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Samsung Fold 7 and Flip 7 replacement screen pricing makes a strong case for getting Care Plus

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-20 00:15:24

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 screen replacements will reportedly cost as much as $885 for the inner panel. While the Flip 7’s inner screen is much more affordable, even that will run nearly $400. Despite not even folding, the Fold 7’s exterior screen could cost a staggering $610 to repace. Smartphones today are at their most expensive, and while you can find plenty of very affordable options out there when it comes to traditional handsets, it’s the foldabl

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More Than Half of Teens Surveyed Use AI for Companionship. Why That's Not Ideal

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-20 03:43:00

Is your teen using an artificial intelligence chatbot for companionship? If you don't know, it's time to find out. Common Sense Media released a study this week, where it found that more than half of pre-adult teenagers regularly use AI companions. Nearly a third of the teens surveyed reported that conversations with AI were as satisfying as conversations with actual humans, if not more so. Researchers also found that 33% of teens surveyed use AI companions such as Character.AI, Nomi and Replik

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The best Android phones

theverge.com Allison Johnson 2025-07-20 13:31:40

is a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. The Android ecosystem is all about choice. While iPhone owners have a smaller pool of new devices to pick from when it’s time to upgrade, there’s a wider range of choices on Android. Some Android phones even fold in half! Imagine. On the flip side, all that choice can make for some hard decisions. Here’s where I’d like to help;

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Ask HN: GCP Outage?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-20 17:23:53

Status page is, as expected, all green, but anyone noticing anything unusual? Services on cloud run timing out for me.

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I Tested the Galaxy Z Fold 7: It's Slim, Powerful and Surprisingly Practical

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-21 00:00:10

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.5 / 10 SCORE Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 $2,000 at Samsung Pros Thin 4.2mm design 200-megapixel main camera Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor Durable build Cons Steep $2,000 price tag Same 4,400 mAh battery as last year's Fold 25-watt wired charging Samsung has achieved quite a feat with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Yes, it's a spectacularly thin phone, bu

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Bored with your phone’s lock screen? This brand lets you replace it with an eye-tracking 3D game

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-21 14:27:45

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Huawei’s flagship Pura 80 Ultra features 3D interactive lock screens that move in sync with the phone’s physical movement. The interactive lock screens also function as games, utilizing hand and eye-tracking features to manipulate objects. While the hand and eye-tracking gestures likely utilize the phone’s front camera, there is no usage indicator, which raises privacy concerns. Android phones have always offered comprehensive customization options for th

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The best Sony TVs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2025-07-21 14:00:15

Sony is known for their high-quality OLED TVs, which feature excellent picture and audio quality as well as high refresh rates for smoother motion while watching sports and fast-paced TV and movie scenes or console gaming. The latest Sony TVs also have exclusive VRR support for gaming on the PlayStation 5 to prevent screen tearing and stuttering that can ruin your immersion. While Sony TVs can get expensive, especially at larger screen sizes, there are more affordable options that still offer p

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All the Important New iOS 26 Features, From Liquid Glass to Photos App Fixes

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-21 14:11:03

While we look ahead to what new iPhone 17 models might bring to the phone's hardware, we've already got a look at the future of iPhone software, iOS 26. The new Liquid Glass interface is a major design refresh that will make its way across all of Apple's product lines. The Camera and Photos apps are gaining long-awaited functional redesigns; the Messages and Phone apps are taking a firmer stand against unwanted texts and calls; and Apple Intelligence contributes some improvements in a year when

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Nothing Phone 3 review: Nothing ventured, nothing gained

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-21 14:00:08

The last few years have seen several smartphone makers pull back or totally abandon their mobile efforts. UK-based Nothing Technologies, however, is still trying to carve out a niche in the increasingly competitive smartphone market. Its tools have been quirky designs and glowing lights, along with a focus on markets outside the US. With the Nothing Phone 3, the company has brought its "first flagship" phone stateside. Nothing didn't swing for the fences with the Phone 3's specs, but this devic

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‘Suzzanna: The Queen of Black Magic’ Is a Colorful Portrait of a Cult Horror Legend

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-07-21 17:00:52

Suzzanna: The Queen of Black Magic offers an excellent introduction to the Indonesian movie legend, but it’s a fun watch even if you’re already familiar with her work. Just about the only prerequisite for enjoyment is being a horror fan, because David Gregory’s documentary is packed with clips from Suzzanna’s gloriously over-the-top filmography, especially her much-loved early-’80s entries. “The Queen of Indonesian Horror,” as she came to be known, was born during World War II; she knew from an

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The chip powering Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold may have just been revealed by One UI 8 (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-22 09:30:07

