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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Nothing Phone 3

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-16 09:00:04

Well, folks, it’s here: the Nothing Phone 3. Nothing’s “true flagship” smartphone is official, and it’s certainly an attention-grabber. The new Glyph Matrix on the back of the phone houses fun games and tools in the miniature LED circle, Nothing’s funky hardware design is in full force, and the spec sheet leaves little to complain about. Triple 50MP cameras on the back, including an ultrawide sensor and a periscope telephoto camera? Check. A 5,150mAh battery with 65W wired charging? Yep. A big

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Apple’s ‘iPad Fold’ won’t be launching any time soon, per new report

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-16 16:13:28

Next year, Apple is expected to debut its first ever foldable iPhone. But while certain analysts projected an iPad ‘Fold’ to launch around the same time, a new report indicates we won’t see the product any time soon. iPad Fold development reportedly put on hold On the same day that iPhone Fold production was reported as progressing nicely toward next year’s launch, the news isn’t so good for Apple’s foldable iPad. Aaron Lee and Sherri Wang write at Digitimes: Sources familiar with the matter

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Robinhood stock tops $100 to new record, roaring 30% since being snubbed from S&P 500

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2026-02-16 21:46:38

CANNES — Robinhood stock hit the $100 mark for the first time, capping off a week of fresh all-time highs and renewed investor confidence. Shares are now tracking their best performance since April, up more than 30% since the trading app was snubbed from the S&P 500. The milestone follows a major strategic swing in Europe, where Robinhood unveiled its most ambitious crypto expansion to date — one aimed at re-engineering the financial infrastructure itself. At an event held in a Belle Époque m

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Nuki, my favorite smart lock, is now available in the US; I can’t recommend it enough

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-16 21:03:15

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Europe’s best smart lock, the Nuki Smart Lock, has launched in the US. The Matter-compatible lock costs $159 alone, or $299 with the fingerprint-supporting keypad (currently $229 on Amazon). A $5.9 premium monthly subscription enables remote access via the Nuki app and notifications, but it’s free for a lifetime for early adopters. If you ask me about my favorite product I’ve ever reviewed in my 19 years as a tech writer, the answer would be pretty st

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Android TV gets silently updated with more home screen content tabs — whether you like it or not

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-16 21:38:16

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Android TV devices are receiving new content tabs on the home screen via a server-side update. These new tabs add “Top Selling Movies,” “Popular Movies and Shows,” and “Trending on Google” to the home screen. There’s no way to opt out of the update, so users who dislike the added clutter can consider switching to alternative Android TV launchers. Android TV, as a platform, is still very much around, but it has been overshadowed by Google TV, a content

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Nothing’s Android 16 update will arrive before the end of the quarter as Nothing OS 4.0

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-16 21:46:31

Nothing TL;DR Nothing has confirmed that its Android 16 update will reach users by September. Nothing OS 4.0 will likely debut on the newly launched Phone 3 before rolling out to older models. Nothing Phone 2 and newer models will receive the update, but the original Phone 1 is not eligible. Thanks to Google releasing stable Android 16 for its Pixel lineup earlier than usual, several OEMs are expected to ship their Android 16 updates ahead of schedule this year. Samsung will likely debut One

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The tablet that solved my biggest smart home problem just hit an all-time low price

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-16 21:21:48

ZDNET's key takeaways The Echo Hub is available on Amazon right now for $180. The Echo Hub gives Alexa the place it has earned in the smart home market: A control panel to easily access smart devices, no ads, and no unnecessary fluff. The smart display can be slow and buggy, especially while loading multiple camera views. $179.99 at Amazon $179.99 at Target more buying choices The Amazon Echo Hub is an Alexa user's dream device, and it's $120 for a limited time (a 33% discount). Many smart h

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Apple fans will love my favorite Qi2 charging station, and it just got even cheaper

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-02-16 21:21:48

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Anker's MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station The charging station has a compact form factor, comparable to a deck of cards, while still being able to charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch simultaneously with impressive speed. If you don't happen to own an Apple Watch, you can likely find other, less expensive charging station alternatives to better suit your charging needs. Anker's MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station and Stand is available for $83 (save

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Automatically Rewrite Container Image References in Kubernetes

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-15 08:25:49

Mutating Registry Webhook A Kubernetes mutating admission webhook that automatically rewrites container image references to use pull-through cache registries (like AWS ECR Pull Through Cache). Description This webhook intercepts Pod creation and update requests in your Kubernetes cluster and automatically rewrites container image references based on configurable rules. This is particularly useful when you want to: Use AWS ECR Pull Through Cache to reduce external registry dependencies Imple

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For Today's Business Traveler, It's All About Work-Life Integration

wired.com Paul Jebara 2026-02-16 21:00:00

These days, business travel no longer means putting your life on hold. In my own work as a travel writer, forever shuttling between airports and hotel lobbies, I lean on small habits that make unfamiliar places feel less anonymous. Before work takes over, I’ll put on a Greek or Arabic podcast to keep the languages of my family close to me. They’re the ones I grew up hearing around the dinner table, and there’s a quiet fear they’ll slip away if I stop listening. Folding moments like these into my

