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Looks like Galaxy S26 Ultra will be upgraded on all fronts but one

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-04 16:34:16

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A fresh Galaxy S26 leak has revealed details about the Snapdragon chip powering it. A prominent leaker notes that Samsung will source the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chips from TSMC instead of using the ones it is rumored to manufacture itself. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is also rumored to be slimmer and have a bigger display than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. We’re still several months away from the official unveiling of the Galaxy S26 series, yet a flurry of leaks and rumor

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There's No Way a Controller This Good Should Be So Affordable

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-04 20:00:17

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. GameSir Super Nova Multiplatform Controller $50 at Amazon Pros Solid hardware Lots of customization Plenty of pro features Mappable buttons Affordable Cons Mobile app is limited PC app UI needs work No Xbox support I've used a lot of GameSir products over the years, and it's gotten to the point where I'm never sure what to expect when they send a new

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Galaxy S26 Ultra charging speed leaks: A big jump (for Samsung)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-05 04:34:51

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A leaker has revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could get 60W wired charging speeds. Two other leakers claim that the phone will actually get 65W charging. Either option would be a significant upgrade over previous Samsung Ultra phones, which topped out at 45W. We recently heard that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could finally get faster wired charging, although we didn’t hear about a specific charging speed. However, the same source has now revealed a ke

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Surfshark vs. CyberGhost: Which VPN should you get?

zdnet.com Kennedy Otieno 2026-02-05 08:00:18

Allison Murray/ZDNET Surfshark and CyberGhost are consistently ranked among the top VPNs. They are high-value yet relatively affordable VPNs, which is why most users love them. Also: NordVPN vs Surfshark One unique thing about Surfshark is that there's no cap on the number of devices you can connect. It shares a lot with NordVPN, especially from a security point of view. But it's not as streaming-centered as CyberGhost. Also, I had minor but persistent server connection issues with the app, b

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 Review: A Promising Update

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-02-05 08:03:00

It's hard not to like Samsung’s latest folding phones. Now in their seventh generation, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 have reached a level of hardware refinement near perfection for their respective categories. That might sound like something I've been saying for the last several years—after all, every new Fold and Flip has made small tweaks to make them better than their predecessors—but the changes from 2024 feel more drastic. With thinner frames, larger screens, and polished designs,

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4 Best Folding Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-02-05 08:33:00

Other Folding Phones to Consider Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 for $1,100: Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip7 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a close second to Motorola's Razr Ultra. I liked the camera quality from Motorola's flip phone this year more than Samsung's—a big win for the Razr—but the Flip7 still captures nice photos and offers better video quality, if that's your thing. Samsung's latest Flip has a larger front screen, though you still have to jump th

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Another Galaxy S26 Ultra leak pours cold water on a battery upgrade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-05 08:32:16

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Another leaker has claimed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have a 5,000mAh battery. This comes after a reliable outlet made the same claim earlier this month. That means Samsung’s Ultra phone will have the same battery capacity for the seventh time. We’ve seen many flagship Android phones with huge batteries this year, but the Galaxy S25 Ultra retains a 5,000mAh battery. We previously heard that Samsung won’t change things on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and anot

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I tested Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8, and it kickstarted my motivation to get running again

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-02-05 08:45:14

Samsung Galaxy 8 Smartwatch ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung's Galaxy 8 is available for preorder now, with shipping beginning on July 25. 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 incl

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I recommend this Asus laptop to creative pros and office workers alike (and it's $300 off)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-05 09:30:17

Asus ProArt P16 ZDNET's key takeaways The Asus ProArt P16 is available now, starting at $1,900. It pairs powerful hardware with a suite of customizable options designed for creatives. The deep personalization requires engagement from the user, the huge trackpad won't be everyone's cup of tea, and the ultra-glossy display tends to glare. $1,699.99 at Best Buy Over at Best Buy, the Asus ProArt P16 is on sale for $1,700. Asus' ProArt series consists of sleek laptops with high-end hardware for c

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Frustrated with Google Home? Google thanks you for your patience (Update: New statement)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-05 05:14:56

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR A growing number of Google Home users are running into issues with their smart home devices. The company has acknowledged an issue with accessing certain devices in the Home app. The Chief Product Officer at Google Home and Nest has also acknowledged the recent feedback on Google Assistant’s reliability on home devices and promised major improvements by this fall. Update: July 23, 2025 (8:13 PM ET): The Chief Product Officer for Google Home and Nest,

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Frustrated with Google Home? Google thanks you for your patience

