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Deals: Google TV Streamer 4K, Nest Cam with Floodlight, Lenovo Elite Copilot+ PC $400 off, Kindle Scribe $100 off, more
We are starting today’s best deals off with a rare chance to save on the latest Google TV Streamer 4K down at $85 via Amazon today as well as up to $90 in savings on the Google Nest Cam with Floodlight. Next, we have a series of notable PC offers headlined by Lenovo’s Snapdragon X Elite Copilot+ PC with a 3K OLED touchscreen at $400 off before moving over to some headphones deals – Sony XM5 wireless earbuds, the latest Powerbeats Pro 2, and Nothing’s CMF Buds at $27. We also have a new all-time low on Amazon’s latest flagship tablet-meets-reader Kindle Scribe at $100 off, and you’ll find everything else below.
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Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is right around the corner, and now a device has popped up on eBay to show off its new design and a key spec change.
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Waymo’s self-driving taxis are burning in numbers during the ongoing protests in LA. The LAPD says that people are ordering Waymo’s autonomous cars with the intention of setting the EVs on fire.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, but it’s missing some apps, including a YouTube app. That will be fixed “soon” though, Google says.
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Google Pixel owners on Sunday evening unexpectedly received an app update for something called “Pixel VIPs.”
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After widely rolling out the redesigned compose field last month, Google Messages is now addressing a common complaint about the 4-line limit when drafting by letting the text box get much taller.
Expand Expanding CloseThe delightful little ways Nintendo Switch 2 reminds me of using a Pixel
The Nintendo Switch 2 is here and, despite most of my time on it spent playing MarioKart, the thing I can’t get out of my head so far is how many of the delightful little animations and sounds remind me of Google’s best designs, especially those scattered throughout Pixel.
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Earlier this week, Google doubled the recently introduced 2.5 Pro query limit in the Gemini app for AI Pro subscribers. It then emerged that Google is planning to make similar limit changes to AI Studio.
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As previewed earlier this year, Google is getting ready to add a “Battery health assistance” setting to help long-term Pixel usage.
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This small Android tablet has a 9-inch OLED display and launches next week
Small Android tablets are getting a revival, as Redmagic has just started officially teasing its “Gaming Tablet 3 Pro” which is said to have a 9-inch OLED display and, now, has a launch date of June 11.
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In addition to the advertising that plays after every few songs, YouTube Music appears to be adding ads to the Now Playing screen.
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After debuting in the conversation view earlier this week, Material 3 Expressive is coming to more parts of Google Messages beta, including the media viewer and search experience.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher starts rolling out AI Mode shortcut for Google Search bar
Pixel owners are getting quick access to AI Mode via the Google Search bar that’s built into the Pixel Launcher.
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Welcome to episode 57 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 10.
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Google is preparing new Pixel Watch features; ‘lock when left behind,’ water lock, more
Google is preparing a couple of new Pixel Watch features, including the ability to lock your phone when you leave it behind, as well as stopping accidental touches in the water.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s not just you: YouTube is down for some in partial outage
YouTube looks to be facing an outage, as down reports spike and the website looks to be operational for some users.
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Samsung confirms Galaxy Z ‘Fold 7’ and ‘Flip 7’ in the strangest way
We all know that Samsung has new foldables in the pipeline, but the company just confirmed the branding of Galaxy Z “Fold 7” and “Flip 7” in one of the strangest ways.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Defenchick, Doom & Destiny Worlds, and more
Before we all head off into the weekend to enjoy our time with Switch 2 (or wait anxiously for one to arrive), we are going to take a look at all of Friday’s best deals on Android games and apps. Alongside the Google Play offers, we are also still tracking Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra at $300 off with a FREE $200 keyboard case, the OnePlus Pad 3 alongside $300 in FREE add-ons, Pixel Watch 3 from $243, and a new all-time low on Microsoft’s 15-inch touchscreen Surface Laptop 7. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Doom & Destiny Worlds, Tower Defense TD: Defenchick, and more. Head below for a closer look.
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Samsung has new Galaxy Watch updates rolling out to these models
If you use a Galaxy Watch, you might want to check your settings as a new software update is rolling out for select models.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out ‘scheduled actions’ to AI Pro and AI Ultra
Following the 2.5 Pro model update yesterday, Google is introducing “scheduled actions” to the Gemini app.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube just started a new round of ad blocker bans, and people keep complaining about it
YouTube is in a war against ad blockers, with its latest move seemingly closing a loophole in Firefox, and people just keep complaining about it.
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OnePlus phones have a handy Gemini lockscreen shortcut missing from Pixel and Galaxy
OnePlus phones have had a Gemini shortcut on the lockscreen for a while now, something devices from Google and Samsung still lack, as highlighted by the company’s latest launch.
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Deals: Pixel Watch 3 up to $130 off, Galaxy Chromebook Plus, Surface Laptop 7 $400 off, Legion Go handheld, more
While there’s still time to capitalize on the ongoing Discover Samsung Summer Sale, we have some fresh deals to scope out today as well. Firstly Google Pixel Watch 3 is now available with as much as $130 in savings on open-box units with a full warranty, while the ongoing Pixel Tablet deals remain intact. From there we move over to some notable PC offers – Samsung’s “thinnest and lightest” Galaxy Chromebook Plus is back at its 2025 low with $125 knocked off the list price and Microsoft’s 15-inch touchscreen Surface Laptop 7 with the Snapdragon X Elite action has hit a new all-time low at $400 off. Just be sure to scope out the best price of the year on Lenovo’s Legion Go PC gaming handheld if you’re passing on Switch 2 and head below for more.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Watch 7 is Samsung’s last circular Wear OS watch, and it’s just $199 right now
It’s not hard to find a Wear OS watch for a good price, but to have any lasting power, it’s usually smart to hand over a few more dollars. With a sale on the Galaxy Watch 7, though, you don’t have to choose, nor do you have to settle for the company’s upcoming new design.
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