Everything we learned at The Android Show event from Google

Google I/O 2025 is just one week away. But, if you just can't wait, Google held a special event on Tuesday: Android Show I/O Edition, which gave a look at some new big things headed to Android devices with the Android 16 update. Google shared some interesting ... more - mashable

Googles Gemini AI is coming for your car, watch, and TV

Starting soon, Google Gemini will be available on your watch, in your car, and on your TV. At The Android Show, an Android-focused mini event leading up to Google I/O, the tech giant announced that its Gemini AI model will be integrated into Wear OS, ... more - mashable

How to watch Googles The Android Show: I/O Edition event live

If you're interested in all things Android, then you'll want to watch Google's The Android Show: I/O Edition event on Tuesday, May 13. Usually, we learn about all the new Android updates during the annual Google I/O event, but this year, Google's doing ... more - mashable

I got to try Samsungs new ultra-thin S25 Edge smartphone

On Monday night, Samsung finally lifted the veil off the Galaxy S25 Edge. Just a few hours prior to that, I got to put my grubby little fingers all over it. At an event for media on Monday, I went hands-on with Samsung's latest flagship phone, part of ... more - mashable

Apple is working on a chip for smart glasses, report claims

Apple is working on a bunch of specialized chips, and it shows how serious the company is about AI. It also indicates that Apple hasn't given up on its own version of smart glasses. According to a new Bloomberg report, Apple is developing chips for wearable ... more - mashable

Meta forges ahead with facial recognition for its AI glasses

Meet Aperol and Bellini, the codenames Meta has given its new "super-sensing" AI glasses with facial recognition technology, according to The Information . Meta originally scrapped the facial recognition feature for the first generation of ... more - mashable

Samsung heats up AR glasses race with new microdisplay technology

Your next AR headset may include a brand-new microdisplay technology from Samsung. According to a new report from South Korean business news outlet The Korea Economic Daily, Samsung's semiconductor division is now accelerating work on its new microdisplay ... more - mashable

Google I/O 2025: What to expect with Gemini, Android 16, and Project Astra

The latest news from Google-land is all Gemini, Gemini, Gemini. And at Google I/O 2025, we expect more of the same. A year after its last big event, Google is back with an even deeper dive into AI. So deep, in fact, that Android is being shuffled off ... more - mashable

Backbone just dropped a new mobile gaming controller: Meet the Backbone Pro

Opens in a new window Credit: Backbone Backbone Pro $169.99 at Backbone Shop Now Backbone has just announced the latest addition to their lineup of popular mobile gaming controllers: The Backbone Pro. The Pro is designed from the ground up to be your ... more - mashable

Google launches a movie production initiative for an anti-Black Mirror take on tech

Last month, the new season of the dystopian sci-fi series Black Mirror was released on Netflix to critical acclaim. However, while most viewers enjoyed Season 7, a few social media posts went viral wondering what a show with an optimistic view on tech ... more - mashable

Rumors suggest Half-Life 3 is real and could be announced this year

In some huge gaming news, rumors suggest that Valve Software’s long-dormant Half-Life 3 not only exists — it’s playable from start to finish. And if the leaks are to be believed, the company could be gearing up to announce it later this year. SEE ALSO: ... more - mashable

Apple is reportedly still working on smart glasses of some kind

Apple's augmented reality glasses may be dead (or at least on hold), but it sounds like the company is still working on a different kind of smart glasses. Mark Gurman's latest Power On newsletter at Bloomberg (via 9to5Mac) reported that Apple is continuing ... more - mashable

Immerse yourself in VR with $30 off this Meta Quest 3S bundle

SAVE $30: As of April 25, get the Meta Quest 3S with Batman: Arkham Shadow and a 3-month trial of Meta Quest+ for $269.99 at Target, down from its usual price of $299.99. That's a discount of 10%. Opens in a new window Credit: Target Meta Quest 3S $269.99 ... more - mashable

I think Sony’s 77-inch A95L OLED is the ultimate PS5 TV, and it’s $1,000 off right now

SAVE $1,000: As of April 25, Sony’s 77-inch Bravia XR A95L OLED TV is available for $3,998 at Amazon. That’s $1,000 off its regular $4,999.99 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony 77-inch Bravia XR A95L OLED TV $3,998 at Amazon $4,999.99 Save ... more - mashable

Google rolls out Gemini Live screen sharing to all Android users

Google's Gemini Live launched for all Android users over the weekend. That means far more folks now have access to the AI assistant's tool that lets users live-share a video or screen. The feature rolled out last month to Pixel 9, Galaxy S25, and Gemini ... more - mashable

Apple plans cheaper Vision Pro as tariffs threaten costs

Apple’s Vision Pro ambitions just hit the reset button. Following the lukewarm commercial debut of its $3,500 mixed reality headset in February 2024, the company is retooling its strategy — and it's going cheaper, lighter, and (hopefully) more appealing ... more - mashable