Jonathan Feist / Android Authority TL;DR A new internal beta of One UI 8 has confirmed the chip that will appear in Samsung’s triple-screen foldable. “SM8750” appears next to the codename for the tri-fold. This is the model number for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Samsung has been working on a triple-screen foldable phone, much like the HUAWEI Mate XT. Recently, there’s been a flurry of reports about the foldable, including our own story about the device being ready to be put into produ

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Netflix takes a leap of faith on an Assassin's Creed series

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-23 01:39:58

The company greenlit the show nearly five years after signing a deal with Ubisoft. Hollywood video game adaptations continue to have a moment. Following the success of HBO's The Last of Us and Amazon's Fallout, Netflix has officially greenlit an Assassin's Creed series. The news comes nearly five years after the company signed a deal with Ubisoft to adapt the franchise. Two Emmy nominees will helm the series. Roberto Patino (DMZ, Westworld, Sons of Anarchy) and David Wiener (Halo, Homecoming,

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This ‘G’ Tri-Fold Phone Bends in Ways That Make Me Uncomfortable

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-07-23 01:00:49

Darwinian evolution is speedrunning foldable phone development. “Z”-style folds from companies like the Huawei Mate XT collapse in a zig-zag pattern, exposing one side of the screen to the elements. The new alternate universe tri-fold could be Tecno’s Phantom Ultimate G Fold concept phone that literally wraps around itself like a big “G.” This actually may be the better way to do tri-folds, but Samsung would need to think long and hard about device integrity if it’s using this same design for it

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Roblox is adding an 'age estimation' feature for teens

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-23 22:00:47

Roblox is joining the growing ranks of online platforms that are trying to better understand the ages of their teen users. The company is rolling out a new " age estimation " feature for teens 13 and older. With the update, teens will be prompted for an age check that requires a video selfie in order to access its new less restrictive chat feature called "trusted connections." Roblox is relying on third-party identity company Persona for the actual "estimation," and users who fail the check wil

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11 of the Best Sci-Fi Movies on Prime Video

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-23 21:00:07

Prime Video has got the epic sci-fi movies you're looking for. Science fiction isn't a monolith. It's a genre that has so many flavors that it can appeal to just about anyone. Whether you want something silly, bleak, thrilling or dystopian, Prime Video has a movie that will fit the bill. From high-brow to some B movie-flavored ridiculousness, there's pretty much something for every fan. The next step is actually scrolling through the pages of content to find the title you want to watch. Well,

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We now have a better idea of when the Samsung tri-fold will launch

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-23 23:24:51

Samsung TL;DR A long-time leaker claims that Samsung will launch its first triple-screen foldable or tri-fold device in September. This comes a week after Samsung’s mobile head said the company wants to launch the device before the end of 2025. Samsung’s tri-fold is said to offer a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 10-inch folding screen, and the same rear cameras as the Z Fold 7. Samsung‘s mobile chief confirmed last week that the company aims to launch its first triple-screen foldable phone (also

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Over Half of Teens Regularly Use AI Companions. Here's Why That's Not Ideal

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-24 23:58:00

Is your teen using a chatbot for companionship? If you don't know, you might want to ask. Common Sense Media released a study on Wednesday, in which it found that more than half of pre-adult teenagers regularly use AI companions. Nearly a third of the teens reported that conversations with AI were as satisfying as conversations with actual humans, if not more so. Researchers also found that 33% of teens use AI companions such as Character.AI, Nomi and Replika "for social interaction and relatio

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Review: Foldable Perfection That’s Tempting Me to Leave My iPhone

gizmodo.com Raymond Wong 2025-07-25 09:15:52

2025 Disregard the fact that there’s a whole world of Chinese-made book-style foldables as thin and light as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 that Americans can’t buy, and Samsung’s latest phone-to-tablet foldable is what we’ve been waiting for. It only took Samsung six years to make its flagship foldable as svelte as a regular bar smartphone, but the Z Fold 7 delivers in all aspects. The only thing that holds it back is the $2,000 price tag, a $100 increase over last year’s Z Fold 6. See Galaxy Z Fold 7 a

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A Staggering Proportion of Teens Say Talking to AI Is Better Than Real-Life Friends

futurism.com Unknown 2025-07-26 04:00:48

A new survey found that over half of American teens are regular users of anthropomorphic AI companions like Character.AI and Replika. That's striking on its own, as an illustration of how embedded AI companions have become in mainstream teenage life. But even more startling were the 31 percent of surveyed teens who said their interactions with AI companions were either as satisfying or more satisfying than conversations with real-life friends — a finding that shows how profoundly AI is already

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Looking Down at Your Phone is Distressing Your Neck. Here's How to Correct Tech Neck

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-26 04:00:05

Do you have a job that requires lots of time at a desk, staring at a screen or looking down at a phone? If so, you could be straining more than your eyes. It can also lead to a modern problem called "tech neck." This phenomenon results from maintaining an unnatural position while looking down at a screen, and it affects everyone, from kids who play tablet games to adults who work at a desk all day. A study from 2024 found that neck pain has drastically increased among individuals who live a sede

