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If you’re a T-Mobile customer feeling fed up with your service, you’re not alone. Recent data points to a pattern of dissatisfaction that goes far beyond one-off complaints. It looks like a broader crisis pushing people to shop around in record numbers.

When Hulu first launched its Live TV service back in 2017, cord-cutters were celebrating what seemed like the answer to expensive cable bills. At just $39.99 a month, it felt like streaming had finally cracked the code on affordable live television (Cord Cutters News). Fast forward to today, and that same service will now cost you $90 monthly, a reality check that has many wondering if we simply traded one expensive TV habit for another.

Samsung's making bold moves with the Galaxy S26, and the tech world is buzzing about what could be their biggest chipset comeback story yet. Recent reports suggest the entire Galaxy S26 lineup might ditch Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors in favor of Samsung's own Exynos 2600 chip, according to Tech Advisor. This is not just another incremental upgrade. We are talking about Samsung potentially delivering their first truly competitive in-house processor in years, with performance metrics that...

Samsung's mixed reality headset finally breaks cover today, and it is bringing serious firepower to challenge Apple's Vision Pro. After months of teasing and prototype demos, Samsung is unveiling Project Moohan at its "Worlds Wide Open" Galaxy Event, a moment that could pivot the XR landscape. Samsung is officially revealing Project Moohan, its Vision Pro competitor, at its Galaxy Event, and early hands-on writeups say the device might deliver on its big promises. Samsung let tech writers try...

Reviewed by Jame Jimenez

Reviewed by Jame Jimenez

If you've been using Google Maps recently, you might have noticed something quietly revolutionary happening beneath the surface. The company is currently experimenting with a conversational interface that mirrors the chat-based approach we've come to expect from Gemini. Early testers have discovered an "Ask Maps" feature in beta version 25.41.03.815390258, complete with a familiar bottom sheet interface and suggested prompts.

Google's third swing at the foldable market is here, and it is taking a very different tack. While most rivals chase thinner and lighter, Google goes the other way with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and I think they might be onto something.

Google's latest foldable device marks a real pivot for the company, with durability and practicality over sleekness. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold tightens up build quality, battery life, and weather resistance, though it trades some design finesse and performance to get there. A redesigned hinge seals things up while keeping the big-screen tricks people buy foldables for. At $1,799, it lands as a cheaper ticket into the premium foldable club.

Google's latest smartwatch has arrived, and it's making serious waves in the Android ecosystem. This device is a leap from previous generations, introducing genuinely groundbreaking features that position it as a standout option for Android users. Enhanced satellite connectivity, better battery performance, and comprehensive AI integration show Google's intent to build a truly competitive wearable. The timing feels right, since Android fans have been waiting for a watch that does more than...

Samsung is gearing up to make waves in the foldable smartphone arena, and the latest leaks surrounding its upcoming trifold device are fascinating. The Galaxy G Fold is rumored to introduce a groundbreaking tri-battery system powered by silicon-carbon technology, according to recent reports. It would be Samsung's first real foray into advanced battery chemistry, a sharp break from traditional lithium-ion cells. The twist, and the hard part, is how Samsung plans to tackle complex power...

YouTube's content moderation landscape is shifting, fast. The Google-owned platform says it is launching a limited pilot allowing some creators banned under now-retired COVID-19 and election-related policies to apply for a new channel / reinstatement (announced in a letter to the House Judiciary Committee on 2025-09-24). A major departure from its previous lifetime ban policy. This is more than a paperwork tweak; it reflects a broader recalibration of content governance that took shape during...

The nostalgic clicking sound of physical keys might be making a comeback in the iPhone world. If you miss the tiny thock of a button press, you are not alone. As renewed enthusiasm for BlackBerry-style devices rolls in, with Chinese firm Zinwa Technologies planning to relaunch classic models, iPhone users now have their own way to get that tactile fix. The Clicks keyboard case turns your phone into something that looks and feels closer to those beloved BlackBerry devices of yesteryear, and it...

When you pick up your shiny new iPhone 17 or iPhone Air, the last thing you expect is for one of its marquee features to refuse to work. Yet that is exactly what happened to users across the globe when Apple Intelligence decided to take an unscheduled vacation. The bug blocked users from accessing core AI features like Genmoji, Image Playground, and Writing Tools, essentially rendering their premium devices partially neutered. Apple's latest AI-powered capabilities represent a fundamental part...

