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Google announces Gemma 3 as ’world’s best single-accelerator model’
Following version 1 in February 2024 and 2 in May, Google today announced Gemma 3 as its latest open model for developers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome policy update restricts shady affiliate extensions, like Honey
Google Chrome has made a policy update today that restricts how browser extensions can interact with affiliate codes, effectively banning the behavior of the controversial PayPal Honey extension.
Expand Expanding CloseChromecast (2nd gen) and Audio cannot Cast in ‘Untrusted’ outage [Update]
Over the past few hours, owners of the Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio haven’t been able to Cast any audio or video content.
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Google Photos for Android adds ‘Undo device backup’
As previously announced in December, Google Photos now lets you “Undo device backup” on Android.
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Samsung reportedly preparing first-party controllers for its Android XR headset
Samsung is still working to bring its first Android XR headset, “Project Moohan,” to market, and new information reveals that the company will also have some first-party controllers to go with it.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages ‘significantly’ improves ‘media receiving’ to fix slowdowns, failures
Google Messages has addressed slowdowns, failures, and other issues with receiving media in Android’s RCS app.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: CHRONO TRIGGER, Chloe Puzzle Game Pro, more
While we are still tracking a series of deals on top-tier Android games and apps from yesterday, there is a fresh batch of titles up for grabs today as well. Scope out the deals we also have on the OnePlus ANC Nord Buds 3 Pro at nearly 40% off as well as Woot’s Best of Tech Spring sale with TCL frame Google Smart TVs at up to $1,900 off, but for now are on to the apps, including tiles like CHRONO TRIGGER, Star Traders, Chloe Puzzle Game Pro, freebie icon packs, and more. Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Phone (3a) series now available, first update adds shareable ‘Camera Presets’
As it starts shipping to customers today, the new Nothing Phone (3a) series is getting an update that adds a “Camera Presets” feature.
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Waymo One coming next to Silicon Valley
Following Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Austin (via Uber), Waymo One is next coming to Silicon Valley.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9a leak shows off both cameras in action, literally
The Pixel 9a is expeted to be released later this month, so that means more leaks are bound to show up as we approach the launch. A new Pixel 9a leak surfaces, showing off the camera in action during a Lucha Libre match.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 10 allegedly adds a telephoto camera to the base model, leaker claims
According to a leaker’s claim, Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 may upgrade the camera setup with a periscope telephoto lens on the base model, something that’s been missing previously.
Expand Expanding ClosePocket Casts web, Mac, and Windows apps are now free to access
As YouTube’s role in podcasting increases, Pocket Casts announced today that its web, Mac, and Windows apps are now free with a subscription no longer required.
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Deals: OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro nearly 40% off, OLED Copilot+ PC, TCL NXTFRAME Google Smart TV up to $1,900 off, more
Joining the ongoing all-time low pricing on the Chipolo ONE Point Google Find My Device tag tracker at $15, today we are kicking things off with a nearly 40% price drop on the latest OnePlus ANC Nord Buds 3 Pro at $50 shipped. Then it’s over to ASUS’ ultra-thin Vivobook S 14 OLED Copilot+ PC with Intel’s Lunar Lake chip at $450 off the list price, this all-time low on Lexar’s aluminum SL500 USB-C 2,000MB/s portable SSD, and the now live Best of Tech Spring sale with up to $1,900 off TCL’s 85-inch 120Hz NXTFRAME Google Smart TV. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseMore Gemini coming to Google Meet and Chat for Workspace
With Gemini now available in Workspace Business and Enterprise, Google Chat and Meet are picking up a slew of new features.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Studio 1.5 adds people generation, faster sticker creation, light theme
As announced with last week’s March Feature Drop, Pixel Studio 1.5 is required to generate images and stickers of people, while there are a handful of other changes.
Expand Expanding CloseOne UI 7 stable might be the Galaxy S24’s next update, but don’t hold your breath
One UI 7 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, and the beta version has been the only taste most users—other than S25 users—have had. A new tip indicates that Samsung may release One UI 7 in its stable form for the Galaxy S24, omitting any further beta updates. In reality, we don’t know what Samsung’s plans could be next.
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How to install the One UI 7 beta with Android 15 on Samsung Galaxy devices
After months of delays, Samsung has finally launched the first beta of One UI 7, the brand’s Android 15 update. Here’s how to install One UI 7 on supported Galaxy devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 10, Pro, and Pro XL stick with same design in first render leak [Gallery]
While its launch is a few months away, the first renders of the Google Pixel 10 have surfaced, showing off a very familiar design.
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Galaxy S25 Edge leak confirms the tiny battery of Samsung’s ultra-thin phone
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge is a confusing device largely because of its alleged battery size, and now a new leak confirms the tiny capacity of the power cell.
Expand Expanding CloseWear OS brands grow as the Apple Watch leads first smartwatch market decline
The global smartwatch market as a whole took a dip in Q4 2024, but Samsung’s Wear OS-based Galaxy Watch series continues to grow even as the Apple Watch falls and Xiaomi also sees explosive growth.
Expand Expanding CloseOpenvibe 1.9 update now saves your timeline position, plus more
Openvibe 1.9 is now rolling out to Android and iOS devices. It includes one of the most requested features — timeline position saving — plus a number of other quality-of-life improvements.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Pixel Camera 9.8 [Updated]
With the March 2025 Feature Drop, Google is rolling out Pixel Camera 9.8. Like with all releases, the rollout takes some time before arriving for all users.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s new in Android’s March 2025 Google System Updates [U: 3/10]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
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Meta Ray-Bans get a sleek new translucent limited edition release [Gallery]
Meta is launching a new limited edition version of its Ray-Ban smart glasses which have a sleek translucent frame.
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