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4 Best Smart Displays (2025): Tested By a Smart Home Addict

wired.com Nena Farrell 2026-02-16 21:34:00

More Smart Displays We Like Google Nest Hub for $100: Google’s second-gen Nest Hub is a great option if you don't need a camera and don’t mind a smaller 7-inch screen. It has a wake-up alarm that emulates the rising sun for gentler mornings, and it has sleep tracking tech to track your sleep quality, though the quality of the results isn't great. It also supports gestures—like playing or pausing a video with a hand movement—by using unique radar tech. Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023) for $90: The s

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How to install a smart lock on an existing deadbolt - and why this model is my top pick

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-17 02:00:18

ZDNET's key takeaways The Nuki smart lock is now available for $159 on its own, and $229 when combined with the Keypad 2. This smart lock fits into an existing deadbolt, supports Matter for easy integrations with smart home systems, and features hands-free unlocking. Though innovative, the Nuki smart lock requires a subscription for full remote access; it's also very loud when locking and unlocking, and the Keypad 2 is somewhat slow. View now at Nuki I'm all for smart home technology, but I c

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Forget JBL, Amazon’s Choice Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker for 41% Off and It Can Charge Your Phone

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2026-02-17 02:10:19

Fourth of July weekend is just a few short days away. It wouldn’t be complete without pool, sun, and hot dogs—but you’re not going to want to forget the tunes. You need a solid speaker that can pump music across the whole backyard so folks standing around the grill, people hopping in the pool, and fellas playing cornhole can all hear Charli XCX. This waterproof Bluetooth speaker by Houl Zallee could be just the speaker you’re looking for. Right now, Amazon has it discounted by 41% which knocks i

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Nuki’s Smart Lock is a better retrofit door lock

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-02-17 02:00:00

is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. The new Nuki Smart Lock ($159), the company’s first designed for US deadbolts, is the most advanced retrofit smart lock I’ve tested. It features a sleek, compact design that looks and works like a regular doorknob, but it’s much more than a doorknob. It can automatically unlock as you approach, lock behind you, unlock using a keypad or your fingerprint, an

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Data breach reveals Catwatchful ‘stalkerware’ is spying on thousands of phones

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2026-02-17 02:05:00

A security vulnerability in a stealthy Android spyware operation called Catwatchful has exposed thousands of its customers, including its administrator. The bug, which was discovered by security researcher Eric Daigle, spilled the spyware app’s full database of email addresses and plaintext passwords that Catwatchful customers use to access the data stolen from the phones of their victims. Catwatchful is spyware masquerading as a child monitoring app that claims to be “invisible and cannot be

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This $100 Android phone has no business being this good for the price

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-17 06:31:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Nuu N20 has a 6.5-inch, 90Hz display and is available now on Amazon for $125. For the money, the N20 would make for a great first phone or for someone on a tight budget. It's far from a flagship device, but it doesn't feel like it costs only $125. $129.99 at Amazon Are you tired of the soaring cost of phones? If you have a family of four, you could easily spend $4,000 on four flagship devices, and that could happen regularly. Also: This $400 Motorola comes with a bu

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Amazon Lets You Add Alexa to Your Car for Practically Free With 73% Off Echo Auto (Newest Model)

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-02-17 06:10:37

Smart assistants can be a huge help in a lot of aspects of our lives. They’re great when you need to set an alarm because you’re cooking, or helping to look up an obscure fact because a kid asked you, or you just can’t quite remember the name of a specific band from 40 years ago. However, they can also be a huge help when you’re driving, but that’s a little harder to integrate. See at Amazon It doesn’t have to be hard to manage though, and if you’re looking for a way to add more Alexa into you

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Marshall Bluetooth Headphones Drop to Nearly Free Compared to AirPods Max or Even Your Tiny Earbuds

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-02-17 06:40:36

Headphones can make a good song great. They can make a mediocre album sound fantastic. And they can help make calls you have to take sound even better from there. If you’re still chugging along without having had a good pair, now is the perfect time to change that. So we’ve got a deal for you to facilitate that very thing. You can head to Amazon now to get the Marshall Major IV On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones for just $70, down from their usual price of $99. That’s $29 off and a discount of 30%. S

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I Hated the Apple Intelligence Button on My iPhone 16. Here's How I Turned It Off for Good

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 05:00:11

I'm a long time Apple fan, and I was so excited to upgrade to an iPhone 16 last fall. After spending five years with my well-loved, but outdated iPhone 11, I was ready for all the usual perks: a better battery life, nicer cameras and, most exciting to me, a new Barbie pink color. But what I didn't expect is that one new addition would threaten to ruin my entire experience with my brand new phone. If you've upgraded from an older iPhone in the past few years, you might have been surprised to see

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Breaking Down the 'Ironheart' Season Finale's Big Marvel Reveal and Post-Credits Scene

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 05:21:25

After two weeks on Disney Plus, Ironheart aired its season finale during a three-episode drop on Tuesday night. Though the show didn't serve as a vehicle for Riri Williams' introduction into the Marvel universe, it's brought in new and not-so-new characters that we recognize from the comic books and greater MCU -- even if some of them were only present in spirit. The penultimate episode saw Riri, Ezekiel/Joe and Parker confront their daddy issues in their own ways, with the latter putting a gun

