Bixby users are hearing weird voices they never selected

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Bixby, News, Samsung, Virtual assistant

Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR A Samsung user says Bixby started switching between different voices after a recent update. The selected voice reportedly appears on occasion, while other responses use a lower, unfamiliar voice. Samsung’s Bixby team...

Magic Pointer app listing offers an early look at Gemini on Googlebooks

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Google, Googlebooks, News

Credit: Google TL;DR Google quietly launched Magic Pointer on the Play Store ahead of the Googlebook, offering an early preview of its AI-powered desktop experience. Magic Pointer turns anything you select on screen into a Gemini prompt, surfacing contextual AI...

Samsung’s next-gen SmartTag trackers could be just months away

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Bluetooth trackers, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26, Samsung SmartThings

TL;DR Samsung introduced its SmartTag 2 tracker back in October 2023. Now a new rumor claims that the SmartTag 3 could debut alongside the Galaxy S26 FE. If that’s true, it’s likely we may see the product introduced this September. Always misplacing your stuff? With...

Walmart may have pulled the Onn Full HD streaming stick — but for a very good reason

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | News, onn, Streaming, Walmart

Credit: Walmart TL;DR Walmart appears to have pulled the Onn Full HD streaming stick off the website. Attempting to visit the old product page leads to an error message. The move could be in preparation for the updated version of the streaming stick. Recently, Walmart...

Disney Plus is throwing around the idea of adding a free tier

by nouman | Jul 14, 2026 | Disney Plus, News, Streaming

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The Walt Disney Company is reportedly considering making some of its streaming content free. It’s said that Chief Product and Tech Officer Adam Smith spoke about adding a free tier to Disney Plus during a town hall....