The Pixel 6 is Google’s most significant smartphone upgrade in years. But it can still be difficult to know whether it’s time to trade in your old phone. In general, you should only consider upgrading if your device is more than two years old. There’s plenty that’s different about the Pixel 6, but the Pixel 5 …

True wireless earbuds aren’t just premium products: There’s cheap and then there’s as cheap as possible. But you want to make sure that you aren’t compromising sound quality for a lower price tag. You won’t get the best-sounding earbuds for under $40 but it is possible to find the earbuds with the best possible sound for the price tag. To save …

Canada says it will ban the use of China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE 5G equipment, citing national security concerns. With the move, Canada joins the rest of the so-called Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network, which also includes the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. All of those countries have already banned the telecommunications equipment. While the move was widely expected, it …

What’s happening Qualcomm unveils two new chips: the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. Why it matters Qualcomm’s chips are powerful, but as more phone makers build their own chips, these might end up in fewer handsets — at least ones released in the US. What’s next Qualcomm has its work cut out for it …

Ready for liftoff? If you’re interested in learning how to fly a drone, now’s a good time to try.  Drones are already a popular pastime among many tech enthusiasts, though some drone models are prohibitively expensive. But as more people become interested in them and competition in the market grows, prices fall. If you’re new to drones, there are cheaper …

Downton Abbey: A New Era, the latest feature-length film drawn from the popular period drama series, hit US theaters Friday. But fans who want to take it in from the comfort of home will need to wait a while before it’s available on a streaming service.  Last year, an unprecedented number of new theatrical movies streamed online the same day …

Not sure if that chat message is legit or not? Google has your back. Google Chat will start showing a warning banner under messages that might contain phishing links or malware downloads, according to a blog post by Google.  Phishing scams can lock you out of your device or result in identity theft. Malware attacks, which include ransomware attacks, are …

What’s happening Qualcomm has a new design for wireless AR glasses that connect with phones. Why it matters Most tech companies are promising AR glasses now, but few work well with phones. Qualcomm’s design suggests how they could work together, and without plug-in wires. What’s next At least four manufacturers are already working on glasses based on Qualcomm’s design, pointing …

What’s happening Tinder parent Match Group has come to an agreement with Google that allows Match’s apps to remain on the Play Store without using Play Store Billing for in-app transactions. Why it matters The agreement comes amid tension between app developers and Google over the use of alternative payment systems. Match Group struck an agreement Friday with Google that allows Match’s …

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