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Here’s the changelog for Samsung’s Android 17 update, One UI 9
Samsung is rolling out the first beta update for One UI 9 which, for Galaxy devices, will bring Android 17...
First Galaxy S26 One UI 9 beta update is available for download
After announcing the One UI 9.0 Beta Program, Samsung has released the first beta update for the Galaxy S26 series.
Samsung Launches One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Series Users
One UI 9 beta offers a more intuitive and personalized mobile experience with enhancements across creativity, accessibility and security
Samsung Launches One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Series Users
One UI 9 beta offers a more intuitive and personalized mobile experience with enhancements across creativity, accessibility and security
One UI 9 Beta Program could be here soon
Now that the stable One UI 8.5 update has started rolling out, Samsung seems to be taking the next logical step. The company appears to be preparing for the One UI 9.0 Beta Program, as related pages have started appearing in Samsung's official forum in multiple countries. Samsung starts preparing for the One UI 9.0 […]
Big Stuff: Samsung One UI 8.5 Updates Arriving in US
The rollout of One UI 8.5 updates first kicked off last week in South Korea and we expected a quick expansion to the US market. This morning, owners of the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and...
Samsung will let you block apps that spam notifications with ads
Samsung has a new feature for Galaxy phones that gives users the ability to easily block apps that are spamming...
Global One UI 8.5 update release day is finally here
May 11 is when the One UI 8.5 update will start rolling out widely around the world, following its debut in Korea on May 6.
‘May 11 Rollout’—Samsung Confirms Free Android Upgrade
One UI 8.5 is almost here — Samsung owners finally get Galaxy S26 security updates.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra taught me how to use AI Select, and I am not going back
Samsung's AI select is now more accessible, which got me to use it more often. Here's what I learned
OnlyFans spotlights sports, comedy and podcasts with launch of new community pages
Popular creators increasingly using the platform to offer exclusive podcast episodes
Valve commits to restocking its Steam Controller after it "ran out faster than we anticipated"
The resource for people who make and sell games.
Samsung’s already preparing Galaxy S26 One UI 9 beta update
Samsung appears to already be developing the first Galaxy S26 One UI 9 beta builds even as customers wait for the official One UI 8.5 update.
Galaxy S26 Ultra outsold its predecessor, but still dropped off of 2026’s first top 10 list
The numbers are in for Q1 2026 and, for the first time in a while, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra almost...
Samsung is discounting a ton of Galaxy accessories including cases, chargers, more
If you’ve had your eye on any official Samsung Galaxy accessories lately, right now the company is offering a slight...
Science communication as feedback loop explored at annual ethics symposium
The annual Ethics and Compliance Symposium brought renowned vaccinologist Peter Hotez, senior fellow in disease and humanity at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, to share his research and discuss the ethics of academic public engagement.
Leaker suggests seven new features coming to iPhone 20 – but read with care
Leaker Instant Digital has a decent track record when it comes to iPhones, but their latest post may need to...
Galaxy S27 Ultra could bring major camera changes
The Galaxy S27 Ultra, which Samsung will launch in early 2027, is rumored to bring major camera upgrades, including variable aperture.
Next year’s iPhone Pro models could get all-new design, quad-curved display
Apple’s rumored 20th anniversary iPhone might actually just be an all-new design that’s coming to next year’s iPhone Pro models.
Rice students bring health care to rural regions through new app
Three Rice University students spent their spring break piloting a mobile health platform designed to support community health workers in underserved regions, including Guatemala, Kenya and Colombia.
Galaxy S26, S25, Z Fold 5, Flip 5 get second April 2026 update
Samsung is rolling out a second software update to the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S25, Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5 in the US.
Samsung pushing second April 2026 update to Galaxy S26 and S25
Samsung silently released the second April 2026 update for the Galaxy S26 and S25 phones in the US. Verizon has updated its software page, listing fresh new builds for the devices. Users of the Galaxy S26 and S25 series have already received one update in April 2026 but Samsung has one more to offer. Samsung […]
Samsung just dropped a second April update for your Galaxy phone
Samsung drops a surprise second April update for the Galaxy S25 and S26 lines, though there are no new features.
