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Samsung One UI 8.5 beta now arriving for these older Galaxy phones

Android Authority Apr 13, 2026 | 07:04 am

As expected, older Samsung devices are now gaining access to the One UI 8.5 beta.

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Ars Technica - All content Apr 13, 2026 | 06:52 am

The Meta chief is personally involved in training and testing his animated AI.

Android Auto is still working on climate control settings, and here’s an early look at the new UI

Android Authority Apr 13, 2026 | 06:32 am

The redesigned interface moves HVAC buttons to the edges of the display to maximize usable screen space on wide head units.

Gardening season must-haves for 2026: The smart tools to make outdoor living effortless

Android Authority Apr 13, 2026 | 04:45 am

Keep your yard in shape with these smart gardening tools.

One UI 9 leak suggests Samsung is listening to our software complaints

Android Authority Apr 13, 2026 | 04:17 am

One UI 9 could overhaul how you edit photos, search settings, and navigate your phone.

To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain

Ars Technica - All content Apr 13, 2026 | 04:00 am

LLM use is the most demoralizing problem I’ve faced as a college instructor.

Walmart’s unreleased Onn 4K stick has just been tested, and it’s a huge win for budget buyers

Android Authority Apr 13, 2026 | 03:40 am

Early testing reveals impressive HDMI 2.1 features and smooth 4K performance for the yet-unannounced $20 streamer.

One of the best Android settings is hidden away, and I hate having to enable it on every phone

Android Authority Apr 13, 2026 | 03:00 am

I really hope Google enables this great notification feature by default.

8 Chrome extensions I can’t live without

Android Authority Apr 13, 2026 | 02:30 am

I use a lot of extensions, but these eight are some of the ones I use the most and rely on regularly.

Google is putting Meet in your Android Auto dashboard just days after CarPlay

Android Authority Apr 13, 2026 | 02:10 am

You can now check your Google Meet schedule and join calls directly from your car's display.

I ditched my US carrier while traveling internationally and saved over $50 — here’s how

Android Authority Apr 13, 2026 | 02:00 am

If you aren't using travel eSIMs yet, you need to change that.

Google’s building a better way for Android to protect more of you from scam calls

Android Authority Apr 13, 2026 | 02:00 am

Blocking calls from DNO numbers helps keep you safe from attempts at spoofing.

Shock from Iran war has Trump's vision for US energy dominance flailing

Ars Technica - All content Apr 12, 2026 | 04:17 am

Record domestic oil and gas production hasn't saved US drivers from price spikes.

AI models are terrible at betting on soccer—especially xAI Grok

Ars Technica - All content Apr 11, 2026 | 04:15 am

Systems from Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI struggle with the Premier League.

The Artemis II mission has ended. Where does NASA go from here?

Ars Technica - All content Apr 10, 2026 | 20:24 pm

"The work ahead is greater than the work behind us."

Four astronauts are back home after a daring ride around the Moon

Ars Technica - All content Apr 10, 2026 | 18:21 pm

"I can't imagine a better crew that just completed a perfect mission right now."

Californians sue over AI tool that records doctor visits

Ars Technica - All content Apr 10, 2026 | 14:43 pm

Plaintiffs say transcription tool processed confidential chats offsite.

New paper argues history, not mantle plume, powers Yellowstone

Ars Technica - All content Apr 10, 2026 | 13:06 pm

A now-vanished plate under North America may open the crust below Yellowstone.

F1 moves a step closer to fixing its 2026 hybrid problem

Ars Technica - All content Apr 10, 2026 | 12:07 pm

Algorithms, not drivers, are deciding how hard to accelerate, and that's no good.

Report: US demands Reddit unmask ICE critic, summons firm to grand jury

Ars Technica - All content Apr 10, 2026 | 11:43 am

Trump admin reportedly gets grand jury involved in attempt to identify Redditor.

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Samsung One UI 8.5 beta now arriving for these older Galaxy phones

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Android Auto is still working on climate control settings, and here’s an early look at the new UI

Gardening season must-haves for 2026: The smart tools to make outdoor living effortless

One UI 9 leak suggests Samsung is listening to our software complaints

To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain

Walmart’s unreleased Onn 4K stick has just been tested, and it’s a huge win for budget buyers

One of the best Android settings is hidden away, and I hate having to enable it on every phone

8 Chrome extensions I can’t live without

Google is putting Meet in your Android Auto dashboard just days after CarPlay

I ditched my US carrier while traveling internationally and saved over $50 — here’s how

Google’s building a better way for Android to protect more of you from scam calls

Shock from Iran war has Trump's vision for US energy dominance flailing

AI models are terrible at betting on soccer—especially xAI Grok

The Artemis II mission has ended. Where does NASA go from here?

Four astronauts are back home after a daring ride around the Moon

Californians sue over AI tool that records doctor visits

New paper argues history, not mantle plume, powers Yellowstone

F1 moves a step closer to fixing its 2026 hybrid problem

Report: US demands Reddit unmask ICE critic, summons firm to grand jury