This was another packed week of tech news, with the first One UI 8 beta for Samsung phones, big changes for Ubuntu Linux, more powerful tiny computers, and much more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.
The Big News
A Big Change for Ubuntu Linux Releases Is Here
Canonical, the company that develops the Ubuntu Linux distribution, is adding to its release schedule by dropping “snapshots” for upcoming Ubuntu releases every month. It’s the first significant change to Ubuntu’s release cycle in many years, and the goal is to improve testing. Continue reading…
Samsung One UI 8 Beta Now Rolling Out, Based on Android 16
Samsung Galaxy owners, are you ready for Android 16? After reports that Samsung’s next big software update, One UI 8 (based on Android 16), would arrive earlier than expected this year, it’s already here. Today, Samsung started pushing out the first One UI 8 betas for the Galaxy S25. Continue reading…
Disney+ and Hulu ‘Perks’ Lets Subscribers Save Money
Streaming providers and services continue to increase prices, which is why it feels like we’re all paying extra without any added benefits. However, if you have Disney+ or Hulu, a new Perks program will get you a slew of discounts, free trials for other services, freebies, and entries into some lucrative sweepstakes just for being a subscriber. Continue reading…
Google Might Be Fixing One of My Biggest Phone Annoyances
We all have our small annoyances that seem to bother us more than everyone else. One of mine has always been Android’s incoming calls screen with Google’s Phone app. Thankfully, it appears a redesign may be on the way. Continue reading…
Hundreds of Thousands of Toyota Tundras Recalled Over a Hidden Problem
If there’s one thing people count on from Toyota, it’s rock-solid reliability. These are the vehicles that rack up miles like trophies and rarely flinch. Continue reading…
Google Messages Will Show Which Friends Have the Best Text Features
RCS is available for more people than ever, but knowing which of your contacts have been upgraded and which are still stuck in the stone age of SMS can feel like a mystery. Google Messages is finally making it easier to tell the difference. Continue reading…
Toyota’s New Car Lineup Is Growing Faster Than Anyone Predicted
A few years back, Toyota promised to electrify every model in its lineup—hybrid or fully electric—by the end of 2025, and it’s right on track. That bet is paying off big time: about 80 percent of Toyota and Lexus sales are already electrified, thanks to staples like the Prius and Camry. Continue reading…
Ford’s Largest Recall This Year Hits 1.1 Million Cars
2025 is shaping up to be memorable for various reasons, but for Ford, it’s mostly been about recalls. Forget the ongoing drama over Trump tariffs; the real headline has been a steady stream of safety issues. Continue reading…
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 Might Have a Surprising Hardware Change
Here at How-To Geek, we don’t typically cover a lot of leaks or rumors because they can be, and often are, completely wrong or blown out of proportion. You never know when something’s actually true until it’s official. If this one is true, however, it might end up changing your summer purchase plans if you were waiting for this year’s new Samsung foldables. Continue reading…
Steam Just Fixed One of My Biggest Complaints
For years, one of my biggest annoyances with Steam has been the confusing and complicated way of getting from a game to the developer’s other projects. That’s finally being fixed, alongside other updates to developer and publisher homepages on Steam. Continue reading…
The Google Play Store Can Now Answer All Your App Questions
If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through an app’s description in the Play Store, searching for a specific detail or just trying to figure out if it’s worth a download, you’re not alone. What if you could simply ask the app your questions? Well, now you can. Continue reading…
VirtualBox Is Finally Bringing Proper VMs To ARM Windows 11
Those of us who have stuck with Intel and AMD x86-based computers tend to take virtual machines for granted, but on the ARM side of the pond, it’s been an uphill battle to get VM support to the same level. Apple Silicon-powered Macs have led the way on VMs so far, but now, Windows 11 on ARM is getting some love as well. Continue reading…
Blink’s New 2nd Gen Video Doorbell Has Head-to-Toe Views
Blink, the Amazon-owned company known for its affordable smart home security solutions, just announced its new next-generation Video Doorbell. It is packed with upgrades and a new Sync Module Core and will be available starting today. Continue reading…
NVIDIA’s GeForce Now Is Landing On The Steam Deck
The big boom of game streaming services has come and gone, with companies trying the concept out and experiencing various degrees of success (or failure). NVIDIA’s GeForce Now is among the most popular, if not the most popular right now, and it’s making its way to one of the most popular gaming handhelds—the Steam Deck. Continue reading…
Spotify Wants To Be a Better Podcast Player
Ever since Spotify added podcasts, it has become one of the top apps for listening to podcasts on the go, but it’s still not a dedicated podcast app—and sometimes, it shows. Its main focus is, still, music. Now, though, it’s getting slightly better for podcasts. Continue reading…
This App Brings One of the iPhone’s Best Features to Android
Even the biggest Android diehards have to admit that iPhones have some nice features. AssistiveTouch is firmly one of them. It’s that little floating button that lets you do almost anything without straining your thumb. You can get that on your Android device with a handy app. Continue reading…
Apple Will Let You Fix Your Own iPad
Apple’s self-service repair program is seen by some as being a bit on the half-baked side, but to Apple’s credit, it has been slowly improving it with new devices and parts. Now, the iPad is finally joining the list of devices that you can repair at home. Continue reading…
Discord Wants You to Ponder Its New Currency
