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Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. The sweeping Batteries Regulation passed in 2023 in the EU requires most electronics to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027. The aim was to reduce electronic waste and prolong the life of devices. We’ve already seen ripples from this legislation with Nintendo actually planning […]

Apple chipmaker TSMC had already said that it would build a total of eight plants in Arizona, and has now announced an investment boost that could see that number increased to 12. This could potentially see more chips for Apple devices made in the US, but there are reasons to be skeptical about this possibility

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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

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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

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

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

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)