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I sideloaded Galaxy Watch Ultra faces to my Galaxy Watch 7, and here’s why I’m keeping them

Ryan Haines / Android Authority I won’t lie — I haven’t touched my Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 in a while. I liked it when I reviewed it and thought it was worth buying (it’s since been replaced by the Galaxy Watch 8), but it had a few omissions that made me long for the Galaxy Watch Ultra, squircle design and all. One of those major misses was that Samsung saved a few of its best, most complicated watch faces for its top model, leaving me behind with others that were just fine. Now, though, the ta

50x rendering speed improvements in Hologram (Elixir web framework)

Hologram v0.5.0 Released! Hologram 0.5.0 represents a major evolution of the framework, delivering significant new features, performance improvements, and architectural changes that provide a more robust foundation for future development. This release brings substantial performance enhancements across the entire stack - execution times have improved from milliseconds to microseconds in many core client-side operations, making Hologram fast enough to handle real-time interactions like mouse mov

6 Natural Sweeteners That Can Replace Processed Sugar

When it comes to sweet treats, there's no need to cut sugar out of your diet completely. It's about consuming a balanced amount and focusing on the types of sugar you're eating daily. The daily recommendation is 6 teaspoons of sugar for women and kids age 2 and older. Or 9 teaspoons for men. As for the types of sweeteners, replacing processed sugar with less refined, natural sugar alternatives can be beneficial to your health. To help you figure out which sugar substitute is right for you, we l

I bought Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025, but I'd recommend this model instead

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is on sale for $650 in four color options. Its display is vibrant and large, the battery lasts through a couple of days, and LTE is provided at no extra cost. It comes in a single 47mm size, gesture support is limited, and external sensor connections are not supported. $649.99 at Amazon Last year's Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra was my favorite Google WearOS smartwatch, so when I saw the 2025 Watch Ultra with its new

Samsung Promo Codes: 30% Off | July 2025

Samsung makes everything from smartphones and gaming monitors, to smart TVs and dishwashers. I'm always looking for a sale (I’m assuming you are, too), and I've found the best Samsung promo codes to help you save big on your most important tech purchases. At WIRED, we often review the South Korean company’s products, especially Samsung’s vast lineup of Galaxy smartphones, and I've rounded up a bunch of Samsung coupons for (virtually) every type of shopper. Today’s Best Samsung Coupons for up to

Verizon will give you a free Samsung Z Flip 7 phone right now - how the deal works

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET As they say, fashion is cyclical. It turns out that phones are, too, because flip phones are so back. Gone are the days of clunky phones that don't fit in tiny pockets. Samsung has just released its brand new Z Flip 7, an AI-full upgrade to one of its most unique smartphone models. Also: T-Mobile will give you the iPhone 16e for free with no trade-in - here's how to get yours However, Verizon is now offering the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 for free when you trade in a qualify

Samsung’s One UI 8 might shut down bootloader unlocking on Galaxy phones

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Samsung’s One UI 8 update seems to prevent users from unlocking their device’s bootloader to load custom ROMs, as spotted earlier by SammyGuru. Over the weekend, users on the XDA Developers forum noticed that Samsung appears to have disabled the option on devices in regions outside the US, where the option had already been locked for years. By unlo

Deal: Take $100 off the Samsung Smart Monitor M7, which can replace your TV

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority If you’re looking for a monitor, you’ll quickly realize the market is flooded with options. How do you find the right one? I am a big fan of options like the Samsung 43-inch Smart Monitor M7 (M70F). It’s large, capable, and even doubles as a TV! More importantly, it is also at a pretty nice price, thanks to today’s $100 discount. Buy the Samsung 43-inch Smart Monitor M7 M70F for just $399.99 ($100 off) This offer is available from Amazon as a “limited time d

Bankrupt Futurehome suddenly makes its smart home hub a subscription service

Smart home device maker Futurehome is forcing its customers’ hands by suddenly requiring a subscription for basic functionality of its products. Launched in 2016, Futurehome’s Smarthub is marketed as a central hub for controlling Internet-connected devices in smart homes. For years, the Norwegian company sold its products, which also include smart thermostats, smart lighting, and smart fire and carbon monoxide alarms, for a one-time fee that included access to its companion app and cloud platfo

Security Bite: Down the rabbit hole of neat, lesser-known Terminal commands (Pt. 2)

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Canalys: Samsung surges in US smartphone market as iPhone shipments drop double digits

In an interesting report out today, Canalys says that while the US smartphone market barely moved in total shipments during Q2 2025, Samsung and India saw huge growth, while Apple saw a rare double-digit dip. Here are the details. Samsung narrows Apple’s market share lead by nearly half According to Canalys, while the overall US smartphone market grew just 1% in Q2 2025, reaching 27.1 million units, up from 26.7 million a year earlier, Samsung posted the strongest performance of any vendor. Th

