Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

CarPlay is still the best way to use your phone in the car.

Have you ever thought about using an old Android tablet as a makeshift head unit or dashboard screen in your vehicle? You might be surprised to learn it's fairly easy to set up. While nearly every ...

Navigation apps are huge battery hogs. They use the screen of your phone, GPS, other sensors, and speakers to provide turn-by-turn navigation directions. This is why Google has been struggling to find ...

Our most recent media test vehicle is a Volvo EX30, imported from China. Here is what we found in our testing that may ...

We have curated the best innovations of CES 2026, offering a look at standout products that push boundaries, rethink familiar categories, and offer real-world value. The collection showcases ideas ...

Google Gemini’s real business model isn’t chat. It’s price control.

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and all this week I’m looking at ways to protect yourself, your family, and your money online. Here’s something you might not think about: Google Maps could ...

As crucial as Android Auto and CarPlay have become to daily driving, the core problem remains. Wired connections charge your phone slowly, and wireless drains your battery quickly. That’s where the ...

Google will retire Waze. That's what people have been saying for several years already. Not only did this not happen, but it also doesn't look like Google is even considering this strategy. As far as ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a person who covers consumer tech for a living, I get to use a few dozen smartphones every year. While I almost always advise on which is the ...