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REDMAGIC Astra 2 Gaming Tablet Turns Up the Power with Liquid Cooling and a 2K OLED Display

REDMAGIC has finally announced full details and specifications for its upcoming Astra 2 Gaming Tablet, and it looks like a stunner. The Astra 2 features Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor paired with REDMAGIC’s custom RedCore R4 gaming chip, which is designed to improve responsiveness, allocate system resources more efficiently, and maintain steadier frame rates during extended gaming sessions. Buyers will be able to choose between configurations with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage or 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

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Samsung Unpacked 2026 Goes Big on Foldables, AI, and Smarter Galaxy Watches

Samsung launched a gaggle of new devices at its summer Unpacked event in London today. There was a lot of “new” at the event, including some new branding, some new features, and even a new form factor. All told, six new devices are coming in just two weeks at a variety of price points. Samsung is launching the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and the Galaxy Watch 9 in two sizes — 44mm and 40mm. Here are the highlights from the event.

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Motorola Razr Fold Review: Big Screen Ambition Meets Battery Life That Means Business

The Motorola Razr Fold is Motorola’s most direct swing at the book-style foldable phone, and that alone makes it a more interesting device than its familiar Razr name might suggest. The Razr name has always kept the memory of a phone that snapped shut with attitude. This one is different. It opens like a small tablet, closes like a large traditional smartphone, and tries to make the case that a foldable can be practical without feeling like a sensitive science project that happens to make calls.

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iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 Review: A Slim E-Ink Notebook That Nails Note-Taking and Transcription (If You Can Forgive the Software)

The iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 is a thin, light, 8.2-inch E Ink tablet built around one big idea: capture everything—handwritten notes, voice recordings, meeting transcriptions—in one place and let AI organize it. And at that core mission, it genuinely delivers. The voice recording and transcription are excellent, the battery-free Wacom pen is a pleasure to write with, and the open Android system lets you install Kindle, Libby, and other apps to turn it into a capable e-reader.

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OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G Review: The Android Phone That Made Me Question My Loyalty to Apple

I’ve used iPhones since the original model and, despite occasional Android experiments, never seriously considered leaving Apple’s ecosystem. Retirement and a move to a new country changed that, loosening my ties to the workflow that had kept me firmly in Apple’s camp. So when I was offered the OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G, the timing felt right. I expected an interesting detour before returning to my iPhone. Instead, the experience turned out to be far more compelling than I anticipated. That isn’t what happened. While the final jury is still out, I have to say that I’m loving this phone. In…

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Huion Note E Review: The Little Tablet That Could(ish)

I’m a bit of a digital notepad aficionado. I have loved digital pen products since my first exposure to a Wacom tablet in the heady 1990s. I’m not an artist; I’m just a cheesy doodler. It doesn’t matter, though – I think the ability to directly input handwritten content is just amazing technology. I am also a big fan of e-ink and epaper. It offers certain benefits over a standard display but has its downsides. So, when Huion offered their Note E tablet, I was very curious to see whether the hardware lived up to the hype.

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Xiaomi 17T Smartphone Review: The Imported Android Phone That Made Me Look Like a Better Photographer

My daily phone is an iPhone Air. I love it, but the one area where it falls short is the camera, which is not as powerful as the ones found on more flagship-level devices. So I am always open to having a second phone around that can double as a dedicated photography tool. The new Xiaomi 17T makes a very strong case for itself when it comes to the fusion of smartphone utility and seriously impressive cameras.

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Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 Review: Flipping Over This Flip Phone, Until the Camera Zooms In

I’ve reviewed dozens of phones over the years, and a folding phone – the OnePlus Open (check out Judie’s review), but this will be my first flip phone review, and as a bonus, it’s my first official review for Gear Diary! Today, we’re taking a look at the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 model. Let’s find out if I prefer a phone that easily fits in my front pocket vs my iPhone 16 Pro Max, which I’ve been rocking as my daily driver since it dropped in 2024.

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Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 Leans Into Big Sound and Flexible Viewing

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 is Lenovo’s latest attempt to answer a question plenty of households already wrestle with: why keep a tablet, a Bluetooth speaker, a recipe screen, and a casual movie-night display scattered around the house when one device might handle most of it? Announced today, this entertainment-focused Android tablet pairs a 12.1″ 2.5K display with a nine-speaker JBL system, a rotating kickstand, and a starting price of $399.99. It’s not trying to replace a laptop so much as make the shared-screen tablet feel less like an afterthought.

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Motorola Edge 2026 Puts Durability, Cameras, and Faster Charging into a Smaller Midrange Phone

The motorola edge 2026 is arriving as Motorola’s newest midrange phone for North America, and its pitch is less about chasing flagship excess than making the everyday stuff feel less fragile. It has a compact 6.3″ display, a triple 50-megapixel camera system, faster wired and wireless charging, and a tougher build than many phones in its price range. At $599.99 unlocked, it’s aimed at people who want a phone that can handle travel, kids, commutes, spills, and too-full tote bags without demanding full flagship money or treating durability as an optional personality trait when it arrives in June.

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Motorola’s Razr Deals Put Foldables Back in the Graduation Gift Conversation

Motorola’s latest Dads & Grads promotion puts the motorola razr FIFA World Cup 26™ Edition and the new 2026 motorola razr family in the deal spotlight, with discounts, bundled accessories, and trade-in offers aimed at anyone shopping for a more memorable tech gift than another Bluetooth speaker. The limited-edition razr is now $100 off at $599.99, and Motorola is also adding a free pair of moto buds loop earbuds, a moto watch, and a moto tag with purchase. For foldable-curious shoppers, the preorder bundles on the 2026 razr lineup may be the more interesting part.

