About a year after unveiling the Balance 2, Amazfit is back with two new models in the Balance series – a sequel and the first Ultra model in the family. Both watches have brighter displays and additional buttons. They debut as the heart of the new Hybrid Training system and the improved Zepp App is … Read More “Amazfit Balance 3 launches with more buttons, titanium Balance Ultra offers a bigger battery” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority I’ve worn enough smart rings at this point that most new launches tend to blend together. The category is maturing, which is great, but it also means many updates have started to feel incremental. That was until the latest from Oura. The new Oura Ring 5 is thinner and lighter … Read More “72 hours later, I’m already in love” »
Kasa’s very affordable doorbell can keep an eye on all kinds of front door events. Kasa Video storage Keeping footage of intruders or porch pirates (or similar problems) can be important. Even cheap doorbells often come with a subscription option to store video in the cloud (usually for several dollars a month). Some have local … Read More “Best Affordable Video Doorbells for 2026: Big Results for Low Prices” »
TL;DR Samsung is rolling out a new Google Play system update for Galaxy devices. These updates are responsible for Google services, such as Digital Wellbeing. This is Samsung’s seventh Play system update in 2026, after not bothering for most of 2025. Your Android phone’s software may never be truly up to date, even if it … Read More “Samsung can’t stop sending new Play system updates, after making us pine last year” »
If you’re like most people, you don’t think much about your Wi-Fi router. It’s probably sitting in some dusty corner of your house right now, only to be consulted when you have a problem. But neglecting your router comes at a high price. This year, Russian intelligence hackers (APT28) exploited neglected home routers across 23 … Read More “Stop Ignoring Your Router. This Is How to Optimize Privacy” »
Huawei appears to have silently unveiled the nova Y74 in global markets, roughly a year after launching the nova Y73. The budget 4G phone features a 6.67-inch display and a 6,620mAh battery, and appears to be a rebadged version of the Enjoy 90 Plus that debuted in China in March. The Huawei nova Y74 features … Read More “Huawei nova Y74 goes official with a 6,620mAh battery” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority For years, Plex has served as the ultimate sanctuary for cord-cutters, tech enthusiasts, and data hoarders who wanted to reclaim ownership of their digital media libraries. You bought the hardware, you curated the files, and Plex provided a beautiful, Netflix-like interface to stream your personal collection to any device in … Read More “Plex just proved it has no idea what users want” »
Never underestimate the power that a cheap tablet holds over a kid under six. The Skylight Buddy is a device with one job: to be a cute little guy that helps your kid track routines and chores. It’s $139.99, plus an optional subscription. And to my surprise, even though it offers a pretty limited set … Read More “This chunky little tablet got my kid to clean up his toys” »
With just two weeks to go, StrictlyVC Los Angeles is quickly approaching. On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo, investors, founders, and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversation exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking place across venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced industry. Secure your spot here. … Read More “Defense tech, AI, and fundraising take center stage at StrictlyVC Los Angeles” »
Pankil Shah / Android Authority Limiting charging to 80% is one of the best things you can do to preserve your phone’s battery health in the long run. And if you can also avoid fully discharging the battery often and stay closer to the 20-80 charging range, even better. This essentially keeps the battery away … Read More “Why I never enable battery protection on my Android phone” »