If you’re a Discord user, you might have noticed something new popping up in your app, and it’s not another prompt to try a free trial of Nitro. This time it’s about “Discord Orbs,” a brand-new in-app currency that’s currently in beta. Continue reading…
LG’s Super-Adjustable Smart Monitor Swing Is Finally Available
Following an early reveal at CES 2025, LG has now released its Smart Monitor Swing. This is a portable monitor with a long adjustable neck and a massive 32-inch 4K panel. Continue reading…
Xbox’s Copilot Assistant Is Now Live in Testing
Microsoft is once again adding Copilot to an application that arguably doesn’t need it. Copilot for Gaming is now being tested in beta so Xbox consoles and games can eventually have Copilot features. There are a few features you might like, though. Continue reading…
Windows Update Isn’t Just for System Updates Anymore
Windows Update is a pretty good resource for keeping your PC up to date, but updating the rest of your programs and apps on your computer can be a bit more of a toss-up—there’s no reliable centralized update solution for your apps. Microsoft wants Windows Update to be able to help with that, too. Continue reading…
The Google Photos Editor Just Got a Big Revamp
Google Photos is turning 10 years old. It has changed a lot over the past years, but it remains the first choice for photo management for millions of Android phones worldwide, and with good reason. And now, Google is rolling out an anniversary update that adds a few new things to the table. Continue reading…
Cricket Wireless Has a New Affordable Unlimited Plan
Cricket Wireless, the budget mobile network powered by (and owned by) AT&T, has released a new unlimited data plan. The $40/month ‘Simply Unlimited’ plan gives you all the calling, texting, and data you could need, but not much beyond that. Continue reading…
Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 Are Getting New Features
When Microsoft releases a new major update to Windows 11, the company wants you to update your computer, and therefore quickly deprecates the previous versions. In a relatively rare move, Microsoft is rolling out a few updates to Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2. Continue reading…
ASUS’s Latest NUC Tiny PC Has Up To an RTX 5070
When people look at gaming PCs, they tend to imagine gigantic, honking monsters, but a gaming PC can actually get pretty small while still playing games. Case in point—this ASUS tiny PC packs some serious hardware capable of gaming. Continue reading…
Apple Is Finally Making Video Games for the App Store
Apple has bought its first video game studio, and will finally be publishing games. The acquired Vancouver-based studio, RAC7, is a small team founded in 2014 by Jason Ennis and Jesse Ringrose. Continue reading…
WhatsApp Just Fixed a Years-Long Problem
It only took 16 years, but there’s finally an official version of WhatsApp for the iPad. If you’re tired of using WhatsApp’s web version on your iPad and wish there were a better way, this is exactly what you’ve been waiting for. Continue reading…
The Arc Browser Is Dead
The sad truth about the browser ecosystem is that if you’re a new player, it can be hard to break in. You could try, sure, but it’s hard to actually be successful. The Arc Browser was one of the best “experiments” we’ve seen, but sadly, it’s coming to a close now. Continue reading…
My Favorite Feature in OnePlus Phones Just Got Killed
The alert slider is probably one of the more iconic features of OnePlus phones. It has been there ever since the very first OnePlus One was released over a decade ago, and it’s seen by some as a selling point because of the convenience it provides. The writing has been in the wall for some time, but now it’s confirmed—it’s dead. Continue reading…
Marshall’s Latest Speaker Has 50 Hours of Playtime (And Looks Stylish)
Marshall makes some of the highest-quality speakers your money can buy, whether you need a small one or a big one. The company’s newest Kilburn III speaker is here, and it packs amazing battery life and portability. Continue reading…
Motorola is officially unveiling the Moto Edge 2025 with some significant upgrades for the Edge series. This latest iteration brings minimal refinements to the design and an additional camera on the back, but Motorola is keeping the price low. Continue reading…
Microsoft Edge Is Getting a Cursed ‘Copilot Mode’
AI is everywhere these days. And it’s only going to get worse. Our browsers have, so far, been spared from the madness for the most part, with only minor integrations at best. Microsoft’s Edge browser is due to get an “AI mode” that evokes heavy Clippy vibes. Continue reading…
This Tiny Macintosh Is The Size of Your Thumb
The Mac mini is probably the smallest computer in Apple’s lineup. This is technically not in Apple’s lineup—an argument could be made that it used to be—but it’s probably the tiniest Apple computer your eyes will ever gaze at. Continue reading…
Nintendo Is Giving You Another Chance to Buy a Switch 2
Nintendo is giving more people an opportunity to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 directly from its main stores in New York City and San Francisco. Since demand is expected to be very high, getting one will require signing up for a “Warp Pipe Pass,” which gives access to special shopping times between June 5 and 9, 2025. While other stores will also sell the console, this is a way to buy it straight from Nintendo. Continue reading…
The World’s Largest SSD Arrives With 122.88TB of Storage
At 122.88TB, the Solidigm D5-P5336 is the world’s largest SSD. It’s intended for datacenters, of course, and the $12,399 price tag is probably beyond your budget anyway, but it’s an impressive piece of hardware that serves a compelling purpose. Continue reading…
Got an iPhone? Apple Will Take More Money For It Right Now
Trade-ins are a good option for saving money on a new iPhone. Sadly, though, Apple recently decided to decrease trade-in values towards new phones. Now, they’re being slightly brought back up again, albeit seemingly for a limited time. Continue reading…