Fitbit Edge Review: Too much and too little at the same time
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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra up to $570+ off, CMF Watch 3 Pro for $59, buds from $20, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra at $200 off with Buds 4 Pro at just $25 (or you can go open-box at up to $570 off). Alongside the ongoing deal on the new Nothing Buds Neo at just $20, we also have the CMF Watch 3 Pro down at just $59 in all colors. from there we move over to Samsung’s latest 4K/330Hz Odyssey OLED G7 gaming monitor at a whopping $600 off (all-time low) alongside its 360Hz OLED gaming monitor down at $560. Head below for a closer look.
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Following its initial debut in China, Vivo is officially taking its flagship lineup global. The X500 series brings three new models to the international stage, including the Vivo X500, X500 Pro, and the range-topping X500 Pro Max.
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We’re just weeks away from the launch of Google’s first Android Find Hub tracker, the Pixel Tag, and that’s also going to bring new options to the Find Hub app, as revealed in a new app update.
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OnePlus 13 is the latest OnePlus device to ditch OxygenOS for ColorOS as the brand’s Android 17 update rolls out more broadly.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 has the same form factor as Apple’s new iPhone Duo, but it’s in stock, discounted, and doesn’t have any cracking display issue at the moment.
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Good morning. Today I’m reading about Netflix’s bloody week, playing with Apple Music’s fun new 404 page, mourning Arc’s untimely demise, and devouring Maggie O’Farrell’s new novel, Land.
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Following the floating navigation bar in July, Google Photos for Android is rolling out a big redesign that lets you customize the Collections tab.
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Google has updated its Android Bench list for showing how good AI models are at Android coding assistance, with Gemini 4 Argon ranking way behind that of the latest Claude and GPT models.
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The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
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Google is rolling out Chrome 156 for Googlebooks with a slew of improvements and bug fixes. This follows the last browser update two weeks ago.
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Grab a cup of hot cocoa and a sweater, because Even Realities’ new styles and glasses accessories are warming up for the fall.
Expand Expanding CloseI’ve been using Android’s iPad Mini OLED for months, and it’s the better tiny tablet
Apple has just released a new iPad Mini with an OLED display and it looks great, but I’ve spent the past few months with Android’s equivalent in the Redmagic Astra 2, and it’s well worth your attention.
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Following the other big interface updates this month, Google is rolling out a small ‘plus’ redesign to Gemini Live on Android that lets you more easily add photos and files.
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Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: War of Mine, Siralim Ultimate, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including This War of Mine, Siralim Ultimate, The Last Warlord, Anodyne, 20 Minutes Till Dawn:Premium, TLOTS: Gold Edition, and more. On your way down, scope out the new all-time low available in Lenovo’s early Black Friday sale on its new 4K Yoga Tab Gen 2 stylus/keyboard bundle as well as Nothing’s ultra-affordable CMF Buds Neo down at just $20, and these TCL Android tablets up to 35% off. The apps await below.
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Moto Tag 2 brings its UWB and Android Find Hub integration back to $20
After briefly ending the promo earlier this month, Motorola has dropped Moto Tag 2 back to $19.99.
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A metal mesh band might not be right for every watch or wearable, but I can’t say I don’t love using it on the Fitbit Air.
Expand Expanding CloseInstagram tests ‘Features’ long-form videos, but missing YouTube’s ad share for now
Instagram is launching “Features” as its first real dive into long-form video content in what could be a real rival to YouTube, though Instagram is, for now, missing an alternative to YouTube’s ad share setup for creators.
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.
Expand Expanding CloseMajor Even Realities G2 smart glasses update adds Conversate ‘Pro Mode,’ Knowledge Base
Even Realities today announced that a new software version will be rolling out to the G2 smart glasses, complete with a personal knowledge base that, thankfully, only remembers what you tell it.
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Oppo Find X10 Ultra is in the works, and I can’t wait to try its upgraded cameras
Not long after the Oppo Find X10 series launched globally, we’re already hearing details about the company’s Ultra model which is set to pack more impressive cameras – and that’s a pretty tall order.
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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
T-Mobile is launching T-Mix, a new trio of plans that come with your choice of 16 popular services bundled in, like Netflix, Apple TV, Xbox Game Pass, YouTube Premium, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone Duo screens are breaking, but is it a Galaxy Fold moment?
Apple’s first foldable is running into a problem. iPhone Duo screens are breaking, but is this a case of a flawed design like Samsung’s original Galaxy Fold, user error, or a bit of both?
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Google’s latest Nest Learning Thermostat is a steal with new limited-time deal
It’s time to upgrade my old Nest Thermostat to the latest 4th-gen model, and the bundle even includes a fancy new Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen), all for a new low price of $219!
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