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Over the past several months, the Nothing Ear (Open) have quickly become my favorite pair of earbuds thanks to their comfortable fit and ability to deliver excellent audio quality without blocking out the world around me. But the problem with open-ear headphones is that they’re only ever a secondary option, so price matters. That’s why this $80 alternative – which has been on sale for far less at times – to the Nothing Ear (Open) has been so compelling.

Since launch, the NotebookLM mobile experience has been focused on letting you listen to Audio Overviews on the go. The NotebookLM app for Android and iOS now supports flashcards and quizzes.

Instead of launching another generation of its successful health-tracking ring, Oura created a new variant without a metallic finish simply called the “Oura Ring 4 Ceramic.” As simple as the change is, it’s almost as exciting as a completely new ring.

Spotify is rolling out a new “Listening Stats” feature that packages up your activity in the music and podcasts app with a weekly summary.

After a lengthy wait, Google has started rolling out Gemini access on Android Auto through the latest updates.

In a big shift, it was rumored that Samsung would rely on its own Exynos 2600 chip for most Galaxy S26 devices. That might be a massive exaggeration, as Qualcomm still expects to power the large majority of Galaxy S26 phones in 2026.

Pebblebee is updating its lineup of trackers for Android Find Hub and Apple’s Find My with better hardware, new limited-time colors, and wireless charging too.

Niagara Launcher has long been one of the best alternative launchers you can find on the Play Store, and today, a new update is rolling out that brings a colorful, artistic touch to practically every aspect of the UI.

After launching the feature earlier this year, YouTube has unleashed a new wave of AI age verification on the platform, angering some.

It’s been less than a week since Disney-owned channels went off the air for YouTube TV subscribers, but we’re still seeing some unintended effects ripple through the industry. Following Disney’s move to pull its vast collection of original and acquired entertainment, Movies Anywhere is the next platform to see a hit from the House of Mouse.

Fairphone has been building ultra-repairable Android smartphones for the past few years, but has yet to sell anything in the US market. That’s officially changing now, but it’s starting off with headphones instead.

Google has released a new “Theme packs” app on the Play Store for its devices that “Personalize your Pixel in one tap.”

After adding PDF support in May, Gemini Deep Research can now directly tap information stored in your Gmail and Google Chat conversations, as well as Google Drive files.

After giving AI Mode new floating controls on Android, the new Search experience is expanding its presence on Chrome and getting more agentic features.

Google has released a handful of new merch ahead of the holiday season, with the latest batch including a familiar Android plushie and more.

Samsung has reportedly been on the fence regarding the future of its super-slim smartphones after the Galaxy S25 Edge failed badly, but that hasn’t stopped the company from putting on a brave face to try and compare the Galaxy S25 Edge to the iPhone Air in a series of ads.