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Lenovo’s new Android tablets get 7 years of updates, flagship chips, and 4K displays
Alongside new superpowered laptops and a MacBook Neo rival, Lenovo has new flagship Yoga Android tablets launching that don’t hold back.
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Lenovo’s first RTX Spark laptops can have up to 128GB of RAM
IFA 2026 is underway with Lenovo’s Innovation World event seeing the debut of the company’s first RTX Spark laptops as well as a flagship Android tablet and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live
Following the announcement at I/O 2026, Google is rolling out Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live this week. After testing in recent months, these voice capabilities are now generally available.
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Lenovo is taking on the MacBook Neo with a colorful new laptop – the IdeaPad Vibe.
Expand Expanding CloseUpgrade paths: Should Pixel 9 owners upgrade to Pixel 11? [Video]
We’ve seen a lot of people ask if making the jump from the Pixel 9 to a Pixel 11 is even worth it. The answer isn’t totally simple, but we’ll try our best to answer it here.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola is finally making a new Wear OS watch and it’s not called the Moto 360
It’s finally happening. Motorola is making a new Wear OS smartwatch, but it’s not a new Moto 360 – this is the Moto Watch Ultra.
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After showing off a proof-of-concept back at CES 2026 earlier this year, TCL is officially making its first NXTPAPER phones with AMOLED displays – the TCL P80 series.
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Deals: Pixel 11 Pro up to $242 off, Moto Tag 2 trackers from $17.50 each, Lenovo’s new 3.5K Android tablet at $332, more
Joining the massive Labor Day sale at Amazon and Best Buy’s giant sale event, we are still tracking $800 off Sony’s 2026 BRAVIA 7 II HDR Google TV with Gemini, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Pixel 11 Pro unlocked at up to $242 off as well as another chance to score the Google Find Hub Moto Tag 2 trackers back down at $17.50 each again. We also have Lenovo’s new 13-inch 3.5K Android tablet hitting a new all-time low at $332 for Labor Day and a notable launch deal on Anker’s all-new MagGo 2 Pro Qi2.2 power bank with smart display (check out the rest of its new releases from IFA right here).
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s not just you; ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok are all down in confirmed outages
A widespread outage has taken out popular AI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok.
Expand Expanding CloseThe XGIMI Aura 3 lineup brings Google TV to 4K 120Hz capable short-throw laser projectors
XGIMI has officially unveiled its new ultra-short-throw (UST) projector lineup at IFA 2026 with the debut of the Aura 3 Series, consisting of the AURA 3 Pro and Aura 3 Max.
Expand Expanding CloseAnker is combining its Eufy, Soundcore, and brands into two ‘Anker’ groups
At IFA 2026, Anker is not only unveiling a bunch of new products, but also announcing that it is merging all of its core brands into one – sort of – with Eufy, Soundcore, and others going away.
Expand Expanding CloseXiaomi 18 Fold officially revealed with wide design like Galaxy Z Fold 8, launches next week
Xiaomi is the latest brand adopting a wide foldable form factor, with the Xiaomi 18 Fold getting an official first look at IFA 2026 ahead of a launch next week.
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Good morning and happy Thursday. Today I’m watching every minute of M. Night Shyamalan’s new YouTube video on the making of Signs, trying to convince myself I don’t need the Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, and using this helpful guide to finally install a local AI model on my M4 Pro Mac Mini.
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Expand Expanding CloseBelkin just released four Android Find Hub trackers; one is a full wallet
More companies are getting on board with trackers that work with the Android Find Hub network, and Belkin is the latest with four different designs.
Expand Expanding CloseBelkin says its new ‘BoostSolid’ Qi2 batteries last 3x longer than your other magnetic power banks
During IFA 2026, Belkin announced a new lineup of magnetic Qi2 battery banks using a new solid-state technology. The two UltraCharge Pro models can charge devices at up to 15W wirelessly, but they have more tricks in the sleeve.
Expand Expanding ClosePhilips Hue adds HDMI-free Sync and new 4K Box, Nanoleaf integration, and more app upgrades
To kick off IFA 2026, Philips Hue announced a new set of sync boxes for its Play lighting. The company also teased a few new app long-awaited changes to the app, and a Nanoleaf partnership that makes your light-up triangles compatible with Philips Hue’s products.
Expand Expanding CloseGovee’s new ceiling light and LED strips are mood boosters with some AI sprinkled in
Govee launched a handful of new lighting options at IFA 2026, ranging from another ceiling light that responds to daylight to COB LED strips that use prompts to generate your lighting conditions.
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We’re still a few days out from the debut of Apple’s first iPhone foldable which, as many have expected for years, will have a crease-less display. According to a new report, Google’s Pixel 12 Pro Fold will be adopting the same technology as Apple’s foldable.
Expand Expanding CloseMapQuest is back, at the top of the charts, and rushing to add Android Auto support
In a “that’s a name I’ve not heard in a long time” move, MapQuest is back to being a household name, as the original mapping app has found itself as the top of app store charts – it’s also rushing to add support for Android Auto.
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The next wave of Pixel app updates is starting with Google rolling out the latest version of Now Playing with interface tweaks.
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Google will not have to sell AdX business, but it will have to make changes
Following a prior court battle, a judge has now ruled that Google won’t have to sell off its AdX (ad exchange) business after all, and will instead have to make some undisclosed behavioral changes.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp for Android loophole lets private photos be accessed without unlocking
A loophole in WhatsApp for Android lets someone see private photos on your device without the device being unlocked, which obviously isn’t supposed to happen.
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Backrooms, Voltshadow, Undead Slayer, LIMBO, more
This massive Labor Day sales are now live at Amazon and Best Buy and we now have your mid-week afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals. Hghlights include Backrooms, Voltshadow, Undead Slayer: Offline Premium, LIMBO, Exolotl : Zian, Tiny Terraces, Box Head: Roguelike Premium, WINCH IT OUT, and more. Just be sure to also scope out these Pixel 11 series units at up to $320 off (open-box “excellent”) as well as the best price ever on the new Nothing Ear (3a) noise cancelling buds. The apps await below.
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Dell’s new 14S laptop exists to challenge MacBook Neo and, somehow, might be even cheaper
Apple’s MacBook Neo has made waves in the laptop world because it’s a remarkably well-built and reliable laptop at a very affordable price – though one that’s a bit higher now thanks to RAMageddon. Dell is ready to challenge that with its new Dell 14S laptop announced at IFA, and it somehow might be even cheaper.
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