Samsung lands $16.5 billion chip contract with Tesla

What just happened? Samsung Electronics has landed a landmark $16.5 billion deal to manufacture semiconductor chips for Tesla, a move that could reshape the competitive landscape in advanced chipmaking and help revive Samsung's struggling foundry division. The multi-year contract, representing 7.6 percent of the company's projected 2024 revenue, will run through the end of 2033. The deal was first revealed in a South Korean regulatory filing on July 26, 2025. Although Samsung did not name the c

5 simple ways to dramatically improve your soundbar's audio (and for free)

Adam Breeden/ZDNET Soundbars are gaining in popularity because of their sleek design and ability to provide an ample boost in audio quality compared to built-in TV speakers. Even with their plug-and-play nature, you can make a few modifications to help unleash the best possible sound quality. Also: I replaced my Sonos Arc Ultra with this Samsung flagship soundbar - and it's a worthy alternative Whether you're new to soundbar setups or a self-proclaimed audiophile, familiarizing yourself with

Figma raises IPO range to $30-$32 per share, in deal that could value company at nearly $19 billion

Elena Nadolinski, founder and CEO at Iron Fish, and Dylan Field, CEO and co-founder of Figma, attend the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley Media Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 7, 2022. Design software maker Figma on Monday increased the expected price range for shares in its initial public offering this week. The company now expects shares to go for $30 to 32 each, up from the range of $25 to $28 that it disclosed on July 21. The new range, announced in a regulatory filing, suggests F

Tesla signs $16.5B deal with Samsung to make AI chips

Tesla has signed a $16.5 billion deal to get its next-generation chips from Samsung. “Samsung’s giant new Texas fab will be dedicated to making Tesla’s next-generation AI6 chip,” Elon Musk posted on X late Sunday evening. “The strategic importance of this is hard to overstate.” Tesla’s AI6 (AKA Hardware 6) chip is the company’s bet on an all-in-one chip design that can scale from powering its driver assistance system known as Full Self-Driving (Supervised) to Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robots, a

5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Z Fold 7 (and why)

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung showed its latest crop of foldable devices earlier this month, with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 showing its worth at the top of the heap. It gets some notable improvements with a re-engineered hinge, a stronger interior display with ultra-thin glass and titanium reinforcement, and it's the lightest Fold yet. Also: I spent a week in New York City with the Samsung Z Fold 7 - and it spoiled me big time It's also the most expensive Z Fold in Samsung's catalog, and the company remo

I compared the best smartwatches from Samsung, Google, and Apple - here's how Galaxy Watch 8 wins

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 is available for purchase now at a starting price of $349. It's a capable smartwatch with all the usual health metrics, along with Samsung's Running Coach, bedtime guidance, and recovery insights. Some features feel more experimental than scientific, like Antioxidant Index and BMI, which failed to work several times. View now at Samsung Samsung's latest smartwatches have arrived. The Galaxy Watch 8 lineup, which includes bo

‘Fantastic Four’ Steps Toward a Solid Box Office Start

Fantastic Four: First Steps came to a theater near you this weekend, and its opening numbers are looking good. Per the Hollywood Reporter, Marvel’s latest earned $218 million worldwide in its first three days. While it’s slightly behind expectations and the similarly solid $220 million global opening of Superman two weeks prior, this is already more than the 2015 Fantastic movie made in its theatrical run. Of its current take, $118 million came from domestic audiences, where it outperformed ini

JerryRigEverything put the Galaxy Z Fold 7 through hell: Here’s what happened

TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has successfully passed JerryRigEverything’s intense durability test. The phone showed exceptional structural strength despite its ultra-thin design. Samsung has also greatly improved dust resistance on the phone. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has just aced one of the internet’s most famous durability tests. In a new video titled “Samsung Z 7 Durability Test – The End is Near,” tech YouTuber Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything put Samsung’s latest ultra-thin fold

The Galaxy Z Flip 7’s new cover screen is a mess

I love flip phone foldables. More specifically, I love flip phones with big cover screens. Being able to comfortably reply to texts, check notifications, and use apps on a large, high-quality cover screen is one of my favorite things about the flip phone form factor — and it’s why I was so excited to get my hands on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. For the last couple of years, Samsung’s cover screen tech has paled in comparison to its competitors, namely Motorola in the US. For all Samsung has gotten righ

