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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Google Pixel 10: How Each Flagship Phone Compares

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Google Pixel 10: How Each Flagship Phone Compares

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A lot of attention goes to the Pro and the Ultra models of each major company’s phone lines, but it’s the standard models that end up in the most hands. If you’re looking to compare the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Google Pixel 10, I’ve got the differences here. Samsung announced the Galaxy S26 at its Unpacked event in February. It gave the base model a battery boost but hiked its starting price by $100 over the Galaxy S25. This comes at a time when Samsung’s closest Android rival, Google, is bridging the gap between its base and Pro models. The company added a dedicated telephoto camera to its latest-generation Pixel 10, which helps the Pixel 10 reach the Galaxy S26‘s camera versatility. Both phones have a 6.3-inch screen, three cameras on the back and exclusive software features — all while sharing the latest Android perks, like Quick Share’s new ability to send photos and files over AirDrop to Apple devices. However, the Google Pixel 10 undercuts its Samsung rival by $100, but it comes …

iPhone Ultra: Apple’s New ,999 Foldable Flagship (2026)

iPhone Ultra: Apple’s New $1,999 Foldable Flagship (2026)

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Apple is preparing to make a significant impact on the smartphone market with its upcoming iPhone lineup, which includes the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the highly anticipated iPhone Ultra. Scheduled for release this September, the iPhone Ultra is positioned as the flagship model, offering a foldable design, innovative performance and a host of innovative features. Despite earlier speculation about potential delays, Apple appears to be on schedule to deliver one of its most ambitious devices to date. The video below from FPT gives us more details about the iPhone Ultra. Foldable Design: Compact, Durable, and Seamless The iPhone Ultra introduces a new foldable design, marking a major evolution from Apple’s traditional smartphone models. At the heart of this innovation is a liquid metal hinge, engineered with 3D-printed components to enhance durability and minimize visible creases. When folded, the device achieves a compact thickness of 9.5 mm, making it highly portable. Once unfolded, it transforms into an ultra-slim profile of just 4.5 mm, thinner than the iPhone Air. This seamless transition between …

I listened to Sony, Bose, and Apple’s flagship headphones – and this pair’s ahead of the pack

I listened to Sony, Bose, and Apple’s flagship headphones – and this pair’s ahead of the pack

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Jada Jones/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Sony, Bose, and Apple have all released the latest generation of their over-ear headphones within the past year. With Apple’s release of the AirPods Max 2, the trifecta is complete. If you’re ready to upgrade your over-ear headphones and are weighing your options between Sony’s WH-1000XM6, Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen), and Apple’s AirPods Max 2, you have some serious decisions to make. Also: I replaced my Sony WH-1000XM6 with the AirPods Max 2 for a week – and didn’t miss a beat I’ve worn all three, and each has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. Generally, Bose offers the most versatility, Sony offers the most audio customization, and Apple offers the best experience for Apple users. If you don’t have Apple devices, consider yourself lucky that your options are down to Sony and Bose. You can find our detailed comparison between the QC Ultra 2 and WH-1000XM6 here. If you have at least an iPhone, let’s get into a three-way comparison. Here’s …

LG G6 vs. LG G5: I compared the flagship OLED TVs, and there’s a surprise winner

LG G6 vs. LG G5: I compared the flagship OLED TVs, and there’s a surprise winner

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Kerry Wan and Adam Breeden/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If you’re looking to buy the best of the best when it comes to OLED TVs, LG is often the brand of choice, since it’s considered one of the top names in OLED models. And with the release of the new G6, it continues to prove why it deserves to remain at the top. But is the yearly update really worth the extra cost? Also: The best OLED TVs you can buy To help explain where the real differences lie between the LG G6 and its predecessor, the G5, I’ve broken down what each model offers in terms of smart features, tech upgrades, and new software. And while at a glance the two seem nearly identical, there are a few key changes that make the G6 OLED an attractive choice.  But if you’re looking to get a similar picture and audio quality at a slightly better price, the LG G5 is still a solid option.  Specifications LG G5 OLED LG G6 OLED …

How Apple taught its flagship AirPods Max headphones new acoustic tricks

How Apple taught its flagship AirPods Max headphones new acoustic tricks

Published by Jenni Sidey

Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. It’s a murky March evening, and I’m walking to a metronomic throb wrapped in neon fog. I’m also walking underneath a flight path. I’m heading north along Long Bridge Park, planes taking off from Ronald Regan Washington National Airport to my right, and the deliberate pulse of Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence” precisely outlined around me. Intimate but uncluttered, the kick-synth interplay is uninterrupted because I’m wearing an appropriately spring-colored pair of purple AirPods Max 2 headphones, though the jogger passing me by in a similarly colorful orange pair wouldn’t know these are an upgraded edition from the outside.  The AirPods Max 2’s ability to keep my synth-pop groove’s lateral focus amid ambient intrusions comes down to several invisible yet highly perceptible factors. While not physically redesigned, the AirPods Max 2 adopts new silicon in the form of its updated H2 chip, bringing with it experience upgrades. I recently got the chance to talk with Eric Treski, director of Apple’s Audio Product Marketing, and …

