Latest articles by Philip Michaels
Best Verizon phone plans for 2025: Unlimited, prepaid and more
These are the best Verizon phone plans available, whether you’re looking for an unlimited plan, prepaid or a family plan.
I just tried Google’s smart glasses built on Android XR — and Gemini is the killer feature
After trying out a prototype of Google's smart glasses built on Android XR, I'm convinced that the Gemini assistant will make or break this product.
Google I/O 2025 LIVE — all the details about Android XR smart glasses, AI Mode, Veo 3, Gemini, Google Beam and more
Google I/O 2025 took the wraps off Android XR, new Gemini features, AI Mode with search, and smart glasses powered by Gemini.
Project Astra is back and better than ever — how Google is using AI to make its assistant even smarter
Project Astra was the hit of last year's Google I/O, and it returned to the 2025 show with a demo that reveals how much smarter an AI assistant can get in a year.
Google Beam brings 3D to video chat — here's how it works
Project Starline has a new name — and a looming launch
The Galaxy S25 Edge shows us what the trade-off is with thinner phones — and it's not one I'd make
As thin as the Galaxy S25 Edge, it also has a small battery that affects its ability to last a long-time on a charge. Could the iPhone 17 Air face the same fate this fall?
Google I/O 2025 preview: Gemini AI, Android XR and everything else to expect
Google I/O 2025 gets underway this Tuesday (May 20), with a keynote to kick things off. AI figures to be the focus of the event.
Managing chores was turning into a family feud until I used Reminders on the iPhone to sort things out
If no one in your family seems to know whose turn it is to do the dishes, the Reminders app on the iPhone can eliminate confusion.
Best phone battery life in 2025: The longest lasting smartphones
These phones held out for at least 14 hours in our test to offer the best phone battery life.
The iPhone 17 Air has nothing to worry about now that we've seen the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — here’s why
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge certainly looks like an impressive phone. But it's nothing Apple can't overcome with the rumored iPhone 17 Air this fall.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs. iPhone 17 Air: How these thin phones could compare
Battle of the ultra-thin phones
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: 6 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
Like any phone, the Galaxy S25 Edge has its strengths and weaknesses. Here are the biggest reasons to buy this new thin phone and why you might want to give it a pass.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge LIVE: Hands-on impressions, comparisons, specs and more
Samsung's virtual product launch is underway, as Galaxy S25 Edge has made its official debut. Follow our live blog for all the latest news about this brand new phone.
Apple is working on a 'product renaissance' for 2027 — here's the potential products I'm most excited about
It sounds like there's plenty in Apple's product pipeline
iPhone 17 price hikes — new report claims Apple could charge more this fall
Apple doesn't want to blame the tariffs
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be the world's thinnest foldable — there's just one problem
Battery life is an important aspect of any phone. But based on rumors, Samsung seems willing to sacrifice it on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 if it means a thinner foldable phone.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge debuts Monday — 3 things we know and 2 we still need to find out
As the Galaxy S25 Edge draws closer, we review what we know about Samsung's ultra-thin phone plus the key details that are still missing.
Best key finder in 2025: AirTag vs. Tile vs. SmartTag vs. Chipolo
These are the best key finders and Bluetooth trackers for finding lost keys, wallets, phones or anything else that is easily misplaced.
Goodbye, iPhone? Apple's Cue says the phone could be replaced by AI
The iPhone may be an important part of Apple's business now. But Apple executive Eddy Cue says shifts in technology could mean that Apple's phone eventually makes way for something else.
Samsung just announced a May 12 Unpacked event — get ready for the Galaxy S25 Edge
After multiple previews showing off the Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung sounds like it's ready to release the ultra-thin phone. A launch event is set for Monday, May 12 at 8 p.m. ET.
Apple's rumored iPhone release date shake-up is good news for the iPhone 17 – here's why
A report claims that Apple will stagger its iPhone launches in 2026, with the standard iPhone coming out earlier in the year. If so, that's another argument in favor of an iPhone 17 upgrade.
I lose my TV remote all the time — and this sticker tracker has come to my rescue
The right tracker for certain types of jobs
I tried this wallet-sized tracker for a month — and I wouldn't recommend it
The Tile Slim is perfectly designed for a wallet or purse to make sure you don't lose track of your valuables. But the range is too limited to depend on this tracker.
