI 9 Watch beta, with Galaxy AI expected to play a much bigger role in health tracking. The update could shift Galaxy Watches from passive data collectors to proactive health coaches that explain what your metrics actually mean. AI-generated health reports may analyze patterns, predict trends, and offer personalized recommendations instead of simply displaying raw numbers. Tired of your smartwatch just throwing raw heart rate numbers and sleep scores at you without giving you any clue what to actually do with them? That age of passive tracking might soon be over. A new leak hints that Samsung is about to release the first beta for One UI 9 Watch, and it’s said to bring a massive shift from basic data collection to predictive health coaching. According to tipster @TonySamsunglove on X , Samsung is preparing to roll out the One UI Watch 9.0 beta, with a major emphasis on deep Gala...

The ruling drew support from founders, while lawyers said it could force platforms to revisit how they handle trademarked keywords. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/EUw9ei1 via IFTTT

The Enhanced Games — a singular sporting competition where a majority of the athletes were on performance enhancing drugs — may herald a new business model that the tech industry is ready to embrace. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/3MUrfHP via IFTTT

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang with an RTX laptop at CES 2025. | Image: Getty Images It's the world's worst kept secret that Nvidia is about to announce its own Arm-powered laptop chips at Computex this weekend, and now Microsoft, Nvidia, and Arm are all openly teasing the announcement. The Windows and Nvidia GeForce accounts on X both posted "A new era of PC" earlier today , and now Arm has followed up with an identical post . All three posts include coordinates pointing to where Computex is hosted in Taipei. Nvidia is holding a Computex keynote in Taipei at 8PM PT / 11PM ET on Sunday night, where it's rumored to be announcing its new N1 and N1x laptop chips. A new era of PC. 25.0528, 121.5990 - Windows (@Windows) May 29, … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/SZgRzs6 via IFTTT

The enterprise AI search startup tripled its annual revenue even as tech giants entered the category. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/WsRV4jI via IFTTT

A new law and AV tracker tool gives the clearest accounting yet of how many robotaxis and self-driving trucks are in Texas. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/D8xGTHb via IFTTT

Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission! from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/TBas852 via IFTTT

Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A new report claims that LG is discussing selling its TV business to Hisense. LG is reportedly considering the move because of weak profits and growing competition from Chinese TV brands. If it happens, it would mark another major exit for LG after it shut down its smartphone business in 2021. LG may be getting ready for another major exit from consumer tech. According to Korean outlet EBN , the company recently discussed restructuring plans for its TV business with Chinese electronics giant Hisense, including the possibility of a full sale. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/rY7KicV via IFTTT

Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Android Auto is starting to roll out support for multiple swipeable media cards on the dashboard. The feature is now live in the latest beta version of Android Auto. It lets users cycle between active audio apps without reopening them each time. Google appears to be rolling out a new quality-of-life update to Android Auto with support for multiple swipeable media cards on the dashboard. The rollout follows an APK teardown we published back in October, when we first discovered  the new multi-card media interface. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/38sJptn via IFTTT

According to the complaint, a Google engineer risked over $2.7 million on wagers related to Google's 2025 Year in Search campaign. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/Jfx8KpY via IFTTT

Google is embarrassing itself, again. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/XntSGs5 via IFTTT

It's possible that AI was used to write parts of Pope Leo XIV's latest encyclical about AI's impact on humanity. An analysis by Linch Zhang posted on the forum LessWrong found certain paragraphs of Magnifica Humanitas to be between 40 percent and 100 percent written by AI, according to the popular AI detector Pangram. The document includes known traits that appear in AI-generated writing, such as a higher use of the word "genuinely" - which crops up in writing by Anthropic's Claude - than previous encyclicals, Zhang says. Another person ran the text of the document section by section through Pangram , finding that 62 percent of its first cha … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/bPg5BNV via IFTTT

The third-party website exposed applicants' sensitive documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the company sent attorneys. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/9uToecW via IFTTT

Volvo, which is majority owned by China's Geely Holdings, said it can now move forward with its expansion plans for its U.S. factory. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/qEWgxaD via IFTTT