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Become a Master of Evil With Darth Vader’s Actual Lightsaber (if You Have $3 Million)

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-07-26 09:15:15

io9 has covered a few notable Star Wars auctions lately, as rare toys and highly collectible props have come to market in surprisingly robust amounts. But maybe the most exciting example has just emerged: Darth Vader’s lightsaber. The actual, authentic, screen-matched hilt used by David Prowse and his stunt double in both The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. As your mind reels at the possibility of owning such a prize, consider that it’s estimated to command $1 million at the lowest e

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iPhone screenshots are getting three powerful new features in iOS 26

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-07-26 21:12:10

Screenshots in iOS 26 are changing in a big way, with new powers that will provide more reasons than ever to take a screenshot on your iPhone. Here’s what’s new. Visual intelligence offers new reasons to take screenshots in iOS 26 Historically, there have been two main reasons to take a screenshot on your iPhone: To save an image for later Or to share an image with someone else But iOS 26 is going to add three more to the list. That’s because on Apple Intelligence-compatible devices, screen

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I replaced my dual-monitor setup with this ultrawide OLED - and I don't think I'll switch back

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-07-27 01:00:17

ZDNET's key takeaways The Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor retails for $800. It is a large, 34-inch curved gaming monitor with impressive visual output and an immersive design. Be aware that this display does not come with internal speakers. View now at Dell View now at Amazon more buying choices For the longest time, I considered curved monitors to be nothing more than a gimmick like 3D TVs (remember those?). But over the years and through personal experience, I've learned that thes

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Faster Qi2.2 wireless power banks are on the way

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-07-27 13:45:11

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Ugreen has announced what it claims is the “world’s first Qi2.2-certified power bank” that can wireless charge devices at speeds of up to 25W. Most wireless chargers in the US currently max out at just 15W of power delivery, but the Ugreen MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank will push that to 25W, matching the speed of the updated MagSafe charger Apple i

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Android’s screen magnifier can’t zoom the keyboard, but a fix is finally on the way

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-27 21:42:08

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android is updating its screen magnifier to finally allow users to zoom in on the on-screen keyboard, addressing a major accessibility limitation. A new “magnify keyboard” toggle enables the full-screen magnifier to enlarge the keyboard and navigation bar, which were previously fixed in size. Contributed by an Amazon engineer, the feature is now live in the Android Canary channel and is expected to arrive in a future update for Pixel phones. The Andro

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6 Best Android Tablets (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Andy Boxall 2025-07-28 05:02:00

Other Tablets to Consider Photograph: Nena Farrell Google Pixel Tablet for $399: Google has a spotty history with Android tablets, going from the highs of the Nexus 7 to the, well, distinct averageness of the Pixel Tablet (7/10, WIRED Recommends). The 10.2-inch LCD screen is one of the highlights; the size and 439-gram weight are just right for carrying around, and Google’s fuss-free Android software is simple and logical. However, the Google Tensor G2 processor can get hot under strain, and t

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Clashes between web and X11 colors in the CSS color scheme

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-27 07:32:46

In computing, on the X Window System, X11 color names are represented in a simple text file, which maps certain strings to RGB color values. It was traditionally shipped with every X11 installation, hence the name, and is usually located in <X11root>/lib/X11/rgb.txt . The web colors list is descended from it but differs for certain color names.[1] Color names are not standardized by Xlib or the X11 protocol. The list does not show continuity either in selected color values or in color names, an

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Which Foldable Will You Flip For? Comparing Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-28 15:50:00

Samsung recently unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 7, and while the phone is still expensive -- it'll set you back $1,100 to start -- it's matching the price of its predecessor. That's admirable considering this newest iteration of the Flip phone series features several upgrades, including bigger screens and more powerful hardware. But the Z Flip 7 isn't the only clamshell foldable Samsung is debuting this summer. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is slightly smaller and bridges the gap between the two generatio

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I spent a weekend with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and I became more of a fan

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-07-29 09:17:00

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET The Galaxy Z Flip lineup has been the most popular of Samsung's foldable devices, and its appeal is clear -- who can't benefit from a device with all the functionalities of a regular smartphone that can also shape-shift into a smaller phone for everyday ease? Also: My first 24 hours with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 left me completely mesmerized With its latest addition to the lineup, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung leaned into the phone's most attractive feature, making it even more

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Google’s reconsidering its approach to Circle to Search within Gemini (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-29 13:29:10

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Circle to Search has been a great tool for working with on-screen content, and Google’s been developing similar solutions across its ecosystem. Earlier this year we first uncovered evidence of a Circle to Search-like feature for Gemini. While still not user-accessible, Google’s been changing how this tool is labeled and what happens once you activate it. Google’s long had a bit of overlap when it comes to all the various services and apps it offers, s

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