Half of the fun of following upcoming smartphone and tablet releases is trying to figure out which leaks are legit and which are fabricated. Since thePixel Tabletwas in the unique position of being unveiled a whole year before its launch, there were an unusual amount of rumors around it. One had us excited about potential first-party accessories from Google, but it never came to fruition. Now, there’s new evidence to rekindle hope....

Linear vs. Tactile vs. Clicky Switches: What’s the Difference, and What Should You Choose? Whether you use your computer for work, play, or both, it’s wise to have a great keyboard to use it with. After all, a keyboard is one of the primary ways you interact with your computer, and you’ll use it every single day. Now, many people swear by mechanical keyboards, especially with how it improves their typing experience....

Loot boxes and game publishers could soon be in for more scrutiny from EU Diablo Immortal’s global release this week brought up mixed reviews from critics. Our Matt Sholtz was particularly incensed about how Activision Blizzard dressed up itsarcane loot box systemand mentioned that the company wouldn’t be releasing the game in Belgium and the Netherlands because of it. Now, we’re hearing about efforts to bring the legal axe down on loot boxes across Europe....

Summary New episodes ofThe Serpent QueenSeason 2 drop on Fridays on the STARZ app, picking up years after the events of the season 1 finale. With her son, Charles IX, the official king of France, Catherine de Medici will do whatever it takes to maintain her influence over the country. The former queen seeks to form a political alliance withQueen Elizabeth I, which results in a power struggle between the two historical figures....

Motorola Razr+ (2023) No matter which way you slice it, the new Motorola Razr+ is a stellar foldable that delivers a powerful and responsive device for the money. At $300 off, it’s an incredible bargain on one of this year’s best phones, hitting its lowest price yet just in time for Christmas. While Motorola, Amazon, and Best Buy all have the Razr+ on sale, only Best Buy is offering a free $50 gift card with every purchase....

NYT has debuted another new game called Connections, which is officially in its beta phase, so we will have to wait and see if it becomes part of the full NYT Games rotation in the future. The game is described as “group words that share a common thread.” If you’re looking for NYT Connections Answers for June 30, 2025, we have the answers for you! Don’t forget to check out ourNYT Crosswords,NYT Mini Crosswords,NYT Spelling Bee, andNYT Wordlecoverage....

Samsung Galaxy A53 vs. A52: What are the major differences? Your Rating Your comment has not been saved The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is a perfectly fine mid-range phone with a great 120Hz display, but minor downgrades from the Galaxy A52 5G make it a weaker value. The Galaxy A52 5G is Samsung’s nod to the budget-conscious, yet tech-hungry crowd, offering 5G connectivity without breaking the bank. It features a refreshing 6....

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Tab S7’s One UI 4.1.1 update is now live Despite being a minor point release, Samsung One UI 4.1.1 brings some notable improvements to multitasking on foldables and tablets. The skin debuted on theGalaxy Z Fold 4in early August, followed by the Korean giantrolling it out for the Galaxy Tab S8 seriesa few weeks later. Now, hot on the heels of the Korean giant confirming that it will bringOne UI 4....

Samsung’s flagshipGalaxy S23 seriesmight beselling like hotcakes, but not everybody has a grand lying around to drop on a smartphone. For people who prefer a healthy balance between power and affordability, Samsung’sGalaxy A54and A34 midrange models are likely to be a lot more palatable. The rumor mill around these two devices has been heating up lately, so we knew they were coming soon — we just didn’t think they’d be coming as quickly as the latest report suggests....

We can find a plethora ofpassword manager appsscattered across the internet today. However, Samsung Galaxy device owners have a first-party solution to perform this task, known asSamsung Pass. However, theintroduction of Samsung Wallet— which consolidated the attributes of Samsung Pass and Samsung Pay — meant that Pass went on the backburner a little bit. Despite this change, there are still many who continue to use Pass as a password manager on theirGalaxy smartphones....

Sony’s next LinkBuds may lack the very thing that made the original so unique Sony has been a renowned name in the audio space for years, initially with its Walkman lineup of players and, more recently, with its line of wireless earbuds and headphones. In our review of theSony WF-1000XM4, we found that they’re among thebest earbudsyou can get, with fantastic sound quality and top-notch noise cancellation. With the more recent launch of theLinkBuds, though, Sony has taken a more unconventional approach to earbuds, with an open design that’s meant to let sound in and let you hear the world around you....

SwitchBot fulfills the unique role in the smart home ecosystem of automating your regular “dumb” devices—like push buttons, infrared remote controls… or curtains. Now in its third iteration, the latest version of the SwitchBot Curtain is bigger, more powerful, and somehow, even quieter. If you want to wake up naturally with sunlight (but at a time convenient to you), improve your home insulation by using curtains to automatically block out the harsh summer sun, or perhaps make your curtains close when it’s movie time, the SwitchBot Curtain 3 might be exactly what you’ve been looking for....

The Best Free Resources to Prepare for CompTIA Linux+ CompTIA’s Linux+ exam is notoriously challenging. If you may’t afford to pay for tons of books and exclusive online courses, the prospect of passing the exam at all might seem impossible. You don’t have to give up on your dreams of becoming Linux certified, however. Many Linux experts across the web have created impressive learning resources as passion projects. If you complete the tutorials and challenges provided by these resources and apply yourself to studying, it’s possible to become a skilled user and prepare yourself for the Linux+ exam in no time....