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Should You Leave Your Phone Charging Overnight?
It used to be common wisdom that leaving your phone charging overnight degrades the battery. But handset design has evolved …
What’s New in the AirPods Max 2? Breaking Down Apple’s Headphone Update
Apple’s premium over-ears finally have a proper successor, but after five years of waiting, it’s hard not to wonder: “Is …
JBL’s Best Wireless Headphones Are $170 Off at Walmart
The Tour One M3 headphones offer flagship performance at midrange pricing, as long as color is negotiable for you.
Apple quietly launches AirPods Max 2
The successor to its premium headphones cost $549 and are launching with enhanced active noise cancellation, the H2 chip, live …
Apple’s $549 AirPods Max 2 add better ANC and live translation
Apple has just announced the AirPods Max 2 with better noise cancellation and sound quality. The second generation of Apple's …
Asus’ new open earbuds are a wonderful companion for handheld gaming
The Cetra Open Wireless aren’t like most other gaming earbuds. They’re large, with an open-style design that rests just outside …
European retailers yank popular headphones after study reports trace amounts of hormone
Some European retailers have stopped selling certain headphones after an EU-funded study found that they contained hormone-disrupting chemicals. The study …
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: The Privacy Screen
There's not much else groundbreaking about the company's latest flagship, but the built-in privacy display works well without much trade-off.
Google Pixel 10A review: Just buy the 9A
I'm not entirely sure why the Pixel 10A exists. Google hasn't upgraded the chipset, cameras, or battery in the new …
IPhone calendar spam invites are surging
Apple iPhone users report they are seeing fake Apple Calendar spam invites about viruses and prizes, often caused by unwanted …
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are some of the best wireless earbuds $170 can buy
I upgraded from the Pixel A-series buds released in 2021 to the Pixel Buds Pro 2, and two things were …
1000XM6 Review: My New Favorite Earbuds
Sony's latest flagship earbuds have the best noise canceling—and maybe the best bass—I've ever heard from wireless earbuds.
6G Is Coming. Here’s What to Expect From the Next Generation of Cellular Tech
When it succeeds 5G in 2030, the next-gen mobile network will focus on upload speeds, AI, and radar-like “sensing” of …
Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency
During a geopolitical crisis, things like weak signal strength, network congestion, and GPS interference can force smartphones to work harder. …
Powered Interface
“Ask Maps,” rolling out today to Google Maps on mobile, lets you ask Gemini questions about locations and even to …
Sennheiser RS 275 TV Headphone Bundle Review: Awesome Tech, OK Headphones
Sennheiser’s new TV transmitter system uses the power of Auracast to connect nearly infinite headphones—if you can find a pair …
Our Favorite Earbuds for Samsung Owners Are on Sale
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE are a great pairing for anyone with a Galaxy phone.
What’s the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2026)
The iPhone 17e is here. Here are all the details on Apple’s smartphones to help you find the right model, …
8 Best Cheap Phones (2026), Tested and Reviewed
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up …