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Google Photos app on a Google Pixel 8 Pro.

This is the one AI feature from Google I/O 2024 I can’t wait to use

Whether you love it or hate it, AI is all the rage right now. This was especially true at Google I/O 2024, where one particular AI feature stole my attention.
A person holding the Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses.

Google fumbled what could have been its biggest product in years

Google didn't launch a pair of AI smart glasses at Google I/O, but instead weakly teased a concept, leaving the path clear for the competition to take over.
Google presenting Project Astra at Google I/O 2024.

I saw Google’s futuristic Project Astra, and it was jaw-dropping

So much of Google I/O 2024 could be described as dull and boring. But Project Astra stood out as something magical, and I got to see it in action.
Official photo of the 2024 iPad Pro.

Dear Apple, I don’t care how thin the iPad Pro is

The new iPad Pro is Apple's most impressive tablet to date. One of its biggest changes is an ultrathin design. And you know what? I just don't care about it.
Google's Gemini logo with the AI running on a smartphone and a PC.

Google’s new AI features look like my worst nightmare

Google's I/O keynote was all about AI, and while I went in hoping to see exciting AI with personality, I got the worst, dullest AI imaginable.
A photo of Sundar at the Google I/O 2024 keynote.

The 4 biggest things Google didn’t announce at Google I/O 2024

The Google I/O 2024 keynote has come and gone. Here are the biggest things Google didn't announce during it.
Google Pixel 8a in Aloe.

Did you buy a Google Pixel 8a? These are the first 9 things you need to do

The Google Pixel 8a is here with many improvements over its predecessor. If you have one, here are a few of the first things you need to do.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, seen from the side.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 may fix my biggest issue with the Z Fold 5

My time with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 assuaged a lot of my fears, but it also highlighted some odd issues. Thankfully, it seems the Z Fold 6 will fix them.
Renders of the 11-inch and 13-inch models of the iPad Pro 2024.

Apple’s new iPads look amazing, but there’s one big problem

Apple showed off some impressive new iPads. But there's still one thing that is holding them back from their full potential.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8a.

I have the Google Pixel 8a. Here are 6 things you need to know

I've been using the Google Pixel 8a for a few days, and there are certain details you must know about before buying one.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

5 phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 15 Plus

The iPhone 15 Plus is a powerful device, but probably not one that will turn a lot of heads. Here are five iPhone 15 Plus alternatives you should buy instead.
iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard.

Apple’s new iPad Pro keyboard is a bigger deal than you think

Apple's new Magic Keyboard has got a lot going in its favor, but its predecessor has left a trail of rather pricey design woes. I hope this one gets it right.
A person wearing an Apple Watch Series 9, made for the OuttaFocus column.

The Apple Watch is the best iPhone camera accessory you didn’t know you needed

Is it possible a smartwatch can help you take more interesting and unique photos? Yes, thanks to an Apple Watch feature that doesn't get spoken about enough.
Different smartwatch models with displays illuminated.

Smartwatches are in big trouble

What's old is new again in the world of smartwatches. It's a big problem right now, and it's only going to get worse.
iPad Pro.

Apple finally fixed my biggest issue with the iPad Pro

Apple finally updated the iPad Air and iPad Pro lines, and fixed a glaring problem that I've had with the Pro models for years.
Pixel 7a back.

The Google Pixel 8a’s 6 biggest upgrades over the Pixel 7a

We know the Google Pixel 8a is better than the Pixel 7a, but how so? Here are the six biggest upgrades you get with Google's newest Pixel.
A person wearing the Huawei Watch Fit 3.

I spent five days wearing an Apple Watch clone, and now I’m angry

Why did Huawei decide to make the otherwise very good Watch Fit 3 look like an Apple Watch? Here's why this is an unfortunate decision.
A render of the front and back of the 2024 iPad Pro.

There’s something Apple isn’t telling you about the new iPad Pro

One of the biggest new features for the 2024 iPad Pro is its new M4 chip. It's an impressive specification, but not all is as it seems.
A render of the Bay blue Google Pixel 8a.

The Google Pixel 8a is the Pixel phone I’ve been waiting for

The Google Pixel 8a, on paper, could be dismissed as a boring or tepid smartphone release. But I couldn't be more excited about it.
Someone using the new M4 iPad Pro with a creator app.

I don’t think Apple wants me to buy the new iPad Pro

I want the new 2024 iPad Pro, specifically the 13-inch version, but Apple's event showed me how I'd never get close to tapping into its ability.
The back of the Google Pixel Tablet.

Google has no idea what it’s doing with the Pixel Tablet

To cut the price of the Pixel Tablet, Google has changed the one good thing about it, proving it really doesn't have a plan to make the tablet desirable.
The back of a Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max.

I found an amazing new way to use my iPhone 15 Pro Max

I recently found a new way to use my iPhone 15 Pro Max. It's not a feature I went into 2024 expecting to fall in love with, but that's exactly what's happened.
OnePlus Open in hand.

Six months later, is the OnePlus Open still worth it? I found out

It's been about six months since the OnePlus Open hit the market. Is OnePlus' first foldable still worth it? I revisited the phone to find out.
Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 Pro.

One of the most iconic iPhone accessories is back — and it’s great

The Mophie Juice Pack used to be an accessory that you would see everywhere, but then it vanished. Now it's back for the iPhone 15 series.
iPad Air 5 seen from the back and held in hand.

Apple’s new iPad Air could be in trouble

We're expecting a lot of new iPads next week, including two new iPad Air models. It's exciting, but also potentially concerning.
A Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus laying on concrete.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is a great Android phone — but so are these five alternatives.
Someone holding the Honor Magic 6 RSR outside.

The Honor Magic 6 RSR is my new favorite Android phone of 2024

There are endless choices for a good Android phone in 2024. But as of right now, the Honor Magic 6 RSR is my new go-to. Here's why.
Nomi AI companion profile.

Nomi is one of the most unsettling (and amazing) apps I’ve ever used

This AI partner talks. It can send you selfies. It tries to fill voids, comfort, guide, and even fulfill fantasies. Some even built a family. This is Nomi.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

This is one of the toughest smartphone camera comparisons I’ve ever done

Which Ultra Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, has the best camera? I found out in this massive, in-depth comparison.
Apple May 7th event promo on Apple website, on iPad.

The 4 biggest announcements we expect from Apple’s May 7 event

Apple's May 7 event is right around the corner. What are we expecting from the (very likely) iPad-centric event? Here's a preview of what you need to know.
Samsung Galaxy S24 (left) and Google Pixel 8 in hand.

5 ways the Samsung Galaxy S24 beats the Google Pixel 8

Thinking of buying either a Google Pixel 8 or a Samsung Galaxy S24? Here are a few reasons why the Galaxy S24 is the better choice.
TikTok logo on an iPhone.

Worried about the TikTok ban? Here are 5 TikTok alternatives you should use

Though TikTok isn't banned quite yet, it may be soon. Here are some alternatives worth checking out.
Someone holding the Rabbit R1 with its screen turned on.

I spent four days with the AI gadget of the future, and it was a mess

The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered gadget that can help you get things done quicker than you're able to with your phone. At least, that's what it's supposed to do.
A person holding the OnePlus 12.

How this surprise OnePlus feature changed my smartphone photos forever

It's an easily ignored feature, but the OnePlus 12's Master Mode is way more than just another Pro camera mode — and using it has changed my photos forever.