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The Motorola 2026 Razr Lineup Wants Foldables to Feel Less Fragile and More Useful

The Motorola 2026 razr lineup wants to make a familiar argument: foldables don’t have to be fragile little novelty phones you baby through the day. The family includes the motorola razr ultra, motorola razr+, and motorola razr, with the motorola razr fold sitting above them as a larger book-style foldable. There are bigger outside screens, sturdier hinges, faster chips, larger batteries, new camera tools, and a few Google Photos tricks that could be useful, provided you’re comfortable letting your phone rummage through your closet. Also arriving are the moto buds 2 plus, Motorola’s new Bose-tuned earbuds.

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Poco F8 Ultra Review: They Put a Subwoofer in a Flagship Phone, and Somehow That’s Not Even the Wildest Part

In Xiaomi land, Poco and Redmi generally focus on making excellent mid-range and budget phones, while parent company Xiaomi focuses on making great flagships. This is the way. But every now and then, Poco and Redmi crank things up a notch and release a genuine flagship. Behold the Poco F8 Ultra, an affordable flagship with a metal frame, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, triple 50MP rear shooter, a 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery, and 50W wireless charging. Oh, and did I mention it comes with a Bose-branded subwoofer? Madness!

OPPO Find X9 Ultra with the Hasselblad Earth Explorer Kit lens attached

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The OPPO Find X9 Ultra Is the Flagship Phone Built Around the Most Interesting Camera in the Room

Most flagship phones now arrive with the same familiar promise: faster, brighter, smarter, thinner, more powerful, and somehow always “professional” at everything. Before long, the category blurs into one glossy slab of titanium, glass, marketing language, and camera bumps large enough to demand their own zip code. The OPPO Find X9 Ultra cuts through that sameness almost immediately. It is a flagship smartphone, certainly, with a sharp display, a current-generation Qualcomm chip, a very large battery, quick charging, generous storage, and the polished hardware you expect at this level. But none of that is the real headline.

Gear Bits

TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro Is Easy on Your Eyes and Your Budget

When you’re in the market for a new phone, you have a lot of choices. Do you go Android or iOS? What’s your budget? Sure, you can get seduced by high-end flagship devices, but if you’re looking for a phone that will handle entertainment, photos, and everyday needs while also being gentle on your eyes and your wallet, the new TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is calling your name.

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Motorola Pairs the Moto G Stylus 2026 with the New Moto Pad 2026 for Note-Taking, Streaming, and Everyday Multitasking

Motorola is preparing to roll out two new midrange devices, the moto g stylus 2026 and the moto pad 2026. The pairing makes enough sense on paper. One is meant for jotting down notes, sketching, and handling everyday phone duties, while the other gives you a larger screen for streaming, schoolwork, and the usual pile of tasks that somehow spreads across multiple devices.

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OPPO Find N6 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Foldable Fight Samsung Might Not Win

If you’re in the market for a book-style foldable, and you live in the United States, your best option is arguably the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. If you live overseas, however, you have many more options. One of the best options is the OPPO Find N6 that came out in the spring of 2026. Both of these phones offer an insanely thin design, excellent cameras, and fun software tricks that can make for a great phone experience. If you’re lucky enough to live somewhere where both are readily available, this is a difficult choice.

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15.6″ Cozyla Calendar+ 2 Review: The Smart Family Hub That Finally Gets Everyone on the Same Page

Managing a household is hard, whether you’re doing it solo or juggling the needs of a full family. There are endless moving pieces to track, from overlapping schedules and after-school activities to meal planning, grocery runs, and the constant mystery of who forgot to mention we’re out of toilet paper. Traditional family calendars used to help keep everyone aligned, but they relied on someone actually updating them. Cozyla takes that familiar concept and modernizes it with the Calendar+ 2, transforming a simple shared calendar into a centralized, interactive hub that keeps every detail and every person on track.

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BOOX Go 10.3 (Gen II) E Ink Tablet Adds Front Light and Lighter Design

BOOX has introduced the BOOX Go 10.3 (Gen II), the latest version of its 10.3″ E Ink tablet designed for reading, writing, and focused work without the visual fatigue that often comes with traditional screens. The new generation arrives in two models, including a Lumi version with a built-in front light for reading and note-taking in dim environments. Starting at $419.99, the device continues BOOX’s strategy of blending the calm simplicity of E Ink with the flexibility of a full Android operating system.

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Nothing’s Boldest Lineup Yet: Hands-On with the Phone (4a) Pro, Phone (4a), and the Colorful New Headphone (a)

Nothing launched a new lineup of smartphones and audio today in London, including the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a), and the Nothing Headphone (a). Supported by last year’s flagship Nothing Phone (3) and Nothing Headphone (1), this represents the strongest lineup of phones and audio that the company has ever launched. Right now, Nothing has a pretty intimidating portfolio of devices, top to bottom.

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Samsung Teases a New Galaxy Camera Experience Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked

Samsung is getting ready to introduce a new Galaxy camera experience, a system designed to pull photo capture, editing, and sharing into a single workflow on its latest Galaxy smartphones. The full reveal is set for Galaxy Unpacked on Wednesday, February 25, at 1 p.m. ET, but the company has already previewed how this updated camera experience will lean heavily on Galaxy AI to handle tasks that used to require multiple apps and more patience than most people care to admit.

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