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I (finally) ditched Google Photos for self-hosted; here's how it went - Android Authority

Can you really self-host a viable Google Photos alternative? I gave Immich a go on my NAS and I don't think I'll ever go back.

Linux 7.0 Readying Improvement For Rust + LTO Kernel Builds - Phoronix

Alice Ryhl of Google has been working on an improvement to the Linux kernel code for inlining C helpers into Rust when making use of a Link-Time Optimized (LTO) kernel build

Samsung Warns All Galaxy Users—Do Not Use These Networks - Forbes

You have been warned — these connections are a major threat on your smartphone.

As an Android fan, there’s only one iOS feature I want Google to copy - Android Authority

Android's phone migration process still remains a headache in 2026, while Apple has practically all of it figured out. Google, please fix!

Samsung's Galaxy S26 series release date may have just been etched in stone - PhoneArena

It's a little later than we all expected a while ago, but mostly in line with the most recent speculation.

5 ground-breaking (and strange) products you could soon buy from the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show - Business Insider

From a lollipop that lets you taste sound to a Tamagotchi style AI pet that physically grows, here are the coolest tech you could get your hands on.

Bricking your phone is the new Dry January - Business Insider

Americans are drinking less, making Dry January old-fashioned. Brick, a device that lets you block apps on your phone, is the hot new digital detox.

Roborock introduces world’s first automated vacuum that actually cleans as it climbs - WTOP

Chinese company Roborock offered a sneak peek at CES 2026 of an autonomous vacuum cleaner that doesn’t just avoid stairs, but actively climbs and cleans them.

Eversolo just launched stunning bookshelf speakers with one specific bookshelf in mind: Ikea’s Kallax - TechRadar

SE100 are designed with Ikea in mind… just not by Ikea

Google Maps finally redesigns settings on Android - 9to5Google

Of all the first-party apps, Google Maps probably offered the worst settings experience, but a redesign is finally cleaning things up.

TrueNAS WebShare: ZFS-Backed, Enterprise-Grade File Sharing From The Web Browser - Phoronix

I went to CES to check out robotaxis. I left convinced that one player is far in the lead. - Business Insider

Robotaxi reporter Lloyd Lee breaks down what he saw — and heard — on the ground at the world's largest consumer tech show, CES, in Vegas.

A Bosch vs. Avinox Final Challenge & Our Field Test E-Bike Rankings - Pinkbike

Stephane and Dario are blindfolded and dropped far from home, left with only their e-bikes to find their way back before crowning a champion.

Android Auto 16.0 update debuts as bug breaks message replies for some - 9to5Google

Google has started the rollout of Android Auto 16.0 this week, but there’s a more pressing issue for some users...

New Gmail AI features replacing Gemini side panel for some - 9to5Google

With the launch of “in-line AI experiences” in Gmail, Google has shared that the Gemini side panel is going away for AI Pro and Ultra...

The Acura NSX Is Back From the Dead With an Official, Ultra-Limited Redesign - The Drive

Italdesign has released its own continuation version of the second-gen NSX, promising "few-off," ultra-limited production.

Dominate The Tower and Leaderboards Beta — Diablo IV - Blizzard News

Prepare to enter the Tower and Leaderboards Beta, an all-new challenge for the Seasonal Realm. Ascend the Tower and help shape this mode for seasons to come.

Baldur's Gate 3 Writer Wishes Wyll Had Gotten More Content and a More Fulfilling Arc Too, Explains What Happened - IGN

In the years since Baldur's Gate 3's release, Larian has put a lot of time and energy into updating the game with tons of new content. But one character is still coming up short for fans: Wyll. And at least one writer at Larian is just as frustrated by it as …

The first sets with Lego’s new Smart Brick are now available for preorder - The Verge

You can now preorder Lego’s first Smart Brick sets featuring interactive Star Wars playsets, spaceships, and figures.

Apple Releases A Further Surprise iPhone Update For Millions Of Users - Forbes

There’s a new test update for the iPhone which nobody saw coming.