Qualcomm is set to ratchet up chip prices in September, and your next gadget upgrade could bear the brunt

Qualcomm notified customers on July 24, 2026 of double-digit chip price increases taking effect September 1, citing an inability to absorb further supplier cost increases.

Stop losing your notes and start the school year with one of these e-readers that double as notebooks

Your notes are scattered across notebooks, your PDFs are buried in folders you’ll never find again, and your backpack is heavier than it needs to be. These e-readers with pen support fix that by doing it all on one device: reading, writing, and staying…

Boox has teased a tiny new ereader — and it’s convinced me to put my Xteink plans on ice
Boox has teased a tiny new ereader — and it’s convinced me to put my Xteink plans on ice

The Boox Picco is a 3.97-inch ereader that could be a real Xteink rival, but a lot will depend on its price and features.

Is last year’s Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE still worth buying? I multi-screened movies, maxed out gaming graphics, and dunked it in a tank to find out
Is last year’s Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE still worth buying? I multi-screened movies, maxed out gaming graphics, and dunked it in a tank to find out

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE not only turned me into a multitasking and note-taking machine; its epic battery life and lush display are perfect for binge watching, too.

‘Bigger, brighter and lighter’: It was love at first use with the 3rd-generation Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025), but its height and price make it unwieldy
‘Bigger, brighter and lighter’: It was love at first use with the 3rd-generation Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025), but its height and price make it unwieldy

The 3rd generation Kindle Scribe is arguably Amazon’s best epaper note-taking tablet yet, and a fabulous upgrade if you wait for it to be discounted.

WhatsApp’s new in-car experience is built around hands-free control

WhatsApp has revamped its in-car experience to offer CarPlay and Android Auto users better hands-free controls.

The Xteink X4 Pro can turn your phone into a dual-screen device, and it has some major upgrades over its predecessor
The Xteink X4 Pro can turn your phone into a dual-screen device, and it has some major upgrades over its predecessor

The Xteink X4 Pro is the most advanced Xteink yet, but it’s still tiny enough to attach to your phone.

Xteink’s tiny e-reader finally gets the upgrades it was missing

Xteink’s new X4 Pro adds a front light, touchscreen, unlocked firmware, and a 1,100mAh battery while keeping the original’s pocket-sized design.

‘The closest thing to an iPad Air in Android form’ — I was impressed by the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, but there’s one area where it can’t beat Apple
‘The closest thing to an iPad Air in Android form’ — I was impressed by the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, but there’s one area where it can’t beat Apple

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is a direct rival to the iPad Air — but can it steal its compact tablet crown?

After flips and foldables, Motorola drops a tablet stuffed with nine JBL speakers, and I need to hear it

The Moto Pad 70 Groove combines nine JBL speakers, a large 120Hz screen, and a built-in stand to become an unusually capable portable entertainment system.