Gemini Spark is getting two big updates today, starting with Chrome auto browse integration on desktop.
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The latest Pixel Watch 5 leak today provides further confirmation that the external design and case will be identical to the last generation.
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Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Dead Cells, Actraiser Renaissance, Chrono Trigger, Thronefall, Summer Catchers, SpongeBob – The Cosmic Shake, and more. The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals are still flying, just be sure to scope out the elevated trade-in rates at Amazon that also ship with a $350 gift card while you’re at it. But the app deals await below.
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Fresh off some leaks showcasing the Pixel 11 Pro Fold in official-looking renders, we’re getting new looks at all three of Google’s non-folding Pixel 11 models in seemingly all of this year’s color options, including a long-awaited all-matte option for the Pixel 11 Pro.
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Google today is out with a lengthy post describing the role of AI and LLMs in Chrome security.
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Given that there was a two-year gap between the Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2, we’re due for “Pixel Buds Pro 3.” However, considering the latest leaks this week, that doesn’t seem likely with the upcoming Pixel 11 launch.
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A new batch of Pixel 11 Pro Fold images have hit the web, showing off Google’s new foldable in its green color with a familiar design that at least looks just a bit thinner than last year’s.
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While the July 2026 update is the one that supposedly fixes battery drain issues on Google Pixel smartphones, it’s apparently the cause of some battery drain and overheating issues for certain Samsung Galaxy devices.
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the ongoing pre-order discounts on the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8, as well as a chance to land your Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at up to $300 off and some details on how to get up to $950 back with orders at Amazon. On top of all that, Best Buy is offering the biggest deal yet on the 2026 Snapdragon X2 Plus Surface Laptop at $600 off and UGREEN just unleashed a 160W smart display charger with retractable cable – you can grab the new Nexode Pro at $50 off (launch deal). Get a closer look below.
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Spotify is introducing two new features this week including a “Running Mode” that can automatically match songs and playlists to the pace of your workout, as well as “User Notes” which let you leave notes throughout your library to refer to later.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds lineup is relatively static, offering the occasional redesign or experimental form factor, but it seems the company is really looking to branch out in the near future. Alongside its first open-ear desgin, another new pair of Galaxy Buds have just leaked with an ear hook design.
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While announcing its first-ever loss in its mobile division, Samsung this week teased its Android XR glasses while also confirming the upcoming launches of Galaxy Tab S12 and Galaxy S26 FE later this year.
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Google Pixel users have been running into battery drain issues for the past few months but, with the latest and upcoming updates, Google says it should be fixed – though early reports suggest otherwise.
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Like on desktop, Chrome for Android now lets you customize the New Tab Page with a background image or theme.
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Hey there, it’s Thursday and that means we’re one day closer to the weekend. What are you up to? I’m currently deciding what color Fold 8 to buy, listening to the excellent (and weird) new Strokes album, and installing a 26B parameter Gemma 4 model on an 8GB MacBook Air.
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For obvious reasons, Samsung’s latest earnings call has seen the company report its first-ever loss in its mobile division despite “solid” smartphone sales.
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Qualcomm is hiking prices on its already-expensive Snapdragon chipsets, a move that’s likely to make price hikes on Android devices all the more common.
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The United States government has issued a ban on “advanced robotic devices” produced outside of the US, which has been confirmed to include robot vacuums.
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Rumored for months, Samsung’s “Galaxy Buds On” have shown up yet again with an open-ear design, but the bigger question at this point is when they’ll actually debut.
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Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready, including titles like Aeon’s End, Runic Curse, Quest of Wizard, HOOK, Slay the Spire, Inbetween Land (Full), Thimbleweed Park, The Wild Case Adventure (Full), and more. Dive into the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals while you still can – Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra at up to $515 off, a FREE pair of Galaxy Buds 4, and more, but the app deals await below.
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Ahead of public availability, Waymo today introduced Gemini and a redesigned interface for its Ojai vehicles.
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With Made by Google 2026 now two weeks away, Google has released a new Pixel 11 Pro teaser this morning.
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When talking about streaming platforms in the US, Google TV is rarely in the conversation. Yet, according to new data, Google TV (and Android TV) has pretty comfortably locked in the #3 spot in the States, and that’s better than I expected.
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Alongside the ongoing pre-order discounts on Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a chance to score Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra at up to $515 off with your order, or as much as $407 off without having to pre-order anything. We have details on how to land a FREE pair of Galaxy Buds 4, but you’ll also want to scope out the official Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra, and Flip 8 cases at 30% off via Amazon (no bundle required) as well as HP’s new Snapdragon X2 Elite OmniBook X Copilot+ PC with 24GB RAM and the OLED touchscreen hitting a new low at $900 ($550 off). Everything else awaits below.
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