TL;DR Google is making its AI Ultra plans slightly less confusing. The company is now clearly highlighting the differences between the two AI Ultra plans. The cheaper subscription offers five times higher AI usage compared to the Pro plan, and the more expensive plan offers 20 times higher AI usage. Google announced a cheaper version of its AI Ultra plan at I/O 2026, but in introducing the new offering, the company made things a little confusing for subscribers. Instead of giving the cheaper AI Ultra plan a new name to distinguish it from the more expensive version, Google’s plan selection UI started showing two identical “AI Ultra” plans with a huge price difference between them. Naturally, it wasn’t easy for users to figure out what each plan offers and how they differ. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority ? from Android Authority https://ift.tt/fe0yYHs via IFTTT

Credit: Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s new compute-based Gemini limits are frustrating users who say they are hitting usage caps far too quickly. One Google AI Pro subscriber shared video proof showing that a single failed video-generation prompt consumed their entire five-hour allowance in just minutes. Google has acknowledged the complaint and is looking into the matter. Google recently rolled out new compute-based usage limits for its AI plans, changing the way usage quotas are calculated. Instead of a fixed prompt limit, Gemini now uses a credit-style system that takes into account the complexity of prompts, the features being used, and the overall length of conversations. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/SMkfedr via IFTTT

Credit: Ferrari TL;DR Ferrari has unveiled the Luce, its first-ever EV, featuring a futuristic OLED dashboard designed by Samsung Display. The car’s layered dashboard uses Samsung’s HIAA display technology, originally developed for Galaxy phone punch-hole cameras, to combine OLED screens with real mechanical gauges. Luce’s overall design was done by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, the man who helped shape the iPhone hardware for years. At a time when most modern cars are replacing physical controls with giant flat touchscreens, Ferrari is trying something very different with its new Luce supercar, its first-ever EV. And surprisingly, the tech behind it originates from Samsung’s Galaxy phones . from Android Authority https://ift.tt/FYxPNw9 via IFTTT

TL;DR One UI 8.5 is reportedly causing glitches in dark mode on some apps. Users are reporting an odd mix of black, gray, and light gray elements. The issue can be fixed by using tools like Shizuka or using the Color Palette tool. Samsung’s One UI 8.5 rollout started off really well. The company has been rolling out the update at a great speed. However, it seems that alongside all  the new features , the update is also introducing weird bugs on Samsung phones. After issues with video calls on AT&T Samsung phones and the removal of video filters , there’s yet another bug that’s annoying users. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority ? from Android Authority https://ift.tt/QpgV4YH via IFTTT

Credit: Android Headlines TL;DR Samsung is apparently renaming the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide (also known as Wide Fold) in July. We’re not sure about the final name for the Wide Fold, but a leaker has now claimed that both foldables will have new names. Tipster Ice Universe has claimed that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will actually be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could end up being the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/1TKq9xz via IFTTT

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Some customers have started receiving the Google Fitbit Air ahead of its expected May 26 delivery window. Early Android buyers are running into pairing issues because the required Google Health 5.0 update hasn’t fully rolled out yet. Google has confirmed the app pairing issue and has also said that support for syncing Google Health data to Apple Health is coming soon. The Google Fitbit Air was originally expected to reach early buyers around May 26, but in a pleasant surprise, some customers have already started receiving the new screenless fitness tracker ahead of schedule. While the expedited shipping is great news, it looks like some Android users who have received the wearable can’t actually use it. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/kGdtOA7 via IFTTT

There’s no denying that Google’s updated Health app looks gorgeous, feels alive, and contains animated graphs and cards that just want to jump from the screen and stare at you. My colleague Stephen has already sung the praises of this redesign since it landed in the Fitbit-branded app first, and I agree with every word he said: it is beautiful. However, having used the new app for about a week now, I have another categorical feeling about it: It’s counterintuitive, and I hate it. It’s a huge step back in usability, and Google’s single-minded focus on AI has ruined what was a much better experience in my opinion. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/VCrfOul via IFTTT