When Apple introduced the iPhone 4 in 2010, it was a design revolution, sleek, beautiful, ambitious. Within days, though, users noticed something odd. Hold the phone a certain way and the signal bars vanished. Antennagate was not a minor hiccup, it was a $175 million lesson in what happens when bold design meets stubborn physics.

Apple's latest App Store moves are everywhere. For good reason. The tech giant is bracing for one of the biggest regulatory pivots in digital platform history. The Supreme Court's reversal of decades of precedent in the Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton decision has opened the door for sweeping age verification mandates. Now, new app store accountability laws in Texas, Utah, and Louisiana are forcing major platforms to rethink how they verify user ages and obtain parental consent.

The tech world felt a jolt this October when the US Supreme Court delivered a brief but stinging blow to Google’s app store empire. In a terse, one sentence decision that rippled through Silicon Valley, the nation’s highest court rejected Google’s emergency appeal to halt sweeping changes to its Play Store operations. Not just another skirmish, it capped a landmark antitrust victory by Epic Games that could reshape how millions of Android users find and buy apps.

WhatsApp's latest update finally brings what many iPhone users wanted, message translation right inside the chat. The Meta-owned platform is rolling out support for 21 languages on iOS (9to5Mac), a concrete step toward tearing down everyday language friction in chats. It ships in app version 25.28.74 (9to5Mac), alongside the official rollout of Live Photos support. I have been tracking on-device AI for a while, and this feels bigger than a mere convenience upgrade. It is a strategic move in the...

When a life-changing moment meets live streaming technology, the result can be both extraordinary and controversial. The streaming world witnessed something unprecedented when a content creator decided to share one of life's most intimate moments with thousands of viewers in real time. We are talking about a Twitch streamer who gave birth live on stream, a moment that shows how far platforms have moved beyond pure entertainment into places where creators share their most personal experiences....

Ever found yourself needing a clean macOS installation or wanting to upgrade multiple Macs without downloading the OS repeatedly? Creating an external bootable drive for macOS Tahoe is your answer. Apple launched macOS Tahoe on August 15, 2025, with its public Beta becoming available in mid-July, according to EaseUS. This latest iteration brings some impressive new features that make the upgrade effort worthwhile, especially when you are dealing with beta software where having a reliable...

Google's latest smartwatch lands like a pivot point for wearables. After three generations of inching forward, the Pixel Watch 4 finally tackles the big complaints that kept Google's watch on the bench. This is not a quiet spec bump. It is a top to bottom rethink that hits battery life, repairability, and connectivity, then adds features that reset expectations for what a watch can do.

Apple's latest move to address marking issues on iPhone 17 display units shows how quickly the company responds to customer experience concerns. Recent reports revealed that protective silicone rings have been quietly added to in-store MagSafe charging stands, according to MacRumors. The hardware tweak followed Apple confirming last month that deteriorated MagSafe chargers in retail locations were causing what looked like scratches on iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models, not gouges, just material...

When you walk into an Apple Store to check out the shiny new iPhone 17 Pro, the last thing you expect is scratches on the display models. Yet that is exactly what shoppers saw when the phones first hit retail floors, and the internet promptly christened it “Scratchgate.” Apple has stepped in with an explanation and a fix, protective silicone rings on in‑store MagSafe chargers.

We've all been there, you're settling into your favorite show at a reasonable volume when suddenly a streaming ad explodes through your speakers like an air horn at 2 AM. Your neighbors probably think you're hosting a midnight infomercial convention. Really, you're just another victim of streaming's most annoying problem: commercials that blast way louder than the show you were just watching. California decided to do something about it, and the fix could help viewers across the country.

Google is quietly shaking up product testing. The company plans to pick a small group of dedicated enthusiasts to try unreleased hardware before it hits the market, a move that tilts the process from purely internal trials to community input, as reported by Ars Technica.

Apple's Vision Pro has been stirring up the spatial computing world, and the latest M5-powered iteration aims straight at the original headset's pain points. It brings significant performance improvements (Virtual Reality News), real comfort upgrades, and developer tools that could change how we think about mixed reality computing. Mixed reality that keeps up with you, not the other way around.

