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Humane Ai Pin and the case for a fourth wearable form factorÂ
At the moment, there are two mainstream wearables: smartwatches and headphones. Smart glasses will be a third when display technology sufficiently advances. The Humane Ai Pin shows the path for a possible fourth wearable form factor, but it’s buried beneath questionable core design decisions and hubris.
Expand Expanding CloseBest Buy finally realized Fossil smartwatches are worthless, caps trade-ins at $15
Fossil smartwatches are pretty much dead at this point, as the company announced early this year that it would stop making new ones. And, now, Best Buy has realized that it shouldn’t be handing out hundreds of dollars when you trade in a Fossil smartwatch.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid game and app deals: No Place for Bravery, Ashworld, Stardash, Ailment, more
Your Friday edition of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting down below the fold. Stop by the price drops we are tracking on the Garmin Lily 2 smartwatch, the Google Pixel Buds Pro with ANC, the OnePlus 12R handset, and Samsung’s 11-inch Galaxy Tab S9 tablet on your way dow. But for now it’s all about the apps including No Place for Bravery, Ashworld, Stardash, Ailment: dead standoff, Little Nightmares, Three Kingdoms Last Warlord, and more. Head below for a complete look at all of today’s best Android game and app deals. Â
Expand Expanding CloseHisense launches CanvasTV, a competitor to Samsung’s ‘The Frame’
Hisense has announced its newest TV lineup, the CanvasTV series. This series takes a cue from Samsung’s existing “The Frame” TVs and pivots itself around displaying art on a display that suits it well, all while providing a great visual experience when you need it at a lower cost.
Expand Expanding CloseAdobe sunsets Photoshop Mix and Photoshop Fix on Android
In an email going out to the apps’ users, Adobe has announced that it will soon be shutting down the Photoshop Mix and Photoshop Fix apps on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps redesign back in testing with more changes on Android [Gallery]
Back in February, Google Maps started testing a big redesign of the Android app. On my devices/account it was pulled after a few weeks, but it’s now rolling back out with some noticeable refinements.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle brings more Pixel Watch bands to Amazon with cheaper prices
Google’s official bands for the Pixel Watch are the best options out there, seeing as the third-party market is pretty rough, but Google is at least making it easier to find a good deal as it has expanded more Pixel Watch bands to Amazon recently.
Expand Expanding CloseComment: Companies like Rabbit are taking the ‘early access’ approach and it’s not okay
The “early access game” model is simple: release an unfinished game with the promise of further development in order to earn money and make a name for yourself. That model might work for game development, but it doesn’t work for physical products like the Rabbit R1 and Humane Ai Pin, even though companies seem to be brave – or dense – enough to try it.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can now summarize long-winded LinkedIn posts with this handy (and funny) Chrome extension
LinkedIn can be a handy tool, but it’s often full of long-winded posts that take forever to get to the point. Now, there’s a handy Chrome extension that can summarize long LinkedIn posts and maybe give you a bit of a chuckle too.
Expand Expanding CloseFriday’s best deals: Galaxy S24 Ultra $200 off, Pixel Watch 2 $300, Galaxy SmartTag 2 $21 each, more
In my final edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break, you’ll find the best prices of the year on quite a few of the latest gadgets from Samsung and Google. The all-new Galaxy S24 Ultra is now $200 off and comes joined by Google Pixel Watch 2 starting at $300. Plus, Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 2 drop to $21 each. Hit the jump for all that and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet adds new ‘Payment methods’ list on Android
A small tweak to Google Wallet for Android introduces a straightforward list of all your saved “Payment methods.”
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart’s new Google TV remote has a giant ‘Free TV’ button, but at least it’s backlit
Walmart’s new Google TV box is coming – but has not released yet – and early units are revealing all of the details. Now, a Reddit user has shown off the remote that comes with the Walmart Onn Pro Google TV box and it’s got a couple good features, and one that’s a little obnoxious.
Expand Expanding CloseSony Xperia 1 VI renders show redesigned display, headphone jack, and more
While we await official information, renders of the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI have now leaked showing some minor design changes and alterations over the previous formula.
Expand Expanding CloseChromeOS 124 rolling out: Material You Settings redesign, Wi-Fi prioritization, & more
Google is rolling out ChromeOS 124 with a handful of notable features for Chromebooks over the coming weeks.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube is having an issue uploading new videos
YouTube this afternoon (PT) confirmed that Creators are having an issue uploading videos. Google is aware of the problem and working on a fix.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet can now ‘hide tiles without video’
Google Meet is rolling out a nice option to hide contact tiles that lack video so your grid isn’t inundated with profile pictures or letters.Â
Expand Expanding CloseChrome’s Gemini address bar shortcut rolls out
Following Tuesday’s announcement, the Gemini shortcut in desktop Chrome’s address bar has rolled out.Â
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Honor Magic 6 RSR gives one of Android’s best phones an even better design
The Honor Magic 6 Pro quickly, and surprisingly, became one of my favorite Android phones when I reviewed it earlier this year, and now the Magic 6 RSR is giving that device a fresh coat of paint.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Tablet getting Circle to Search, starting on Android 15 BetaÂ
Following the Pixel Fold last month, Circle to Search is now starting to roll out on the Pixel Tablet.Â
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid game and app deals: Meganoid 2, Rush Rally 3, Screenshot Pro, and more
Thursday afternoon has arrived and so has your fresh new collection of deals on Android games and apps. Alongside the Google Play offers, we are also tracking notable discounts on Google Pixel Buds Pro with ANC, the OnePlus 12R handset, and Samsung’s 11-inch Galaxy Tab S9 tablet, not to mention Google’s original Pixel Watch, but for now it’s on to the apps. Highlights of today’s collection include titles like Meganoid 2, the Gunslugs games, Residual, Rush Rally 3, Screenshot Pro, and more. Head below for a closer look at the rest of deals.Â
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Find My Device network rollout for Android nears
Google today is more widely alerting Android users in the US and Canada about the Find My Device network launch.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 8a has a matte finish and is made with ‘recycled materials,’ leaked product page says
The Pixel 8a is likely only a couple of weeks away from its debut and the leaks keep on coming. In another new leak, a Pixel 8a product page reiterates and confirms details about the upcoming device, including that it has a matte finish on the back.
Expand Expanding CloseMediaTek will finally power a ‘premium’ Android phone in the US this year
MediaTek is usually known for powering cheap devices, but the company has been building up some really good high-end chipsets too and, finally, it sounds like one of those chips will power a “premium” Android phone in the US market.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play Store rolling out ‘Government’ apps badge
Google is widely rolling out a new “Government” badge in the Play Store to helpful identify official Android apps.
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