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Here’s the first real look at the Retroid Pocket 6 running PS2 games
The Retroid Pocket 6 may have gotten off to a rocky start, but the gaming handheld is officially completed and going to see its first shipments soon. The han...
OpenAI is hiring a new Head of Preparedness to try to predict and mitigate AI's harms
OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness who can help it anticipate the potential harms of its models and how they can be abused, in order to guide t...
Samsung's two new speakers will deliver crisp audio while blending into your decor
Samsung is adding two brand new speakers to its audio lineup, along with updated soundbars boosted with AI features. While not as inconspicuous as the Samsun...
My best phone purchase of 2025 isn’t an Android after all
I am a staunch believer that the iPhone vs Android debate has gone on far too long. The two ecosystems have matured enough that the difference between them i...
Here’s why Google and Apple don’t make their own phones
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Most manufacturers don’t make their own phones. There are exceptions, of course, with Samsung being the most well-kn...
ReMarkable has slipped into Reddit to actually hear what users want
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Most software updates follow the same familiar pattern: release notes, a rollout, and then the inevitable catalog...
Amazon's newest smart speakers are $20-$30 off!
Credit: Stephen Schenck / Android Authority Are you looking for a new Alexa smart speaker? The hottest ones are the newer Amazon Echo Dot Max and Echo Studi...
It's never too late to resurrect your old Kindle
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority A Kindle owner recently took to Reddit to lament about something many longtime users have discovered the hard way...
The best Samsung accessories for your new Galaxy S25
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority You’ve unboxed your shiny new Galaxy S25 and probably spent a good chunk of Christmas Day poking around the settings...
I forced Gemini and ChatGPT to fight over Android vs iOS, and we finally have a winner
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Android or iOS? I’m all in on Google’s OS, although the jury is still out on which operating system is truly bette...
I tested every Google Pixel this year, and the best one wasn't even a phone
Over the course of 2025, I’ve had my hands on every new Pixel-branded gadget that Google has released. From the Pixel 9a to the four Pixel 10 models, as well...
2025 Christmas Day NFL games: How to watch today, full streaming schedule and more
Christmas Day famously belongs to football. This Dec. 25, there are three NFL games to watch: the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders, the Detroit Lions...
How to transfer your games to the Nintendo Switch 2
Upgrading to the Switch 2 is a big step forward, thanks to the larger screen, new features and improved performance. But shifting to a new console naturally ...
How to set up a PS5 for a child
Setting up a PS5 for a child means you can offer an age-appropriate and safe platform for them to play. Sony made its parental control tools more comprehensi...
The best PS5 accessories for 2026
Sony's latest console may be a few years old at this point, but it's still got plenty to offer — including some of the best games of this generation. Whether...
Corsair’s new Void v2 MAX Wireless takes one of the best mid-range gaming headsets and makes it even better
Corsair's new Void v2 MAX Wireless model updates its predecessor with improved connectivity and smarts. With such a small difference in price and features, i...
7 smartphone trends I wish would die in 2026
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority On the whole, 2025 was a pretty good year for Android phones. Some brands stepped up with more respectable update...
The best shows and movies to stream on Netflix in 2025
Netflix has had an interesting year. Its ad tier, introduced last year, has grown significantly, and its live TV initiative has expanded to include not only ...
Sony’s souped-up PlayStation 5 Pro is $100 off for the rest of today
Sony’s full suite of PlayStation 5 consoles jumped in price in August due to increased US tariffs, but now through Christmas, you can save $100 on several mo...
In 2025, AI became a lightning rod for gamers and developers
2025 was the year generative AI made its presence felt in the video game industry. Its use has been discovered in some of the most popular games of the year,...
Can AI fix the operating room? This startup thinks so
There's plenty of hype around AI and robots in healthcare, but the problem that's actually costing hospitals money right now is operating room co...
Anker’s beefy Laptop Power Bank has returned to its Black Friday low
As you might expect, things have been relatively quiet on the deals front since Black Friday, particularly when it comes to discounts on charging accessories...
These great digital gifts will arrive just in time for Christmas
Tune in for a holiday viewing of KPop Demon Hunters on Netflix. And just like that, Christmas is less than two days away, which is too soon for most items ...
The Pluribus finale showed there’s a lot more to the story
It's a good thing that we already know a second season of Pluribus is on the way. Because the season finale for the show - a sci-fi drama on Apple TV, helmed...
