Fitbit Edge Review: Too much and too little at the same time
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Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Edge Review: Too much and too little at the same time
When Google announced the Fitbit Edge, my assumption was that it would be a great in-between for the Pixel Watch and Fitbit Air. In a way, that’s true, but this isn’t the product I thought it was – it’s just a new, slightly better Fitbit that leaves me wanting more.
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Deals: Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 $160 off, Nest Thermostat up to $92 off, CMF Buds Neo $20, TCL Android tabs from $150, more
Alongside one of the lowest prices to date on Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (or as much as $92 off open-box units), today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Lenovo’s early Black Friday deal with $160 off its all-new 4K Yoga Tab Gen 2 stylus/keyboard bundle (all-time low). We also have Nothing’s ultra-affordable CMF Buds Neo down at just $20, the first discounts on the new Nothing CMF speakers starting at $49 Amazon all-time lows, TCL Android tablets up to 35% off at Amazon from $150, and the Anker 2026 Halloween sale now live at up to 42% off. Head below for a closer look.
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T-Mobile’s new plans give away YouTube Premium, Xbox Game Pass, and 14 more for free
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Google’s latest Nest Learning Thermostat is a steal with new limited-time deal
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This clever USB-C cable doubles as a stand for your phone [Gallery]
One of my favorite things about the rise of magnetic wireless charging has been the prevalence of chargers that hold my phone upright on my nightstand. But, when travelling, that tends to be a bit more cumbersome, or at least a little more expensive. The folks over at Statik have come up with a clever solution, a USB-C cable that has a kickstand for your phone with no added bulk.
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Following the Spark-to-Task update, the Gemini app has now rolled out redesigns of the side panel and settings on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health 5.11 rolling out with Fitbit Air Health Guardian, improved sleep tracking, & more
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Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 122: Seven years late, same foldable problems
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Expand Expanding CloseGemini Notebook now available as Connected App for deeper integration
Gemini Notebooks are already available in the Gemini app side panel, but Google is now adding deeper Connected App integration.
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Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: DREDGE, Slaps And Beans, Thronefall, more
Friday’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including DREDGE, Slaps And Beans, Argo’s Choice: Offline Game, The Ancestral Legacy, Ticket to Ride, Thronefall, Demon Castle Story, Lumino City, and more. Just be sure to dive into Pixel Watch 5 at up to $150 off, the most affordable Galaxy Z Fold 8 at over $400 off, and a new all-time low on Lenovo’s latest Tab Plus Gen 2. The apps await below.
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If you’re an Android user, you’ve probably trusted Google with mountains of your own personal data over the last couple of decades. Now, a new privacy policy update suggests that the company is finally dipping into that data to target personalized ads, and you can’t opt out with disabling Personal Intelligence.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health 5.11 rolling out expanded 100+ activity detection to Fitbit Air, Pixel Watch
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet rolling out notifications feed, support for more digital passports [U]
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Deals: Pixel Watch 5 up to $150 off, Pixel 11 Pro Fold $420 off, Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2, Ring’s 2026 Doorbell at $45, more
Alongside the ongoing 50% price drop on the new new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and the LG 55-inch OLED evo AI C6 4K Smart TV at $1,000 off the launch price, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Pixel Watch 5 at up to $150 off, Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold at up to $420 off, and Lenovo’s latest Tab Plus Gen 2 hitting a new $256 all-time low. We also have Amazon’s latest Ring smart doorbells now starting down at $45 (Up to 55% off), loads of charging and accessory discounts, and more waiting down below.
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