Google made an avalanche of announcements during its Google I/O keynote this past week. Wear OS 7 was among the reveals, a pretty robust update to Google’s wearable operating system. Google claims users will experience a 10% increase in battery life and that features like Live Updates will be available. Wear OS 7 will also include a visual refresh, with new Tile designs. However, one announced feature immediately made me angry. Google states that certain Gemini Intelligence features will be available on select future smartwatches. It’s a bizarre development, especially considering what Google listed as the requirements for devices to get Gemini Intelligence. It doesn’t make sense, and it’s turning into yet another insult for Pixel buyers who want their phones to get the latest and greatest features. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/MJ0j1vo via IFTTT

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is still a fantastic smartphone. It features enough of the Galaxy Note heritage many of us love, and it includes a full-featured S Pen. It even has some of Samsung’s newer innovations, such as the anti-reflective screen. It’s currently the sweet spot for people who want a flagship Samsung experience without the wallet-punishing price of a Galaxy S26 Ultra . A significant reason it’s so much easier to recommend older flagships is the extended software support. I would never tell anyone to buy a Galaxy S21 Ultra two years after release, because the value wasn’t there. That’s no longer the case, and despite being released in 2024, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will still enjoy almost five years of software support and upgrades. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/EgGXzcU via IFTTT

Peec, which helps brands track their presence in AI searches, offers proof of a key trend among European startups. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/XkF5fLO via IFTTT

The company had a mostly successful first launch of its upgraded Starship V3, which it needs to power its many ambitious goals in the years to come. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/tqSZxFe via IFTTT

Credit: Soundcore TL;DR SpaceFlow is a 3D scanner add-on for Soundcore’s Nebula X1 and X1 Pro projectors. Users can describe a scene to SpaceFlow’s AI, and the system will prepare animated, custom graphics in response. The Nebula X1 then projects that output perspective-correct onto the scene for an impressively 3D-feeling look. Last year, Soundcore introduced two of its beefiest projectors to date: the triple-laser, 4K Nebula X1, and the absolute unit that is the Nebula X1 Pro , outfitted with its own wireless Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 audio system. These high-end models have already been taking movie night to the next level for shoppers who have brought them home, and Soundcore is now extending their utility in a whole new direction with the introduction of Nebula SpaceFlow. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/v5E6eAL via IFTTT

SpaceX fueled the third-generation rocket booster and ship and was just moments away from liftoff, before calling a scrub. It's expected to try again Friday. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/nlWpdms via IFTTT

The Liberty 5 Pro series are Soundcore’s most ambitious earbuds yet. Soundcore, Anker's audio brand, has mostly lived in the budget-to-midrange world, but with its new Liberty 5 Pro earbuds, it's aiming at the big guys. The two new earbuds - the Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max - use Anker's new Thus chip , which has more processing power than previous Soundcore earbuds to try and compete with the chips found in Apple, Sony, and Bose products. And that extra processing power gives the Liberty 5 Pro the best in-call noise canceling I've heard in any earbuds. Previously, the highest-priced Soundcore earbuds (not counting the sleep buds ) were the Liberty 4 Pro at $150, but the Liberty 5 Pro are $170 and the L … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/KlWN4oF via IFTTT

The SpaceX IPO is here , and it's more than just an historic public offering that could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. It also reveals more ways in which Elon Musk's companies interact and overlap with each other, shuffling money around in ways that are often difficult to keep track of. This is evident in ways that are both obvious and less so. A CTRL-F search for "Tesla" yields 87 results, xAI is mentioned 356 times, and X 267 times. Even the Boring Company (7 times) and Neuralink (3) get a few mentions. Throughout its 330 pages of rocket launches and interplanetary wishes, you can trace the network of ways in which Musk's … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/Et7mX4M via IFTTT