Samsung phone flashlights melting plastic? Viral videos don't tell the full story
Yes, your Galaxy S26's flashlight can burn through plastic, but iPhones can do it too.
White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting: Minnesota leaders condemn political violence
Shots were fired outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington D.C. Saturday. Minnesota elected officials on both sides of the aisle condemning acts of political violence and thanking law enforcement.
Samsung may be bracing for first-ever annual loss in smartphone business
The AI-driven memory shortage is hitting Samsung's bottom line.
Samsung may be bracing for first-ever annual loss in smartphone business
The AI-driven memory shortage is hitting Samsung's bottom line.
Leaker details next year’s ‘iPhone 20’ display features
Next year is rumored to bring a radical new 20th anniversary iPhone model. Here’s what the latest leaks say about the ‘iPhone 20’ display.
The Craft Challenges of Writing Political Fiction
In the 1950s, the Iowa Writers Workshop received funding from the CIA to push a writing style that centered the emotional life of the individual while decentering the social and political forces th…
Goodbye, OTPs and magic links: Signing up for new Android apps just got a lot easier
Google has introduced a new Verified Email feature to Android, and it's about to make signing up for new apps much easier.
Apple rolls out iOS 26.4.2 to fix a flaw that allowed the FBI to access push notifications
The latest iOS update patches a security flaw that made deleted push notification data accessible on some iPhones and iPads.
Samsung is increasingly worried about first-ever mobile division loss in RAM crisis, report
As AI continues to eat up the market’s RAM output, smartphones are in crisis as costs continue to skyrocket. A...
How Teaching Wilderness Science in Yellowstone Inspired a Fantasy Novel in Victorian London
It was around sundown when, after putting my eighth graders in their tents for quiet time, the grizzly bear came charging into camp. This was not a totally unusual occurrence in Yellowstone—after…
Three URI students awarded prestigious National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 21, 2026 – Three students from the University of Rhode Island were selected from a highly competitive pool of candidates for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program for the 2026-27 academic year. David Amirsadri and Colby Constantine, who earned bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering from URI last spring, and […]
The Hasselblad In Your Pocket: Oppo’s Find X9 Ultra Challenges The Galaxy S26 Ultra
The latest phone from Oppo includes dual 200MP Hasselblad cameras and a 10x optical telephoto lens. But it doesn’t come cheap.
Samsung To Release New Free Upgrade To Millions Of Galaxy Phones
Samsung is bringing a major free Galaxy S26 upgrade to millions of Galaxy phones via the One UI 8.5 release.
All Samsung smartphones that are getting Galaxy S26 AI features with One UI 8.5
Samsung introduced several new Galaxy AI features with the Galaxy S26 series and is bringing them to older devices with One UI 8.5.
Galaxy S24 and Fold 7 get Galaxy S26 AI features with latest One UI 8.5 beta
Samsung is making good on its promise to bring new Galaxy AI features from the Galaxy S26 lineup to existing devices. It has released new One UI 8.5 beta updates today that include these features for several devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy S24 series. The Galaxy S25 series has also […]
Samsung To Release New Free Upgrade To Millions Of Galaxy Phones
Samsung is bringing a major free Galaxy S26 upgrade to millions of Galaxy phones via the One UI 8.5 release.
Galaxy S27 may deliver insanely fast storage speed with UFS 5.0
Samsung is rumored to equip at least some models of the Galaxy S27 series next year with the faster UFS 5.0 standard storage chips.
