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Instagram launches new TV app for Reels, only on Fire TV for now
Meta has today announced that Instagram is getting a TV app designed to let you watch Reels on the big screen, but it’s only on Amazon’s Fire TV platform to start.
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OnePlus has been betting pretty heavily on mobile gaming in the past few years, but a new “Turbo” lineup is apparently on its way and OnePlus says it is “frighteningly strong” – whatever that’s supposed to mean.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Deep Research can now generate images, charts, and simulations
After detailing upcoming updates last week, the Gemini app has a new Deep Research capability that will let AI Ultra subscribers “visualize complex information instantly” with images and more.
Expand Expanding CloseThe smartphone market is expected to shrink in 2026 due to rising chip, memory costs
According to a new report, the smartphone market as a whole is expected to shrink in 2026 due to the rising costs of components.
Expand Expanding CloseMoto G Power (2026) is another familiar mid-range Motorola phone for $299
Launching in early January, the Moto G Power (2026) is another variation on the familiar mid-range formula Motorola has been toying around with as of late.
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Galaxy Watch 4 now getting One UI 8 Watch with Wear OS 6, likely its last major update
Samsung is now rolling out One UI 8 Watch, its Wear OS 6 update, to the Galaxy Watch 4 series in what is probably the smartwatch’s last major software update.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out update for original Pixel Buds Pro
Google on Monday evening announced a new firmware update for the original Pixel Buds Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Mous Pixel Watch 4 Charger is the first 3rd-party dock with ‘official’ hardware
Mous has released the first official, third-party dock for the Pixel Watch 4. It comes just over two months after the wearable launched with its new charging system.
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Following the editor updates in August, the Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides homepages are now getting a Material 3 Expressive redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 016: Breaking down 2025’s biggest trends
Welcome to The Sideload episode 16, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes PC Mag reporter James Peckham to the show to discuss the biggest news stories and trends from throughout 2025. From some complicated feelings on AI to serious optimism towards the world of gaming handhelds, James and Will look back on a surprisingly up-and-down year for the world of consumer technology.
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Expand Expanding CloseApple TV app update brings Google Cast support on Android
An update to the Apple TV app on Android phones and tablets today finally introduces Google Cast support, thus closing a big functionality gap since the launch earlier this year.
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Google has added John Cena and ’67’ Easter eggs in Search [Video]
Google Search is full of hidden Easter eggs, with the latest additions recognizing John Cena’s retirement from wrestling as well as the “6-7” trend.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Crystal Journey, Defenchick, Novel Rogue, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now waiting down below – highlights include titles like Crystal Journey, Defenchick, Ambition Record, Novel Rogue, Crystal Ortha, and more. Just be sure to scope out the deals we have on Samsung’s 256GB P9 Express Switch 2-compatible 800MB/s microSD card as well as up to $600 off Galaxy Book5 Copilot+ PCs, and Black Friday pricing on the most affordable Galaxy Tab S11 models at $150 off. The apps await below.
Read MoreGoogle letting you customize Discover using prompts with ‘Tailor your feed’ Lab
Google is testing a new “Tailor your feed” Labs experiment that lets you tell Discover exactly “what you want to see.”
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Android 16 now rolling out to OnePlus Open globally as we still wait for a sequel
The OnePlus Open is picking up its Android 16 update in the US market following other regions.
Expand Expanding CloseIKEA’s neat new Qi2 wireless chargers are ready for Pixel 10 starting at just $10
IKEA has launched a trio of new Qi2 wireless chargers that are available in the US and other regions, ready for Pixel 10, and start at just $10.
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Deals: Most affordable Galaxy Tab S11 $150 off, Galaxy Book5 Copilot+ PCs up to $600 off, LG OLED TVs up to $1,500 off, more
We are starting to cut it close for both holiday delivery times and holiday pricing on major tech. Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break, however, features a chance to land Samsung’s most affordable Galaxy Tab S11 at $150 off as well as ongoing opportunities at $150 off Galaxy Watch 8 (details on that right here). We also have up to $600 off Galaxy Book5 Copilot+ PCs with deals from $750, LG’s B5 OLED TVs at up to $1,500 off the 2025 launch prices, and today’s 24-hour Best Buy Tech the Halls sale. Details await below.
Expand Expanding Close[Fixed] Google Weather for Wear OS breaks on Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch
Back in September, Google stopped offering its Weather app for new Wear OS 6 devices. Google Weather has now stopped working on the original Pixel Watch and other devices due to a bug.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Google Search homepage adds a ‘plus’ menu
Historically, google.com does not change very often. After adding an AI Mode shortcut earlier this year, there’s now a ‘plus’ menu on the Google Search homepage.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon Fire TV is now blocking some apps with fullscreen pop-up, no easy workaround
As previously reported, Amazon is now more aggressively blocking apps on Fire TV with a focus on apps that enable piracy.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is shutting down its ‘Dark web report’ tool after just over a year
One of the lesser-known features that Google offers is a “Dark Web Report” monitoring tool, but it’s about to shut down in early 2026.
Expand Expanding CloseWaze is testing support for showing traffic lights along your route
Waze appears to be testing out support for showing traffic lights along your route in navigation, a feature already available in Google Maps.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Watch 4’s new gestures are handy, but did Google do it better a decade ago?
Google rolled out a major Pixel Watch update this week that, for Pixel Watch 4 owners, delivers support for new one-handed gestures. They’re super useful already, but do they measure up to the gestures Google introduced a decade ago?
Expand Expanding CloseQi2 car chargers are the most convenient, yet frustrating Pixel 10 accessories
I think it’s safe to say that Qi2 has been the most meaningful part of upgrading to the Pixel 10, at least for me. I’m finding magnetic accessories invaluable in day-to-day life, and I’m not alone. One of my favorite ways to use Qi2 on the Pixel 10 is with car chargers as it’s probably the most convenient place to use the tech, yet also one of the most frustrating.
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