Google is expected to officially unveil the Pixel Watch 5 on August 12. The tide table Google’s annual Pixel event is fast approaching, which means leaks are inevitably popping up all over the web. Yesterday it was the sleek colors of the Pixel 11, and today it’s the turn of the Pixel Watch, which has appeared online in four official renders. The images in question are courtesy of On leaks via The tide tablea currently single-post technology blog that appears to have been created for the sole purpose of hosting this leak. All that to say,…
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Chikena/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. AirPods, as a family of headphones, have absolutely dominated the market for years since their release. Although the AirPods Max don’t offer a true full range of wireless products like the smaller AirPods, they offer an interesting option for those who want an over-ear experience. We reviewed the AirPods Max 2 and loved the features and sound quality on offer, but there’s no denying that these headphones are quite expensive. So if you want to save a few bucks,…
Inside the Creative House/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sometimes all you want is music. While it may be harder to find a smartphone that doesn’t support MP3s or audio streaming services these days, having a digital audio player (DAP) that focuses almost exclusively on playing songs can be a good way to listen without interruption. Of course, there are still old MP3 players out there in the wild, but purchasing them can be questionable, and many of today’s players offer features we’ve come…
Apple’s supply chain facilities have completed renovations ahead of production of the “iPhone 20,” according to a Weibo leaker who claims Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone will switch to an all-glass design. In a new Weibo post, the leaker known as “Fixed Focus Digital” said the “preferred approach” for the iPhone 20 is a return to glass, with build quality expected to be somewhere around that of the first-generation iPhone Air. The source said the manufacturing plant involved had “already been renovated” and was now waiting for machining to begin, but did not name the supplier involved. Lens Technology produces glass…
Apple increased its iPhone shipments in China by 24.4% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026, making it the fastest-growing smartphone brand in a market that has shrunk overall, according to preliminary figures released today by research firm IDC. Total shipments in China fell 4.3 percent to around 66 million units, representing a fifth consecutive quarter of decline. Apple and Huawei were the only major vendors to grow, with Huawei increasing 19.4 percent. Apple’s share of the Chinese market increased from 13.9% to 18.1% year-on-year, just behind Huawei’s (22.6%). Meanwhile, Xiaomi suffered the steepest decline among major brands, with shipments…
Studio Proxima/Shutterstock A soundbar may seem like a convenient way to improve the sound on your TV. Unlike a traditional speaker system, which can involve multiple cumbersome cables and connections, a soundbar combines multiple speakers into a single cabinet. This allows you to improve the sound on your TV without tedious setup. However, before investing in one of these units, it is important to research all of your options. There are some limitations of soundbars that you should be aware of before deciding that purchasing a soundbar is the ideal…
This massive project will produce 1.6 GW of solar power at start-up, enough to power 315,000 homes. Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Google has reached an agreement to buy the entire electricity output of a large solar project to offset its fossil fuel emissions, The Financial Times reports. The search giant will take 100% of the initial output from the Steel River Energy Center in Arkansas once it comes online in 2029, or 1.6 gigawatts (GW) of solar and 2 GW of battery storage, enough to power 315,000 homes. Google will pay a fixed cost for the electricity…
Google has announced the rollout of Chrome’s latest AI features to Mac and PC users in the UK, indicated by a new “Ask Gemini” button with a sparkling icon in the top right corner of the browser. Gemini in Chrome can work on multiple tabs, which is supposed to make it useful for comparing and summarizing information from multiple websites at once. It also integrates with Google services such as Calendar, YouTube, Gmail and Maps, allowing users to perform tasks such as skip to a specific moment in a YouTube video, schedule a meeting or compose an email without leaving…
Yuganov Konstantin/Shutterstock Robot vacuums are one of the best technologies you can have at home. Companies have invested a ton of money to make these robots worth it, and they’re great for intelligently vacuuming and cleaning the house and even cleaning themselves. The days when these robots ate cables or relied heavily on users to move furniture and free up space are long gone. They can identify how much they need to clean, where they need to return, and even what is in front of them. However, if you think…
Studio Proxima/Shutterstock Is your TV lacking audio punch? So a soundbar is a profitable investment. Of course, a soundbar can’t match a surround sound system, but it’s a simple upgrade that doesn’t take up much space. Most importantly, these compact speakers are dirt cheap, so much so that you can get some of the best soundbars on the market for under $200. Money is money, so even if you opt for one of the cheaper options, it’s easy to assume that they will fail prematurely. So how long do owners…