Google just quietly dropped what might be the Pixel 10's most significant advantage yet, and it has nothing to do with the usual suspects like camera upgrades or AI tricks. We're talking about something that changes what your phone can actually do: GPU-accelerated Linux applications running natively on Android. Big swing.

Google's been quietly working on something that could change how we think about spreadsheets. The latest Gemini update for Sheets is not just another AI feature, it is a fundamental shift toward natural language data manipulation that could make complex spreadsheet tasks accessible to anyone. The rollout started on October 15, 2025, introducing capabilities that let users handle complex multi-step operations through simple conversational prompts. Google's enhanced AI can now execute multiple...

OnePlus has officially revealed that its upcoming flagship device will feature an enormous 7,300mAh battery powered by the company's advanced Glacier Battery technology, according to Android Central. That is serious capacity. The battery will be paired with 120W wired "Super Flash" charging and 50W wireless charging, reports suggest. The device is scheduled to launch first in China on October 27, with global markets potentially seeing availability by mid-November, based on company announcements.

When Samsung first launched the Galaxy S20 FE back in 2020, it felt like a breath of fresh air in the smartphone market. Here was a device that delivered flagship features at a more accessible price point, giving fans exactly what they wanted without breaking the bank. Fast-forward to 2025, and Samsung's latest offering in this line, the Galaxy S25 FE, tells a very different story. Different vibe.

Apple's strategic chess game just got a lot more interesting. The company's massive $700 million Formula 1 deal represents far more than just another streaming acquisition, it's a carefully orchestrated ecosystem play that could fundamentally reshape how we consume sports content. In parallel, the newly announced M5 MacBook Pro signals Apple's relentless push into professional computing, a one-two punch that shows the company's ambition to dominate both content delivery and the premium devices...

iOS 26 delivers some flashy Messages tricks, but let’s talk about what is still missing. The update feels like a mixed bag. Useful upgrades are here, yet several cross-platform pieces are still MIA.

China's regulatory assault on Apple is intensifying, and it could reshape the tech giant's global operations. A coalition of 55 Chinese iPhone and iPad users has formally filed an antitrust complaint with China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), alleging that Apple maintains monopolistic control over app distribution. Not a hiccup, a direct challenge to Apple's core business model in one of its most critical markets.

Something's brewing in the Android ecosystem that still feels under the radar, and it is worth a closer look. Google's Play Store has quietly started revealing what is coming for Android XR, and the timing is no accident. Just days before Samsung's official Galaxy XR headset debut, application listings are appearing with specialized XR tags, according to TechRadar. That early peek suggests Google and Samsung have been coordinating to launch with real content, not a barren storefront, a clear...

The streaming landscape is hitting a crossroads no one wanted to admit was coming, except maybe everyone who is tired of juggling five different apps just to watch TV. The great cable cutting revolution looped us back to the problem we tried to escape: too many bills, too much hassle, and way too much time spent figuring out what to watch where.

Apple's M5 chip lands like a shot of espresso, a clear jump for the company's flagship devices. The processor delivers a fourfold increase in AI GPU compute capabilities (Geeky Gadgets), plus tangible wins in everyday speed with a 15-20% CPU boost and a 45% improvement in GPU ray tracing performance (Geeky Gadgets). The twist, Apple updated three core products at once, the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro. That coordinated move ties the ecosystem together, each device riding the...

Chinese consumers and developers are back in court, and Apple is in the crosshairs. This is the company’s second major antitrust challenge in China, arriving as Beijing and Washington trade barbs over tariffs and tech. The backdrop matters, and everyone knows it.

The Pixel Watch 4 quietly reshapes how we interact with AI assistants. Yes, it also brings better battery life, faster charging, improved repairability, and a gorgeous display, according to Android Authority (https://www.androidauthority.com/ok-google-vs-raise-to-talk-pixel-watch-4-3608289/). What stuck with me is the raise-to-talk gesture that activates Gemini.

Apple and NBCUniversal just announced something that’s been a long time coming in the streaming world: a partnership that actually makes financial sense for consumers. About time. This collaboration brings together two services that, frankly, could use each other’s help to reach more viewers and boost subscriber numbers.

Here's what we know about the iPhone 17's early sales performance, and the numbers are painting a compelling picture for Apple that goes beyond typical launch metrics. The data tells a story about consumer behavior and market dynamics that might surprise anyone who's been following the somewhat cautious reception of recent iPhone launches.