Google today released its first TV ad — for Search’s AI Mode — created entirely with generative AI (Veo 3).
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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.
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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.
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Google Photos is adding new video editing templates that the company says will offer “trendy” setups with “easy and automated” video creation.
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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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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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One thing streaming doesn’t have in common with cable is the constant back and forth with media corporations that leaves users without entire channels, and even recordings. The latest negotiation tactic between YouTube TV and Disney has left us wondering: do people want to stay on board or cancel?
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Oppo has a new book-style foldable in the works, with the alleged Oppo Find N6 ready to put up a fight against the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a huge 6,000 mAh battery.
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Google is reportedly working on a big upgrade to always-on display functionality in Android that’s called “Min Mode” and can show a limited version of supported apps.
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YouTube TV customers have lost access to ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned channels this evening as a contract between Google and Disney failed to reach a renewal in negotiations, and it results in over 20 channels going dark.
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With the clock ticking on YouTube TV’s deal with Disney, a new report reveals that Google’s streamer has at least one big demand for Disney.
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Thursday’s best Android game and app deals are now ready to roll. We have another batch of titles to enjoy over Halloween weekend including The Room series from $0.50 as well as Bendy and the Ink Machine, Bendy: Lone Wolf, and some Kingdom Rush games, among others. Just be sure to also scope out Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 at $670 off alongside the early bird promotions on the all-new OnePlus 15 and Samsung S25 Ultra at up to $530 off. All of the apps await below.
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The Android XR floodgates finally cracked open this month with the debut of Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset, but glasses are what we’re all excited for. Google has now announced that its partnership with Magic Leap has been extended for the sake of bringing Android XR glasses to market.
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Like the Weather app, Google officially announced today that Clock for Wear OS is now only available for the Pixel Watch.
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As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Google partnered with YouGov to commission a survey of over 5,000 smartphone users throughout the US, India, and Brazil, and their findings surrounding spam and scam texts might surprise you.
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are ready to go down below. Firstly, we have unlocked Samsung S25 Ultra models at $530 off today (open-box with a 1-year warranty) alongside a deep discount on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 band new at $670 off the original list price. Those offers also join the early bird discounts on the new OnePlus 15 – you can secure a $50 discount and FREE $299 gift just for starters – as well as Samsung’s Odyssey 27-inch QHD 360Hz OLED gaming monitor at $300 off. Everything awaits below
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Meta is launching another new update for Threads that can be used to “keep discussions on-topic” by manually approving replies to a post before it’s seen by everyone.
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Worldwide smartphone market share remains largely unchanged as Samsung and Apple continue to battle it out for the top spot in global shipments. Partly due to a successful Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch, Samsung holds the top spot.
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Google Maps is preparing a new “Power saving mode” behind the scenes on its Android app, which does away with color and only shows the absolutely essential details in exchange for improving your battery life.
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Users who need to take advantage of T-Mobile’s payment arrangements in uncertain times will need to do it all in app – no more in-store visits allowed.
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Following a court ruling, Google has been forced to open up the Play Store in the US to allow Android apps to use other billing systems or direct users to alternate pricing options.
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Samsung seems to be committed to making Exynos SoCs a bigger deal in its own flagship lineup, and that likely starts with the Exynos 2600 in the Galaxy S26 series.
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Nothing’s new “Lock Glimpse” feature delivers a rotating selection of wallpapers on the lock screen of the Phone (3a) Lite, but what’s bizarre is what happens when you click the attached link, because all of the content is from a strange website of clickbait farm websites.
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YouTube is preparing to support higher-quality content, including larger video upload sizes and higher file size limits for thumbnails.
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