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The Sennheiser Accentum Open were launched in France on Wednesday May 7. These are “open” wireless earphones with no silicone tips, hooks or fins. It’s the same principle as Apple’s AirPods 4 (test), and it’s interesting to see Sennheiser venturing into these waters. The manufacturer usually confines itself to wireless in-ear headphones. It remains to be seen whether this umpteenth, less expensive alternative to the AirPods can really convince.
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Google appears eager for I/O 2025 to arrive, already previewing an update to Gemini. Notably, the search giant is highlighting the updated Gemini 2.5 Pro model, which promises significant upgrades to coding capabilities designed to support the development of more engaging and dynamic web applications.
Also related: Best Gemini features to try on your phone
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Over the past few years, Microsoft has rapidly integrated AI into its core services and is now bringing new AI features to Windows 11 settings. Notably, an upcoming AI agent will enable contextual input for settings adjustments. This feature, alongside enhancements to Click to Do, will first debut on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon processors before expanding to other models.
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After Sony and Nintendo, Microsoft recently completed a festival of price increases for video game consoles. On average, an Xbox Series console will be $100 more expensive by 2025. The Nintendo Switch 2, U.S. tariffs, the infamous “economic situation”… there’s no shortage of arguments to justify this race to your wallet. So let’s take stock: how much more will you have to spend on console gaming in 2025?
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Samsung’s adoption of Android 15 hasn’t been the swiftest compared to other Android manufacturers, largely due to the initial delays with One UI 7. However, the company has now begun to make significant progress. Potentially aiming to compensate, Samsung might also release One UI 8 earlier, aligning with the accelerated timeline of Android 16.
Also related: Android 15 arrives to more devices—See if your phone is on the list
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Google’s Material Design has been one of the most significant visual changes it introduced across Android and its other product platforms. Since its inception, the core design system has seen relatively few major alterations. However, Google appears poised to unveil a substantial upgrade to the Android design language with the upcoming Material 3 Expressive, which the company seemingly leaked accidentally ahead of I/O 2025.
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The rollout of One UI 7, Samsung’s update based on Android 15, has been very chaotic. After several delays and interruptions, the first Samsung smartphones have finally been updated. But their batteries have also reportedly been knocked out. Several tech sites have reported user complaints about the battery life of their Galaxy S24 or Galaxy Z Fold 6, which is said to have dropped drastically after installing One UI 7. But there’s no need to panic.
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The Sony WH-1000XM6, the manufacturer’s next high-end Bluetooth headset has leaked. It appeared prematurely for pre-order on Amazon Spain on May 3. The listing has since been removed, and did not include a photo of the product. But, for once, Amazon’s long-winded, keyword-packed titles came in handy. We learned plenty of technical details, a rather bizarre price, and, above all, a long-awaited design change.
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Samsung seems to have been left behind by its Chinese competitors, Honor and Huawei, in terms of foldable smartphones. However, the Koreans are not throwing in the towel and are preparing a range of new models that could be presented as early as July.
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Samsung’s DeX is a powerful feature found in high-end Galaxy phones, offering a desktop-like user interface when the device is connected to an external display or monitor. Google introduced a basic and limited “Mirror mode” with the Pixel 8. However, discoveries within Android 16 suggest that Google could be preparing a more capable desktop mode for Pixel and other Android devices.
Also read: How to transform your Pixel into a desktop with Mirror mode