Next-gen Google TV Streamer in the works with microphones, presence sensing, & new remote
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Google TV Streamer’s sequel showcases a struggling smart home
We broke the news this week that a next-gen Google TV Streamer is incoming, but it also arrives as Google’s smart home hardware strategy faces a tough spot and new competition.
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Googlebook improving ‘Better Together’ Android sync features, Samsung support rolling out
The big selling point for Googlebook is that it’s a desktop platform that deeply integrates with your Android phone but, at launch, those “Better Together” sync features are in a messy place. Google is now rolling out updates, including the bafflingly-missing support for Samsung devices.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17
Samsung is now rolling out its Android 17-based update, One UI 9, to its collection of supported Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Here’s the full list of devices that have been updated so far, and what you should know about the update.
Expand Expanding CloseWhere Google Wallet state IDs are available on Android
States across the US are slowly rolling out support for adding your driver’s license or ID to the Google Wallet app on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseFree Gemini users now on ‘Auto’ models as app adds thinking levels
As announced last week, Google is rolling out a big change to the Gemini app experience for users on the free plan. Additionally, everyone is getting access to thinking or “effort” levels.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health 5.10 rolling out for Android, iOS
Google Health 5.10 is rolling out as a smaller update this week with a trio of new features across the app.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 120: The definitive Pixel tier list
Welcome to Pixelated episode 120. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will celebrate 10 years of Pixel by ranking all of Google’s smartphones released over the past decade. Also, we finally make the jump over to video!
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Expand Expanding CloseNext-gen Google TV Streamer in the works with microphones, presence sensing, & new remote
9to5Google can report that development on a next-generation Google TV Streamer is underway.
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer is free to play on Amazon Luna
The long-awaited Star Wars: Galactic Racer launched earlier this week on consoles and PC, and is also free to play on Amazon Luna.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle officially teases Fitbit Edge tracker, confirms October 12 launch
Google has dropped an official teaser for its Fitbit Edge tracker and confirmed an October 12 launch, just a few days away.
Expand Expanding CloseGooglebook’s app situation is a mess, and not just because things are missing
Having been using a Googlebook for the better part of a week, there are any number of headaches I could talk about, but easily the biggest problem I’m running into thus far is the app situation. Frankly, it’s a mess.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 for Pixel
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7 is now available for Pixel devices even as testing on QPR3 got underway last week.
Expand Expanding CloseGooglebook’s hidden ‘Glowbar Disco’ turns your laptop’s lid into a light show — how to find it
Buried in the settings of Googlebook is a “Glowbar Disco” app that activates the LEDs on your laptop constantly, instead of leaving it blank.
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Deals: Galaxy S26/Ultra up to $510 off, Lenovo IdeaPad 2K touchscreen laptop $250 off, Anker chargers, more
Alongside Amazon’s Android Alexa Tablets starting at $230, the ongoing Pixel 11 Pro models at nearly $400 off (Canyon and Olive), and Galaxy Z Fold 8 at over $570 off for the 256GB and over $600 off for the 512GB (more details here), we have some fresh discounts to scope out today. Folks interested in the flagship S26 will find some seriously deep deals waiting at Amazon today – brand new condition Galaxy S26 Ultra models at up to $510 off right now – and be sure to checkout this Lenovo IdeaPad 2K touchscreen Snapdragon Copilot+ PC while it’s $250 off. from there we have uncovered some notable discounts on Anker’s 45W Nano iPhone chargers from just $26 and a whole bunch more waiting below.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 4 update adds Google’s AI watch face generator, more
One of the Pixel Watch 5’s quietly powerful features has landed on the Pixel Watch 4. The AI watch face generator that launched last year is currently rolling out to Pixel Watch 4 models.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy phones reportedly ‘yield no profit at all’ when sold as Samsung cuts production
A new report alleges that Samsung is cutting way back on Galaxy smartphone production plans through the end of 2026, by as much as 30%.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Ace Attorney, Star Wars, Hacking Destiny, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies, Apollo Justice Ace Attorney, Lia: Hacking Destiny, STAR WARS: KOTOR II, Star Wars: KOTOR, Fairy Knights -Story based RPG, Titan Quest: Legendary Edition, Slots & Daggers, and more. Just be sure to scope out the all-new Amazon Android Alexa Tablets from $230 that debuted today as well as a chance to score Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to $628 off and Pixel 11 at up to nearly $400 off. The apps await below.
Read MoreGoogle is ending support for Pixel Watch’s emergency LTE ‘Safety Signal’
Google launched the Pixel Watch 2 with “Safety Signal” to ensure users could use Emergency SOS and Safety Check without a Bluetooth or cellular signal. Now, those features require a phone or internet connection.
Expand Expanding CloseLogitech brings its mouse & keyboard controller to Googlebook, supports Magic Pointer
Logitech has just launched its Logi Options+ app for Googlebook, bringing support for controlling its keyboard and wireless mice to the Android-based platform.
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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 up to $628 off, Pixel 11 Pro up to nearly $400 off, Nothing Headphone (a) 35% off, more
Alongside the launch of Amazon’s brand new iPad-styleAndroid Alexa Tablets starting at $230, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by loads of fantastic hangover Google and Samsung Prime Day deals. However, we have uncovered much lower prices now live courtesy of Best Buy open-box listing: Galaxy Z Fold 8 at over $570 off for the 256GB and over $600 off for the 512GB (more details here) and Pixel 11 Pro models at nearly nearly $400 off (Canyon and Olive). Those offers join some solid discounts on the 2026 Nothing Headphone (a) and giant lineup of Windows laptops and PCs start at just $179 in Best Buy’s updated Techtober Sale – just be sure to also scope out the new NVIDIA RTX Spark-powered Copilot+ PCs no up for pr-eorder too.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s over-ear headphones might be called ‘Galaxy Studio’
According to a fresh leak, Samsung’s upcoming over-ear headphones might be called “Galaxy Studio.”
Expand Expanding CloseThere’s a clear divide between Galaxy S27 tiers, as the latest leak lists price
Samsung’s Galaxy S27 launch is getting closer, which means pricing and final details are being finalized and, further, leaked. The latest report lists Galaxy S27 series pricing and one spec that divides the lineup into two distinct tiers.
Expand Expanding CloseWhy did it take so long for someone to make a magnetic USB-C port? [Video]
In launching its new Surface Laptop Ultra this week, Microsoft showed off its magnetic USB-C port and I immediately want it on everything.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon’s new Alexa Tablets are an iPad-inspired reboot, complete with the Play Store
Amazon has an all-new lineup of tablets ready to tempt you this holiday season, and for once, you might actually want to buy them. While the company has tried in previous years to make an upmarket play for relevancy in the tablet space, these new Alexa Tablets — RIP “Fire” — have the one thing everyone’s wanted for years: actual Play Store support.
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