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RIP, Google Pixel 6, the best and worst Pixel ever

Rita El Khoury — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:30:16 GMT

The first beta of Android 17 QPR2 landed a few days ago, and with it, one not-so-surprising but still sad piece of news: no update for the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro.

My Pixel 10 Pro overheated to 118F; I did the wrong thing to fix it

Rita El Khoury — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:01:14 GMT

Have you ever held a phone and felt it was so blazing hot that you couldn't keep it in your hand for more than one second? Have you ever had to throw a phone in a cooler to let it come down in temperature?

We went hands-on with Samsung's smartglasses. Here's why Meta should be worried

Andy Boxall — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:14:39 GMT

While the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 took center stage at Samsung’s July Unpacked 2026 event, the company also gave those attending a detailed first look at its forthcoming smartglasses too.

The Pixel Watch 5 could carry forward its biggest weakness

Rajesh Pandey — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:23:40 GMT

A weird leak has already confirmed that the upcoming Google Pixel Watch 5 will look the same as its predecessor. Turns out, it may even have the same specs as the Google Pixel Watch 4 with just one minor upgrade.

Garmin's CIRQA almost had a paywall problem, but the company listened

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:28:10 GMT

Smartwatches and fitness bands are the go-to solutions for most people looking for reliable health and fitness tracking. However, that trend is starting to change, with some looking to alternate solutions. WHOOP was one of the first to enter this space and has pretty much dominated it for the past several years.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 recap: Specs, pricing, and availability

Steven Winkelman — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:55:19 GMT

Samsung's July 2026 Galaxy Unpacked is officially in the books. The event brought a major shift to Samsung’s foldable strategy, with the announcement of the wide-format Galaxy Z Fold 8 (starting at $1,900) along with the more traditionally shaped Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (starting at $2,100).

Google has bet the house on the Pixel 11. [Video]

Ryan-Thomas Shaw — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:48:15 GMT

Can they pull it off?

Skip the contracts because Amazon is giving away a $350 gift card when you grab the Galaxy Z Fold 8

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:19:20 GMT

Samsung's latest foldable phones are now available for preorder, but it looks like Amazon might have one of the better promotions this time around if you're not looking to sign a contract. For a limited time, you can score a $350 gift card with purchase, that can be used on anything you want at a later date.

Samsung's new Z Fold 8 is free at AT&T if you have the right phone to trade in

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:29:08 GMT

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event showcased the brand's latest foldables with the Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8. The highlight for this year is most likely going to be the Z Fold 8, offering a wider design than the previous model.

I walked 5,000 steps with Fitbit, Pixel Watch, and Whoop to find the most accurate tracker

Sanuj Bhatia — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:15:15 GMT

It's been two months since the launch of the Google Fitbit Air. While the $99 fitness tracker grabbed plenty of attention for its affordable price and screenless design, its health tracking and the companion Google Health app left many early reviewers wanting more.