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While the war between Android and iPhone for market dominance rages on, there's still development on alternatives to both platforms. Finland-based tech company Jolla has released version 5.0 of Sailfish OS, its Linux-based operating system for mobile devices.

It's never too early to start thinking about the next flagship Galaxy Ultra phone. After returning my Galaxy S25 Ultra this year for a smaller model, here's what I want to see from the Galaxy S26 Ultra next year.

On paper, Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro looks like the antidote to all the small flaws in the PlayStation 5 base console experience, but after carefully considering the coverage and real-world performance of the world's most powerful gaming console, I think I'll pass for now.

Horses in video games are far more than just another digital vehicle. They are characters in their own right, and in many cases you'll form a bond or at least some fondness for your steed. There have been many good horse boys (and girls) over the years, but these are the ones I think are legitimately iconic.

No matter what kind of vehicle you’re looking to purchase, reliability is easily one of the most important metrics you should look at. Making sure that the new car you buy has a good reputation can be the difference between a smooth ownership experience and a costly nightmare.

Tabletop gaming has experienced quite a resurgence in the last few years, and there's definitely a unique type of fun to be had when sitting down at a table with friends and manipulating cards, dice, and small plastic pieces. However, for my money, there are some games I just prefer to play in digital form. These in particular.

Google is rolling out transcripts for videos uploaded to Google Drive. The service was already generating captions for uploaded videos, but the new transcripts are a big upgrade for quickly finding the right part of a video.

The new iPhone 16e lacks MagSafe, Camera Control, vibrant colors, and more. It also has a missing GPU core and a downgraded display without Dynamic Island, among other omissions. If you’re getting an iPhone 16e for yourself, you need to know about the missing features.

Microsoft is creating a new AI-based search feature for Bing called "Copilot Search." Instead of showing the usual blue links, this feature will present search results as summaries generated by AI.

Excel's spin button lets you quickly increase or decrease a value in a cell without having to type it manually. It can be used in wide-ranging contexts, such as a data entry form, a dashboard worksheet, or a price calculation table, and its flexible controls mean you can tailor it to your needs.

Google is ditching SMS two-factor authentication in favor of QR codes. The new 2FA method will provide increased protection against phishing and other common threats, but it may be less convenient than SMS verification, depending on Google's implementation.

Looking for a new Android phone for cheap? We've got your back! Whether you want an excellent camera, fantastic performance, a long-lasting battery, or a bit of everything, we've rounded up a list of the best budget Android phones we think you'll love.

About five months ago, I replaced my aging Logitech G305 with a Pulsar Xlite V3, an ultralight gaming mouse that weighs only 55 grams. Over time, I slowly started using it for more than gaming, and nowadays, I find myself often using it for work instead of my Logitech MX Master 3S. Here’s why.

In the long history of Android, there have been thousands of unique phones released into the world. However, only a select few of those devices have truly wowed with their designs. Here are 10 that I particularly liked.

Black holes are some of the weirdest, most fascinating things in the universe, but thanks to sci-fi and pop culture, a lot of what people think they know about them isn’t actually true.

My Apple TV 4K offers the best streaming experience I've ever had, far better than my TV's built-in interface. But my favorite thing about the Apple TV has absolutely nothing to do with streaming.

It's fitting that the Samsung Galaxy S25 was released in February, a month famous for a movie about a man re-living the same day over and over again. Sadly, that's the same feeling I had reviewing this phone.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

Apple took a lot of flak for being the first company to ditch the headphone jack, but maybe smartphone companies haven't gone far enough. I think they should get rid of all the ports on their phones, and if you think that's a bad idea, here are my main four reasons why.

Before there were modern Linux desktops, people used terminals to interact with computers. How did they get from printing terminals to modern displays?