Samsung wins $16.5 billion deal to make Tesla's A16 chips

It will use a Texas-based factory that had struggled to line up any customers. Samsung will make Tesla's A16 chip in a deal worth 22.8 trillion won ($16.5 billion). The chip manufacturer had filed a regulatory contract with an unnamed entity, but Elon Musk announced Tesla as the other party on X (formerly Twitter). The deal will run through 2033 and utilize an upcoming plant in Taylor, Texas. Musk stated, "Samsung’s giant new Texas fab will be dedicated to making Tesla’s next-generation AI6 ch

Twenty-three years after launch, Final Fantasy XI servers are overwhelmed by a new wave of players

What just happened? Final Fantasy XI was the first massively multiplayer online entry in the iconic JRPG series. Remarkably, it's still being actively played today – so much so that the developers recently had to temporarily suspend new account registrations due to a surge in player traffic. Final Fantasy XI was also the first online RPG to offer cross-platform play between PlayStation 2 consoles and Windows PCs. Despite requiring a monthly subscription, FFXI remains remarkably popular. A surge

SK hynix confirms 3GB GDDR7 modules, paving way for RTX 50 Super VRAM boost

The big picture: Rumors about Nvidia's RTX 50 Super series graphics cards featuring more VRAM started circulating almost immediately after the standard variants launched with underwhelming memory capacities. Although the chipmaker has yet to comment, a recent announcement from SK hynix suggests that larger VRAM pools are indeed on the horizon. SK hynix has confirmed plans to develop GDDR7 memory modules with a maximum capacity of 24Gb (3GB), an upgrade from the long-standing 16Gb (2GB) standard

I loved the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s new cover screen until the software ruined it

I love flip phone foldables. More specifically, I love flip phones with big cover screens. Being able to comfortably reply to texts, check notifications, and use apps on a large, high-quality cover screen is one of my favorite things about the flip phone form factor — and it’s why I was so excited to get my hands on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. For the last couple of years, Samsung’s cover screen tech has paled in comparison to its competitors, namely Motorola in the US. For all Samsung has gotten righ

Emulating PC games on your non-Snapdragon device just got better

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR GameSir has announced that its GameHub app now offers much better support for MediaTek chipsets with Mali GPUs. The company also revealed that it’s working with MediaTek to launch custom Mali GPU drivers. GameHub lets people play PC games on their Android phones without streaming. There are a few ways to natively play PC games on your phone without streaming, with Winlator and GameSir’s GameHub app being the most popular solutions. These apps tradition

5 Samsung DeX features I’ll miss if they don’t return in One UI 8

I’ll admit it: I’ve never been the biggest Samsung DeX user. Not because I don’t like it — I think it’s the gold standard for casting your phone to an external display — but because I spend far too much time with non-Samsung phones in my pocket. The funny thing is that every time I leave the Galaxy ecosystem behind, that’s precisely when I need DeX most. And now that it’s about to undergo significant changes as part of One UI 8, I’m a little worried. I don’t want to lose certain DeX features, e

Considering Samsung's new Z Flip 7? Why I recommend waiting for next year's model

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Having spent a few days with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, I can easily say that it's Samsung's most polished clamshell foldable to date. The expanded cover screen finally feels complete, DeX support is an incredible bonus on such a tiny footprint, and its battery life got a solid bump up. But while the Z Flip 7 closes the gap with rivals like the Moto Razr Ultra, it's worth looking ahead to what next year's Z Flip 8 might bring. Apple reportedly has plans to bring its flavor of fol

Elon Musk confirms Tesla has signed a $16.5 billion chip contract with Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics has entered into a $16.5 billion contract for supplying semiconductors to Tesla , based on a regulatory filing by the South Korean firm and Tesla CEO Elon Musk's posts on X. The memory chipmaker, which had not named the counterparty, mentioned in its filing that the effective start date of the contract was July 26, 2025 — receipt of orders — and its end date was Dec. 31, 2033. However, Musk later confirmed in a reply to a post on social media platform X that Tesla was the c

Samsung may be killing bootloader unlocking on all phones with One UI 8

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung appears to be disabling bootloader unlocking in One UI 8 on more devices than before. Previously, only US models lacked the OEM Unlock toggle, but the restriction now seems to be spreading to global models as well. A contributor on XDA Developers discovered that Samsung is likely stripping out the necessary code to unlock bootloaders entirely. Samsung might be quietly locking down its phones even more tightly with the One UI 8 update. A new report

I replaced my Apple Watch with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for a week - and didn't mind it

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 is available for purchase now at a starting price of $349. It's a capable smartwatch with all the usual health metrics, along with Samsung's Running Coach, bedtime guidance, and recovery insights. Some features feel more experimental than scientific, like Antioxidant Index and BMI, which failed to work several times. View now at Samsung Samsung's latest smartwatches have arrived. The Galaxy Watch 8 lineup, which includes bo