Best Buy has knocked $30 off the Meta Quest 3S VR headset in its Spring Sale

SAVE $30: As of April 14, the Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR headset is on sale for $269.99 in Best Buy's Spring Sale. This is 10% off its list price of $299.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Meta Quest 3S (128GB) $269.99 at Best Buy $299.99 Save $30 Get ... more - mashable

Amazon deal of the day: The Fitbit Google Ace LTE is down to its lowest price on record

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of April 10: OUR TOP PICK Fitbit Google Ace LTE $149.95 (save $30) Get Deal BEST SOUNDBAR DEAL Roku TV Wireless Soundbar $99.99 (save $50) Get Deal BEST HOME DEAL AeroGarden Harvest Elite Indoor Garden System ... more - mashable

I think $648 for this 75-inch Sony Google TV is absurdly good — $650 off and made for PlayStation 5

SAVE $650: As of April 10, Sony 75-inch X85K 4K Google TV is available at Walmart for $648. That’s a wild $650 discount off its usual $1,298 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony 75-inch X85K 4K Google TV $648 at Walmart $1,298 Save $650 Get ... more - mashable

Save big on power tools, outdoor furniture, more at The Home Depots Spring Black Friday Sale

Best Home Depot Spring Black Friday Sale Deals Best Tool Deal Milwaukee M12 Cordless Hammer Drill/Impact Driver Combo Kit $229 (Save $110) Get Deal Best Outdoor Furniture Deal Laurel Oaks Black 4-Piece Steel Outdoor Patio Conversation Seating Set $259 ... more - mashable

Nintendo announces Mario Kart World during Switch 2 stream

After months of hype, predictions, and sneaky glimpses, Nintendo has confirmed a brand new Mario Kart game: Mario Kart World . Announced at the company's Nintendo Direct event on Wednesday, along with the Switch 2, the latest instalment of the Mario ... more - mashable

Samsung smart glasses with touchless controls nearly ready, report says

Samsung is reportedly nearing the finish line on its long-rumored smart glasses, codenamed Project HAEAN. The company, according to Korean outlet ETNews, is finalizing the specs for the device, which now includes a built-in display — a notable shift ... more - mashable

Napster was just acquired for $207 million by a 3D tech company

Napster was only around for roughly three years before it shut down in 2002. The company faced multiple lawsuits from major record labels and bands like Metallica, as Napster's users freely shared music and other files online. Yet, despite its short ... more - mashable

Get major savings on MacBooks, OLED 4K TVs and more during Best Buys Tech Fest

The Best Best Buy Tech Fest Deals Best laptop deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2 chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 at Best Buy (Save $250) Get Deal Best tablet teal Apple iPad Mini (A17 chip, 128GB, WiFi) $399 at Best Buy (Save $100) Get Deal Best headphone ... more - mashable

Score a free $50 credit with the Meta Quest 3 at Best Buy

FREE GIFT CARD: As of March 18, Best Buy's offering a free $50 e-gift card when you purchase a 512GB Meta Quest 3 VR headset. Opens in a new window Credit: Meta $50 Best Buy e-Gift Card with Meta Quest 3 (512GB) Get Deal If you've had your eye on the ... more - mashable

How to process grief — in interactive virtual reality

Many interactive installations at the annual XR Experience at SXSW offer a mix of the experimental and the emotional. But in 2025, few offer a wilder ride on these two tracks than Traces: The Grief Processor , an interactive VR installation from Vali ... more - mashable

SXSW 2025: How Territory is revolutionizing VR accessibility with aesthetic access

At SXSW 2025, the panel "Aesthetic Access for VR: Centering Disabled Artistry" showcased Territory , a groundbreaking virtual reality experience that proved that accessibility isn’t just an add-on — it’s an art form. Created by Kinetic Light ... more - mashable

Time for a new tablet? Get $180 off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

SAVE $180 + FREE GALAXY BUDS3: As of March 3, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra tablet for $1439.99, down from its usual price of $1619.99 at Samsung. Plus, get a free pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 with purchase. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung ... more - mashable

Amazon deal of the day: Grab a 65-inch Sony Bravia 7 Mini-LED TV at its best price ever

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. 27: OUR TOP PICK Sony Bravia 7 65-inch Mini-LED Google TV $1,198 (save $801.99 with Prime) Get Deal BEST SPEAKER DEAL JBL Authentics 500 $499.95 (save $200) Get Deal BEST TRAVEL DEAL Eufy Security ... more - mashable

Looking for a new TV? The 43-inch Fire TV 4-Series is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

SAVE $160: As of Feb. 26, the 43-inch Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD TV is on sale for $209.99. That's 43% off its list price of $369.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV 43-Inch 4-Series 4K UHD TV $209.99 at Amazon $369.99 Save $160.00 ... more - mashable