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-05 16:47:56

If you’ve been experiencing issues with Google Home and your smart home devices, you’re far from alone. There have been numerous reports about devices disconnecting, delayed responses, ignored commands, and more. However, a fix for the problem could be on the way. On Reddit , a Google Home user shared that 90% of their Smart Life light bulbs had disconnected. But it wasn’t just their light bulbs that were having issues. They also mentioned that their eufy doorbell and Tapo cameras stopped conne

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Wireless Android charging is getting a big upgrade with Qi2 25W

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-05 21:27:04

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The WPC has now formally branded its new high-speed wireless charging system as Qi2 25W. We just saw some of the first 25W-supporting accessories get their certifications. The WPC says that “major Android smartphones” will be using the standard, but we’re still waiting to hear who will be involved. Wireless charging on Android, for lack of a better word, is messy. Even though Android was early to the wireless charging party, Apple has since swooped in

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Yet another automaker reaffirms no plans to support Apple’s CarPlay Ultra

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-05 21:52:12

Following a long delay, CarPlay Ultra launched a couple of months ago, delivering the much-anticipated tighter integration between the iPhone and car systems promised during WWDC 2022. And while Apple had originally lined up several automakers to support the new experience, some have since backed away. Now, one holdout is doubling down on its decision to pass on the feature. BMW reaffirms no CarPlay Ultra support In a statement to BMW Blog this week, a BMW AG spokesperson said: “BMW currentl

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AI overviews cause massive drop in search clicks

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-06 00:50:12

Google's search results have undergone a seismic shift over the past year as AI fever has continued to escalate among the tech giants. Nowhere is this change more apparent than right at the top of Google's storied results page, which is now home to AI Overviews. Google contends these Gemini-based answers don't take traffic away from websites, but a new analysis from the Pew Research Center says otherwise. Its analysis shows that searches with AI summaries reduce clicks, and their prevalence is i

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Show HN: TheProtector – Linux Bash script for the paranoid admin on a budget

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-05 23:37:48

theProtector Linux Bash Script for the Paranoid Admin on a Budget - real-time monitoring and active threat response TheProtector Linux security tool for the paranoid on a budget - not perfect but better than most TheProtector is comprehensive security monitoring for Linux systems. Built for DEfense Only What It Does TheProtector monitors your Linux system in real-time and actively responds to threats: Real-time Monitoring: Process execution and behavior analysis Network connections and

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Samsung plans to make Now Bar more useful by nearly doubling app support

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-06 11:15:46

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s Now Bar, a lock screen carousel of glanceable app cards, is expanding its app support and is now available on the Galaxy Z Flip’s cover screen. Samsung plans to increase the number of apps and services that support the Now Bar from around 20 to up to 35 by the end of 2025. This expansion will be available on devices with One UI 8, which is based on Android 16 and adds a new API that allows any app to create “Live Notifications.” One of the b

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Early Anthropic hire raises $15M to insure AI agents and help startups deploy safely

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2026-02-06 14:00:00

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now A new startup founded by an early Anthropic hire has raised $15 million to solve one of the most pressing challenges facing enterprises today: how to deploy artificial intelligence systems without risking catastrophic failures that could damage their businesses. The Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company (AIUC), which launches public

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The Galaxy Z Flip 7 finally gets UWB for precise tracking, but only if you buy this version

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-06 14:46:30

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 has ultra-wideband (UWB) support, but the feature is exclusive to the South Korean model. UWB is a wireless technology that enables highly precise location tracking for features like digital car keys and Google’s Find Hub. It’s unclear why UWB is limited to the Korean model, but it may be due to regional demand or the cost of regulatory certification in other countries. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip lineup offers most of the f

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Starlink Texting Launches on Big Three Phone Carriers Today. Check if You’ll Get It for Free

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-06 20:05:00

T-Mobile’s partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is finally here, enabling customers to send texts from anywhere in the country, regardless of their proximity to a cellular tower. The direct-to-cell messaging service, called T-Satellite, is also be available to AT&T and Verizon cellphone customers. T-Mobile says its goal is to "eliminate mobile dead zones for good" by way of 657 Starlink satellites that'll be used exclusively for cellphone service. T-Satellite has been i

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Former Anthropic exec raises $15M to insure AI agents and help startups deploy safely

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2026-02-07 02:00:00

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now A new startup founded by a former Anthropic executive has raised $15 million to solve one of the most pressing challenges facing enterprises today: how to deploy artificial intelligence systems without risking catastrophic failures that could damage their businesses. The Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company (AIUC), which launches p

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge rumor teases the best of both worlds

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-07 02:20:04

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The next Galaxy Edge phone is rumored to be even thinner than its predecessor. The rumor also suggests that the device may have a larger battery. To achieve this feat, Samsung may use “new battery material technology.” The Galaxy S25 Edge stands out from the rest of the Galaxy S25 line due to its slim and light design. However, to achieve this slender frame, Samsung had to make a number of sacrifices, which may have played a hand in its poor sales number

