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Samsung unveils the Galaxy S25 and S25+, introducing new Galaxy AI capabilities

Samsung has officially revealed the Galaxy S25 and S25+. The phones are available for pre-order now and launch February 7.

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The OnePlus 13 focuses on refinement, and the result is a phone I can't help but love

With its latest 13th-generation flagship smartphone, OnePlus refines the candy bar handset form factor.

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Every night is girls' night with HMD's Barbie phone

With a hot pink coat of paint, HMD's Barbie phone is a throwback to the T9-era with a ton of novelty.

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Are you tired of incremental smartphone updates?

Smartphones are boring now, and it's been years since we've seen something truly innovative in the space. The last time I remember being truly excited about a new phone was back when the original Galaxy Fold launched, but even smartphones with foldable displays are getting minor yearly updates. Take Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra as a recent flagship example. It's a solid phone, with a stellar camera, a great-looking design, and potentially useful new AI features, but beyond its new 50-megapixel Ultra-wide camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and very subtle design changes, it's nearly identical to the Galaxy S24 Ultra. And it's not just Samsung. You can pretty much make the same argument about the jump from the iPhone 15 Pro to the iPhone 16 Pro and the Pixel 8 Pro to the Pixel 9 Pro, with a few exceptions. But does it even really matter? Do we actually need massive leaps whenever a new device drops, especially with people often hanging onto their smartphones for several years? Sure, the mo

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Is it too soon to be talking about a PlayStation 6?

Over the past week, rumors popped up on social media about a sixth PlayStation being actively in development, potentially targeting a holiday 2027 release date. These unconfirmed whispers sparked plenty of debate online, with many expressing frustration about the PS5 era, which began with high prices and console shortages, and could be on the cusp of ending with no real breakout titles, save for maybe Astro Bot (depending on who you ask). The online discourse machine predictably went into overdrive in response to these rumors, with gamers loudly expressing frustration with this potential development. Though I have no idea how true this may be (the rumor seems to have come from a general gaming account on X,) with so many people talking about it, I can't help but wonder, is it too soon to be talking about a PS6? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! 

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Are you going to cancel Netflix?

Just like YouTube TV did a few weeks ago, Netflix announced this week that they would be raising prices across the board on every single tier of their service, effective as of the next billing cycle. Though the price hikes themselves are pretty modest (plans are going up between $1-$2.50) per month, consumers have expressed outrage online, with many pointing out the Netflix has hiked prices five times in five years, which has been adding up fairly quickly. With this in mind, many are wondering if the service is still worth keeping around, and we are passing the question along to you. Are you considering canceling Netflix (perhaps as part of the year of unsubscribing) or will you be keeping it in spite of the increases? Sound off below! 

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A new Prime-exclusive streaming bundle just dropped

Prime Video subscribers can score a sweet bundle deal that includes Max and Starz for a limited time.

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Netflix raised prices and canceled your show, but at least you'll be able to play more games

Netflix is looking to expand its cloud gaming portfolio to include couch co-op and party games.

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AI news feature now testing on some Google TV devices

Google TV is rolling out an experimental News Brief feature for some users in the US.

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4 reasons why gaming laptops are actually great

Consoles and handhelds are great, but there's only so far they can take you.

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How to get a new Galaxy S25 for as cheap as possible

Samsung's Galaxy S25 series is now up for pre-order -- here's where to find the best deals, discounts, and early promos.

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Can't download TikTok? eBay has a $50,000 solution

TikTok's service in the US may have been restored, but it's still not available for download leading to some crazy eBay listings.

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The Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen features an unexpected downgrade

Samsung has removed Bluetooth from the Galaxy S25's stylus, which means it no longer supports Air Actions.

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Revry is launching a free channel on Pluto TV
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Pluto TV is adding a FAST channel from Revry to its lineup of free streaming channels.

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The Galaxy S25 series is still missing this one charging feature

The Galaxy S25 series technically supports Qi2 charging -- but there is a catch.

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What is an HDMI splitter, and why would you want one?
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It's not so niche in the era of Twitch and YouTube streaming.

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The iPhone 17 may just be copying the Pixel in one key way

A leaked image gives us a possible look at what might be the next iPhone design, complete with a Google Pixel-style camera bar layout.

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Galaxy S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra: How the two Samsung flagships stack up

Samsung's Ultra smartphones represent the best the company has to offer -- is the new S25 Ultra a worthy successor to last year's model?

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Upgrading to wireless HDMI is easy, but I wish I'd have known this first
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The main benefit is obvious, but there are some potential pitfalls.

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Samsung officially teases its much-hyped Galaxy S25 Slim edition

After months of hype surrounding a possible Galaxy S25 Slim model, Samsung has officially teased the S25 Edge.

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Samsung's new Galaxy AI features want to use your phone for you

At Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung show off its new personalized AI features coming to the Galaxy S25 lineup.

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Say hello to the Galaxy S25 series: pricing, availability, and more

Samsung has just unveiled its all-new Galaxy S25 lineup of handsets -- here's the lowdown on both price and availability.

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YouTube Premium's newest features include a big upgrade for audiophiles

Slowly but surely, YouTube Premium is adding new perks for paying subscribers -- here are the latest features currently in the experimental phase.

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has arrived, but there aren't many changes

Samsung has officially revealed the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but there only a few differences compared to last year's S24 Ultra.

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Meta is paying big money to lure TikTok creators to its platforms

TikTok has an on-again, off-again relationship with the US market -- in response, Meta is looking to entice creators onto to its own social platforms.

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Do you need gold-plated HDMI cables?
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It's time to drive one more nail into the coffin of this idea.

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