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Samsung Galaxy S26 review: The smartphone status quo
Samsung Galaxy deja vu. Incremental spec bumps make it hard to get excited about the company's smallest flagship phone.
Apple is reducing its App Store commission fees in China
The standard rate for for in-app purchases is being cut by 5 percent from this month.
The Morning After: Our verdict on Apple’s $600 Macbook Neo
The biggest news stories this morning: Bumble is the latest dating app to add an AI assistant, RAMaggedon is not expected to ease this year.
The 5 best meditation apps for 2026
Meditation apps can help newbies start a new practice and help others add variety to theirs. These are the best meditation apps you can use right now.
Uber robotaxi rides are now available for passengers in Las Vegas
Uber’s and Motional's Hyundai Ioniq 5 autonomous EVs will start appearing as an option for riders in Las Vegas.
Soundcore Nebula P1i projector review: An affordable option with accurate color and loud sound
Anker’s P1i is a solid budget projector that’s ideal for impromptu indoor screenings and outdoor party use, but it lacks both brightness and sharpness.
Another longtime Microsoft executive is retiring
Head of Experiences + Devices Rajesh Jha follows Phil Spencer out of the door.
Honda cancels three EVs that were months away from US production
Honda is killing multiple planned EV's and refocusing on hybrids.
JBL's two new Live headphones offer 80 hours of battery each
JBL just released two new pairs of headphones in its Live line. There's the 780NC over-ear and the 680NC on-ear.
The best eco-friendly phone cases for 2026
You don't have to settle for plastic when buying a new phone case. Here are some eco-friendly alternatives.
NVIDIA- and Uber-backed Nuro is testing autonomous vehicles in Tokyo
US self-driving startup Nuro, which is backed by the likes of NVIDIA, Toyota and Uber, has started testing its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo.
Tembo might just be the world's cutest drum machine
Musical Beings just launched a Kickstarter for a drum machine called Tembo. This is an extremely cute gadget that uses magnetic tokens to make beats.
The 7 best cordless vacuums for 2026
Cordless vacuums are often lighter and easier to use than standard vacuums. We tested a number of the most popular cordless vacuums today to find the ones that are worth your money.
Live Nation settlement avoids breakup with Ticketmaster
The company will have to make major changes to its business practices following a settlement with the Department of Justice.
NVIDIA is reportedly working on its own open-source AI agent platform
NVIDIA is reportedly working on its own open-source AI agent platform. Users should be able to access it even if the agents don't run on the company's chips.
The best robot vacuums on a budget for 2026
Don't spend a fortune on an autonomous dirt sucker to keep your house clean.
FAA opens up real world testing for air taxi startups
US regulators have approved eight pilot programs that will allow Archer, Joby and other eVTOL companies to start testing aircraft as early as this summer.
The Morning After: The new iPad Air M4 is Apple's best overall tablet
The biggest news stories this morning: iPhone 17e review: The economical choice, Anthropic sues US government over supply chain risk designation, You can (sort of) block Grok from editing your uploaded photos.
Rode’s Rodecaster Video Core makes livestreaming even cheaper
If you don't need the physical controls, you don't need to pay for 'em.
Uber expands its program that helps pair women riders and drivers
Uber has expanded its Women Preferences feature nationwide. This helps pair women riders and drivers.

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