Credit: Hypershell Exoskeletons used to be the stuff of sci-fi movies and futuristic research labs, but are now actual consumer products you can get your hands on. These wearable devices strap onto your body and use motors to help you move with less effort, letting you walk farther, climb easier, and spend longer on your feet without feeling it as much. But they can sometimes be big, bulky, and uncomfortable. But that’s an issue Hypershell is fixing with its latest range. Hypershell’s latest X series is a three-model range of wearable exoskeletons, headlined by the flagship X Ultra S. The big new addition is HyperIntuition, an AI motion-control system designed to make support feel more natural and responsive during real-world movement. Hypershell calls them the world’s most intuitive consumer exoskeletons available. Here’s what you need to know. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/hekp58q via IFTTT

Anthropic has told its investors that it will more than double revenue to around $10.9 billion in its second quarter. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/CDVXJa2 via IFTTT

The era of ultra-high performance Mercedes EVs is here. The German automaker finally revealed its new super sedan, the AMG GT 4-door coupe, with technology borrowed from the automaker's XX concept that last year made history by driving 24,901 miles in under 8 days at Nardò Ring in southern Italy . With the production model, Mercedes rethought its approach to motors and batteries in the hopes of delivering a high performance vehicle that could go toe-to-toe with even some hypercars. The new AMG GT utilizes three axial flux motors developed by Mercedes subsidiary YASA , delivering up to 1,153 horsepower and 1,475 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes clai … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/w7Akpd2 via IFTTT

TL;DR Rakuten Kobo announced a new integration with StoryGraph. The feature will support automatic syncing for current reads, reading progress, finished books, and star ratings. The new integration launches in June. Goodreads integration has long been one of Kindle’s understated ecosystem advantages. Kobo users, meanwhile, have mostly been stuck manually updating third-party reading trackers or relying on clunky workarounds. That changes very soon, thanks to Kobo’s newly announced partnership with StoryGraph. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority ? from Android Authority https://ift.tt/oO5iwn1 via IFTTT

I am dying to know how much money Plex is about to make the next six weeks charging people to stream their own video from their own homes. Today, it's giving every prospective customer until July 1st to lock in a lifetime subscription at today's rates - before it triples the price to $750. Plex already more than doubled the price of a lifetime Plex Pass subscription from $119.99 to $249.99 last March , and it'll triple again on July 1st to $749.99. At that price, you'd have to subscribe for 11 years (at the current annual rate) to make the lifetime sub worthwhile. Plex isn't choosing the new number because it expects you to pay $750. In a … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/FYdkvbp via IFTTT

If you just can't choose between refresh rate and resolution, LG's next gaming monitor could solve your problem, as the UltraGear 25G590B monitor is the first one announced that will be capable of a native 1000Hz refresh rate at 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. So far, the 1,000Hz models we've seen have only been capable of 720p at the most, but this 24.5-inch IPS display does not have that limitation, as the company says it's ready for esports competitors (whether they're in an FPS or Excel ), who need maximum responsiveness. We were already asking if anyone could feel the effect of higher refresh rates a few years ago when they hovered around 360 … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/VZRc3iU via IFTTT

TL;DR New strings discovered in Amazon’s recently pulled Kindle firmware reference battery replacement support. The findings surfaced as the EU moves toward stricter battery repairability requirements for consumer electronics. The changes could hint that Amazon is preparing for easier Kindle battery replacements and first-party repair kits in the future. Amazon may be prepping Kindles for easier battery repairs, with new firmware strings suggesting the company already has some plans in motion. A recent discussion on the MobileRead forums highlighted several battery-related messages discovered inside Amazon’s briefly available Kindle 5.19.4 firmware update. The software was later pulled, but according to contributor jhowell , the firmware included warnings for unsupported batteries alongside references to official replacement kits and installation guidance. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority ? from Android Authority https://ift.tt/YbZS1hU via IFTTT

TL;DR Apple’s annual developer conference will span June 8 through June 12, including a main keynote on the opening date. The company is teasing “AI advancements and exciting new software and developer tools” will be revealed during WWDC 2026. WWDC 2026 could give us our first look at how Google AI models will power Apple Intelligence features, following a joint partnership announced in January. All our focus is on Google I/O 2026 , but on the eve of Google’s annual developer conference, Apple announced the date of its own. The company’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) for 2026 kicks off June 8 and will conclude June 12. The catchphrase for WWDC 2026 is “Coming bright up,” paired with a glowing render of its Apple Park render and a light-refracting logo of Swift, its programming language. The developer-focused event will serve as the first official look at Apple’s next operating system updates, including iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27....

