Will Sattelberg

EVE Online has offered gamers a space-centric alternative to MMOs like World of Warcraft for over 20 years. Now, the studio behind the game is looking towards the future of game development, beginning with a new AI-centric partnership with Google’s DeepMind.

Welcome to episode 32 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes YouTuber and podcaster Steve Radochia back to the show to take a deep dive on Motorola’s latest Razrs. What does it mean for the industry — and for your next phone — when price hikes start being accompanied by tangible downgrades? They also talk about Steve’s new podcast Old’s Cool and spend five minutes debating the merits of each Ocean’s film.

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The consequences of RAMageddon have moved beyond the impossibility of building a gaming PC. Price hikes are hitting practically every gadget you could reasonably expect to find in your local Best Buy. Laptops, tablets, gaming consoles — if it’s got memory and a storage drive, it’s probably going up in price, and unfortunately, that’s true for smartphones too.

Welcome to episode 98 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will dig into all sorts of recent exclusive reporting. From Google’s upcoming app icon redesigns for Workspace — and, if Pixel is any indication, far beyond — to the upcoming Fitbit Air fitness band and its Google-ified partner app, there’s plenty to talk about. Plus, we look at Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Glasses and wonder just whether they’re the right pair for us.

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Motorola finally unveiled its latest Razr lineup today, but to call Moto’s trio of clamshells an upgrade wouldn’t quite be accurate. While the 2026 Razr, Razr+, and Razr Ultra all contain minor changes compared to their direct predecessors, it’s not enough to justify their more expensive prices — especially considering some of those changes actually aren’t for the better. If you act fast, you might be able to score last year’s Razr Ultra for half off, bringing the price below what Moto wants for its latest base model.

Motorola is refreshing all three of its Razr models for 2026, but outside of some new — and, as you’d expect, more expensive — prices, there actually isn’t much here that’s been properly upgraded. Considering the strength of last year’s lineup, that’s not necessarily a bad thing on its face, especially if you’re looking to jump head-first into the world of clamshell foldables. But if you’re wondering whether it’s worth skipping these new models in favor of deal-hunting on Motorola’s 2025 series, here’s what’s actually new with the 2026 Razr series.

Follow this week’s (seemingly finalized) leaked product images for the upcoming Galaxy Glasses, Samsung is finding itself responsible for yet another leak — this time, thanks to an otherwise routine app update.

Welcome to episode 31 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Android Central’s Nick Sutrich back to the show to discuss the swirling rumors surrounding OnePlus. From its fate in Europe looking questionable to quiet demand in North America, things aren’t looking great for the “Never Settle” brand. Will and Nick look back at their own histories with OnePlus, what set the brand apart from its contemporaries, and how this situation became a problem to begin with.

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Samsung has been teasing its arrival in the fledgling smart glasses scene since the launch of Galaxy XR last fall, reportedly developing a pair without a display alongside one with a built-in screen. Now, we’re getting our first look at the display-less variant planned for launch later this year, and in comparison to some of its competition, this pair is looking pretty slick.

Welcome to episode 97 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien and Will are joined by Andrew Romero to talk through a couple of Pixel hardware leaks coming out of Android 17 Beta 4. First, they discuss the growing possibility of a Pixel Laptop, and wonder what Google needs to do to succeed in an ever-competitive space. Then they turn to “Pixel Glow,” a mysterious new notification light system seemingly on the way for Pixel 11.

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2026 is shaping up to be a rocky one for smartphone brands, thanks largely to the ongoing crisis over RAM and storage availability. You wouldn’t know that from looking at early Galaxy S26 sales numbers, though, as a new report shows strong demand for Samsung’s latest trio of flagships.

Welcome to episode 30 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Damien Wilde back to the show to discuss everyone’s favorite topic: price hikes. With gadgets across the board getting more expensive — sometimes to the tune of more than $500 for a single laptop — Will and Damien break down the current state of play in the industry, alongside what you can do to help ease the pain of upgrading in 2026.

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In a recent interview, Samsung execs discussed how the company’s design language has evolved into what we now know as the Galaxy S26. While it might be true that Samsung has carved out its own identity in the mobile space through generations of refinement, that same design is also at the heart of some of the most annoying-yet-fixable problems facing Galaxy hardware.

Welcome to episode 96 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will talk through Google’s new native Gemini app for Mac and wonder why now, and why we don’t see more standalone applications from the company. They also dive into new reports surrounding Google’s portion of the foldable market — and the risk Apple holds against it — before finishing up with YouTube’s new workaround for disabling Shorts.

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Samsung is still working on One UI 9 ahead of a planned launch later this summer. With a fresh leaked build, we’re getting a better glimpse at two features coming to your phone with this update.

Google is adding a new tool to Search that should allow users to save a little bit of cash on their upcoming summer vacations.

Welcome to episode 29 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes 9to5‘s own Andrew Romero back to the show as the pair attempt their best impression at consulting. From Samsung’s messy Galaxy S-series lineup to a crucial piece of advice Google should adopt for the Pixel 11, Will and Andrew are fixing every flagship Android series sold in the US — for absolutely free, no less.

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Welcome to episode 95 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will take a deep dive into the world of Gemini, breaking down Google’s frequent UI changes, the different ways all three hosts use the service, and how it needs to evolve moving forward. Damien also walks Abner and Will through his experience using Gemini with Android Auto, and how it’s more of a mixed bag than you might think.

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Earlier this week, YouTube users began reporting 90-second ad breaks appearing within videos being streamed to televisions, seemingly expanding on the 30-second rollout that initially kicked off last year. YouTube has officially responded to these claims, but in doing so, it’s raising more questions than providing answers.

In what could be your last chance to pick up Samsung’s first-ever tri-folding phone, the Galaxy Z TriFold is set to be restocked later this morning. If history is any indication, though, you’re going to want to make sure you’re prepared to add your device to cart as soon as possible.