[ad_1] The Oura Ring 5 just landed, and from everything we’ve seen so far, the new model already sounds a lot like the version I’ve been hoping for. I’ve had an Oura Ring in my rotation for roughly five years. For the past six months, I’ve been flip-flopping between two Oura Ring 4 models, a … Read More “Three reasons why I can’t wait to buy the Oura Ring 5” »
[ad_1] Sidephone has built an Android phone around a swappable USB keypad, entering a niche between the distraction-heavy smartphone and the stripped-back dumbphone by offering physical input options without sacrificing app compatibility. We saw the device at Beyond Expo 2026, where its keypad system came in two layouts, a QWERTY configuration for text-heavy users and … Read More “This modular device could be your smartphone’s best friend” »
[ad_1] Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I’ve been a Spotify user for over a decade and, while many of my favorite playlists are ones that I’ve followed or added from other users, I still have my own fair share of personal playlists. Spotify usually does a good job of assigning a temporary default playlist … Read More “How I created personalized Spotify playlist covers to spruce up my library” »
[ad_1] If you’re looking for a way to incorporate more nature into your life and have a yard, a bird feeder can be a great way to feed your local feathered friends while enjoying their colorful plumes and soothing birdsong. Nowadays, there are even smart bird feeders with cameras that let you get a closer … Read More “Don’t Know Where to Put Your Bird Feeder? This Is What a Wildlife Expert Recommends” »
[ad_1] The Trump administration is refusing to repatriate Americans exposed to Ebola amid the outbreak still raging in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But the plan to send US citizens to Kenya has hit a snag, and officials are still scrambling to find other countries that might take them. Earlier this week, it was … Read More “Kenyan court blocks Trump admin from dumping Ebola-exposed Americans there” »
[ad_1] SpaceX is headed toward what’s expected to be the largest IPO ever next month, and now it has received a major boost from the Trump administration. On Friday, the U.S. Space Force announced it’s giving SpaceX $4.16 billion as part of a contract to build satellites that will be part of a missile and … Read More “SpaceX awarded $6.45B in Space Force contracts ahead of IPO” »
[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority Competition is always a good thing in any industry. The more competitors, the more innovation drives device development, and the more benefits consumers reap in return. It’s one reason why I’ll never shirk any newcomers to new tech genres. My colleague Sanuj Bhatia agrees. In a recent, rather controversial … Read More “A Windows-powered streaming device could be surprise hit” »
[ad_1] Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: Sennheiser makes some of the best-sounding noise-canceling earbuds and the Momentum True Wireless 4 sound great, though their noise canceling and voice-calling performance don’t measure up to what you get with flagship models from Bose, Sony and Apple earbuds. Rumor has it that Sennheiser will release the Momentum True … Read More “Best Earbuds of 2026: Wireless, Noise Canceling, In-Ear” »
[ad_1] Xiaomi held a few announcements today, namely the new 17T series, and now we can add a few smart wearables to the mix. Meet the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro, Watch S5, the Xiaomi Buds 6, and the Xiaomi Sound Play. The Smart Band 10 Pro has been kicking it over in China under … Read More “Xiaomi unveils Smart Band 10 Pro, Watch S5, Buds 6, Sound Play speaker” »
[ad_1] The Fitbit Air is a comfortably lightweight, screenless tracker centered around passive health and fitness monitoring and excellent sleep tracking. It pairs Fitbit’s approachable health platform with long battery life and streamlined fitness features, all at an accessible $99 price point. Fitness tracking bands never fully disappeared, but they definitely stopped being interesting for … Read More “A strong case for minimalism and ditching your smartwatch” »
