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Deals: First price drop on new Kindle Colorsoft, ASUS Chromebook Plus $150 off, LG OLED TV up to $1,400 off, more
Joining an ongoing deal on the Sharge 30W Pouch Mini 10,000mAh power bank, we have a fresh batch of discounts headlined by the very fist price drop on the all-new Amazon Kindle Colorsoft – the very first model to feature a color display. From there we move over to the Chromebook space where you’ll find the Google AI-equipped ASUS Chromebook Plus CX3402 at $150 off the going rate alongside a seriously deep clearance price on LG’s 65-inch 120Hz B3 OLED Smart TV at $1,400 off its launch price. All of that and much more awaits down below.
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Honey grows back to 18 million users after being exposed for directly misleading users
Honey is a widely used browser extension that promises to save users money by hunting down coupon codes. It doesn’t really do that, though, as it was exposed for shady tactics in December. But, despite the blowback, Honey has actually added more users, growing back to 18 million on Chrome alone.
Expand Expanding CloseLeaked Galaxy S25 promo focuses on AI above all else, including Gemini [Video]
Samsung isn’t going easy on AI this year. The Galaxy S25 series is supposed to be filled to the brim with AI features we haven’t exactly seen yet. Some are less unfamiliar, such as Google Gemini on the Galaxy S25. A new promotional video has been leaked showcasing those AI improvements and Google Gemini in action.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing brings Android 15 to the $200 CMF Phone 1
Wrapping up its Android 15 rollout, Nothing is now rolling out Android 15 to the CMF Phone 1.
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Samsung gives its ‘Over the Horizon’ ringtone a jazzy revamp ahead of Galaxy S25 [Video]
If you’ve ever owned a Galaxy device, you’ve likely heard Samsung’s “Over the Horizon” song as a part of the default ringtone on your device. For 2025 and just in time for the Galaxy S25 launch, Samsung is giving “Over the Horizon” a jazzy reimagining.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music adds ‘Samples’ to artist pages as a new way to discover songs
In 2023, YouTube Music rolled out the “Samples” feed as a “personalized music discovery feature,” and it’s now accessible from artist pages.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat features are coming next to the Gemini app?
Going into 2025, Google has telegraphed that the Gemini app will continue to see a lot of new features, and there are quite a few things consumers, especially on Android, are waiting for.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 hints at split-screen update for tablets, could show 3 apps at once
Multitasking on Android has been around for ages, but it hasn’t changed much in a long time. Whether on a phone, a foldable, or a full-size tablet, Android technically only supports running two apps at once unless a skin adds additional functionality. For Android 16, it seems Google is working on a revamp for split-screen mode with support for up to 3 apps at once on tablet displays.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Phone (1) gets stable Android 15 release, likely its last major update
The Nothing Phone (1) just picked up its stable Android 15 release, which is very likely the phone’s final major Android update.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Cytus II, Aporkalypse, RPG Silver Nornir, more
Today’s collection of Android games and apps are now ready to go. Alongside the Google Play discounts, we also spotted the first notable price drop on the new Sharge 30W Pouch Mini 10,000mAh power bank as well as this Hisense 50-inch 4K Google TV at just $218 shipped, the best price yet on Chipolo’s 4-pack of Google Find My Device trackers, and a massive $570 price drop on the 512GB Galaxy S24 Ultra. But for now it’s all about the apps, including titles like Cytus II, Aporkalypse – Pigs of Doom, RPG Silver Nornir, Cartogram, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreHere’s a look at almost every Galaxy S25 color Samsung plans on releasing
The Galaxy S25 is going to come in a few colors for each device. The less expensive Galaxy S24 and S24+ will mirror each other in choices, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra is going to come in several exclusive options. In the latest leak, we get a good look at every color (almost) in the flesh.
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Deals: Sharge Pouch Mini power bank $40, Galaxy S24 Ultra $570 off, 50-inch Google smart TV for $218, more
Today best deals are headlined by the first notable discount on the sweet Sharge 30W Pouch Mini 10,000mAh power bank with the red integrated USB-C cable at $40 alongside an offer on the 4-pack of Chiplolo’s Google Find My Device trackers at the $63 Amazon low (that’s under $16 each). From there, we move over to massive price drop on the unlocked 512GB Galaxy S24 Ultra with as much as $570 in savings live on like-new units via the official Samsung 15-day buyer’s remorse return program alongside doorbuster-worthy pricing on this Hisense 50-inch 4K Google TV at just $218 shipped. Everything else awaits below.
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ChatGPT can automate tasks and set reminders as scheduling feature hits beta
OpenAI has added a new scheduling feature to ChatGPT which allows users to automate tasks and set reminders using the AI chatbot.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing eyes expansion following successful 2024, $1 billion in lifetime sales
Carl Pei’s Nothing is seemingly a big success, as the company has reportedly hit $1 billion in lifetime sales, had a successful 2024, and is eyeing further expansion.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung will now buy your Galaxy phone even if you don’t buy a new one
Samsung’s generous trade-in programs have made it much easier to buy a new Galaxy phone in recent years, and now the company is launching a “year-round” program that will let you “trade in” your Galaxy device even if you don’t intend to buy a new one.
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Waze volume controls are currently broken on Android Auto
Recent updates to Waze and Android Auto appear to have broken volume controls, as users are widely reporting problems.
Expand Expanding CloseBluesky and Mastodon client Openvibe adds notification support
The latest update for social media aggregator Openvibe has now officially added support for notifications with Mastodon and Bluesky.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy S25 leak shows new Gemini overlay, hotword, and more
Ahead of next week’s Samsung event, the Galaxy S25 leaks continue and the latest marketing reveals the Gemini experience.
Expand Expanding CloseThese hotels just added support for room keys on Android through Google Wallet
Google Wallet supports hotel room keys and, soon, an entire chain of hotels from Club Quarters will be adding support for the needed tech.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Care+ with Theft & Loss now includes unlimited free screen repairs for Galaxy devices [U]
Samsung has announced that its Care+ extended warranty service will start to include free screen repairs for Galaxy devices starting in January 2025.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app getting more real-time information with news partnership
Google today announced a news partnership with The Associated Press (AP) to “provide fresh results for the Gemini app.”
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Star Survivor, Adventures of Mana, Spaxe, more
This afternoon’s roundup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting down below. Alongside the Google Play offers, we are also tracking a return all-time Amazon price on Samsung’s 512GB Galaxy Tab S10+ as well as a massive $439 price drop on the Google mint edition unlocked Pixel 8 Pro and TCL’s 75-inch 120Hz NXTFRAME Google smart TV at more than $1,000 off the price it launched at last summer. As for the apps, highlight include titles like Spaxe | Space Arcade, Adventures of Mana, Star Survivor, Earthlings Beware!, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreGalaxy S25 ‘Slim’ is probably thicker than ‘iPhone 17 Air’ as leak reveals 6.4mm design [Gallery]
Samsung and Apple are both preparing to launch new, thinner smartphones in 2025, but it sounds like Samsung’s Galaxy S25 “Slim” won’t match what’s rumored for the “iPhone 17 Air” per a new leak that reveals how thin the device is.
Expand Expanding CloseBing removes sneaky trick meant to make people think they’re using Google [U]
A sneaky new behavior that Microsoft has implemented in Bing attempts to hide the fact that people are using Bing whenever they try to get to Google.
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