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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Either Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft isn’t selling well enough, or the competition is selling better, because the company appears to have quietly released a new, cheaper version starting late yesterday. It was all over my Amazon app when I opened it this afternoon, and it’s being promoted to the point where I can’t find the old model outside of bundles and direct links to it. The problem? It comes with a bunch of compromises, and is just $30 less.It does, however, fill a hole in the Kindle lineup. Previously, the Kindle Colorsoft was only available as a “Signature Edition,” meaning it had bonuses like wireless charging, auto-brightness, and extra storage thrown in. This new model finally gives the Colorsoft a “standard” ve...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 starts shipping today, and I just got my hands on a Watch8 Classic model to start reviewing. You’ll have to wait a bit for the full report, but here’s what I’m enjoying (and questioning) so far. I’m new to Galaxy Watches in general, but I’ve reviewed Pixel and Apple watches, not to mention plenty of Garmins and other fitness watches. Here are my first impressions, including the things I like, and the things I’m most excited to test out in the coming days.  Credit: Beth Skwarecki As promised, the Watch 8 Classic comes with a bezel that rotates, and t...

Google is back with yet another AI-powered Search feature. But unlike AI Overviews, which attempts to summarize an answer to your search, or AI Mode, which uses generative AI to try to return results that are more detailed and useful, "Web Guide" is much simpler: It aims to make your search results easier to look at and surface links you wouldn't have found otherwise.Google announced Web Guide in a short blog post on Thursday, and there's really not much to it. When you enable the feature in Google Labs, you're able to try it out along any search query you want. Google suggests "open-ended" searches, like "how to solo travel in Japan" or "detailed queries," like “My family is spread across multiple time zones. What are the best tools for staying connected and maintaining close relationship...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Coros, maker of some excellent running watches that rival Garmins in features and accuracy, announced a set of updates that include voice alerts, in-app training plans, and the ability to (finally!) change the number of reps in a strength workout directly from your watch. Here are the highlights: Libraries of training plans and workouts in the appCoros offers pre-built training plans for a variety of goals, like running your first marathon or beating 25 minutes in a 5K race. But until recently, you couldn’t browse and select these from the app. Now, you can go into Profile on the Coros app, and select Training Plan Library or Workout Library to see all your options. There are separate tabs for the official offerings fr...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. After six years of training for marathons, I've experimented with my fair share earbuds. Sometimes I'm listening to a hype playlist, sometimes a podcast, and oftentimes a musical (sorry!). Whatever I'm listening to, I count on my earbuds to get me through scorching summers, bitter winters, city streets, country trails, and soul-crushing treadmill sessions. It's safe to say that the right audio gear can make or break your running experience. Of course, your ideal running earbuds depend on your specific needs: where you run, how far you go, what climate you face, and how your ears are shaped. Everyone's preferences differ, but most runners can agree on certain guidelines when it comes to finding the perfect pair of headp...

Scam texts are out of control. Texts from the "DMV" about unpaid traffic violations, your state's "transportation authority" about unpaid tolls, or from "wrong numbers" are all phony. Their goal is to get you talking or to click links to malicious sites so you share sensitive information about yourself. As scammers and phishers find new ways to plague our smartphones with these texts, companies are starting to fight back. Take Apple, for instance: With iOS 26, your iPhone's Messages app is getting two key tools to help keep you from falling for scams—even if they can't block these texts completely. iOS 26's spam prevention featuresThe new update, which is currently in public beta testing, lets you sort your messages into a number of categories, including "Unknown Sender" and "Spam." When ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Right now, a refurbished Sony SRS‑XB100 portable speaker is just $34.99 on Woot, a 42% discount off the price of a new unit ($59.99). Whether you choose to use it as a shower speaker, a travel companion for adventures, or just a tiny powerhouse that takes up minimal space at home, this compact Bluetooth speaker is a cheap but effective option with free shipping for those who have Amazon Prime. If you don't have prime, it will cost $6 to ship. Rated “Excellent” by PCMag, this durable speaker features an IP67 rating, ensuring it's dust-tight and fully waterproof. While a Bluetooth signal won’t travel underwater, the speaker can be subm...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Ian Moore and product image courtesy of Amazon. You've probably heard of the upstart tech brand Nothing by now, but if you haven't, here's a quick TLDR: The UK-based tech startup aims to make products like cellphones and headphones that incorporate innovative features and designs that are an incredible value for the money. The company just released their new smartwatch this month, the CMF Watch 3 Pro, and it's already discounted by 20%. Originally $99, you can now grab one for $79, unsurprisingly the lowest price since the recent...

New devices are getting harder and harder for tech companies to keep under wraps, and after the base Pixel 10 saw new render leaks drop yesterday, followed by Pixel 10 Pro leaks this morning (both via Android Headlines), Google seems to have given up and decided to published a video of the Pixel 10 itself.On a Google Store page for the Pixel 10, the company now shows a short sequence with the number 10 transforming into a Pixel camera bar, before zooming out to reveal the phone in its full glory. While the company didn’t say whether this is the base model or the pro model, the store page and URL only mentions “Pixel 10.” Still, the phone in the video does look a lot more like how the Pixel 10 Pro is rumored to look.That’s a bit disappointing, since the base Pixel 10 is the one that’s set t...