Samsung is promoting a Galaxy S26 feature without confirming it for S25, S24
Samsung is promoting a new Galaxy AI feature that is currently exclusive to the Galaxy S26 series, but awaited by the Galaxy S25 series users. Audio Eraser has been one of the widely recognized features of the most recent One UI ecosystem. First introduced with Galaxy S25, it helps to reduce background noises that interrupt […]
IntuBlade leads the way at the 2026 Veterans Business Battle
One team rose to the top of this year’s Veterans Business Battle: IntuBlade. Their win capped a competitive two-day event at Rice Business that brought together veteran entrepreneurs from across the country.
Galaxy devices ditch some image data using AirDrop over Quick Share, fix coming
After a monumental update allowed Galaxy S26 phones to share with Apple’s iOS devices using AirDrop, some users are reporting...
Google’s chief technologist delivers talk at Rice on role of AI in math and computer science research
Prabhakar Raghavan, chief technologist at Google, was the featured speaker in the Ken Kennedy Institute Distinguished Lecture Series.
Watch: Provost Dittmar, Project Metis leaders outline vision for brain health, brain economy
Four months after its launch, Project Metis is building momentum — with a new website and video offering a deeper look at the initiative’s vision to position the Houston-Galveston region as a global leader in brain health and the emerging brain economy.
After being an iPhone user for 13 years, here's why I'm finally switching to Android for good
After 13 years with an iPhone, I finally made the switch to Android — and it all came down to one simple feature.
Samsung says it has a One UI 8.5 device plan for ‘later’
Samsung has announced that the company will release a One UI 8.5 device plan once the software is ready for rollout. However, there are a couple of things you should know about this new statement. This statement comes after a wide user-based criticism of Samsung’s new feature limitation to the Galaxy S26 series. Users alleged that the company […]
Former members of Congress visit Rice to discuss politics, public service and civil dialogue
Students at Rice had the opportunity to engage directly with former members of Congress from different political parties during a two-day campus visit that emphasized civil dialogue, public service and the role of politics in everyday life.
How Amazing Stories Served as the Blueprint for American Science Fiction
A century ago, at a Waukegan, Illinois boardinghouse run by his grandparents, an auburn-haired, six-year-old boy named Ray Bradbury used to search for copies of Amazing Stories left behind by the g…
Oppo details most powerful phone camera system ever; compares it to iPhone 17 Pro
Oppo has finally revealed the Oppo Find X9 Ultra’s full, revolutionary camera system. With a massive light intake advantage over older Samsung phones with 10x zoom, and record-breaking 1x and 3x zoom camera, the Find X9 Ultra might just be the best camera phone of 2026 - potentially outclassing the likes of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Vivo X300 Ultra, iPhone 17 Pro, and Galaxy S26 Ultra.
From classroom to the pros: Rice sport analytics program turning data into opportunity
Rice’s sport analytics program, a relatively new and still rare undergraduate major, is quickly becoming a pipeline into professional sports.
Samsung’s Galaxy S27 ‘Pro’ could squeeze in between the Ultra and Plus phones
No S Pen, but it will have the Privacy Display.
Porsche Teases New 911, Could Be A Drop-Top GT3
A new 911 is on the way, and early clues suggest it could pair GT3 hardware with a convertible twist
Samsung follows Apple and turns your Galaxy S26 Ultra into a broadcast camera
Live sports might never look the same after this.
A New Era of Sports Broadcasting: Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocks New Perspectives, Bringing Cameras Inside the A ...
Capturing new angles like never before, Galaxy S26 Ultra’s broadcast-ready capture transforms how skateboarding is filmed, experienced and delivered in real time
Samsung is finally bringing the Galaxy S26's smartest call feature to older phones
You no longer need to deal with spam calls.
Senior Spotlight 2026: For this aspiring physician, computer science is ‘empowering’ asset
Rice senior Pankti Mehta is channeling her drive to improve how people access and experience health care by combining computer science with hands-on clinical insight.
Samsung plans to bring Galaxy S26 AI features to Galaxy S25
Samsung has clarified that it is planning to bring some Galaxy AI features debuted with the Galaxy S26 series to the Galaxy S25 series.
