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Samsung is making good on its promise to bring ads to users with smart fridges, with reports that they’re beginning to take up the entire display on some Family Hub appliances. For now, Samsung makes it possible to turn them off.

New evidence reveals that Google is working on some form of NFC-based contact sharing on Android, similar to iPhone’s “NameDrop,” but it’s very early days.

As part of the November 2025 Feature Drop, Google is bringing the Journal app introduced this generation to the Pixel 8 and 9 series.

There aren’t many devices that can synchronize your surrounding lighting with the visuals on your TV. Two companies come to mind, and there’s a massive disparity in price, especially when Govee’s TV Backlight 3 Pro does a rather good job with a couple of drawbacks for cheaper.

Google is rolling out Home app 4.3 for Android (not yet widely available) and iOS (already live) today as a more sizable update.

After announcing in September, Google is now widely rolling out Call Recording on Pixel phones that lack AI-powered Call Notes.

Qi2 has been absolutely my favorite upgrade for the Pixel 10 generation, and that’s largely because it opens up a new world of accessories. One of the best I’ve tried is a neat 5-in-1 charging dock from Baseus that lets you power up your Pixel 10 easily, while also having power for anything else right on hand.

Tesla has among the most popular electric vehicles on the market, but the company has always avoided support for Google’s Android Auto and Apple’s CarPlay. Now, Tesla is apparently considering a change, but ignoring Google’s side.

Following last week’s big mobile update, NotebookLM is back with Deep Research and Microsoft Word support.

Following the Pixel Feature Drop on Tuesday, we’re now beginning to see Notification Summaries go live.

YouTube TV subscribers are about to enter their third straight week of Disney-owned properties being held off-the-air as part of a carriage dispute between the two brands, and while momentum is seemingly building towards a deal, there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight.

While it’s still not widely available, the Google TV homescreen redesign is rolling out to more users. Here’s a closer look at what’s changed.

NBC has announced a new NBC Sports Network that will debut first on YouTube TV before expanding elsewhere.

The OnePlus 15’s global launch is today, but if you’re in the US, you’re going to be waiting a little while longer. Thanks to the (newly-ended) government shutdown, OnePlus is still waiting on its final FCC certification.

No matter how it’s translated into raw sales or market share, OnePlus has been on a tear in the lead-up to the OnePlus 15. The OnePlus Open remains one of my favorite foldables ever, and I continue to hope for an eventual follow-up to compete against Samsung and Google’s efforts in the US. The OnePlus 12 and 13, meanwhile, offered exceptional rivals to the usual suspects lining your carrier’s shelves; this year’s OnePlus 13, in particular, felt like something special.

Google is getting ready for holiday shopping with a handful of new features led by agentic AI checkout and calling.

After work got underway earlier this year, Google Messages is beginning to roll out @mentions in group chats.

In August, Google announced that it will require developer verification to install Android apps, including through sideloading. That’s continuing, but Google is working on a solution for “experienced users.”

After testing in recent months, Google is going ahead with a dedicated “Images” tab in the Search app on Android and iOS.