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Meta Glasses ditch the Ray-Ban name for a lower price, three styles now available
As the smart glasses era gets its proper start, Meta is expanding on its offering with a new lineup of “Meta Glasses” that ditch Ray-Ban branding and designs in pursuit of a more affordable price tag.
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AAWireless TWO series Android Auto & CarPlay adapters get a Prime Day discount
If you’ve been wanting to get an AAWireless TWO adapter for Android Auto and/or CarPlay, Prime Day is here with a discount on both.
Expand Expanding CloseCelebrate every big moment with this huge Waterdrop Filter Prime Day sale
Summer’s as good a time as any to check in on your hydration habits. Drinking water throughout your day isn’t just a baseline necessity — it’s essential to actually enjoying every opportunity the season brings to your doorstep. From backyard cookouts and high school graduations to game-day watch parties and kicking back by the pool, great-tasting water is your key to making the most of a jam-packed summer.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how your phone is running after updating to Android 17
A week on from Google’s biggest update of the year so far, we have results on whether your performance has improved after updating a Pixel to Android 17 – here’s what you need to know.
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I tried Dreame’s wild smart bladeless fan & air purifier, and they’re up to 50% off right now
I get to try out a lot of crazy smart home gear and, usually, my favorites are the ones that blend into my home without standing out. Dreame’s futuristic-looking bladeless fan and air purifier do not fit that description and, yet, I’ve been pretty impressed by both. With Dreame’s heavily discounted Prime Day deals going right now, these should both have your attention.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store Prime Day: Big deals on Pixel 10, Watch 4, Fitbit, & more
The Google Store is kicking off nearly a week of deals that coincide with Amazon Prime Day 2026. There are notable deals on Pixel phones, Watch, and Fitbit.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Health 5.02 rolls out: Expanded stats view, Hourly activity, & more [U]
Google Health’s work to address issues and make improvements to the redesigned Android and iOS app continues today with version 5.02.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 037: Specs for your Specs
Welcome to episode 37 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Andrew Romero to discuss the ongoing rise of smart glasses, what brands are nailing the basics, and what to expect from Google’s entry into the market later this year. Plus, live-ish reactions to the Steam Machine’s pricing.
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Expand Expanding CloseiOS 27 will add inline replies & photo reactions to Android-iPhone RCS
iOS 27 will introduce the next big update to Android-iPhone messaging with support for inline replies and photo reactions.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini overlay gets expanded ‘plus’ menu to do more without opening app
Following last month’s big redesign, Google continues to tweak the Gemini overlay on Android and has now expanded the plus menu.
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Monday’s best Android app deals and freebies: Rare 30% price drop on Blasphemous, Hitman Sniper, more
Joining the hundreds of new early Prime Day deals going live today, your Monday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Blasphemous, Dungeon Clawler, Hitman Sniper, Bridge Constructor Portal, Mythic Trials 2, Lara Croft GO, Dungeon Village, Earn to Die, and more. Alongside Best Buy’s massive Tech Fest Prime Day sale that is now live with up to $650 off all-new 2026 Copilot+ PCs, we also have the official Walmart Deals Prime Day sale with deep deals on Galaxy Tab S10 Lite and the ultra-affordable Galaxy Tab A11+ at the $169 low. As for the apps, everything awaits below.
Read MoreNew Google Search setting saves images and audio you upload; how to turn it off
Google says it’s saving files and media uploaded during searches in user search history to train AI and improve the experience after announcing the change last month. Search history will include pictures, screenshots taken with Circle to Search, and audio files used in voice searches, but you can disable that.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle preps Pixel ‘Audio Memory’ that ambiently tracks your ‘important conversations,’ like AI notetaker pins
Google is working on a new feature called “Audio Memory” for Pixel phones that will “keep track of what you hear throughout your day.”
Expand Expanding CloseSome Pixel users report touch input issues after Android 17 update
Android 17 is officially available for a number of Google Pixel devices now that it’s out of beta. With that, some are reporting a strange bug that essentially breaks the Google Pixel’s ability to recognize scrolling touch input.
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Deals: Massive Best Buy Tech Fest sale, Galaxy Tab S10 Lite $249, Tab A11+ $169, latest Copilot+ PCs up to $650 off, more
The early Amazon Prime Day deals have been updated with loads of new price drops, and today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Best Buy’s massive Tech Fest Prime Day sale as well as the up to $650 off it is offering on the all-new 2026 Copilot+ PCs. However we also now have the gigantic Walmart Deals Prime Day sale live with Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 Lite hitting one of its best prices ever today at $249 (Reg. $400) alongside the ultra-affordable Galaxy Tab A11+ at the $169 low (Reg. $300), plus much more. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseI love the Google TV Streamer, but I’d love a Chromecast follow-up even more
By far and away my most used Google product of the past decade is the Chromecast with Google TV, closely followed by the TV Streamer, but I’d love a proper, smaller version.
Expand Expanding CloseWyze Scale BodyScan tracks more than just your weight, has Google Health support, $79.98
Wyze is today launching a new scale that tracks more than just your weight while also being affordable, with the Wyze Scale BodyScan costing under $80.
Expand Expanding CloseRIP Nest Mini – The Google Home Speaker isn’t a replacement, but hopefully the start of a new era
The Google Home Speaker finally has a release date and, with it, Google has also ended its long-running and mega-hit Nest Mini speaker. It leaves the lineup in a weird place, as Google has a product that doesn’t replace anything it had before, and might not be everyone’s cup of tea either.
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Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 leaks reveal more changes, no Classic after all [Gallery]
Ahead of Samsung’s July event, new leaks are revealing a few more details about Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.
Expand Expanding CloseHas your Pixel battery life improved after updating to Android 17? [Poll]
Whenever you install a massive new platform update on your phone, there are bound to be both intended and unintended consequences. One of the most critical factors is always longevity, which has us asking: Have you noticed your Pixel’s battery life improve with Android 17?
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 105: An Android 17 summer
Welcome to episode 105 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will return to talk all through the launch of Android 17. From general improvements to Pixel-specific changes, there’s plenty to dig through. Plus, Pixel Screenshots goes cloud, Google’s new smart speaker goes up for pre-order, and it might be easier than ever to jump back and forth between Android and iOS.
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Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Wear OS 7 for the Pixel Watch [Gallery]
Following Tuesday’s announcement, Google is rolling out the June 2026 Wear OS 7 update to the Pixel Watch 4, 3, and 2.
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Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Hyper Light Drifter, Flame Keeper, Dungeon Defense, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Hyper Light Drifter – S.E., Flame Keeper, Dungeon Defense, To the Moon, Backflip Madness 2, Graffiti Simulator, and more. We also have early Prime Day TCL NXTPAPER Android tablet deals up to 36% off, an all-time low on Lenovo’s new 2026 Yoga 7a 2-in-1 touchscreen OLED Copilot+ PC at $400 off, and Amazon Device early Prime Day deals live from $16. The apps, however, await down below.
Read MoreYes, the Pixel Launcher search bar is now slightly taller
If the search bar at the bottom of the Pixel Launcher looks ever so slightly different, it’s because Google made things a tiny bit taller.
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