Helena Stone

Google Play is finally ditching its one-size-fits-all approach. After years of generic app recommendations that felt pulled from thin air, the platform is embracing personalization in a big way. The most noticeable change hits the Apps tab, which now features curated seasonal content that feels relevant to your life. Instead of endless scrolling, you’ll find… More

When Emily Ketchen tells you she’s been in tech for 35 years, she doesn’t lower her voice or soften the number. Instead, the CMO of Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group and International Markets leans into it with the kind of confidence that comes from watching an entire industry transform—and helping to shape that transformation along the… More

Look, I’ve been testing home security cameras for over 15 years, and if I had a dollar for every time someone told me “I can’t find that one clip where the delivery guy dropped my package,” I’d probably own a very small island by now. Well, Reolink just dropped something that might actually fix this… More

Look, I’ll be straight with you – when OnePlus dropped their original Watch 3, I had mixed feelings. Sure, the tech was solid, but let’s talk about the elephant in the room: that thing was a chunky beast that looked like it belonged on a more masculine wrist, not mine. Well, guess what? OnePlus actually… More

Samsung’s back with another foldable one-two punch, and this time they’re not playing around. The Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 landed today at Unpacked in Brooklyn, New York with the kind of engineering refinements that make you wonder why it took so long to get here. But here’s the thing – these aren’t… More

If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated with customer service, you’ll appreciate what Verizon just announced. The telecom giant is rolling out its most significant customer experience transformation in years. In a press release, consumer CEO Sowmyanarayan Sampath said that customers “rely on us to power how they live, work and play, everyday” and that it’s… More

When Lenovo first teased the Legion Go S powered by SteamOS at CES 2025, I was excited by the premise of a premium handheld console running SteamOS. Of course, I’ve seen plenty of handheld gaming devices promise the world and deliver frustrating compromises. Fortunately, after spending time with the Legion Go S, I’m really satisfied… More

Father’s Day is creeping up, and let’s be honest—nobody wants to be the kid who shows up with another forgettable tie or that “World’s Best Dad” mug that’ll collect dust faster than you can say “obligatory gift.” This year demands something with actual thought behind it. Something he’ll genuinely use and maybe even brag about… More

Samsung has officially opened pre-orders for its 2025 Odyssey gaming monitors, and trust me, these displays are worth every pixel of excitement, especially if you’re a gamer. As the reigning #1 monitor brand for three consecutive years and current #1 OLED monitor brand in the U.S., Samsung is once again raising the bar for gaming… More

Beats is stepping into a new category with the launch of its first-ever collection of charging cables. The aptly named “Beats Cables” brings the brand’s signature style and quality to an essential accessory that most of us use daily but rarely get excited about. We’ve all been there—reaching for our charging cable only to find… More