One of the major victims of Xbox’s “reset” is id Software, which suffered a whopping 136 layoffs—a move one artist likened to reducing it to a “support studio”. This is a line that Microsoft itself has tried to counter, both via official studio channels and a statement given to Windows Central last week. More on […]
Some of these services are free to access, while others require a paid subscription. And if you don't mind your child seeing ads while streaming, you can choose a free platform or low-cost plan to save money each month. Not every streamer shows commercials on kids' content, but prepare to pay more for a service
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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. While rumors suggest the Galaxy Z Flip 8 could be Samsung’s last flip-style foldable make me a little sad, I’m actually more concerned about what Samsung seems to be doing with its book-style foldable lineup. According to recent leaks, Samsung is set to
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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. YouTube Music is an excellent app for streaming music: it’s free (if you don’t mind the ads), and it’s bundled with YouTube Premium, so you get two things for the price of one. It’s also really good with recommendations and almost always gets
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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityThe Oura Ring 5 is the first smart ring to truly fit my routine and feel like jewelry I’d buyComfort is key when it comes to passive tracking.By Kaitlyn Cimino•Jul 16, 2026 — 6:15 AM ET Rather than chasing
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. The first wave of Googlebook laptops is slated to drop this fall, bringing Android-powered computing to hardware from the likes of Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. While Google has focused its teasers on the laptops themselves, it appears the ecosystem could expand
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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Lately, some companies have started to spice things up with new buttons dotted around their phones, and while some are great, dedicated AI buttons are not. After an extended period with the Motorola Razr Fold, I believe it’s high time Motorola (and others)
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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Samsung is currently in the run-up to launch its next foldable at the Unpacked event in London next week. Even as it’s toiling and moiling to get the new foldables advertised across multiple (cinematic) universes, leakers have already begun spoiling the show for
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Update July 16, 2026 (3:00 am PT): OnePlus said that the company won’t launch new products in Europe and North America. “After careful assessment, OnePlus will no longer launch new products in Europe and North America. All users’ rights and interests, including after-sales support and software updates, will remain fully guaranteed,” it said in a
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OnePlus has confirmed that it will no longer operate in North America or Europe, and won't launch any further phones in the regions following 2025's OnePlus 15. OnePlus merged some of its operations with parent company Oppo in 2021, and going forward, all operations will now fall under the Oppo brand. OnePlus will continue operating
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