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WAN Show moves to its own channel as May 15 episode promises faster Windows 11
The weekly WAN Show is moving to its own new YouTube channel, and its May 15, 2026 episode headlines faster Windows 11 performance, AMD and Razer deals.
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Alex Rivera
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Alex covers consumer electronics, smartphones, and emerging hardware. Previously wrote for PCMag and Wired.
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Pixel 11's Magic Capture records the action, picks the photos for you
Pixel 11's Magic Capture records an action and selects still photos on its own. A live demo shows you don't even need to watch the footage.
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Musk v. Altman closing arguments end with credibility on the line
Three weeks of testimony questioned the credibility of both Elon Musk and Sam Altman. The trial now heads to the jury Monday with public opinion weighing heavily.
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Dropping the Steam Controller can trigger the Wilhelm Scream
The Steam Controller has a hidden quirk: drop it and there's a chance it plays the Wilhelm Scream. The exact odds are still unclear, but the Easter egg is real.
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Amazon's Top 12 gadgets of 2026: what the list can and can't tell you
A new roundup names twelve Amazon gadgets worth buying in 2026, but discloses no products. This piece explains how to judge the list's picks before you buy.
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A new video roundup names 8 must-have Android apps for 2026
A 2026 roundup names eight must-have Android apps, from productivity to entertainment. The picks stay unlisted, so the categories carry their weight.
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A first look at Samsung's One UI 9.0 beta
Samsung's One UI 9.0 beta is live. A first-look guide from Electronics and Gadgets explains the new Android system software and what users should expect.
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Why Gaming on Linux Suddenly Matters
Linux gaming went from a running joke to a genuine Windows rival, thanks to a decade of open-source tinkering, a billion-dollar Valve bet, and millions of Steam Decks sold.
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The Steam Controller hides an easter egg that plays sound through haptics
The Steam Controller has no speakers, so Valve hid an easter egg that plays audible sound effects by vibrating the haptic motors at the right frequencies.
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A pinched battery killed a Google phone. The fix is structural.
A Google phone's battery failed after being pinched inside the frame, according to a report. The lesson: phone structure and battery safety are inseparable.
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Google Rambler uses Gemini to scrub filler words from your texts
Google introduces Rambler, a Gemini Intelligence feature that removes 'ums' and 'ahs' from text messages, with support for multiple languages in a single message.
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Google overhauls Android Auto with video streaming, widgets, and Gemini AI at I/O 2025
Google announced a major Android Auto update at I/O 2025, bringing YouTube video streaming, widget support, adaptive screen sizing, and deeper Gemini integration.