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The Google Pixel 9 series is quickly approaching its debut and, as is traditional, the faucet on leaks continues to move from a drip to a steady stream. Today, we’re getting a first look at the Pixel 9 Pro XL alongside the Pixel 8 Pro it will be replacing next month, showcasing the drastic design changes and the size.

Amazon’s Prime Video is shaking things up a bit by changing its design. The new UI will let you browse different add-on subscription services while also bringing recommendations from across the board with AI.

ADT is launching a new security system, its second with with Google Nest integration, which revives a couple of Nest Secure hardware features, starts at $269, and sets the stage for some big new features to come.

Samsung has been quietly working behind the scenes on its Android 15 update for Galaxy devices, One UI 7, and it sounds like we might get a first look at the update in the very near future.

Samsung’s pre-order phase has been going strong for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6, Watch 7, Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Ring. The period offers better discounts than any other time to buy, but it ends today. Here’s why you might want to pull the trigger before they fully launch; otherwise, you might want to wait for a sale.

While “Google TV” has a clear future as seen with the upcoming “Streamer,” it is losing the ability to buy television shows on all platforms and form factors.

Back in April, we revealed that Google is working on a sequel to the Chromecast with Google TV (4K) from 2020. 9to5Google can now report that this upcoming device will be the “Google TV Streamer.”

In a rather stark turnaround, Google is no longer ending support for third-party cookies in its Chrome browser.

Ahead of its launch in just a few weeks, more Pixel 9 leaks are helping to confirm what Google’s latest flagship series will bring to the table. Now, some new renders of Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL are offering a clear look at the two devices, including a pink color that doesn’t seem as vibrant as pictured previously.

Right as Samsung’s first smart ring – the Galaxy Ring – nears the end of its pre-order phase, Oura’s answer in the Oura Ring Gen 4 appears in recent certification documents. There’s little to glean in the way of technical advancements, but a sleek new design raises questions.

Last year, Google brought the Pixel Superfans program to the UK in the first international expansion outside the US, and it’s now coming to Germany.

In late 2020, Google introduced a significant evolution in its streaming device lineup with the Chromecast with Google TV (4K). This wasn’t your typical Chromecast – it was a full-fledged interface with a remote control, transforming the streaming experience. Now, nearly four years later, let’s evaluate how well this device has held up and whether it remains a viable option for today’s needs.

• Chromecast with Google TV Review: A lifeboat as we drown in streaming services

The OnePlus Open (otherwise known as the Oppo Find N3) is easily one of the best foldables on the market today, so we were already pretty excited for it to get a sequel. But, now, that excitement is even bigger as a new rumor hints at a massive battery in the OnePlus Open 2.

It’s no secret that Google is working on satellite connectivity for Pixel phones, but amid rumors of the upcoming Pixel 9 series, new findings hint that older Pixel phones may also get Satellite SOS and free service for a couple of years.

Foldables are still very much a new form factor in the smartphone industry. Manufacturers have been quick to make improvements year over year, but it feels like Samsung has somewhat stalled. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a good phone – that’s hard to deny – but it feels like little has changed.

Google and leaks go hand in hand at this stage, and so with the soft reveal of the Pixel 9 Pro, the Mountain View firm has officially confirmed it will ship with glossy side rails. It’s not a popular choice, but we wanted your thoughts on this design decision.