Govt reviewing flagship EV sale quotas after biggest car production fall in 73 years | Politics News

Govt reviewing flagship EV sale quotas after biggest car production fall in 73 years | Politics News

Published by Sam Flores

The government is reviewing its electric car sale quotas – one of its flagship green policies. With 2025 having the lowest vehicle production in the UK since 1952, ministers are now looking at how to change the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, the government confirmed. If it decides to lower the quotas, it would represent a U-turn on one of the government’s – and specifically Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband’s – flagship green policies. After coming to power in 2024, the Labour government introduced the mandate, which requires carmakers to meet annual quotas of zero-emission car and van sales, with the aim of banning new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030. The percentage is to increase each year to get to a 100% target by 2035, with strict fines for non-compliance. The 2026 target is 33%, while it was 28% in 2025 and 22% in 2024. A government spokesperson told Sky News: “We recognise manufacturers are facing challenges, but we’ve shown we are adaptable before, and are beginning conversations to inform the planned review …

Citizen’s Flagship Dive Watch Is on a Whale of a Sale for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Citizen’s Flagship Dive Watch Is on a Whale of a Sale for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

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As vacation essentials go, the perfect summer watch ranks right up there with your choicest sandals, sunglasses, and swim trunks. Not unlike the best fitness watches and the best formal watches, the right summer watch is a carefully calibrated blend of style and function, with a palette that will complement your biggest seasonal fits and a design that’s equally suited to sun and sand as kicking back on a patio. Citizen’s Promaster Dive watch delivers that to a tee, and at less than $250 during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, you won’t have to blow your whole vacation fund just to get one. Citizen Promaster Dive Eco-Drive Watch The Japanese watchmaker has long been known for timepieces that are sturdy, stylish, and crazy affordable, with top-shelf features like Super Titanium cases and the brand’s famous Eco-Drive light-powered movements. In the past few years, however, they’ve taken things up a notch thanks to drops like the 1970s-inspired Tsuyosa (also on sale!) and their beefier Ecozilla diver (five percent off right now), both of which are deserving of …

Bose’s flagship headphones just dropped to the lowest price I’ve seen on Amazon

Bose’s flagship headphones just dropped to the lowest price I’ve seen on Amazon

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Jada Jones/ZDNET Spring has sprung, which means it’s time for another Amazon Big Spring Sale. This year, Bose’s latest premium headphones are on sale at their lowest price since their launch last September. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) are currently on sale for $399, or $50 off their original price. Also: The best Amazon Spring Sale deals live now The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2 are a solid upgrade from Bose, featuring an extended 30-hour battery life, USB-C audio, an intuitive auto-low-power mode, and more customization options. They’re a great option for people who don’t want to be locked into a specific software ecosystem, as all these headphones’ features are available to users regardless of their device ecosystem. Review: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) Aside from the upgrades, the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2 build on what Bose does best, staying true to this product’s namesake: noise cancellation and all-day comfort. Bose’s noise cancellation is incredibly smooth, avoiding any discomfort in the ear. Bose’s signature sound is very warm and bass-heavy, which should be …

BYD unveils stunning flagship electric SUV [Images]

BYD unveils stunning flagship electric SUV [Images]

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During its Disruptive Technology event on Thursday, BYD revealed its new flagship electric SUV, the Great Tang. Meet the BYD Great Tang, a new flagship electric SUV BYD revealed a slew of new models, its new Blade Battery 2.0 with “Flash Charging 2.0,” and more during its Disruptive Technology event on March 5. Lu Tian, GM of BYD’s Dynasty online sales division, revealed the Great Tang SUV on Monday during its global debut. Measuring 5,302 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, and 1,800 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,130 mm, BYD’s flagship electric SUV is about the size of the Denza N9 and Li Auto L9, or slightly bigger than the BMW iX, Kia EV9, and Hyundai IONIQ 9. Advertisement – scroll for more content The flagship SUV will launch with single and dual-motor powertrains. The single-motor will be available with 300 kW (402 hp) or 370 kW (496 hp), while the dual-motor version will deliver a combined 585 kW (784 hp). Like the IONIQ 9 and EV9, the Great Tang will …