Credit: REDMAGIC TL;DR The REDMAGIC 11 Air is a new gaming phone with a relatively slim form factor. It packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Global sales start on February 12 at $499 for the 12+256 version, or $599 for the 16+512GB version. The gaming
Read MoreI’ve been using Samsung’s Galaxy Buds for a long time. In fact, I’ve owned six of the ten versions of the Galaxy Buds that Samsung has released since 2019. When I upgraded to the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, it wasn’t the improved sound quality or ANC that impressed me the most. Instead, it was a
Read MoreCredit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new dedicated toggle to switch between the AI-powered “Ask Photos” and the classic search experience. This new toggle will improve discoverability compared to the current double-tap shortcut for switching between the two search experiences. If a classic search yields no results, Google Photos will
Read MoreCredit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new dedicated toggle to switch between the AI-powered “Ask Photos” and the classic search experience. This new toggle will improve discoverability compared to the current double-tap shortcut for switching between the two search experiences. If a classic search yields no results, Google Photos will
Read MoreCredit: Android Headlines TL;DR A veteran leaker has posted renders showing the Galaxy S26 phones in UAG cases with magnet lines. The images show off the back of the phones, giving us a good look at the rear designs. Another leaker has also posted purported Galaxy S26 series cases, featuring magnet lines on the inside.
Read MoreCredit: Android Headlines TL;DR A veteran leaker has posted renders showing the Galaxy S26 phones in UAG cases with magnet lines. The images show off the back of the phones, giving us a good look at the rear designs. Another leaker has also posted purported Galaxy S26 series cases, featuring magnet lines on the inside.
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Read MoreCredit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has revealed plans to launch slimmer, lighter Galaxy phones this year. The company also confirmed it’ll strengthen its foldable lineup with new form factors, possibly hinting at the rumored Wide Fold. For the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung said it has new agentic AI experiences in store.
Read MoreYou’ve likely seen an X-cube, a dichoric prism used to split light into its constituent colours–you know, those fun little cubes you get when tearing apart a broken projector. Have you considered that the X-cube need not be a cube for its entire existence? [Matt] at “Matt’s Corner of Gem Cutting” on YouTube absolutely did,
Read MoreYou’ve likely seen an X-cube, a dichoric prism used to split light into its constituent colours–you know, those fun little cubes you get when tearing apart a broken projector. Have you considered that the X-cube need not be a cube for its entire existence? [Matt] at “Matt’s Corner of Gem Cutting” on YouTube absolutely did,
Read MoreThe Linux kernel community has formalized a continuity plan for the day Linus Torvalds eventually steps aside, defining how the process would work to replace him as the top-level maintainer. ZDNet’s Steven Vaughan-Nichols reports: The new “plan for a plan,” drafted by longtime kernel contributor Dan Williams, was discussed at the latest Linux Kernel Maintainer
Read MoreThe Apple Watch has plenty of potential for health monitoring even after discovery of a condition, and a new study outlines its usefulness in monitoring patients after atrial fibrillation ablation. The Apple Watch could prove useful to patients who have undergone atrial fibrillation ablation. While a January 2026 study examined the role of the Apple
Read MoreApple Creator Studio is taking on Adobe’s dominant Creative Cloud by offering a selection of apps to create content, paid monthly. There are massive differences between the two subscription services, and some nuance to picking a package. Here’s how they compare, and what you can do to fill the gaps. Apple Creator Studio vs Adobe
Read MoreCredit: Harley Maranan / Android Authority TL;DR A rumor suggests that the Sony WF-1000XM6 could launch with an additional color option. The rumor claims this additional color option will be called “Sandpink.” Sony recently launched a new addition to its cheaper earbuds series (LinkBuds) with the LinkBuds Clip. But what about the follow-up to the
Read MoreFormer election clerk Tina Peters is a hero to conspiracy theorists, and even received an empty “pardon” from the president. Colorado’s governor has held firm against commuting her sentence—so far.
Read MoreIf 2026 is the year where you take upskilling to the next level, start by learning about meta skills. Read more: It is time to work on those meta skills in a big way
Read MoreCredit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR A leaker has claimed that Apple is testing telephoto converter lenses, ostensibly for the iPhone 18 Pro line. Vivo and OPPO debuted these new-generation add-on lenses, which can dramatically improve long-range camera zoom. The Galaxy S7 phones supported a 2x add-on lens back in 2016, but the Galaxy
Read MoreCamo developer Reincubate is suing Apple over Continuity Camera, accusing Apple of patent infringement and deceit surrounding the 2022 “Sherlocking” of its iPhone-as-webcam app. Continuity Camera in macOS Ventura – Image Credit: Apple Apple’s introduction of the Continuity Camera in 2022 was a game-changing feature for users who experienced the remote working-focused COVID-19 pandemic. It
Read MoreAmazon announced on Wednesday that it is eliminating approximately 16,000 roles across the company as part of organizational changes that began in October 2025 and are only now being finalized by certain teams. Senior Vice President Beth Galetti shared the news in a memo to employees, framing the reductions as an effort to reduce layers,
Read MoreAmazon announced on Wednesday that it is eliminating approximately 16,000 roles across the company as part of organizational changes that began in October 2025 and are only now being finalized by certain teams. Senior Vice President Beth Galetti shared the news in a memo to employees, framing the reductions as an effort to reduce layers,
Read MoreConstruction will commence following the completion of a formal construction tender process. Read more: £40m Ulster University medtech hub gets Belfast council nod
Read MoreTL;DR The Nothing Phone 4a Pro has leaked again, this time through a certification by the EU’s power ratings body. The Phone 4a Pro gets a subtle increment in the battery, but retains the same 50W charging speed. The other big improvement is the water protection rating, now IP65. Unlike the more premium Phone 3,
Read MoreConstruction will commence following the completion of a formal construction tender process. Read more: £40m Ulster University medtech hub gets Belfast council nod
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube TV now lets subscribers jump directly to specific segments within DVR recordings. The feature uses chapter-style navigation similar to YouTube videos, making recordings easier to browse and rewatch. It’s currently limited to select programs such as ABC World News Tonight, but could expand to more shows over
Read MoreApple quietly released its first update to iOS 12 since 2023 to keep iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation working on older hardware through January 2027. The update applies to legacy devices like the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6/6 Plus, and 2013-era iPads. Macworld reports: The update appears to be related to a specific issue. According to
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