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Hands-on: Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 9i is the first Windows laptop with an under-display camera
Lenovo is trying to streamline what a Windows laptop can look like in terms of screen real estate. One way that the company is doing that is by equipping the Yoga Slim 9i with an under-display camera — something we’ve really only seen in expensive Android phones.
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Lenovo is launching one of the first small, yet powerful Android tablets we’ve seen in years with its new gaming-focused Lenovo Legion Tab which will be launching later this month.
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Lenovo is kicking off 2025 with the reveal of two surprisingly enticing new Android tablets which include a lot of AI and the company’s first products with Circle to Search. Beyond that, there’s also a new Lenovo gaming handheld powered by SteamOS and a lot of new laptops.
Expand Expanding CloseJanuary 2025 Pixel update coming today with Pixel Launcher, camera fixes
According to Verizon, the January 2025 Pixel update is rolling out starting Tuesday, January 7.
Expand Expanding ClosePebblebee is hiding Find My Device trackers for Android in bikes, golf clubs, and more
Alongside the launch of it new “Link” lost item system, Pebblebee is also announcing plans at CES 2025 to bring Android’s Find My Device network to more items by embedding trackers directly into things such as a bike or a golf club.
Expand Expanding ClosePebblebee ‘Link’ QR code stickers make it easier to return lost items, starting at $8.99
Pebblebee, known for its item trackers for Android and Apple finder networks, is kicking off 2025 with the launch of “Link,” a new item tracking system that will help you find lost items by making it easier for someone to return your lost item.
Expand Expanding Close‘Qi2 Ready’ is the official excuse for Android phones to skip built-in magnets
The whole appeal of the Qi2 standard is that magnets can be added to a device in order to improve charger alignment, speeds, and open the door to a ton of additional accessories. But “Qi2 Ready” is now coming, and it may end up throwing a wrench in that.
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In a support article about “Understanding how your Pixel battery works,” Google has detailed how many charge cycles you can expect to get out of your Pixel phone.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung teases new Bixby and AI features ahead of Galaxy S25 event [Video]
After opening up the Samsung Galaxy Reserve program for the Galaxy S25, Samsung is trading a new and improved Bixby prior to the Unpacked event in a couple of weeks.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 officially launches on January 22, reservations open now with $1,200+ savings
After plenty of leaks and rumors, we’re officially entering Samsung’s lead-up to the Galaxy S25 launch date, as the company has confirmed an event on January 22 and is opening reservations where customers can get a $50 credit and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 leak shows super-slim bezels & ‘Qi2 case’ in first official-looking images [Gallery]
Samsung is less than a month away from launching the Galaxy S25 series, and the floodgates for leaks are opening, as new official-looking images of all three devices show off colors and the super-slim display bezels.
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LG and Samsung add Microsoft Copilot to TVs as Google Assistant fades
Alongside their new TV announcements at CES 2025, LG and Samsung have confirmed plans to adopt Microsoft Copilot as an AI voice assistant, not long after the latter brand ditched Google Assistant support.
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Hulu + Live TV and Fubo are merging, with a subscriber count that rivals YouTube TV
Following a lawsuit filed by Fubo over Disney’s practices with Hulu + Live TV, the two services are merging into a single business, and one that may end up rivaling YouTube TV in a meaningful way.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus merges a matte display with the right power and size
TCL’s NXTPAPER tech just makes tablets better in my opinion, but thus far the company has been missing the market on the form factor. With its new TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus, though, I think we might be getting just the right combination of everything.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet tap-to-pay with PayPal is down on Android, fix coming
For the past few days, Google Wallet for Android users haven’t been able to tap-to-pay with PayPal. Google is aware of the issue and working on a fix.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: TCL’s 60 XE NXTPAPER phone has a physical e-paper switch with amazing battery life [Gallery]
TCL is pushing its NXTPAPER lineup into new territory with thoughtful refinements, making the devices great options for everyday use. The new TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER phone has a beautiful full-color paper-like display with a black-and-white mode that gives days of battery life at the flick of a switch.
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TCL’s launches QM6K, powered by Google TV, with updated QD-Mini LED from $749
At CES 2025, TCL is launching its updated QD-Mini LED tech starting in the QM6K lineup which is available for pre-order starting today.
Expand Expanding CloseTCL launching NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet and new Android phones in 2025
TCL is kicking off 2025 with the launch of new Android phones a fairly exciting new tablet in the NXTPAPER 11 Plus.
Expand Expanding CloseQi2 is officially coming to Samsung Galaxy devices, Google adding Pixel’s faster speeds
At CES 2025, two years after the standard was first announced, it’s been revealed that Qi2 is officially coming to Samsung Galaxy devices this year, and Google is leading development on faster charging speeds as well.
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Deals: OnePlus Pad 2 + FREE $150 keyboard, OnePlus Pouch charger, Galaxy Tab A9+ $150, Anker gear, more
There’s less than 24 hours left to claim the $50 discount and the totally free $229 smartwatch with your OnePlus 13 purchase, but those more interested in OnePlus Pad 2 can land one at $50 off with a FREE $150 keyboard case today. That deal joins an ongoing all-time low on OnePlus’ new 55W 10,000mAh 3-in-1 USB-C Pouch charger, the return of Samsung’s affordable Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet at $150, and Black Friday pricing on Anker’s 14-port 160W Prime Docking Station – be sure to check out its new chargers from CES 2025 too. All of that and more awaits below.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung rolling out third One UI 7 beta with UI tweaks – here’s the full changelog [Gallery]
The third One UI 7 beta update is now rolling out to Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series with some UI tweaks and various bug fixes.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini is coming to Google TV in 2025
Ahead of CES 2025 officially starting tomorrow, Google announced that Gemini is coming to Google TV.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini getting ready to replace Google Assistant on Wear OS
Following phones, tablets, and earbuds, Google is next bringing Gemini to Wear OS watches.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Halliday smart glasses project a display on your eye, and they look good [Gallery]
Smart glasses with a display have been a dream for years, but attempt after attempt has failed to deliver. Things are looking brighter, and more options are coming to market over the next year. At CES 2025, Halliday is being unveiled as a pair of smart glasses that take the approach of effectively projecting a display the size of a smartwatch to your eye.
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