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Upgrade your summer soccer watch party with these top tech gadgets

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Oliver Cragg @ Android Authority · 06/13/2026 12:00 EDT

Here are some cutting-edge tech gadgets for the ultimate soccer watch party setup. Read more ›

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Mammotion’s new lineup wants to save you from having to rescue your outdoor robots

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 14:15 EDT

Mammotion brings real autonomy to your yard with Luba 3 and Spino S1 Pro. Read more ›

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US judge hits Samsung with restraining order over ‘spying on’ smart TV users

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 12:47 EDT

Samsung's been ordered to stop collecting ACR data in Texas. Read more ›

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Tired of losing earbuds? OnePlus could introduce a new feature to help

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 12:28 EDT

OnePlus may have come up with a cure for your fear of losing an earbud. Read more ›

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T-Mobile just announced its first fee increase of the year: Here’s what is changing

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 12:03 EDT

It might not be a massive increase, but it's the second of its kind in less than a full year's time. Read more ›

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Google Messages’ new one-handed-friendly menu begins rollout

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 11:29 EDT

It’s a small change, but it should makes everyday actions less awkward on big phones. Read more ›

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T-Mobile’s new Better Value Plan promises value its rivals can’t beat, but will it deliver?

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 10:47 EDT

While it's still far from cheap, this truly is a better value than Essentials and even Experience More. Read more ›

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Spotify adds real-time listening activity to Messages, with group chats coming soon

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 09:41 EDT

There's also a new Request to Jam feature, making it easier to start shared listening sessions with friends. Read more ›

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Beatbot’s AquaSense X shows how far robotic pool care has come at CES 2026

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 09:00 EDT

The latest robotic pool-cleaning robots from Beatbot take automation to the next level. Read more ›

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You can finally grab Oura’s long-teased charging case

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 09:00 EDT

The Oura Ring experience just got more convenient. Read more ›

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Google could soon bring the new Fitbit app experience to free users

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 08:47 EDT

The Public Preview program could expand to non-subscribers, though the AI coach could remain a Premium exclusive. Read more ›

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Apple might copy this key Galaxy S23 Ultra feature… in 2028

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 08:26 EDT

You might have to wait a couple of years to see this nifty Android camera hardware on iPhones. Read more ›

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Philips will take the hard work out of complex Hue Lights scenes with new update

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 07:31 EDT

By being spatially aware of the exact positioning of each compatible smart light. Read more ›

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Aurzen’s CES lineup takes portable projection to the next level

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 07:00 EDT

Aurzen is using CES 2026 to debut its tri-fold ZIP Cyber Edition in the US and expand its range of portable projectors. Read more ›

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I’ve tested the best smartwatches for Android and iPhone and these are the ones I’d buy in 2026

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 07:00 EDT

Choosing the right wearable doesn't have to be daunting. Read more ›

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Google could soon let you play paid Android games for free (APK teardown)

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 06:40 EDT

A new "Try before you buy" feature in the Play Store could offer time-limited full game access while saving your progress. Read more ›

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I used a $699 Android phone that’s doing everything Google and Samsung won’t

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 06:30 EDT

An Android phone, in 2026, with a removable battery. We're so back. Read more ›

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Motorola Signature phone is here with 7 years of updates, access to luxury experiences

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 06:30 EDT

Could this land in the US as the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra? Read more ›

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Can you tell what’s real? Here’s how to spot AI images so you don’t get scammed

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Calvin Wankhede @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 06:00 EDT

Social media and online marketplaces are full of AI-generated images, but spotting them is still possible. Read more ›

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Deal: Score massive $140 savings on the 2024 Kindle Scribe

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 05:50 EDT

Despite now having a successor, it's still a top-tier device — especially with 64GB storage. Read more ›

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This GaN-powered Qi2.2 charging station wants to replace your power strip, speaker, and desk hub

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/07/2026 05:34 EDT

The iDock Qi2.2 AI Robot Charging Station is a weird but clever charging station that actually earns desk space. Read more ›

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