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Google’s Pixel Studio image generation can easily go off the rails
One of the new AI-powered launch features on the Pixel 9 series is Pixel Studio, an app that takes text prompts and turns them into images. It might end up being a fun little tool, but it can also go off the rails pretty easily in our experience.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 Pro review: Smartphone gone smarter
The best applications of AI on the Pixel 9 Pro let people benefit from what large language models (LLMs) are good at — summarization, natural language/multimodal understanding, classification, etc. — without having to enter a prompt. The fact that Google identified this best practice is promising as the underlying hardware admirably provides premium hardware in a compact form factor.
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Deals: Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro $262, Galaxy S24 $200 off, Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus $150 off, more
Today’s deals are now ready go starting with a new Amazon all-time low on the 2024 Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro Smartwatch that has now dropped from the regular $350 to $262. Then it’s on to some notable up to $200 price drops across the Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup that are also now shipping with a free $25 Best Buy gift card and sitting alongside one of the lowest prices ever on Samsung Galaxy Buds FE as well as this Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus at $150 off the going rate. Head below for all of that and more.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Plus leak, the same tablets for the third year in a row
New images of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra have leaked, showing off what appears to be the same tablet that we’ve already seen twice before.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung now rumored to launch Android 15 beta in September; don’t hold your breath
After missing its original planned release date, Samsung is now rumored to launch its One UI 7 beta program with Android 15 in September, but there’s reason to be hesitant.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle stops selling more Active Band colors ahead of Pixel Watch 3 launch
In a somewhat unexpected move, Google has stopped selling a lot of color options for the Active Band that’s available for the Pixel Watch series.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel adds Arsenal and Liverpool FC wallpapers
Last August, Pixel became the official phone of Arsenal and Liverpool Football Club, with Google now marking the sponsorship with some new wallpapers.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail can turn ‘rough notes’ into a full draft with Gemini ‘Polish’
Google is updating Help me write in Gmail with a “Polish” draft feature on Android, iOS, and the web.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 ‘tokay,’ Pixel 9 Pro ‘caiman,’ and Pixel 9 Pro XL ‘komodo’ factory images posted
Ahead of the launch on Thursday, Google has published the Android 14 factory images for the first three phones in the Pixel 9 series.
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Android game and app price drops: Doom & Destiny Worlds, Inbetween Land, and more
This afternoon’s collection of Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play is now ready to go down below. Just be sure to scope out the offers we are tracking today on Samsung’s 34-inch 175Hz Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitor, a massive up to $360 off Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra with a FREE $25 gift card attached, as well as deals on the wireless Google indoor/outdoor Nest Cam, and more. As for the apps, we have Doom & Destiny Worlds, Doom & Destiny Advanced, Inbetween Land, Grinsia, Devils & Demons, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreGoogle TV homescreen ‘loading error’ plagues Chromecast and more, fix rolling out
Over the past few weeks, some Google TV owners have noted a homescreen “loading error” which has lately been appearing for many more users, but there is one potentially simple fix.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV adding custom multiview to NFL Sunday Ticket
Ahead of the upcoming season, YouTube TV is getting a handful of NFL Sunday Ticket updates, like custom multiview, to improve the subscriber experience.
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Deals: Galaxy Tab S9 up to $360 off, Tab S9 FE from $340, Google Nest Cams $50+ off, and more
We are now ready to gather up all of today’s best deals starting with a particularly notable offers on the super-sized Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Now seeing as much as $360 in savings for some of the lowest prices we have ever tracked, Best Buy is even throwing in a FREE $25 gift card with purchase right now. Those looking for a more modest Galaxy tablet experience can score $110 off the 10.9-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and we are now seeing $50 price drops on Google Nest Cam Battery for use indoors or out. Head below for a closer look at all of those, some charging gear, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome for Android and desktop simplifying sign in with Google Account
After introducing on iOS last year, Chrome for Android and desktop will soon replace the “Chrome Sync” system with a more standard Google Account sign in approach.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle explains new packaging design, unboxes Pixel Watch 3 [Gallery]
With this year’s hardware devices, Google has an entirely new uniform packaging. In detailing the design, Google gives us a Pixel Watch 3 unboxing today.
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GeForce Now adding automatic sign-in for Xbox games
After starting to roll out account linking for the Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass last year, GeForce Now is adding support for automatic sign-in for Xbox games.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 3 still can’t be repaired, only replaced
Google’s Pixel Watch series has pretty good hardware, but one issue that’s plagued the series is repairability. That won’t be changing with Pixel Watch 3, unfortunately, as repairs continue to not be an option.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle won’t make more Fitbit smartwatches, Pixel Watch is the ‘next iteration’ [U]
Google has confirmed that Fitbit as a brand will no longer be making new smartwatches, with the Pixel Watch series taking over that form factor going forward.
Expand Expanding CloseQualcomm announces Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 with Kryo CPU and 1+3+4 core configuration
Qualcomm has announced a new SoC in its lineup, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. The new chip brings on-device AI, better CPU performance, and promising camera capabilities.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Buds Pro 3 launch with redesigned case, Bluetooth 5.4, $180 price
After teasers and snippets, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 has officially launched as a follow-up to one of last year’s best Bluetooth accessories.
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Yes, Google Messages has a new send button
If something about Google Messages for Android looks different, it’s the tweaked design for the send button.
Expand Expanding CloseZoom Enhance rolling out to Pixel 8 Pro with Google Photos update
As announced last week, Zoom Enhance in Google Photos is now available on the Pixel 8 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseWaymo’s 6th-generation hardware has a ‘significantly reduced cost’
The next Waymo vehicle you’ll see on city streets will leverage more custom robotaxi hardware than what came before (Jaguar I-Pace and Chrysler Pacifica). Waymo today detailed its 6th-generation hardware and sensor suite.
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Android game and app price drops: Psychofunk, Endurance, Water Tracker, more
This afternoon’s collection of Android price drops is now ready to go. Alongside the Google Play deals, we are also tracking some big-time offers on Copilot+ Snapdragon X Elite PCs from ASUS and HP, alongside offers on Pebblebee’s Clip Google Find My AirTag competitor and Samsung’s UWB Galaxy SmartTag 2 item tracker, as well as the first real deal on the new Sonos Ace ANC headphones. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Psychofunk, Candy Disaster TD, Endurance, Water Tracker, and more. Head below for everything.
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