This was another exciting week in tech news: Samsung revealed new foldable phones and the Galaxy Watch 8 series, there are new updates for Thunderbird and Niagara Launcher, GPD has a new mini PC, and much more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.
The Big News
This Is The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 And Watch 8 Classic
It’s already the second half of the year, which means we’re getting our typical dose of summer Samsung hardware. Not only do we have new foldables today, but also a nice pair of smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch 8 series is here, and it’s looking really nice.Continue reading…
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 Is a Bigger, Better Upgrade
Samsung has officially revealed the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the company’s latest book-style folding phone. It’s bigger and better than previous versions, and it also has a price tag to match.Continue reading…
Gemini Is Finally Replacing Google Assistant on the Pixel Watch
We’ve been getting ready for Gemini to replace Google Assistant for a while now, and it’s finally starting to happen. Google is also giving free AI video tools to Pixel 9 Pro owners, and Circle to Search is getting updates.Continue reading…
Thunderbird 140 Is Here With a Dark Mode Toggle
Thunderbird 140, also known by its code name “Eclipse,” has officially been released. There’s something for everyone this time around, including dark mode reading improvements, easier interface customization, native notifications across all platforms, and much more.Continue reading…
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 Has a Bigger Cover Display and a Cheaper Sibling
Foldable phones are no longer a niche, and Samsung is making sure there are options for every budget. With the new Galaxy Z Flip 7 and its more affordable FE sibling (plus the updated Z Fold 7), there’s a flip or a fold for just about everyone.Continue reading…
You Can Finally Filter Ads on Your Kindle Lock Screen
Have you ever wished you could filter and clean up all those ads on your Kindle e-reader lock screen? Amazon is constantly updating its popular line of Kindle products, and the latest Kindle update, version 5.18.3, lets you do exactly that.Continue reading…
Back when HMD started making Nokia phones, the concept was exciting—Nokia was becoming an Android OEM like everyone else after making Windows-based phones for years under Microsoft. HMD has seen a scaled pullback in recent times, and now, it’s officially leaving the US. And the reason for it might be a very familiar one.Continue reading…
Android’s Canary Channel Is a New Way to Test Upcoming Updates
If you want to live on the bleeding edge of Android updates, or you’re a developer who needs to test apps on upcoming Android releases, there’s some good news. Google is overhauling the complicated Android Developer Previews into a new Canary channel.Continue reading…
Wemo Is Ending Support for Devices as New as Two Years Old
If Wemo smart plugs and switches have been a staple of your smart home setup, you may be in for a rude awakening. Belkin is ending support for a bunch of Wemo devices, including some that are only a couple of years old.Continue reading…
GPD Just Made a New Tiny Handheld PC With a Full Keyboard
GPD, the company behind many compact and handheld PCs, just launched the Micro PC 2. It’s a cross between a netbook and a handheld gaming console, and you’re able to pre-order it now on Indiegogo with an estimated shipping date of September 2025.Continue reading…
Nintendo Is Ending the Switch Game Voucher Service
Nintendo has announced that it will soon stop offering its popular Nintendo Switch Game Voucher service. This program allowed Nintendo Switch Online members to buy two digital game vouchers at a discounted price. The last day to purchase new vouchers will be July 24, 2025, at 11:59 PM local time.Continue reading…
The Wii Finally Fits on a Keychain With Ultra-Portable ‘Kawaii’ Mod
The original Nintendo Wii was already a compact game console, but over the years, hardware engineers have found ways to shrink it into smaller and smaller designs. Now, we may have finally hit the limit with the ‘Kawaii’ mod, which is a real Wii that fits on a keychain.Continue reading…
Niagara Launcher Is Getting Much Easier to Customize
Niagara Launcher is one of our favorite Android home screen replacements, and one of the reasons for that is the frequent feature updates and support. The latest version includes something that will take personalization to the next level: themes!Continue reading…
The New Deathadder V4 Pro Is Razer’s Most Accurate Mouse
Razer has released the DeathAdder V4 Pro, the newest version of its popular gaming mouse series. It has an upgraded HyperSpeed Wireless Gen 2 connection, as well as a new scroll wheel and other helpful improvements.Continue reading…
Samsung Just Revealed When Its Tri-Fold Phone Will Arrive
