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Following yesterday’s Home Depot leak, Google’s upcoming camera lineup continues to appear in stores, and we now have more details about the Nest Doorbell 2K, like the exact resolution.

If you’ve ever used a third-party launcher to replace the home screen on your Android device, you’ve probably at least tried Nova Launcher. Despite tens of millions of downloads, Nova Launcher development is shutting down.

Welcome to episode 3 of The Sideload, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Will is joined by Joe Maring, Trending Editor at Android Authority, to discuss their respective experiences with the Pixel 10 series. With Joe back from a recent trip to visit Will in Buffalo, the two discuss how Google’s latest smartphones hold up under the stress of traveling, including whether the battery life is good enough to survive the airport, how the camera performed at Niagara Falls, and the utter mess that is Daily Hub.

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Following the new Audio Overview formats last week, NotebookLM is rolling out Flashcards, Quizzes, redesigned Reports, and more learning tools today.

It’s been clear for some time that the “open web” as we’ve known it for years is in a tough spot, but Google has argued the opposite. In a court statement, though, Google’s own case argues that the open web is “in rapid decline.”

After previously being limited to Cameras and Automations, the Google Home web app now lets you control other smart “Devices.”

TCL’s NXTPAPER screen tech is easy on the eyes and a joy to use, going beyond just a matte display. But, personally, I’ve always felt that the form factors have let it down, with TCL either using it on phones or way-too-big tablets. A new 8-inch TCL NXTPAPER tablet has now surfaced, though, and that seems worth a look.

Rabbit R1 might be a name gone unheard for a while, but the company behind the AI device is trying to get a do-over. An update to RabbitOS 2 is rolling out today for the Rabbit R1, complete with a new look and updates to existing features for a more competent experience.

The Pebble reboot project is beginning to feel real! The company just announced that the Pebble 2 Duo has entered production and listed some important reminders about the watch’s waterproof rating and build characteristics before shipping this month.

The Gemini app finally supports audio uploads on Android, iOS, and the web for expanded file analysis options.

It’s been a busy 2025 for Nothing, having launched a trio of smartphones alongside the brand’s first-ever over-the-ear headphones, but that doesn’t mean the rest of the year is quieting down.

Ahead of the expected October 1 announcement, the rumored Nest Cam and Doorbell “2K” updates are already appearing in stores.

For many, Google is synonymous with seemingly healthy features suddenly deleted from existence. There’s some truth to it, but one of the crucial changes I’ve taken issue with isn’t in the absence of features; it’s in the convolution. Specifically, in the privacy changes made to Google Maps Timelines.

Over the past few days I’ve been on the ground in Berlin covering IFA 2025, and one of the most common things to see on the show floor has been Qi2 accessories. With the Pixel 10 finally adding magnets, I was like a kid in a candy store, so here are some of my favorite Qi2 accessories from IFA.

Following the Material 3 Expressive redesign, the next big update to Google Keep should be the Google Tasks switch, with more details now available.

Google is finally going beyond “limited,” “expanded,” and “highest access” to detail Gemini’s usage limits, with actual numbers for free and paid customers.

Following a leak showing off the iPhone-looking Galaxy S26 Edge earlier this week, a new set of renders shows off the Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra, and the design change seen on both.

Wireless chargers come in all shapes and forms nowadays, but it was Aukey that caught my attention at IFA 2025 with the first truly clever and unique option in its new “MagFusion Ark” which has Qi2 charging spheres in a 6-in-1 layout that I cannot wait to use with my Pixel 10.

There’s a lot to love about the Pixel 10. Through four generations of Tensor, we’ve waited for a chipset that could match the thermal performance of Qualcomm’s best, and my experience so far suggests Google’s nailed it. The 5x telephoto lens, while far from the best on the market, helps the camera feel far flexible than non-Pro Pixels in the past, and helps the device stand out from entry-level flagships from Samsung and Apple. It’s sort of the Pixel I’ve wanted for ages, even if it’s not an out-and-out perfect smartphone.

While One UI 8 is already available on some Samsung Galaxy devices, a new schedule finally offers some insight as to when the company will be rolling out the Android 16 update to more of its catalog.

In a sign of the times (and where things are going), visiting google.com/ai now opens Google Search AI Mode.