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Starlink Texting Launches on Big Three Phone Carriers Today. Check if You’ll Get for Free

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-07 02:05:00

T-Mobile’s partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is finally here, enabling customers to send texts from anywhere in the country, regardless of their proximity to a cellular tower. The direct-to-cell messaging service, called T-Satellite, is also be available to AT&T and Verizon cellphone customers. T-Mobile says its goal is to "eliminate mobile dead zones for good" by way of 657 Starlink satellites that'll be used exclusively for cellphone service. T-Satellite has been i

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Faster Qi2 charging is coming to iPhones and ‘major’ Android phones

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2026-02-07 02:43:37

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has announced the official launch of faster Qi2 25W wireless charging, with the first devices already certified and “several hundred” yet to come. Most excitingly, it promises that alongside iPhone support, several “major Android smartphones” will finally be adopting the standard. We’ve known that faster Qi2 charging was coming, up from the prior 15W limit, with accessory brands including Anker, Ugreen, and Baseus securing early certification, and some even a

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24 hours later with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Why I'm leaving the S25 Ultra behind

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2026-02-07 05:43:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Update: This story was first published on July 8 and was updated on July 23 to reflect the new sales information. Has Samsung finally done it? I've been asking myself that question this whole day, as I've been going about life with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. By now, my previous daily driver, the Pixel 9 Pro, devoid of SIM cards and battery life, has been relegated to my drawer of forgottenness. With a foldable this thin, light, and capable, it just had to be this way. CNET survey: 6

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Apple now allows app developers to show retention offers when users try to cancel a subscription

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2026-02-07 11:05:21

Apple is expanding the capability of its In-App Purchase framework with a new retention messaging API. This means, for the first time, developers will be able to show offers to users when they go to cancel a subscription in the global Subscriptions screen inside the Settings app. Apps will be able to show a simple static message, display dynamic progress based on the user’s app state, or present a special offer to try and dissuade the user from cancelling their payment altogether. For instance

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Operator of Jetflix illegal streaming service gets 7 years in prison

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-07 09:13:30

The ringleader of the Jetflicks illegal paid streaming operation, a massive service with tens of thousands of subscribers, was sentenced to seven years in prison. Together with four other accomplices, 42-year-old Kristopher Lee Dallmann of Las Vegas, Nevada, was convicted in June 2024 of conspiracy to commit copyright infringement. Dallmann was also found guilty by a federal jury of money laundering, criminal copyright infringement by distribution, and criminal copyright infringement by public

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Forget Samsung Z Fold 7: Why this Galaxy model is on my watchlist going into next year

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2026-02-07 11:38:00

Jason Howell/ZDNET Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an impressive book-style foldable that tackles many of the long-standing quibbles plaguing the Fold series for years. I spent a weekend with the device, and was floored by how much its reduced weight and thickness made it feel like a standard candy bar phone when folded. CNET survey: 64% of people say 'no thanks' to foldable smartphones The cover screen is wider and more usable, the interior display is larger at eight inches, and the new 200

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra: I tested both foldables, and here's the winner

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2026-02-07 11:40:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Samsung Z Flip 7 is now official, bringing with it a brighter cover display, a larger battery, and a full dose of Galaxy AI. On the flip side, the Motorola Razr Ultra refines its clamshell formula, pairing the largest, fastest screens in the category with a triple-50 MP camera stack and Moto AI tricks. Also: I spent a weekend with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and I became more of a fan Clamshell foldables have come a long way, and Motorola and Samsung both offer two of the

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I tested an AI running coach on my Samsung smartwatch - and it humbled me (for the better)

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-02-07 11:54:00

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Within less than 24 hours of wearing Samsung's newest Galaxy Watch 8, I knew a trial run (pun intended) of Samsung's new Running Coach feature was in order. Running Coach is one of my most anticipated features in the Galaxy Watch 8 lineup, and does exactly what it sounds like: employs AI to calculate metrics like strain, pace, and recovery to improve your abilities and keep you on track for your next race. Also: Your Samsung Galaxy Watch is getting a big upgrade. Four featu

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I dropped Gemini for Bixby for a week, and I’m so glad that I did

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-07 12:00:03

Andy Walker / Android Authority When Samsung launched Bixby in 2017, it wasn’t well received. The virtual assistant, intended to rival Google Assistant, wasn’t nearly as mature or capable as it is now. Nevertheless, Samsung tried to push it onto users with a dedicated button well before it was ready. The voice assistant landscape has changed significantly since then. Google Gemini has replaced Assistant as my primary voice channel, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing. I’ve encountered many proble

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