For years, we’ve been seeing teasers and leaks about a tri-folding Samsung phone, and it’s finally coming soon. Many expected Samsung to showcase the fancy “Galaxy G Fold” at its Unpacked event this week, alongside the all-new Galaxy Z Fold 7. No such phone was revealed, but there’s still some good news for the future.Continue reading…
Gmail’s New Feature Will Help You Rein in Your Subscriptions
The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Getting More Docks and Webcams, With a Catch
When the Nintendo Switch 2 launched, it was clear that existing USB-C accessories like popular webcams and docks wouldn’t work with the new console. However, recent updates show that many of these devices can now work properly, as long as their manufacturers release the right firmware updates.Continue reading…
AMD Might Have Another Budget GPU Coming
We like budget GPUs, and that seems to be one of the things AMD is focusing on these days. Now, evidence has surfaced that yet another AMD budget GPU might be coming, and this one might be a bit on the older side.Continue reading…
Samsung’s Health Ecosystem Is Getting Bigger
Your Galaxy Watch is not only a great fitness resource, but it’s also really good for keeping tabs on your health. And thanks to a recent Samsung acquisition, it might be about to become a lot more useful.Continue reading…
Razer’s New BlackWidow Keyboard Is Compact and Customizable
Razer just revealed the BlackWidow V4 Tenkeyless Hyperspeed keyboard, with a compact design, two wireless modes, and a customizable PCB. It looks like a great option for gaming and productivity alike, and you can order yours starting today.Continue reading…
LibreOffice Is Replacing Microsoft 365 in Denmark’s Government
Denmark is moving one of its government ministries from Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 to the open-source LibreOffice. It’s another sign that large organizations, especially ones in Europe, are trying to move away from locked-down digital services.Continue reading…
Open Source IDE Geany Just Got Updated With New Features
Geany, a lightweight integrated development environment, this week got its first stable release since October 2023. Version 2.1 brings together a slew of pull requests making the programming and development experience with Geany better.Continue reading…
OnePlus Buds 4 and Smaller OnePlus Watch Finally Available in US
OnePlus has officially released the smaller 43mm OnePlus Watch 3 in the United States, alongside the OnePlus Buds 4. If you want to grab either of them, there’s a launch discount until the end of July.Continue reading…
7-Zip’s New Update Is a Performance Boost
7-Zip, the popular open-source application for compressing files, just received a new update. The new 7-Zip 25.0 release is still the same tool you know and love, but with some helpful performance improvements and bug fixes.Continue reading…
These New SmartThings Features Will Make Your Smart Home Feel Smarter
It’s very easy for a smart home setup to feel more complicated than it’s worth. All those individual settings, the convoluted routines, and just the sheer amount of time it takes to get things right. Samsung SmartThings is looking to change that.Continue reading…
The Fairphone 6 Got a Perfect iFixit Score
Personally, I love the Fairphone range. It goes against everything that’s “normal” in the smartphone ecosystem to put together a repairable, long-lasting phone. Now, an iFixit teardown reveals that the new Fairphone 6 is, indeed, every bit as repairable as you’d expect it to be.Continue reading…
Microsoft Edge Is Still Speeding Up
Microsoft has been slowly rewriting its desktop Edge web browser with faster responsiveness. According to the company, most interface elements in the browser now load in under 300ms, making the entire browser feel much snappier overall.Continue reading…
Android’s Photo Picker Is Getting a Helpful Upgrade
Android users are getting a big update to how they pick and share photos and videos. Google is going to add a much-requested search bar to its Photo Picker, and eventually, a date-based browsing tool will also be released. These changes will make it easier to find specific files to share.Continue reading…
Google Pixel Phone Alarms Keep Breaking
Do you have one of Google’s Pixel phones that somehow keeps missing the alarms you set? If so, you’re not alone. It looks like the famous Pixel alarm bug is back and causing all sorts of problems for owners.Continue reading…
One of Spotify’s Best Features Arrives for Android Auto
Playlists are a big part of what makes Spotify great, which is why the company spends so much time adding features and making it better. Over the weekend, Spotify for Android Auto received a big update, including a floating search button for choosing songs and the popular Jam feature that lets friends add to the playlist queue.Continue reading…
GNOME 49 Alpha Waves Goodbye to X11
GNOME 49, the next major version of the popular Linux desktop environment, has just reached its first alpha release. Along with some important app changes, it marks the end of an era for X11.Continue reading…