TL;DR Google is rolling out a new “Thinking level” feature in the Gemini app. It will let users choose a “standard” or “extended” thinking level for their queries. Gemini will also soon get Canva, Instacart, and OpenTable integrations. As we approach I/O 2026 , Google is rolling out new features to Gemini. After smarter audio sharing  and a new animation , users are now seeing a new “Thinking level” option in the Gemini app. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority ? from Android Authority https://ift.tt/GpY1X7U via IFTTT

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Google is working on a feature to fight phone number spoofing. Strings suggest that the Google Phone app could warn you when a caller is pretending to be one of your contacts. This comes roughly a month after we discovered Google’s work on a Verified caller feature. The Google Phone app has plenty of great features, especially if you’re using a Pixel phone . However, spam call protection, spam detection, and Call Screen are particularly neat tools against marketing calls and scams. Now, it looks like Google is working on another layer of protection against malicious callers. Authority Insights You're reading an Authority Insights story. Subscribe to our new Authority Insights newsletter for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhe...

Credit: Walmart TL;DR Walmart has launched two new Android 16-powered Onn tablets, including an 8.1-inch Core model and a larger 13-inch Pro variant. The Onn 8.1-inch Core Tablet costs $138 and features a Snapdragon chip, 6GB RAM, and up to 15 hours of battery life. The Onn 13-inch Pro Tablet costs $288 and includes a MediaTek processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, a folio case, and a stylus in the box. Walmart is steadily growing its portfolio of budget Android devices. After launching its new Onn-branded 4K Google TV streaming box and 4K streaming stick , Walmart is now selling two new budget Android tablets for users who want large screens and decent specs without spending flagship money. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/QurjScw via IFTTT

We didn’t see it coming (honestly, neither did Apple), but Google just showcased what could perhaps be the biggest moment for AI: Gemini Intelligence . It brings to reality Gemini’s agentic mode that we have all been dreaming of: where AI can execute multi-step tasks on your behalf as you watch your phone screen do things on its own, as if it were a moving newspaper from a Harry Potter movie. Gemini Intelligence does appear futuristic, and honestly, it is tempting enough that I’d want to try it out. But once you step back away from its dazzle, you realize that it fundamentally changes how we interact with our smartphones. If Gemini can search, plan, compare, reply, and execute tasks on my behalf, where exactly do I come into the process? Do I actively participate, or just hover over its actions to supervise it? Do I only approve what AI has already done, or let it mess up and come to me later to fix things? from Android Authority https://ift.tt/NglWhVt via IFTTT

The Walmart Onn 4K Pro has been one of the most elusive tech gadgets of 2026. The Google TV streaming device has been leaking since March, and for the past month, Walmart has kinda-sorta been rolling it out — with random online listings and store sightings, but no official launch or announcement. I managed to snag the Onn 4K Pro about a week ago and have been using it as my primary streaming device ever since. I wasn’t expecting much from a $60 Google TV box, but after a week of use, Walmart proved me wrong. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/fY5uhos via IFTTT

Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, when you buy through links in the description we may earn an affiliate commission. See our affiliate link policy for more details: https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/external-links\/ Follow the Team: Paul Jones: https:\/\/x.com\/1paulj_ C.Scott Brown: https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@c.scottbrown Lanh Nguyen: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lanhnguyenfilms\/” json_ld_thumbnail=”https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qtFRdobmIhA/maxresdefault.jpg” json_ld_upload_date=”2026-03-27T08:15:00-04:00″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtFRdobmIhA The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a good phone . In fact, if you’re coming from a four-year-old device, it will likely feel like a revelation. But as someone who lives and breathes mobile tech, I’ve hit a wall. At $1,300, “good” is no longer the benchmark; “extraordinary” is. And quite frankly, the S26 Ultra feels like a Galaxy S23 Ultra-S — a 2023 soul trapped in a 2026 body. ...

