The Fitbit Air is being touted as a fantastic fitness tracker, but I don’t think its worth has quite yet been proven. Google-made and third-party bands do not make for a comfortable experience, and competitive trackers blow it out of the water in terms of fit.
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Welcome to episode 42 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Damien Wilde joins Will as they continue to break down what’s good — and not so good — about Google’s latest phones. Come for the Snapdragon-Tensor debate, stay for a sweaty analogy that compares the Pixel 11 series to various Halloween sequels.
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If there’s one part of using the Pixel 11 that I’ve really come to enjoy, it’s Gboard’s new voice-to-text tool, “Rambler.” But there is one big flaw, and that’s the lack of a live preview, and Nothing has just shown exactly what Google should do to fix that.
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Pebblebee has launched “LÔC8,” a unique new Android Find Hub / Apple Find My tracker that’s designed to hide within your bike handles, golf clubs, and other places to help you keep tabs on your gear.
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With the Pixel 11 series hitting store shelves on August 20, launch deals are beginning to wind down. However, some still remain for a limited time, including how Amazon now lets you trade in your old device for the Pixel 11 and get a gift card.
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Nothing has somewhat quietly launched its new CMF Buds Neo, a pair of wireless earbuds that are somehow only $25.
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Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM, Endling Extinction is Forever, Farm Invasion USA – Premium, Candleman, Last Day Survivors Zombie TDS, Kingdomino Deluxe, Minabo: A walk through life, and more. On your way down scope out TCL’s 2026 Google AI TVs hitting all-time lows at up to $800 off ahead of the GTA VI release, these Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra bundles up to $370 off, and the new Moto Tag 2 with UWB down as low as $17.50 each at Amazon. The apps await below.
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Users are finding that Google Home’s longstanding skill of adding items to shopping lists with voice commands has disintegrated, but it all seems to be part of a strange bug for a number of people.
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Nothing has announced Nothing OS 5.0, its Android 17 update, which will start rolling out in October with some redesigned UI elements, more AI features, new apps, and support for Google’s 3D emoji too.
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to land brand-new unlocked Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra up to $340 off or with or Galaxy Watch 9/Ultra 2 bundles at $370 off. We also have Find Hub-ready Moto Tag 2 live again down at $20 (or $17.50 each in the 4-pack bundle), TCL’s 2026 Google AI TVs hitting all-time lows at up to $800 off ahead of GTA VI release, TCL Android tablets own as low as $150, and even more down below.
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If you’re inclined to switch carriers, Mint Mobile’s Pixel 11 series deal brings the Pixel 11 Pro down to $724. And that’s not even the best deal.
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Samsung’s new Galaxy S27 Ultra is getting a massive redesign and, thanks to the latest leak, we’ve got a better look at what to expect, but we’re also now bracing for a major price hike.
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WhatsApp is making some security upgrades, including turning two-step verification codes into full passwords instead of the traditional six-digit numerical PIN.
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Wyze is refreshing its 360-degree Indoor Cam Pan with an improved design and better night vision, and a price of just $40.
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Ahead of Snapdragon Summit 2026 next month, Qualcomm is previewing three components of its “next-generation Snapdragon flagship platform” (chip), starting with the Oryon CPU today.
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Good morning and happy Tuesday. It’s the perfect time to read conspiracies about who exactly made the new Ox Alpha AI model, cry about coffee getting even more expensive, add this fun daily typing challenge to your morning routine, and listen to r/indieheads’ top 106 songs of 2010 to 2026.
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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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Your Monday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Foretales, Parabellum: Siege of Legends, Mindcop, MEGA MAN X, Afterplace, Beholder: Conductor, ScourgeBringer, Mystic Pillars X Kantara, and more. On your way down, check out TCL’s TAB 10 Gen 4 Android Tablet down at $150, this UGREEN wallet tracker at $20, and LG’s 2026 C6 OLED TV at $1,000 off with a FREE $50 credit. The apps await below.
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A year in tech used to bring about big, bold changes. Today, things are iterative, merely refinements, and that has never been more apparent than going from the Pixel 10 to the Pixel 11. Here’s what you need to know.
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“HiLight” on the Pixel 11 Pro doesn’t provide much utility, but making matters worse, it also worsens a common use case of every other phone’s rear LED – the ability to use it as a flashlight.
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On the Pixel 11 Pro, we’re seeing a new “Device help” tool for the Gemini app that provides personalized and conversational assistance with your phone.
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The Philips Hue Sync Box lets you match up your smart home lighting to what’s on your TV, but it’s not cheap. A new “Lite” version is coming, though, which cuts the price drastically by only having a single HDMI input, while a “Sync Camera” simplifies the setup for TVs without additional inputs.
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Waze’s live alerts that track police sightings, speed cameras, and more are coming to the Rivian R1 and R2.
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by TCL’s TAB 10 Gen 4 Android Tablet dropping to $150 alongside NXTPAPER models from $160. We also have the latest wireless Ring Battery Doorbell 4K Pro hitting a new Amazon all-time low at nearly 30% off, the Chipolo Google Find Hub wallet CARD with super button/remote camera shutter now down at $33, and a chance to upgrade to LG’s 2026 C6 OLED TV for GTA VI – it is now at the Amazon all-time low at $1,000 off with a FREE $50 credit. Head below for a closer look.
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