Google will showcase its latest Pixel smartphones at an event on August 12, launching the updated devices about a month before Apple is expected to announce new iPhone models. Google is expected to launch the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and a new Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Leaked CAD renders suggest the new smartphones will have slimmed down bezels, a slightly thinner design than the Pixel 10, and an updated all-black camera bar. The latest foldable Pixel is expected to look like the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but it could be thinner with some minor changes…
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Studio Proxima/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to getting the best sound possible from your TV, it’s hard to beat the boost that a high-quality soundbar can give you. These devices can provide better sound than your TV alone, whether you’re listening to dialogue, music, or the gentle din of your favorite games. You may be familiar with soundbars from brands such as Yamaha, Samsung and LG. They all offer soundbars at various price points, but there’s one company that might produce…
This year’s event begins at 6 p.m. ET. Google Google will announce the next generation of its Pixel devices on August 12, the company announced today. Unlike previous years, the search giant plans to hold the launch during the evening, meaning you won’t need to take time off work to see what the company’s hardware team has been working on over the past year. Given the memory shortages that have caused the price of consumer electronics to skyrocket, this year’s Pixel event is expected to be more low-key. A recent report suggests that Google will not…
Antonio_diaz/Getty Images Protecting personal data is an essential aspect of managing your digital life. A breach or loss of sensitive credentials could expose you to financial problems, scams or threats. Losing family photos and videos may not cost you money, but it can be emotionally devastating. Investing in privacy gadgets that can protect your data is one option to try to avoid losses and breaches, but another step you can consider is deciding whether cloud storage or local storage options are safer for your personal data. This decision does not…
José Adorno/BGR To date, one of the best tablets available is the iPad. Apple offers a wide range of tablets, and while they can be quite cheap or very expensive, they all provide a consistent experience not only for the customer and their device, but also for several other Apple products. If you’re considering upgrading to an iPad or want to understand how it differs from an Android tablet, it has built-in features like Math Notes, Smart Script, and Universal Control. Although most of these features were launched a few…
dennizn/Shutterstock Unlike China, where Google services, including Google Maps, are restricted, South Korea has not banned Google products. Samsung, the world’s largest Android vendor and South Korea’s largest company by market capitalization, is a close partner of Google, and Google apps and services come preloaded on its Android phones, including Google Maps. However, like in China, Google Maps does not offer the full Google Maps experience in South Korea, meaning locals and travelers must install competing services on their devices to get around. Google Maps’ limited functionality is due to…
José Adorno/BGR The HomePod was Apple’s latest attempt to enter the speaker market. After the failure of the iPod Hi-Fi in the early 2000s, the company tried again in 2018 with the original HomePod. This rounded speaker looked like the “trash” 2013 Mac Pro, but with beautiful mesh on the sides and a touchscreen that let you summon Siri or control the song. However, what could have been Apple’s takeover in the speaker market became a problem not only for the company but also for owners, who began to experience…
A federal judge has dismissed most claims in a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Apple’s AirPods Max of a condensation defect, ruling that the $549 earbuds do what they were built to do even if they don’t meet the buyer’s expectations (via Law360). Filed in April 2025 by two plaintiffs, the suit alleges that condensation builds up inside the AirPods Max earbuds during normal indoor use, which can degrade sound, interrupt ear detection and active noise cancellation, and interfere with charging. From the 24 page order: On April 9, 2021, while residing in New York, Plaintiff Apicella ordered AirPods Max and…
Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock These days, a large part of our lives takes place on smartphones. While it’s easy to enable privacy features on your phone, it can be quite another thing to keep the phone screen away from prying eyes in public. It’s worth keeping this in mind when checking sensitive information such as account balances or documents. So while all the latest essential travel apps may be exciting, a privacy screen protector is arguably more important. In addition to providing physical protection against damage to your smartphone’s relatively fragile…
Oatawa/Getty Images It’s always a good idea to identify the lifespan of products, and it’s especially important for electronic devices such as keyboards. You work on these keys every day, sometimes for hours, and even with high-end components, they will wear out. On average, under normal wear and tear, you can expect a new wireless keyboard to last between two and 15 years. Of course, the answer will be different depending on who you ask, with a gap between what manufacturers say and what real-world users say. Lifespan also depends…