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Android 17 touch recognition issues persist, as Pixel users report another bug affecting touchscreen input while a video is playing.

Google is introducing deeper integration between Google Wallet and Chrome Autofill to further streamline the experience of filling out forms on the web, like flight check-ins or parking payments.

While the Google TV Streamer isn’t the outright best Android TV box on the market, it is a highly capable set-top box. If you’ve been on the fence about picking one up, Amazon’s Prime Day week sale makes the Google TV Streamer an absolute steal.

There are a ton of reasons why a smartwatch can be useful, but one option that’s proven very handy is the ability to pair your earbuds directly to your watch and use music apps while exercising, no phone needed. YouTube Music for Apple Watch seems to finally be ready for that functionality, as new code findings suggest support is right around the corner.

There are a ton of projector options available, but some of the easiest models to use also happen to be the best performers. Laser TV projectors with Google TV from brands like Hisense and Xgimi are up to $1,000 off during Prime Day; here are some of our favorites.

More leaks of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 have landed, revealing new features for the upcoming smartwatch series, as well as the first leaked images of the updated design.

It’s been relatively clear that Samsung is slowly trying to phase out the S Pen in its smartphones and, recently, the company took another small step towards that end by ending sales of the stylus for the few foldables that support it.

It will be interesting to see what Samsung plans to offer to differentiate the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The latest concrete difference comes in half of the color offerings Samsung plans to produce for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series.

Nothing just announced that it would be, at least for this year, killing off its bargain CMF Phone due to the increasing cost of components but, somehow, “Nothing Phone (4b)” is about to debut as a more affordable release.

As the smart glasses era gets its proper start, Meta is expanding on its offering with a new lineup of “Meta Glasses” that ditch Ray-Ban branding and designs in pursuit of a more affordable price tag.

Summer’s as good a time as any to check in on your hydration habits. Drinking water throughout your day isn’t just a baseline necessity — it’s essential to actually enjoying every opportunity the season brings to your doorstep. From backyard cookouts and high school graduations to game-day watch parties and kicking back by the pool, great-tasting water is your key to making the most of a jam-packed summer.

A week on from Google’s biggest update of the year so far, we have results on whether your performance has improved after updating a Pixel to Android 17 – here’s what you need to know.

The 2026 Amazon Prime Day sale is now flying with a countless number of price drops across just about every product category. We are tracking new all-time lows and up to $400 off Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the best price to date on Pixel 10a starting down at $424 shipped, as much as $350 off Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S11 Tabs, Galaxy Watch 8 deals, and much more. Those deals sit alongside loads of price drops on tech accessories and charging gear, power stations, apparel, and much more. Everything awaits below. 

Amazon’s early Prime Day deals are in full swing, and Narwal is making some of its biggest discounts available across its full lineup. The highlight is the Narwal Flow 2, the company’s 2026 flagship, now at its lowest price ever. 

The Google Store is kicking off nearly a week of deals that coincide with Amazon Prime Day 2026. There are notable deals on Pixel phones, Watch, and Fitbit.

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.

Google Health’s work to address issues and make improvements to the redesigned Android and iOS app continues today with version 5.02.

Welcome to episode 37 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Andrew Romero to discuss the ongoing rise of smart glasses, what brands are nailing the basics, and what to expect from Google’s entry into the market later this year. Plus, live-ish reactions to the Steam Machine’s pricing.

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