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Some Pixel Watch users report a sudden decrease in battery life
A surge of online reports indicates that some users are experiencing a recent increase in battery drain on their Pixel Watch, by as much as 20% every few hours.
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AMVR’s new head strap is my favorite way to keep cool with a Meta Quest 3 or 3S
The upgraded AMVR BS1 head strap includes better ergonomics, a built-in fan, magnetic rechargeable batteries, and a new breathable mesh top support for ultimate comfort.
Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet reports Q3 2026 revenue of $127.6 billion
Alphabet today announced Q3 2026 earnings with $127.6 billion in revenue. These numbers range from July to September.
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Subnautica, Lara Croft GO, Fishfolk, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Subnautica: Below Zero, Lara Croft GO, Fishfolk Voyage, Sauna of the DEAD, Railways – Train Simulator, Traffix: Traffic Simulator, and more. Just be sure to dive into the brand new redesigned Echo Show 16 with the $100 pre-order discount, Galaxy S25 Ultra at $799 ($600 under the S26 model), and Lenovo’s 2026 2K Chromebook M at $189 (52% off). The apps await below.
Read MoreThe Galaxy Ring got a new update just in time for a $75-off sale
It’s a 0.68MB Galaxy Ring update and a $75 sale. What’s not to like?
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Nothing Ear (3a) are ‘the best earbuds,’ and they’re back down to their lowest price ever
Get an incredible pair of earbuds in a striking color for under $80 with this Nothing Ear (3a) deal.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces Gemini 4 Carbon with ‘significant gains across coding and agentic tasks’
Following the launch of Argon two weeks ago, Google today announced Gemini 4 Carbon as its next frontier model.
Expand Expanding CloseXREAL Aura debuts with 150 made-for-XR experiences, including Project Hail Mary, NBA, Fallout, and more
XREAL Aura already works with all your favorite Android apps thanks to Android XR, and that includes over 150 experiences that tap into the power of the XR glasses.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle adding more Connected Apps to Gemini & Search with new dev platform
Google today announced the Connected Apps Platform as a “unified way for more app developers to bring their capabilities directly into Gemini and Search.”
Expand Expanding CloseXREAL Aura is coming in November with a special $200-off launch discount
The first Android XR-powered smart glasses are almost here, and early adopters actually get a rare discount on the cutting-edge XREAL Aura hardware.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome rolling out ‘Suggested by Gemini’ autofill
As previewed in May, Google Chrome can now use Gemini and Personal Intelligence to autofill much more information.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon’s latest Echo smart displays and speakers reinforce Google Home’s lost lead
Amazon just launched a new lineup of Echo smart speakers and a new smart display, all while Google Home’s lineup remains pretty quiet.
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Deals: Galaxy S25 Ultra at $799 ($600 under S26), new Echo Show 16 $100 off, 2026 Chromebook M 52% off, more
Alongside the ongoing deals on Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra at $200 off with Buds 4 Pro at just $25 (or open-box at up to $570 off), Amazon is now offering its best clearance price ever on this Galaxy S25 Ultra at $799 (that’s $600 under the S26 model). Amazon also debuted its all-new 40% thinner metal Echo Show 16 at $100 off today, we have the return of all-time low pricing across the Nothing’s 2026 CMF Clip Pro open buds lineup, Lenovo’s 2026 2K Chromebook M at $189 (52% off), and all-time low pricing making a return on the latest Moto Tag 2 Android Find Hub trackers at $17.50 each. Check it all out below.
Expand Expanding CloseRAMageddon is ready to rage on through 2030
SK Hynix, one of the major companies behind memory production, says that it’s sold out through 2029, leaving RAMageddon ready to rage on for at least the next three years.
Expand Expanding ClosePublic Discord messages might start showing up in Google Search, unless users opt out
Discord announced today that Discoverable Server web pages will begin showing summaries and pulled content, which might show up in search engines.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola’s flagship Signature 27 sounds quite expensive in retail leak
Motorola’s return to the proper flagship space is coming in the Signature 27, but early leaks suggest this new device, as well as the company’s wide foldable, won’t exactly be cheap.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung can’t decide between a larger Galaxy Z Fold 9 or one with worse specs, and neither can I
Following a smash hit in the smaller and wider Galaxy Z Fold 8, Samsung is obviously weighing its options behind the scenes when it comes to sequels. According to one leaker, the company is currently deciding between adding another Galaxy Z Fold 9 with a larger display, or one with lesser specs, and I can’t decide which one I want to see either.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is at its lowest price for a while
If you’re a patient buyer, you can get a 256GB Galaxy S25 Ultra for a reasonable price, as one of 2025’s best flagship phones is down to just $799 in the latest Amazon discount.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s open-ear Galaxy Buds On cost $229 in the US, launching next month
After launching in Korea earlier this month, Samsung has confirmed that its open-ear Galaxy Buds On will cost $229 in the US and will go on sale early next month.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Notebook for Android, iOS adds built-in audio recorder
After introducing Connected App integration last week, Gemini Notebook has rolled out an audio recorder on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 049: The death of the browser
Welcome to episode 49 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is once again joined by Daniel Bader — now in a more permanent co-host position, listen to the episode to find out more — as they discuss the state of browsers outside of Chrome, what we’re even looking for in a browser in 2026, and how agentic use cases might completely shape the web as we know it.
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Today’s best Android app deals and freebies: Out There, Tokaido, Eight-Minute Empire, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Out There: Ω Edition, Tokaido, Eight-Minute Empire, Tales of Mecha: Rising, Front Armies [RTS], Istanbul: Digital Edition, Charterstone: Digital Edition, and more. Just be sure to dive into Nothing’s CMF Watch 3 Pro down at just $59, Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra at up to $570 off, and Nothing’s new Buds Neo at just $20. the apps await below.
Read MoreGoogle Nest Wifi router and point get October 2026 update
The second update this year for the Nest Wifi router and point rolled out last week with two improvements.
Expand Expanding CloseSomeone is bringing Android Auto back to your phone’s screen, and it actually works [Gallery]
When Android Auto first debuted, it didn’t require a fancy display in your car. It just worked on your phone screen and, now, someone is bringing that functionality back after Google killed it.
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