Breaking: Samsung may add Galaxy S27 Pro as a fourth flagship model next year
This new "Pro" model is said to ditch the Ultra's S Pen but keep the Privacy Display.
Galaxy S26 gets new software update with possible camera improvements
Samsung has released a new software update to the Galaxy S26 series. It includes the April 2026 security patch and camera improvements.
Samsung gears up for Quick Share to AirDrop device expansion
Samsung is about to expand the Quick Share support to the AirDrop feature for Galaxy devices other than the Galaxy S26 series, as suggested in the latest leaks and app update rollouts. Quick Share is a file-sharing feature for Galaxy devices, bringing faster file transfers from one device to another. Despite this ease of access, […]
Samsung’s Android Update—Bad News For Galaxy S26 Owners
If you own a new Samsung Galaxy S26, look away now.
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Google Pixel 10: The Big Differences Between Each Flagship
The most affordable Samsung and Google flagship models are closer than ever, but the $100 price difference does make for a few key differences. Here's how they stack up.
I compared the Galaxy S26 Ultra to a 13-year-old phone, and I wasn't expecting this
Newer cameras aren't always better
I took over 200 photos with Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra
A surprisingly big boost in performance
Galaxy S26 FE Is Up To 33% Slower Than Exynos 2600-Powered Galaxy S26 In Benchmark Leak, Highlighting Samsung’s Lack Of Interest In This Lineup
Samsung is once again treating its non-flagship smartphones with poor specifications, with the Galaxy S26 FE shipping with an inferior SoC
Don't Buy the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Get This Phone Seriously Cheap Instead
If you want a Galaxy S26 Ultra but can't quite afford it, shopping the older model is the way to go.
Apple Offers Rare Olive Branch to Liquid Glass Haters
Wednesday’s security update for iOS 18 users is an unusual move by Apple
April 2026 update arrives for Galaxy S26 series, setting foundation for One UI 8.5
Samsung just kicked off the April 2026 security update rollout to the Galaxy S26 series. The company shipped its latest phones with One UI 8.5 preinstalled, but the April patch is a foundation for all existing models, including the S25 series. It’s April Fool’s Day today, but Samsung is serious. The company began the rollout […]
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Is Samsung falling behind? [Video]
Just how does the iPhone 17 Pro Max stack up against the Galaxy S26 Ultra? Is there something Samsung can learn from Cupertino?
‘Tap to Share’ gesture for Quick Share leaks in Samsung’s Android 17 update
Google appears to be working on a new tap-based gesture for Quick Share that utilizes NFC to trigger file sharing,...
Older Galaxy phones are now getting AirDrop support, but don't celebrate yet
Owners of older Galaxy phones are starting to see AirDrop support, but there's a deal-breaking downside at the moment.
Samsung admits Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display comes with trade-offs
Samsung admits that the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display comes with trade-offs, but downplays them as minor issues.
Galaxy S26 Ultra display issues get Samsung’s attention, fix rolling out soon
It seems consumer reports have finally caught Samsung’s attention, with the representatives promising that a fix for Galaxy S26 Ultra display issues will be rolling out soon. A Galaxy S26 Ultra owner submitted a bug report through the official means. In a recent development, the user AnthonyHershko received an update from Samsung, promising that fixes […]
Samsung Galaxy S26 problems and how to fix them
The Samsung Galaxy S26 aunch has been a bit rocky. Here are all the Galaxy S26 problems we know so far and some potential fixes.
You're not alone: Most users are disappointed with the Galaxy S26 Ultra – here's what Samsung could ...
More was expected from the S26 Ultra.
One UI 8.5 brings major Linux Terminal upgrades to Galaxy devices
New updates to the full Linux Terminal experience on Galaxy devices have been added with One UI 8.5, a report indicates.
The Galaxy S26 is a lazy product, but it is still the best at this one thing
Stripped of upgrades, the Galaxy S26 is still unmatched in one very specific area.
