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How to sign up for Google’s latest AI features in Labs
During Google I/O 2023, the company announced several new impressive ventures into AI built for productivity. Each of these new Google projects is available in public preview, though you need to sign up for the AI Labs first. Here’s how to do that.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra foldable in all three colors [Gallery]
Motorola’s next flagship foldable is right around the corner, and today a whole batch of Motorola Razr 40 Ultra images have hit the web, showing off the foldable in high quality from every angle in all colors.
Expand Expanding CloseToday’s Android game and app deals: Wreckfest, Achikaps, El Hijo, QR Code Scanner Pro, more
All of the best Android game and app deals have now been collected for you down below courtesy of Google Play. Thursday’s app discounts are joined by price drops on Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat as well as the very first promotion on the just-released Google Pixel 7a that is now shipping with a $50 gift card at Amazon. As for the apps, highlights include Smart QR Code Scanner Pro, Wreckfest, Achikaps Pro, El Hijo – A Wild West Tale, Wilderless, T.D.Z. 3 Premium, and more. Head below for a complete look at all of today’s Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 Beta is now available for devices from Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi, and more
Android 14 Beta is finally made available for devices besides the Pixel series, including phones from Nothing, Lenovo, OnePlus, Oppo, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s the Pixel Fold camera in action: Astrophotography to Super Res Zoom [Gallery]
Having a good camera, despite the constrained package, was one of Google’s tentpoles in designing the Pixel Fold, and here’s a brief look at that.
Expand Expanding CloseWear OS Tiles can now animate, new Spotify, WhatsApp Tiles coming
While Wear OS 4 was the big news yesterday, you can expect a handful of updates before then, especially related to Tiles.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to set up the Nest Thermostat with Apple HomeKit via Matter
Matter has the promise of finally uniting the smart home under one standard, and slowly, that promise is coming to reality. Currently, Google is rolling out an update to its Nest Thermostat that adds support for Matter and allows the thermostat to be linked with Apple HomeKit. Here’s how it works.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One Premium will offer ‘priority access’ to Search Labs and SGE
Following the announcement of Search Labs to test the upcoming Search Generative Experience (SGE), Google One subscribers are getting “priority access,” though it’s won’t be immediate.
Expand Expanding CloseComment: The Pixel Tablet doesn’t have a keyboard or stylus – that’s a good thing
The Google Pixel Tablet is set to launch in June, and based on its Google I/O unveiling and everything we’ve seen so far, it seems like a compelling product. But the Pixel Tablet’s biggest strength also leaves it without some expected first-party accessories. This tablet ignores productivity users, but that might be a great decision on Google’s part.
Expand Expanding CloseNew animated Material 3 carousel coming to Google Photos
As work on Material 3 continues, Google now offers a delightful new carousel component. It might look like the wallpaper shortcut when you long press on the Pixel Launcher, but only the shape is similar there. The full carousel is quite animated.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Google Pixel 7a launch discount, first Pixel Stand 2nd Gen discount of the year at $59, more
All of today’s best deals are now headlined by a launch discount on the Google Pixel 7a at $499 with a bundled $50 gift card. That pairs with a fitting price cut that’s delivering the first chance to save on the Pixel Stand 2nd Gen at $59 this year. Then the best price of 2023 has arrived on the Fitbit Sense 2 smartwatch at $240. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 Beta 2 hands-on: Top new features [Video]
We’re now four (yes, 4) updates deep into the early Android 14 preview phase. There are some new bits and pieces to uncover on eligible Google Pixel handsets. Here are all of the top user-facing functions in Android 14 Beta 2.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s upcoming Galaxy S23 deals will offer up to 75% off with trade-ins, plus gift cards
Samsung is preparing a new sales event that, among other discounts, will once again offer some boosted trade-in credits and even gift cards for anyone looking to buy a Galaxy S23 series device.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle touts Pixel Fold astrophotography that doesn’t require a tripod
Astrophotography has been an impressive feature of Google’s Pixel phones for a few generations at this point, but the Pixel Fold is breathing new life into that feature thanks to a happy design coincidence.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s ‘Project Gameface’ turns your face into a gaming mouse
Whoever said that you need a gaming mouse to send input over to your computer? Google’s Project Gameface is a fantastic new tool that relies on face and head movements to control mouse input without the mouse itself.
Expand Expanding CloseGylt, Stadia’s first exclusive, arrives on PC and consoles July 6
Following the death of Google Stadia earlier this year, one of the platform’s very first games was left without a home. Now, though, Gylt is making its way to PC and consoles.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel Fold doesn’t unfold completely flat, but it’s not alone
The Pixel Fold has arrived with a premium price tag and some strong words from Google on the engineering behind it. But, as some have noticed, the Pixel Fold doesn’t seem to want to unfold completely flat.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Bard isn’t available in any European Union countries and Canada
Yesterday at Google I/O 2023, it was announced that Google Bard would be undergoing a massive expansion, bringing the AI chatbot experiment to 180 countries. However, what Google didn’t mention is that Bard still isn’t available in the European Union.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s what Nest Doorbell integration and Cast look like on the Pixel Tablet [Video]
The Google Pixel Tablet isn’t a typical slate, with a focus on being helpful in the home. That includes integration with your smart home and Google Nest devices. Here’s what it looks like when the Pixel Tablet shows notifications from the Google Nest Doorbell.
Expand Expanding CloseThe best deal on Pixel Fold is at Google Fi, with $700 off or up to $1,000 trade-in
The Google Pixel Fold is very expensive, but Google Fi Wireless can give you one heck of a discount, with trade-ins valued at up to $1,000, or Google will just give you $700 off the device.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can use Messages RCS to check-in and save Google Wallet boarding passes
Google Wallet is getting a handful of new features at I/O 2023, including a Messages RCS integration for flight boarding passes.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Pixel Tablet Case goes for whimsy and a versatile briefcase look [Gallery]
Besides the Charging Speaker Dock, Google’s only other first-party accessory for the Pixel Tablet is a “Case” that’s more solid and versatile than you’d expect.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Fold won’t be available for pre-order at carriers until late June
Google’s first foldable launched yesterday, but it won’t go on sale until June. But if you were hoping to pre-order the Pixel Fold from your carrier, you’ll need to wait a while.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 7a in Coral is inexplicably £50 more expensive in the UK
The Google Pixel 7a is the company’s first smartphone to be made available in four different colors, but its “Coral” variant seems to come at an extra cost for some buyers.
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