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23 Best MagSafe Accessories (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Brenda Stolyar 2026-02-17 06:28:00

Other Good MagSafe Accessories The accessories below aren't as great as the top picks in this guide, but they're still good options if you're looking for more MagSafe gadgets. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Belkin iPhone Mount With MagSafe for $30: Using Apple's Continuity Camera feature, you can wirelessly use your iPhone as a webcam for a MacBook. It supports various video calling apps too, from FaceTime to Zoom. This circular silicone puck magnetically sticks to the back of your iPhone and c

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China's Honor launches new challenge to Samsung with thin foldable smartphone and a big battery

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2026-02-17 11:01:24

Honor launched the Honor Magic V5 on Wednesday July 2, as it looks to challenge Samsung in the foldable space. Honor Honor on Wednesday touted the slimness and battery capacity of its newly launched thin foldable phone, as it lays down a fresh challenge to market leader Samsung. The Honor Magic V5 goes will initially go on sale in China, but the Chinese tech firm will likely bring the device to international markets later this year. The company, which spun off from Chinese tech giant Huawei in

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There’s a better Nothing Phone 3 variant, and you can’t buy it in the US

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-17 11:08:26

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing has confirmed that the Indian version of the Nothing Phone 3 has a 5,500mAh battery. Other versions of the phone have a slightly smaller 5,150mAh battery. We’re guessing that this discrepancy is related to EU regulations regarding the transport of batteries. The Nothing Phone 3 finally launched yesterday, and it looks like a well-rounded Android phone with a polarizing design. However, it turns out that one regional variant has a bigger batter

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (July 2)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-17 11:30:01

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we’ll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they’ll be optimized for various screens. For the newest wall

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iPhone Fold reportedly on track for potential launch next year, as prototypes tested

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-17 11:51:23

The long-rumored iPhone Fold – the colloquial term used for the company’s unannounced folding iPhone – is reported to be on schedule for a potential launch in the second half of next year. The device is said to have reached the Prototype 1 (P1) stage last month, which is the first point at which the company creates fully-functional devices … Apple generally starts physical work on a new product with a series of mockups that eventually evolve into realistic dummy models which replicate the look

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, July 2

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 00:37:00

Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been a journalist since 1989, working at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Sidewalk, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and NBC News Digital. She's Gen X in birthdate, word and deed. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line.

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Honor launches the ‘world’s thinnest’ foldable

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2026-02-17 11:00:00

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Honor has announced the Magic V5, which it says is the thinnest foldable phone in the world right now — though only if you ignore the raised camera module, and only for its white version. The phone launches today in China, but Honor says an international release is coming “soon.” At 8.8mm thick when folded shut, the V5 is indeed impressively thin, and beats the 8.9mm Oppo Fi

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DJI gets serious about portable power

theverge.com Thomas Ricker 2026-02-17 11:00:00

is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. After launching its first portable power stations last year, DJI just launched the Power 2000 with double the capacity, more output power, and big scalability. Unlike a fixed Tesla Powerwall solution, DJI’s followup to the Power 1000 I reviewed last year is designed to scale in support of your day-to-day energy needs no matter where yo

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Foxconn tells hundreds of Chinese staff to return from its Indian iPhone factories

techcrunch.com Ram Iyer 2026-02-17 11:55:05

In Brief Apple’s biggest assembly partner, Foxconn, has ordered more than 300 of its Chinese employees to return home from its iPhone factories in India, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources. The employees told to return account for the bulk of Foxconn’s staff in its iPhone facilities in India, and only Taiwanese support staff remain in the country, the report said. The motivation behind the order was not immediately clear, Bloomberg reported, though the outlet noted that Chinese offi

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Mystery recall of iPhone engineers may be Chinese interference in Apple’s plans

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-17 22:09:43

More than 300 Chinese iPhone engineers and technicians have been recalled from an Indian production plant, says a new report. No public acknowledgement or explanation has been offered, but suspicion is falling on the Chinese government, which has previously been accused of actively hampering Apple’s attempts to move more iPhone production out of the country … Mystery recall of iPhone engineers Bloomberg reports. Foxconn has asked hundreds of Chinese engineers and technicians to return home f

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Nothing Phone 3

Apple’s ‘iPad Fold’ won’t be launching any time soon, per new report

Robinhood stock tops $100 to new record, roaring 30% since being snubbed from S&P 500

Nuki, my favorite smart lock, is now available in the US; I can’t recommend it enough

Android TV gets silently updated with more home screen content tabs — whether you like it or not

Nothing’s Android 16 update will arrive before the end of the quarter as Nothing OS 4.0

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Automatically Rewrite Container Image References in Kubernetes

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How to install a smart lock on an existing deadbolt - and why this model is my top pick

Forget JBL, Amazon’s Choice Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker for 41% Off and It Can Charge Your Phone

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Data breach reveals Catwatchful ‘stalkerware’ is spying on thousands of phones

This $100 Android phone has no business being this good for the price

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Honor launches the ‘world’s thinnest’ foldable

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