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The era of 15GB free Gmail storage is ending — at least if you’re not willing to give Google your phone number. Instead, Google is trialing a far lower 5GB storage limit for new accounts opened in select regions, which has understandably upset the apple cart . Thankfully, existing users keep their 15GB free usage. Whether this becomes a permanent limitation for all future Google signups remains to be seen, but the writing is on the wall: Google is making its free storage tier harder to use in the long term unless you’re willing to verify your identity with one of the internet’s most notorious data-gatherers. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/eTY0CdD via IFTTT

Xbox just allcapsmaxxed: meet XBOX. This isn't a joke, Microsoft appears to be actually rebranding Xbox to XBOX. Asha Sharma, Xbox CEO, ran a poll on X earlier this week, asking fans whether Microsoft should use Xbox or XBOX? The results were in favor of XBOX, and the company has now renamed its X account. Curiously, the Threads and Bluesky accounts for Xbox haven't been renamed yet, but if Microsoft is going ahead with a rebranding then I'd expect those will change soon. I asked Microsoft to comment on this potential Xbox rebranding and the company simply referred me to Sharma's post. The use of all caps for Xbox is a return to original f … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/oiL6kTy via IFTTT

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android will soon let third-party VoIP apps like WhatsApp show their call history directly in native dialer apps such as Phone by Google. Users will be able to return VoIP calls directly from the phone app without first opening the original third-party app. VoIP apps may also be able to hide specific internet calls from the system call log for added privacy, a feature previously introduced in Android 16 QPR2. Google has announced a new Android feature that could make your phone app feel a lot smarter and less fragmented. VoIP apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and other internet calling services will now be able to integrate directly with your phone’s native dialer app , such as Phone by Google . from Android Authority https://ift.tt/QWbgSfc via IFTTT

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has started rolling out a new Quick Share feature that lets Android users share files with iPhones using QR codes. iPhone users can scan the QR code through the Camera app, after which the file is securely uploaded to the cloud for transfer. The feature is rolling out to all Android phones now and will become fully available over the next month. True to its word, Google is expanding Quick Share-AirDrop compatibility across Android this week. After announcing that the experience would soon expand to third-party apps like WhatsApp and more Android phones, Google has now started rolling out its new QR code-based sharing feature that lets Android users quickly transfer files to iPhones. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/r0UZEGP via IFTTT

Honda revealed prototypes of two new hybrid models, an Accord sedan and the Acura RDX SUV , during its annual business briefing this week, built on a platform that it says will begin launching next year. The RDX was announced earlier this year as Honda's first SUV to feature the next-gen version of its two-motor hybrid system. Honda also announced it's dropping the goal of having one-fifth of its sales be EVs by 2030 , and for 100 percent of its sales to come from EVs and fuel cell vehicles by 2040. Honda now plans to "reallocate more development and production resources into hybrid models." Honda is planning to launch 15 next-generation h … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/zCj7tU8 via IFTTT

Here's what the biggest tech court case of the year is all about. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/KfF6g8r via IFTTT

Legal tech startups, including Clio, which just hit $500 million in ARR, are seeing massive customer adoption. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/H8BdQlT via IFTTT

Credit: Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Code inside the Google Home app for iOS references a possible new device called “Google Home Display.” The branding is notable because Google has already shown it’s moving away from the Nest name for upcoming smart home hardware. While nothing is confirmed yet, this could be our first hint about Google’s plans for a Nest Hub successor. Google may finally be preparing a new smart display, and this time it could arrive with a very different name. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/01JtUv3 via IFTTT

Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung appears to be working on a new One UI 9 feature that will let users block internet access for distracting apps. It also includes PIN protection and scheduled Downtime controls, suggesting Samsung could be building a parental-control and productivity hybrid tool. Samsung could be preparing a new productivity-focused feature for One UI 9 , and it looks like the company may want to help users fight distractions at the network level instead of relying only on app timers. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/Gcy3aHo via IFTTT

Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube has announced a new “Buy with Google Pay” feature for connected TVs at Brandcast 2026. The feature lets you buy products shown in ads directly from your TV in just two clicks. While this could make shopping more convenient, it may also make YouTube ads feel even more intrusive. YouTube is taking another step toward turning your TV into a shopping platform. During its Brandcast 2026 event, the company announced a new “Buy with Google Pay” feature that will let connected TV users purchase products directly from ads without leaving their television screens. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/SYkEFXz via IFTTT

Credit: Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR Apple grew iPhone shipments by 1.3% in Q1 2026 even as the overall US smartphone market dropped 5.7%, according to Counterpoint Research. Android brands took a much bigger hit, with US smartphone sales falling 14.4% year over year. Samsung’s delayed Galaxy S26 launch left a premium phone gap in January and February, and Apple quickly capitalized on it, the research suggests. Apple is doing something Android brands would rather not talk about right now. iPhone shipments grew in the first quarter of 2026 after finishing 2025 as the world’s top smartphone brand in terms of units shipped. This is despite the fact that the US smartphone market shrank. Counterpoint Research’s latest data for Q1 2026 shows that total US smartphone sales declined 5.7% year-over-year (YoY). Nevertheless, Apple still managed to grow its sales by 1.3%. If you’re an Android fan, the numbers are even worse: Android sales in the US fell 14.4% over the sam...

There is no governmental mechanism to pay for an AI agent that monitors a patient between visits, calls to check in, coordinates a housing referral, or makes sure someone picks up their medication. ACCESS creates that mechanism for the first time. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/vVfIDXM via IFTTT

Who, me? | Image: The Verge; Getty Images After two weeks of hearing from assorted witnesses that he was a lying snake, the jury finally heard from the lying snake himself: Sam Altman. At the end of the testimony, his lawyer William Savitt asked him how it felt to be accused of stealing a charity. "We created, through a ton of hard work, this extremely large charity, and I agree you can't steal it," Altman said. "Mr. Musk did try to kill it, I guess. Twice." Altman was fully in "nice kid from St. Louis" mode, and did a passable impression of a man who was bewildered at what was happening to him. When he stepped down from the stand holding a stack of evidence binders, he even look … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/izELcq6 via IFTTT

Right now, every AI model you've ever used works the same way. You talk, it listens. It responds, you listen. Thinking Machines is trying to change that by building a model that processes your input and generates a response at the same time, so it's more like a phone call than a text chain. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/Zjf7pAY via IFTTT

Robinhood files confidentially for its second venture fund, this time targeting growth as well as early-stage startups. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/i0W7eKV via IFTTT

OpenAI is launching Daybreak , an AI initiative focused on detecting and patching vulnerabilities before attackers find them. Daybreak uses the Codex Security AI agent that launched in March to create a threat model based on an organization's code and focus on possible attack paths, validate likely vulnerabilities, and then automate the detection of the higher risk ones. Its launch comes just over a month after rival Anthropic announced Claude Mythos , a security-focused AI model it claimed was too dangerous to publicly release and only shared privately as a part of its own initiative, dubbed Project Glasswing. Still, that didn't stop at leas … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/NqGOBHn via IFTTT

Some of the positions focus on AI-native development, data engineering and analytics, cloud-based engineering, and agent and model development as well as prompt engineering and new AI workflows. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/6zX5Cnu via IFTTT

Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR A developer has ported the Lossless Scaling Frame Generation tool from PC to Android. This tool uses Vulkan to deliver frame generation in a variety of games, improving performance in the process. The tool is currently supported by the GameNative app. Frame interpolation has long been one of the most notable ways to offer a smoother gaming experience. However, PCs and other platforms have since stepped things up with frame generation, which uses AI to create additional frames. Now, one of the most notable frame generation tools has arrived on Android. Developer FrankBaretta recently released an Android port of the Lossless Scaling Frame Generation (LSFG) utility. This tool was originally released on Steam and uses Vulkan to deliver frame generation in a variety of games, including titles without built-in frame generation or scaling. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/L0OMt2B via IFTTT