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YouTube TV is no longer the presenting sponsor of the NBA Finals
If you’re an NBA fan, you’re familiar with the onslaught of YouTube TV advertising that has come with Google’s service being the presenting sponsor of the NBA Finals. That’s changing this year, though.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos support has returned for Aura’s digital photo frames
Digital photo frames offer a quick and easy way to display your family photos, and more in your home, and Google Photos integration is a no-brainer. However, changes from Google Photos last year resulted in Aura photo frames losing integration, but that’s now coming back.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Googlebook might not be for you, and that’s okay [Video]
If we read between the lines, the Googlebook is doomed to fail, right? I’ll be the first to admit that I had that sinking feeling right away, but I’ve thought about it, and I think, no, I’m not the target for this upcoming product lineup, and that’s okay.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search adding profile pages for websites and creators
Google today announced “Search profiles” as a new way for website owners and creators to “shape their presence on Search.”
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Flip 8 reportedly will bring back Snapdragon chips alongside Exynos
According to a new leak, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be bringing back Snapdragon chips amid higher costs on the Exynos 2600.
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Deals: Nest Cam Indoor from $53, Outdoor model up to 47% off, Google TV Streamer 4K price drop, more
Alongside the now live early Amazon Prime Day deals, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some Google Nest gear at new all-time lows including the latest Nest Cam Indoor at $70 Amazon all-time low, or open-box units from $52 (47% off). You can also land the latest Google Nest Cam Outdoor at up to 47% off alongside the Google TV Streamer 4K down to $80 in both colors, to join the ongoing Google Pixel 10 series at up to $300 off. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseFitbit Air owners are placing automatic watches on the same strap as the tracker, and it’s easy
The Fitbit Air doesn’t replace your analog or digital watch, and that’s one of the biggest reasons it works. Naturally, some users are already strapping their automatic watches to Google’s fitness tracker.
Expand Expanding CloseThe first Googlebook wave might include 8 devices powered by Intel, MediaTek, and Snapdragon
New findings suggest that the first wave of Googlebook machines could include somewhere around eight new laptops with a variety of chipsets from Intel, MediaTek, and Snapdragon all on display.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch updates have ditched ‘Fitbit’ branding, ECG app gets new icon and fix
The ability to take an ECG through Pixel Watch is a handy tool for keeping an eye on your health, and that app is now getting a slight revamp with a new icon and, well, the ability to actually work again.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet digital ID support keeps growing, faster checkout with Google Pay
Following a big redesign, Google Wallet is expanding Digital ID support to select regions in Europe and updating the online Google Pay checkout experience.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet for Android Auto now rolling out widely
Although hinted at almost two months ago, it seems that Google Meet is now truly rolling out for Android Auto.
Expand Expanding CloseHonor Magic V6 will finally be available globally in June as pre-orders begin
Following an early unveiling three months ago, the Honor Magic V6 is finally rolling out to global markets this month.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s new iPhone ad couldn’t try any harder to make Android phones look ancient [Video]
In its latest “Privacy on iPhone” ad, Apple goes pretty heavy-handed in its attempt to make Android phones look ancient and ugly.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Hisense L9Q short-throw projector perfectly nails the low-profile theater room feel
Coming off using the L9Q from Hisense for a while in my theater space, it’s clear that the theater experience is getting smaller and smaller, with little to no trade-offs.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Phone app rolling out custom Take a Message greetings
After introducing in the beta channel, the Phone by Google app is now letting stable users record custom Take a Message greetings.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos for Android rolling out saved Stickers folder
After introducing custom stickers in February, Google Photos for Android now saves and stores everything you’ve created in a folder.
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Amazon Music will play ads, remove downloads for some Prime members [U]
Amazon Music is an underrated Prime perk, offering ad-free music streaming as an alternative to Spotify and other paid services. Or, at least it was, as Amazon is now updating Amazon Prime Music to include ads unless users pay extra.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Go rolling out to replace Google Assistant on Android Go phones
The deprecation of Google Assistant continues today with Gemini Go for Android Go devices that have entry-level specs.
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Movies Anywhere adding Lionsgate films including John Wick, Knives Out, etc
Movies Anywhere is getting a boost with the addition of Lionsgate titles including some popular franchises such as John Wick, The Hunger Games, Knives Out, and more.
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: FrogBoy, Deus Ex GO, Asdivine Menace, Rotaeno, more
Your mid-week collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like FrogBoy, Cultist Simulator, Front Armies [RTS], Deus Ex GO, Asdivine Menace, Rotaeno, and more. Be sure to dive into the early Amazon Prime Day deals as well as discounts on TCL’s TAB A1 Plus Android tablet, LG’s gram Book 15-inch touchscreen laptop, and Google Pixel 10 series at up to $615 off. The apps await below.
Read MoreAndroid Canary 2606 greatly expands Dynamic Color theming on Pixel
Google today rolled out Android Canary 2606, with this preview build introducing expanded Dynamic Color theming options on Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon now generates images of fake products in one of the dumbest uses of AI yet [Video]
AI can be useful in a lot of places, but there are many scenarios where it doesn’t make sense. Amazon, having been stuffing its app full of AI lately, is now going to use AI to generate images of fake products as you type in search terms.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Labs ‘Dreambeans’ app is like a hyper-personalized Google Now
Google Labs today announced an experimental Dreambeans app on Android and iOS to “proactively dream up personalized daily stories that cut through the clutter and connect you to what matters.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says it will replenish more water than it uses at data centers amid public pushback
There’s been a lot of pushback in recent months around the impact of AI data centers on local communities, with the use of water being a key issue for many. Google, in an expension of its “water stewardship” programs, is making commitments that include replenishing more water than it uses at its data center sites.
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