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Zooming in on your kid's performance in the school play is about to get a whole lot easier. It's going to look better, too.

I love this multi-device headset, and right now it’s cheaper than what I paid for it in March.

If you've ever wondered whether you can just charge your phone with the cable for your laptop, read on and find out how to tell.

Don't keep restarting your phone. Try these other steps instead.

From halting my doomscrolls to automating air-quality checks, Apple’s streamlined Shortcuts app is my favorite iOS 27 feature.

If you want to display media from your phone on a TV screen, you'll need to follow these steps to use AirPlay or screen mirroring.

For uninterrupted service as you country-hop, the Saily Ultra eSIM works well and comes with plentiful perks. It’s pricey though.

If you're having trouble with Bluetooth connections on your Pixel phone, this tool is a great place to start your troubleshooting.

From the best Dyson vacuum to the best wireless headphones and earbuds we’ve tested, you can get some great gadgets on sale already ahead of Labor Day.

Incremental improvements fail to generate much excitement, but Google’s Pixel 11 is still an accomplished Android phone.

Sennheiser announced the next version of its flagship wireless earbuds with a major redesign focusing on sustainability. The company claims the new design improves the Momentum True Wireless 5's "comfort, stability, and portability," but a more compelling reason to upgrade is that you won't have to replace them in a few years when they stop […]

Samsung says it will be launching a new addition to its S26 lineup next week.

Google's latest foldable sports some welcome upgrades, but its lack of a major design change is disappointing.

Just because it doesn't meet the high standard its predecessor set doesn't mean the Pixel 11 Pro isn't a great phone.

The Pixel 11 is $100 more than last year and didn't change a ton, but is still one of the best smartphones on the market.

Google’s new voice typing is pure magic, but subpar gaming performance and a useless rear LED keep these flagships from true greatness.

The foldable phone market is in the middle of a huge transformation, but no one told Google. Last year, Samsung transformed its Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a dramatically thinner design. This year, it made its phones thinner and lighter again, almost eliminated the crease, and introduced a new passport-sized form factor that feels like […]

Here's everything you need to know about the current wireless charging standards.

GrapheneOS 2027 Lands on Flagship Phones: Real‑World Privacy for Premium Android Users Introduction When GrapheneOS announced official support for Motorola, OnePlus and Sony’s top‑tier phones in early 2027, the tech community stopped scrolling. Within days the phrase “GrapheneOS Motorola” spiked 250 % on Google Trends and sparked a firestorm on Hacker News. Why the hype? Because for the first time a hardened, auditable Android fork is available on devices that don’t compromise on performance, camera quality, or design. In this guide you’ll get a hands‑on look at what GrapheneOS 2027 actually does, how to install it, and which commands and configuration tweaks let you turn a flagship phone into a privacy‑first workstation. Quick‑Start Checklist ✅ Item 1 Verify device compatibility (locked bootloader, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, TEE) 2 Backup current ROM (e.g., adb backup -apk -shared -all -f backup.ab ) 3 Unlock bootloader ( fastboot oem unlock ) – note this wipes data 4 Flash GrapheneOS boot and system images (see “Flashing the ROM”) 5 Enable verified boot ( fastboot flashing lock ) 6 Install the optional Play Store Compatibility Layer (PSCL) if needed Supported Premium Devices (2027) Manufacturer Model Key Security HW Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, TEE, Secure Enclave OnePlus 12 Pro Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, TEE, Secure Enclave Sony Xperia 1 V Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, TEE, Secure Enclave Google Pixel 9 (reference) Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Titan M2 All listed phones meet GrapheneOS’s Hardware Security Module (HSM) requirements: locked bootloader, hardware‑backed keystore, and a modern Trusted Execution Environment. How GrapheneOS Differs from Stock Android Feature Stock Android GrapheneOS 2027 Google Play Services Core system component, heavy telemetry Replaced by a sandboxed Play Store Compatibility Layer (PSCL) Kernel Standard Linux kernel with optional vendor patches Memory‑safe, mitigates Spectre/Meltdown, SELinux Enforcing by default App Sandbox Permissions granted per‑app

You don't need your phone charger to keep your device topped up, as long as you have a USB cable and something to plug it into.