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Pixel 10 series gets deep discounts, boosted trade-in ahead of Black Friday
Ahead of Black Friday 2025, the US Google Store is unexpectedly running a deep sale on the Pixel 10 series.
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While one Android flagship is seeing a launch so early, it’s beating out the holiday season, Samsung appears content to take its time building up to the Galaxy S26 series.
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As YouTube TV continues to play tug-of-war with Disney over a new contract, channels like ESPN, ABC, and quite a few more are currently missing from the streaming service. Here’s where you can find Disney’s content without subscribing to Google’s cable alternative.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus ‘Gaming Technology’ promises to take Android games to ‘new heights’
Ahead of the global debut of the OnePlus 15 later this month, OnePlus has unveiled its new “Gaming Technology” which uses three tentpoles to improve on Android gaming.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Xperia Play might be back as Ayaneo teases gaming slider phone with physical controls [Video]
Slider phones are a core memory for many, between the classic QWERTY phones of the early 2000’s to Sony’s iconic Xperia Play phone that packed a physical game controller inside of a phone. Now, that form factor is seemingly making a comeback as Ayaneo is teasing its first gaming phone.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV exec says Disney is ‘unnecessarily aggressive,’ wants customers to pay for channels they don’t watch
The fallout from YouTube TV’s deal with Disney was felt by subscribers over the weekend, but a new report citing a YouTube TV executive reveals some of the behind-the-scenes drama, suggesting that Disney has been “aggressive” in negotiations.
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Although superseded in the same year it was released, the OnePlus 13 is now free of Oxygen OS with the addition of official LineageOS support.
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YouTube TV gives $10 credit to some as Disney channels remain unavailable
YouTube TV subscribers are still largely heated over the removal of Disney-owned channels earlier this week, but while we’re still waiting on a wider credit for the lost channels, YouTube TV is giving some users an unexpected $10 credit while also calling the Disney feud “unnecessarily aggressive.”
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Following AI-powered live translation and language practice capability, Google Translate is adding a model picker with “Fast” and “Advanced” options.
Expand Expanding CloseThese are the new Google Photos and Maps icons with a gradient redesign
Following the ‘G’ and Gemini icons, Google is updating its logos for the AI era. Here’s a sneak peek at the new gradient icons for Google Photos and Maps.
Expand Expanding CloseAll that talk for Nothing: The promises that haunt the new Nothing Phone
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite hit the scene this week with the promise of being a much more affordable smartphone. It is that, but it’s also haunted by some of the quotes and jokes that Nothing has made over the years, and is really putting a sour tone on what should have been a great year for the growing brand.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV Streamer down to $75 as new Nest Cams get first discount
Ahead of Black Friday, the US Google Store is discounting the new Nest Cam Indoor and Outdoor.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Pixel October 2025 update with ‘performance improvements’ rolls out [U]
Google today released new October builds for the Pixel 7-10 series, with Verizon shedding some light on what this update brings.
Expand Expanding CloseNest Audio, Mini, and Home Mini get updated lights with Gemini
With the Gemini for Home voice assistant, Google has updated the LED lights on the Home Mini, Nest Mini, and Nest Audio.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 076: Wait, do I want a Galaxy XR?
Welcome to episode 76 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. It’s another round of Galaxy XR talk — this time, with a full week’s worth of use under Abner’s belt (or face, rather). From tablet comparisons to finding the true use case for this sort of headset, all three of your trusted hosts have found themselves pleasantly surprised and intrigued by the device Samsung and Google has managed to build, even if it’s tough to see this as anything more than an expensive stepping stone towards the lighter, more comfortable gadgets of your sci-fi dreams.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Kingdom Rush 5, Super Onion Boy 2, Asdivine Hearts, more
Friday afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app deals are now live. Joining a host of spooky and horror-themed titles that have been dropping in price this week, we have a fresh collection of titles including Super Onion Boy 2, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD, Asdivine Hearts, BE-A Walker, and more added to the list below. Just be sure to also scope out the now live Best Buy Week 1 Black Friday Doorbusters as well as these deals on Lenovo’s budget-friendly Android tablets from $130, the doorbuster offers on these LG OLED TVs from $530, and the OnePlus Halloween sale as well. All of the apps are waiting below.
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How to turn off your Nest Doorbell chime
If you need to turn off your Nest Doorbell chime for any reason – such as trying to limit the ringing on a night full of trick or treaters – here’s how to do it.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini features in Google Home won’t just appear, here’s how to sign up for early access
Google Assistant is officially being shown the door, and Gemini is sneaking in through the back. As early access opens for users, adding Gemini to Google Home requires signing up – here’s how.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is Google’s first AI-generated TV ad [Video]
Google today released its first TV ad — for Search’s AI Mode — created entirely with generative AI (Veo 3).
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s new Nest Learning Thermostat faces are fully available – how to use them
After their announcement earlier this month, Google has confirmed that its new Farsight Faces for the 4th-Gen Nest Learning Thermostat have widely rolled out. Here’s how to try them out.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy XR review: For those who have been waiting
My vision of the future was heavily shaped by the “One Day” concept video Google released 13 years ago to show the potential of augmented reality and how we’d use it day-to-day. With Galaxy XR this past week, I got an unexpected approximation of what AR smart glasses will feel like in a form factor that I’ve been bearish about since living with Vision Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos details new ‘trendy’ video editing templates and how to use them
Google Photos is adding new video editing templates that the company says will offer “trendy” setups with “easy and automated” video creation.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 6 to Pixel 10: Is now the perfect time to upgrade? [Video]
After the dust has settled, is it now time for Pixel 6 owners to make the jump to the Pixel 10? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Deals: Lenovo Android tablets from $130, Samsung monitor $950 off, Doorbuster LG OLED TVs from $530, more
Your Halloween 9to5Toys Lunch Break edition is now live, but today it’s all about the now live Week 1 Best Buy Black Friday Doorbusters. All of the details on those await right here, with some highlights including 2025 LG OLED smart TVs from $530, Lenovo’s budget-friendly Android tablets from $130, and $950 off Samsung’s 49-inch Odyssey OLED 240Hz gaming monitor. Those discounts also join as much as $240 in savings on OnePlus gear with FREE duffel bags and hats thrown in alongside some ongoing Google and Pixel and Galaxy gear. Hit the jump to check it all out.
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