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YouTube redesign tweaks bottom bar, adds frosted glass, new landscape mode, more
In addition to a slew of new features, the YouTube UI is getting some design updates across mobile, web, and TV. These visual improvements, including a subtle frosted glass effect, aim to “simplify” YouTube.
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Roku update turns your TV into a security monitor with camera feeds, notifications
A new Roku update is bringing additional smart home features that lets your TV act as a security monitor for cameras.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Shopping redesign adds AI research, personalized feed, and more
Google Shopping is being redesigned with AI today. In addition to a site revamp and new logo, Google’s Shopping Graph has been combined with Gemini models to power these new experiences.
Expand Expanding CloseTicWatch Atlas launches with stainless steel build and Wear OS 4 for the same $349
Mobvoi is launching its latest smartwatch, the TicWatch Atlas, alongside its first Wear OS 4 update.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube rolling out new miniplayer, fine-tunable playback speed, sleep timer, and more
YouTube is making official a number of updates that it’s been testing in recent months, like the new miniplayer and several design updates.
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Arlo launches Wired Floodlight Camera for half the price of Google Nest
Arlo has just annoucned a new wired floodlight with video camera that comes with an affordable price tag.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 3 design video reveals unreleased update to Concentric face
Made by Google always releases stylized “design of” videos for its Pixel and Nest products. The latest shows off an unreleased Concentric face for the Pixel Watch 3.
Expand Expanding CloseThe fun and woe of Arc Search for Android
I happen to like how Chrome for Android looks and works, but the introduction of Arc Search earlier this month piqued my interest in a way that no other mobile browser has.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Lumino City, The Bug Butcher, LIMBO, more
This afternoon’s roundup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go for you down below. The Google Play offers join notable price drops on this 2024 Hisense 144Hz 85-inch Google Smart TV at $898, a return low on Samsung’s latest 180MB/s 1TB Pro Plus microSD, a $200 price drop on Motorola’s 2024 razr+, and new Amazon all-time low pricing on Galaxy Watch 7. As for the apps, highlight titles include Lumino City, The Bug Butcher, LIMBO, Trail Boss BMX, Towaga: Among Shadows, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung opens ‘Care+’ to phones that have already been purchased at 20% discount
Normally only available when you purchase a new phone, Samsung Care+ covers theft, loss, and damage to your device. Now, Samsung is opening up the Care+ program for users with used devices at a 20% discount.
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Deals: Galaxy Watch 7 lows from $250, Copilot+ PCs up to $550 off, Moto razr+ 2024 $200 off, smart TVs, more
Your Monday edition of the day’s best deals is now ready to go starting with the best Amazon prices yet on Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 wearables from under $250. We then move on to a massive Copilot+ PC sale feature models from Samsung, Microsoft, ASUS, more starting at $750 alongside the return of Prime Day pricing on the new Motorola razr+ 2024 edition, up to $350 off Google Pixel 8 Pro, Google smart TV offers, microSD discounts, and more. Head below for a closer look at everything.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung rolling out One UI to TVs, adds Google TV features – here’s everything new
As announced earlier this month, Samsung is bringing One UI to its Tizen-powered TVs, and the updates are rolling out now.
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LG is rolling out Google Cast support to some 2023 TVs
LG is now rolling out an update to its 2023 TVs which delivers Google Cast support.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is free at Verizon, its true purpose in life
The Galaxy S24 FE is a confusing value on paper, but there’s an obvious reason for its existence – freebies and promotions. Currently, Galaxy S24 FE is free for Verizon customers.
Expand Expanding CloseOppo previews Find X8’s shutter button, works just like iPhone 16 Camera Control [Video]
Oppo is adding a new feature to its upcoming Find X8, with a shutter button that works exactly like Apple’s new “Camera Control” feature on iPhone 16.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play Store not showing available system app updates [U]
In what could be a bug or behavior change, the Google Play Store is not showing available updates for system-level apps.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat makes something an ‘ad’ on Google TV?
Ads are a huge part of, well, everything online in 2024. That includes Google TV, but the company’s living room experience also splits hairs on what could be considered an “ad.” So, what makes something an ad?
Expand Expanding CloseAn early look at Chrome for Android’s bottom address bar [Gallery]
In recent weeks, Chrome for Android started working on a bottom address bar, and an early look is now available.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 027: Living with the Pixel 9
Welcome to episode 27 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 9 after using it for a few weeks.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming will soon let you stream any game you own
Microsoft plans to open up streaming ability to any game you own through Xbox. This is separate from the limited number of games available through Xbox Game Pass.
Expand Expanding CloseI wish every tablet had the same matte display as TCL Tab 10 NXTPAPER 5G
One of the best trends in mobile devices lately is a push for anti-reflective displays, and no one does that better than TCL. Lately, I’ve been able to try out the TCL Tab 10 NXTPAPER 5G, and the biggest standout to me has been the display, which I just want on every tablet from now on.
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Best Android app price drops and freebies: Dragon Quest Builders, Undergrave, more
Your Friday edition of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go down below. But before you head down to check them out, scope out the deals we are tracking on TP-Link’s Google Home magnetic wireless smart cam as well as Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and new all-time low pricing on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. As for the apps, highlights include Dragon Quest Builders, BE-A Walker, Undergrave -Tactical Roguelike, Clue, Unbroken Soul, and more. Head below for a closer look at everything down below.
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Android Automotive is now coming to motorcycles too
When you think of Android Automotive, you probably think of cars, EVs to be specific. But that’s not the only place the OS can be used, as KTM is now using Android Automotive OS on motorcycles.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search ‘Quick View’ will show recipes without opening a website
A new feature in Google Search seems to be in testing. Some are seeing a new “Quick View” button in Google Search that will instantly display recipe ingredients without opening the website.
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