As smart glasses continue to grow in popularity, we’re seeing more options and more features. Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses are perhaps among the most popular, and a similar pair of smart glasses from Rokid offers a very similar experience, now with Google’s Gemini assistant on call.
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Welcome to The Sideload episode 25, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ben Schoon back to the show to discuss his week attending MWC 2026. From Qualcomm’s new wearable-focused chipset to Lenovo’s very promising concept gaming tablet, it’s a whirlwind exploration of everything Barcelona had to offer — and we still find time to dunk on Honor’s robot smartphone.
Monday’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready for you, including titles like Breaking Gates, Old Man’s Journey, The House of Da Vinci 2, Motorsport Manager Mobile 3, SRPG Legna Tactica, Farming Simulator 20, RPG Rusted Emeth, RPG Silver Nornir, and more. There’s under 48 hours left to score the Galaxy S26 pre-order deals, we have new Amazon all-time lows Pixel Watch 4 models from $290, as much as $300 off Pixel 10 devices, and Pixel Buds Pro 2 at $60 off, but for now it’s all about the apps.
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Google’s Find Hub ecosystem is starting to get filled out as accessory brands like UAG are starting to release their first trackers compatible with the location database. UAG’s new tracker card for Android is already available for $45.
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Following its launch last year, AAWireless TWO+ is finally back in stock at Amazon after months not being available.
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Oppo has been teasing a crease-less foldable in its upcoming Find N6 and, now, the company says that the device will be launching globally, and we really hope that’s true this year.
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As AI tools continue to grow in popularity, Google’s Gemini is the fastest-growing one by a huge margin, new data reveals.
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Recent updates to Google Home have delivered a handy new feature for Nest Cam owners which allows you to ask questions and get answers based on Google’s AI watching your home in real-time.
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It’s already Pixel 11 leak season folks, with the first CAD-based renders of the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold having just hit the web to reveal a device that, frankly, doesn’t look all that different.
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There is less than 48 hours left to take advantage of the Galaxy S26 pre-order deals – exclusive $180 store credit, FREE Galaxy Buds up to $900 off with trade, more – but if you have your eye on the Google Pixel gear, the deals are flying today. We now have new Amazon all-time low pricing on the most affordable Pixel Watch 4 models from $290 alongside discounts across the Google Pixel 10 lineup at up to $300 off and Pixel Buds Pro 2 at $60 off (or open-box units at up to $104 off). All of that and more waits below.
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Following the March 2026 update for Google Pixel Watch devices, a number of users are reporting that their SpO2 (blood oxygen) and skin temperature readings have vanished from the Fitbit app.
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Compact Android tablets have seen a bit of a revival in the past couple of years as a focus on gaming has taken over. One of the most popular faces to this has been the Lenovo Legion Tab, but there was one option released last year that we felt improved on the idea in some ways, and now that Redmagic Astra is getting a sequel.
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The latest updates have finally delivered full support for the Nest x Yale Lock within the Google Home app, bringing the incredibly popular smart lock into the modern era of Google’s smart home efforts.
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Google’s Pixel lineup is synonymous with deep discounts within weeks of launch, but the Pixel Watch 4 has hit its lowest price yet on Amazon, starting at just $290.
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The flagship feature of Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 Ultra is the Privacy Display and, so far, it’s been a great addition to the device. But closer inspection of the Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display shows how it is a bit different compared to a traditional display.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series has been as much as $900 during the phone’s pre-order period. Unfortunately, that early deal phase is coming to an end this week, meaning getting significantly boosted trade-in deals and promotional discounts won’t be nearly as easy after Wednesday.
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If you’ve been thinking about picking up Google’s latest smartwatch, maybe now is the time to take a look at its predecessor, as the Wi-Fi version of the Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) has dropped to just $219 on Amazon, making it an absolute steal.
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Just a few days after the “big” Google Maps received its gradient icon redesign, Google Maps Go has followed suit.
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It’s not often we talk about UI changes on WhatsApp, but the latest such update is adding more rounded chat bubbles to the core messaging experience.
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OnePlus has officially showcased the upcoming design and some of the color options of the soon-to-be-released 15T.
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Smartphone cases are something we all use, but I don’t get why Samsung and Google keep making the same annoying mistake when it comes to their first-party Galaxy and Pixel cases.
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As we previously spotted, Google Messages is adding a new “Tap to Draft” behavior that saves you from accidental Smart Replies.
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As Samsung doubles down on AI for its Galaxy smartphones, the company says it is “looking into” ways to bring vibe coding into the experience.
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In years gone by, the A-series has encroached on the base Pixel, but that isn’t the case in 2026. How does the Pixel 10a stack up against the Pixel 10? Here’s everything you need to know.
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