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YouTube is creating its own take on X/Twitter's Community Notes.

YouTube Tests New Community Notes-Style Factchecking Feature

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Google's Circle to Search is expected to gain a song identification feature soon. The feature has been spotted in action in beta version 15.32.36 of the Google app. The feature appears to be capable of identifying music playing on your device and around you, paired with sing-to-search and hum-to-search functionality.

Google's next Circle to Search update might get you to uninstall Shazam

Apple’s latest addition to its browser, Safari, will help clean up the ever-cluttered mobile web pages. Apple is rolling out the fifth developer beta versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. This update brings additional features to these platforms, including Distraction Control on the Safari browser, reports MacRumours.

Apple finally puts foot down over cluttered web with handy new Safari feature

It hasn't even been a month since Samsung released the Galaxy Z Fold 6, but the competition is coming swift. Google is prepping for the official launch of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold next week, which seems destined to bring about some tough competition. Not to be left out, OnePlus has returned with something unexpected: a remixed edition of last year's truly excellent OnePlus Open. I've spent the past couple of days trying one out, and I have to say, nearly one year later, I'm still absolutely in love with this foldable.

My favorite foldable of 2023 may just be my favorite foldable of 2024, too

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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If you have an Android smartphone, one of the best investments you can make is in an Android-friendly smartwatch. These gadgets go way beyond displaying the time and date: Think communications, productivity, health, fitness and cutting-edge safety features. The latest smartwatches that run Google's WearOS now feature new AI functionality, making these watches smarter than ever.The latest smartwatches are not only feature-packed and durable, they're also highly customizable. All have interchangeable watchbands and customizable watch faces. Plus you can install a personalized selection of apps -- just like on a smartphone -- to make the watch yours and yours alone.Best Android...

The 7 best smartwatches for Android fans in 2024

Google unveiled Wear OS 5 featuring notable battery improvements, additional watch face complications, and more fitness data types. Wear OS 5.1, based on Android 15, is being tested on the Pixel Watch 2, indicating a major shift in Google's Wear OS release strategy. Potential decoupling of Wear OS version from...

Google could tweak the Wear OS release cycle in a big way

A few days after Samsung's Unpacked event, the tech giant announced that it would delay the launch of its Galaxy Buds 3 Pro because of quality control issues. Almost a month later, buyers have finally begun receiving their shipments, with many saying that the case and the buds themselves are "well-built."

A month and $250 later, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are finally hitting doorsteps

One of the standout features of Google Maps (aside from getting us where we want to go) is Street View -- a first-person perspective tool that features recent photos of streets, buildings, homes and anything else that's visible from Google's ubiquitous camera cars. There are also a lot of practical...

You Might Want to Hide Your Home From Google Maps Street View: Here's How to Do It

The Pixel Watch 3 is rumored to have the same processor, RAM, and storage as its predecessor. The big news is a 60Hz refresh rate display, which should be smoother and more responsive, with a dynamic range from 1Hz to 60Hz for better battery life. Battery life might be an...

Latest Pixel Watch 3 leak hints at a letdown in the processor department

Apple Maps will finally let you manually refresh your search as you pan around to find similar destinations in adjacent (or distant) areas. In the iOS 18 beta, Apple Maps displays a new “search here” button after you search for things like coffee shops or restaurants and then shift the map to a new area.

A new Apple Maps ‘search here’ button will quickly target specific areas

Did you run track in college or harbor ambitions of diving your way to Olympic glory? Maybe it was the shot put or your desire to be the next Carl Lewis? Whatever your Olympic aspirations, achieved or not, you can still enjoy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition that was given to all the athletes in Paris. It will just cost you a premium.

You can already buy the Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition on eBay

Google is slowly upgrading Gemini AI assistant's capabilities, which is now appearing as a clean floating window panel for some users. The new UI allows users to interact with the assistant without leaving the app, making multitasking easier. "Some Gemini users" have started gaining access to the new UI, but...

That floating Gemini Assistant UI Google teased at I/O was just spotted in the wild

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Former child star Jonathan Brandis, who committed suicide in 2003, had appeared in several TV shows and movies by the time he was a teen. He became best on the big screen for his leading role in 1991's The Neverending Story 2: The Next Chapter, and on the small screen for two seasons on Steven Spielberg's acclaimed science series, SeaQuest DSV. Brandis was only 27 when he opted to end his life.

The Tragic Death of Former Child Star Jonathan Brandis ('SeaQuest'/'Never Ending Story')

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

The Motorola Razr (2024) is arguably the best value-for-money flip phone you can buy right now. It brings several upgrades over its predecessor and shares quite a few quality-of-life improvements with its more expensive sibling, the Razr+ (2024). The phone is also reasonably durable, with an improved hinge and IPX8 water resistance. Still, if you want to ensure it enjoys a sufficiently long lifespan, it's best to cover it with a case.

Best Motorola Razr (2024) cases in 2024

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Google's Personal Safety app offers critical features like car crash detection, 911 calls, and Crisis Alerts. Code in Google Play Services indicates that Crisis Alerts might soon expand to more Android devices. The tool could become widely available on Android devices, as evidenced by updated code references, including one that...

Google's Crisis Alerts could soon lose their Pixel exclusivity

While the free version of Gemini is capable, Gemini Advanced takes the AI experience to the next level. With a paid subscription, you can access Gemini in Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet. If you frequently go through repetitive tasks and spend hours with manual data entries, Gemini can be the ultimate productivity ally to get the job done in minutes.

8 ways to use Gemini in Google Sheets

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YouTube Music's new Personal Radios will live on your profile, putting your music taste on blast

Google's new YouTube Music feature lets you share your favorite tunes publicly in a Personal Radio feed. Personal Radio updates daily based on your listening habits,...

YouTube Music's new Personal Radios will live on your profile, putting your music taste on blast

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