Gadget Hacks

The tech world has entered that familiar pre-launch quiet period, you know, when the rumor mill slows to a whisper and everyone starts counting down the days. With the iPhone 17 event just around the corner, the calm feels different this time. A German carrier leak hints that Apple will host its annual fall event on September 9, following the company's traditional timing. Meanwhile, recent data shows nearly 70% of users plan to upgrade to iPhone 17, making this potentially Apple's most...

The latest leaked renders of Samsung's Galaxy S26 Edge tell a neat little engineering story. Android Authority highlights measurements that show the tightrope walk of modern phone design. The S26 Edge is slimmer at its thinnest point, measuring 158.4 x 75.7 x 5.5mm compared to the S25 Edge's 158.2 x 75.6 x 5.8mm. Here is the kicker: the camera bump grows. Total thickness hits 10.8mm including the bump, up from the S25 Edge's 10mm.

When Google dropped its latest AI image editing feature, something unexpected happened. Millions of people suddenly started caring about AI image generation. The tool everyone calls "Nano Banana" did what countless AI products tried and failed to do: it actually got regular people excited about artificial intelligence.

Apple's been keeping us on our toes lately, and the buzz around AirPods Pro 3 is reaching fever pitch. After three years without a major update, Apple's AirPods Pro 3 are expected to debut at the September 9, 2025 "Awe Dropping" event. What's got everyone talking is not just the usual audio upgrades, it is the potential health features that could change how we think about earbuds.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

It's time to pour one out for a legend. Samsung has officially moved the Galaxy Note 20 series from monthly to quarterly security updates, the beginning of the end for what was once the company's crown jewel. The Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra were the final devices to carry the Galaxy Note name, and now they are entering their twilight years with support ending in March or April 2025. If you watched this series evolve from an experimental phablet into a productivity powerhouse, you feel it. An era...

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

When Apple Arcade launched in 2019 with roughly 70 premium mobile games that had no ads, no in-app purchases, and no sex or violence, it felt like a bold statement about the future of mobile gaming. Apple was betting that players were tired of predatory monetization schemes and would pay for a premium experience. The service became part of Apple's ecosystem strategy that has become the gold standard for other tech companies, promising seamless gaming across iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TV....

When a federal jury in San Francisco delivered its verdict on September 3, 2025, it sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley. Google was ordered to pay $425 million for continuing to track users even after they opted out of data collection. This isn't just another fine, it's a landmark case that affects 98 million users and 174 million devices across the United States. The decision lays bare how tech giants handle our most personal data when privacy promises don't match reality.

If you've been holding off on upgrading your iPhone, the iPhone 17 Pro lineup might just change your mind. It could be Apple's biggest performance leap in years. About time, right?

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

PowerToys has been quietly transforming into something much bigger than a simple collection of Windows utilities. What started as a nostalgic callback to the Windows 95 era has evolved into Microsoft's rapid-deployment testing ground for features that address fundamental Windows limitations. This evolution from novelty tools to essential productivity enhancements reflects Microsoft's new approach to filling operating system gaps without waiting for major release cycles.

Apple's Notes app has quietly evolved from that basic note-taking tool to something genuinely powerful, and with iOS 26, it's taking another significant leap forward. MacRumors confirms that iOS 26, currently in beta, has gained new Markdown support, letting you seamlessly import and export files in the popular plain-text formatting language. The functionality works both ways: you can bring existing Markdown files into Notes while preserving formatting like headings, links, and lists, or export...

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Google is quietly rolling out one of its most significant updates to Play Games profiles in years, and the details we've uncovered through recent APK teardowns reveal just how ambitious this revamp really is. Google is developing an avatar generator for Play Games profiles, allowing users to create custom avatars by selecting character, background, and art style. This isn't just another minor tweak—it's a complete reimagining of how gamers express themselves within the Android ecosystem, with...

YouTube's biggest star is making another bold business move. MrBeast reportedly plans to launch a phone company, joining a growing trend of celebrity cell service brands that are reshaping the mobile industry. This isn't just another celebrity endorsement deal—it's part of a calculated expansion that could redefine how we think about mobile technology and fan engagement.