No One UI 8.5 in April? Galaxy S25 update roadmap takes unexpected turn
It turns out that Samsung has no plans to roll out the Galaxy S25 family’s One UI 8.5 update in April. This isn’t an official confirmation or a leak, but a fact supported by evidence, suggesting a delay in the major update rollout. Samsung enthusiast Alfaturk discovered a potential April 2026 security update for the […]
19th-Century Blues: When Science Killed God and Made Some Englishmen Sad
With the Royal Navy ruling the waves, Queen Victoria safely on her throne, science explaining a confusing world, and British missionaries, explorers, and armies turning the map pink you’d think tha…
How to share files from Galaxy phones to iPhones and MacBooks
Samsung introduced a major new feature to the Galaxy S26 series this week. Quick Share on these devices is now compatible with Apple’s AirDrop system, making it easier to share files wirelessly with iPads, iPhones, and Macs. So, how do you use it? Let’s take a look. Share files from Samsung Galaxy devices to Apple […]
Samsung phones get major Linux Terminal upgrades thanks to One UI 8.5
Exynos-powered Galaxy S26 phones offer Linux Terminal support, and it turns out One UI 8.5 brings a few welcome upgrades.
The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra "On Us" Deal Explained (No Trade-In or Port-In Required)
Samsung's new flagship phone was released on March 11 and is now shipping.
One UI 9 leak reveals new looks for Now Bar, widgets, and more
A One UI 9 leak has revealed that Samsung is working on a few design changes that will affect widgets, Now Bar, and more.
Google confirms Android Auto fixes for Pixel, Galaxy users facing connection problems
Some Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy users have been running into problems with Android Auto as of late, but fixes...
My time with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has been plagued by one issue; these cheap contemporaries fix it
The battery problem
Amer Sports publishes annual report 2025
Amer Sports today published its annual report for fiscal year 2025 providing an overview of the company’s financial performance and progress on strategy execution.
New Galaxy S26 update that brings AirDrop expands globally
Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy S26 series outside of South Korea. It brings AirDrop to the new phones.
Why is AirDrop support disabled by default on Samsung Galaxy?
Samsung will officially start rolling out AirDrop support over Quick Share on Galaxy S26 devices throughout this week but, personally,...
Just get a new Samsung phone? Turn off these 6 features immediately
Samsung phones are great — but they're even better after you disable some of the default features and settings.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 will get Apple AirDrop support starting today
The feature was first launched on Pixel 10 phones last year.
Samsung adds native AirDrop support to Galaxy S26 devices
Share files with Apple-using friends
Galaxy S27 Ultra may not bring major S Pen reforms
It was rumored that the Galaxy S27 Ultra could bring a major S Pen change, but that doesn't seem to be happening.
Samsung reverses big S Pen change for Galaxy S27 Ultra after bold experiment fails
Samsung has backed away from one of its more ambitious S Pen experiments for next year’s Galaxy S27 Ultra, choosing to stick with its long-standing digitizer-based input system after testing a radically thinner alternative. According to ETNews, Samsung had been exploring a new pen technology that could eliminate the digitizer layer inside the display. The […]
Samsung Brings AirDrop Support to Quick Share with Galaxy S26 Series
Samsung is introducing AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series, making it easier for users to share content between devices using Quick Share. The feature will begin rolling out from March 231, starting in Korea and expanding to more regions including Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan. AirDrop support […]
Samsung rolling out AirDrop over Quick Share on Galaxy S26, more devices coming
Samsung has officially confirmed plans to start rolling out AirDrop support over Quick Share starting with the Galaxy S26 series...
Deals: Galaxy S26 series gets its first price drop, the Pixel 10 series drops even further
Meanwhile, the 2025 MacBook Airs are getting cheaper too - not quite as cheap as the Neo, but they are an important alternative for those who need more RAM.
Engadget review recap: Lots of Apple devices, Galaxy S26, Dell XPS 16 and more
A roundup of the latest reviews from Engadget.