The new Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds connect via USB-C and work with almost any device.
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The ultra-pocketable ‘Picco’ e-reader from Boox is now up for pre-order, $99
The tiny e-reader form factor is starting to make a big splash as the company behind some of the best Android e-readers announces its own version Boox calls the “Picco,” now available to pre-order.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung open-ear Galaxy Buds On images show what they look like when worn
Once rumored to go by a different name, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds On open-ear designs have appeared with a little more detail in new images, suggesting these earbuds might become official sooner rather than later.
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It’s only been a month since the Pixel 11 series was announced and released, but Verizon already has the phone on sale without a trade-in or seemingly any other fine print caveat. The carrier requires users to sign up for the simplicity plan, but the Pixel 11 Pro can still be bought outright in this deal for just $479 – $620 off.
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Nvidia says Google’s new Gemini-infused laptops are slated to get GeForce Now support before the year is up, which is perfect because Googlebooks don’t exactly pack a ton of power.
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Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 as a substantial chipset for upcoming audio devices, with a massive focus on better AI performance for audio wearables.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Tab S12 Ultra leak shows another side, confirming minimal changes
The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra showed up in a leak in August, but a new one has surfaced as the October launch date gets closer. The most recent images further confirm little about the design will change.
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Google Home is experiencing a unique bug that announces Nest Doorbell notifications in an American accent, even if your preferences are set to literally any other language/dialect.
Expand Expanding CloseThe tiny magnetic e-readers from Xteink that attach to your Pixel are on sale right now
Qi2 or MagSafe have always been one of the wildest but useful additions to phones like the Google Pixel or iPhone, and the best accessory might just be another display on its own. Xteink’s magnetic mini e-readers, like the X4 Pro, are on sale while stock lasts during its autumn sale.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Phone (4a) and (3a) Pro can now join Android 17 open beta
Right on schedule, Nothing is releasing Nothing OS 5.0 open beta for the Phone (4a), Phone (3a Pro, and Phone (3a) before the company’s official Android 17 release next month.
Expand Expanding CloseA Chrome bug is slowing extension load times to a snail’s pace on macOS, Google is aware
Google Chrome extensions are reportedly taking too long to load on macOS devices, when they should reasonably only take a couple of seconds, due to a bug in the latest updates. Google is aware of the issue.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s not just your class, Google Classroom is down in apparent outage
An influx of reports suggests that Google Classroom is suddenly out, while other Workspace apps seem unaffected.
Expand Expanding CloseThe new Boox e-ink devices get Android 16 out of the box, including Palma 3
Boox just announced three new e-ink devices on Android 16; the largest tablet is available now, but you’ll have to wait a little longer for the updated Palma 3.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon fixes bug that caused problems with Fire TV app sideloading [U]
Fire TV hardware will be able to freely sideload apps again without issue after an upcoming Android software update for Amazon’s streaming hardware.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube’s login-breaking bug is getting a fix on TVs and consoles
Users met with an error at login, preventing them from accessing their YouTube account on TVs, and some consoles will be happy to know Google is rolling out a fix.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 9 drops to $299 in latest deal two months after launch
The Galaxy Watch 9 has dropped in price while everything else seems to go up, stopping at $299 for the 40mm model in Samsung’s latest deal.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola’s wide Razr Fold wants to have ‘3D glass’ and a creaseless display
The puzzle pieces for the Motorola wide Razr Fold are slowly coming together. A recent World Power Consortium listing for the device, along with leaked internal mockups from Motorola’s design team, more or less cements a Wide Razr Fold in the works to take on the Galaxy Fold 8 and iPhone Duo.
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KeySmart’s transparent Android Find Hub card gets a nice little discount
KeySmart might make one of the best-designed Android Find Hub trackers in the shape of a credit card, and it’s down to $38 right now.
Expand Expanding CloseSomeone recreated the iPhone Duo’s mesmerizing open animation on the Galaxy Z Fold 8
It’s been less than a day since Apple announced the iPhone Duo, and someone has already taken the instantly iconic Apple iPhone Duo unfolding animation and applied it to their Galaxy Z Fold 8. Don’t get too excited, because it isn’t exactly available for everyone.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone Duo hands-on videos reveal Android foldable pain points we know too well
Apple has a track record of waiting until the kinks get worked out before it tries its own hand at new devices, but hands-on videos of the iPhone Duo are already starting to show that Apple suffers from some of the same pain points other manufacturers like Samsung do, like the beloved screen crease.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola teases wide Razr Fold as its ‘next move’ in response to iPhone Duo debut
Apple’s iPhone Duo announcement has triggered a couple of companies, and it’s apparently warranted at least one teaser for even more foldables. This one seems to be a wide version of the Motorola Razr Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseTwo Galaxy S27 models will get Samsung’s Privacy Display, not just the Ultra
New reports coming from industry sources close to Samsung suggest the smartphone maker will equip not just the Galaxy S27 Ultra with its Privacy Display panels, but the Galaxy S27 Pro, as well.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Honor’s Robot Phone is probably the coolest phone you still can’t buy
Decked out with a gimbal and shockingly good camera, the Robot Phone is one of the weirdest devices to come out of Honor. Even if you ignore the fact that it’s limited to China, Honor can’t keep up with demand.
Expand Expanding CloseBoox Picco is exceptionally tiny for an e-reader, but it parts ways with Android and third-party apps
Boox offered some wandering the halls of Messe Berlin at IFA 2026 the opportunity to check out its most exciting upcoming release – a tiny e-reader called the “Picco” that you could probably pocket and take anywhere.
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