Google Home outage knocks smart lights and switches offline
It took Google a while, but it finally rolled out Gemini integration to Google Home last year. Despite being rolled out as early access to limited users, it greatly improves...
Motorola Edge 70 vs. iPhone Air: Thin phone showdown
Budget thinnessUnlike the iPhone Air, the Motorola Edge 70 tries to deliver a slim phone at an affordable price. It's just under 6mm thick without breaking the bank, thanks to...
Samsung admits liability in exploded Galaxy S25 Plus case
Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityTL;DR A two-month-old Galaxy S25 Plus exploded while charging in November 2025, and the affected user reports that Samsung has now admitted liability. The company has...
Here are YouTube’s big bets for 2026
YouTube's 2025 roadmap detailed the platform was making four big bets, focusing mainly on aspects that the streaming giant delivered on. These included ensuring that YouTube remained the "epicenter of...
New Acer Chromebooks for students promise 15 hours of battery life and spill-proof keys
What you need to knowAcer’s latest Chromebooks prioritize durability first, designed to survive drops, spills, and daily backpack abuse.The Chromebook 311 and Spin 311 are Acer’s first education models powered...
Google Home showing lights as offline? A fix is on the way
Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR The Google Home app has an issue that’s preventing some users from seeing their lights and switches as online. Multiple reports on Reddit confirm that...
The ad-free Threads era ends next week
It was only a matter of time. The Meta-owned X killer is now entering its monetization era globally. The app I'm talking about is Threads, which is rolling out ads...
Sony unveils the LinkBuds Clip open earbuds
Sony is here with a new pair of open earbuds, the LinkBuds Clip, which introduce a fresh form factor that doesn't obstruct the wearer's ear canal. The new open earbuds...
Nothing’s Essential Space gets more useful by recognizing the connections between all your stuff
Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityTL;DR Nothing’s Essential Space feature can now identify related captures and link them together. A “Related Captures” category will appear below the capture you’re currently looking...
Samsung inadvertently leaks the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s best feature
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series is almost here, and just like us, Samsung, too, can't contain its excitement. Over the previous few months, we've heard a lot of leaks and rumors...