ADT is launching a new security system, its second with with Google Nest integration, which revives a couple of Nest Secure hardware features, starts at $269, and sets the stage for some big new features to come.
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This ‘Google TV Streamer’ set-top box is what comes after Chromecast [Gallery]
Back in April, we revealed that Google is working on a sequel to the Chromecast with Google TV (4K) from 2020. 9to5Google can now report that this upcoming device will be the “Google TV Streamer.”
Expand Expanding CloseSource: 4K Chromecast with Google TV sequel is coming with new remote
Back in March, we reported that Google is working on a new Android-powered Chromecast, and 9to5Google can now confirm that it will be the sequel to 2020’s Chromecast with Google TV 4K.
Expand Expanding CloseSources: Pixel Watch 3 will have 45mm size, Pixel Buds Pro 2 also coming
Back in January, we shared that Google is working on two sizes for its next Wear OS device. 9to5Google can now report that a 45mm Pixel Watch 3 is coming, while new Pixel Buds Pro 2 are also in development.
Expand Expanding CloseSource: Google working on two Pixel Watch 3 sizes
The Pixel Watch being too small has been the key design complaint of the first- and second-generation wearables. According to a source familiar with the matter, Google is planning to address that, with two Pixel Watch 3 sizes in development for this year.
Expand Expanding CloseAAWireless 2 will add a button to switch users and CarPlay in beta to the wireless Android Auto adapter
After debuting the idea of a wireless Android Auto adapter in 2020, AAWireless is teasing its sequel at CES 2024. AAWireless 2 will deliver a new design as well as CarPlay support (in beta) out of the box.
Expand Expanding CloseSource: Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro get slight price increase in the US, available in-store October 12
Google is set to launch the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro on October 4, and through a huge series of leaks, we’ve seen a ton of information come out. Now, we’ve learned the US price for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, and it’s going up a bit.
Expand Expanding CloseSources: Pixel Watch 2 getting Fitbit revamp, thermometer, Personal Safety upgrade
Ahead of the Pixel Watch 2’s expected October launch, 9to5Google has learned that Google’s second smartwatch will feature a thermometer and bring improvements to the wearable versions of Fitbit and Personal Safety.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung app confirms ‘Galaxy Ring’ name and 2024 release date
Samsung has been rumored for quite some time to be working on a smart ring, and it seems that the product is quickly approaching its launch as a new update to Samsung’s Galaxy Wearable app confirms the “Galaxy Ring” name and a release date window for the device.
Expand Expanding CloseSources: Fitbit Charge 6 gets a physical button, YouTube Music, and Google Maps
In addition to the Pixel Watch 2, Fitbit’s big product launch this year will be the Charge 6. The popular series of wearables dates back to 2014, with the current entry being two years old.
Expand Expanding CloseSource: Pixel Buds Pro will add ‘Porcelain’ and ‘Sky Blue’ colors to match Pixel 8
Google is preparing to add two new colors to its Pixel Buds Pro, with “Porcelain” and “Sky Blue” set to join the lineup alongside Pixel 8 this Fall.
Expand Expanding CloseSources: Pixel 8 Pro will keep physical SIM card and add Night Sight for video
Despite recent rampant speculation that the Pixel 8 series could remove the SIM tray and go eSIM-only, sources tell 9to5Google that reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated. The Pixel 8 series will keep the physical SIM card tray in place, while the Pro will add Night Sight video.
Expand Expanding CloseSources: Pixel 8 Pro borrows premium color tones from Pixel Fold
With the launch of the Pixel 8 series just around the corner, 9to5Google can now confirm the three color options for the Pixel 8 Pro have a lot in common with the Pixel Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseSource: Google Pixel 8 will get more OS updates with longer lifespan than Samsung
While the Pixel 6 ushered in three years of major Android OS version updates and an additional two for security patches, that’s still nowhere near the longevity of the iPhone. Google hopes to change that on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro with noticeably more OS updates.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst look: Chromebook X or ‘Plus’ is coming to these current and future devices
While Chromebook X devices have yet to reach store shelves, you may already own one. Here are the current and future ChromeOS devices that will be upgraded to Chromebook X or “Chromebook Plus.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home update reveals new Nest Wifi in the works
The latest version of the Google Home app includes evidence of a new Nest Wifi router in development.
Expand Expanding CloseSources: Best Buy will soon offer Google Pixel repairs at select stores
Dealing with a broken smartphone is never fun, and with Google’s mixed history of repair support, it can be a true nightmare. However, we’re now hearing that Best Buy will soon offer in-store repairs for Google Pixel smartphones.
Expand Expanding CloseSources: Pixel Watch 2 will use aluminum, Fitbit ‘Coach’ coming
We reported back in May that Google’s next wearable would be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip and other key specs. 9to5Google can now report that the Pixel Watch 2 will switch to aluminum, while Fitbit is readying “Coach” workouts.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst look: Bard ‘Extensions’ will add Google and third-party services
The next step for Google’s Bard AI will see it directly integrate with some of the company’s own services along with a collection of third-party options, and we have your first look.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is ‘Chromebook X’: Google’s new standard for ChromeOS
When does a Chromebook become more than “just a Chromebook?” That’s the question that Google has set out to answer with its upcoming “Chromebook X” program for high-quality laptops and tablets.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Pixel’s upcoming Dashcam feature is solid but demands accessories
Over Memorial Day weekend, I tried out Google’s upcoming Dashcam feature on my Pixel 7 Pro and found it to be a surprisingly OK experience, but it needs the right set of accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseSources: Pixel Watch 2 gets major battery life boost with switch to Snapdragon chip
We revealed at the start of May that Google is planning to announce the Pixel Watch 2 alongside the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro this fall. 9to5Google can now report some key Pixel Watch 2 specs, including the processor, battery, and health sensor upgrades.
Expand Expanding CloseSource: Big Pixel Buds Pro update adding Clear Calling, more
After rolling out two Pixel Buds Pro updates since the July 2022 launch, Google is planning a more sizable one that adds Clear Calling.
Expand Expanding CloseSource: Google planning to launch Pixel Watch 2 with Pixel 8
Fitbit smartwatches are updated on a two-year cycle, while wearables from Samsung and Apple see annual refreshes. 9to5Google can now report that the Google Pixel Watch 2 is coming later this year with the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.
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