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Google introduced the powerful Imagen 3 model for AI-generated images on Pixel phones through Pixel Studio. Text prompts in Pixel Studio app lead to contextual AI imagery with localized editing and multiple versions. It's now available on all other Android devices in the US. Imagen 3 offers a lot, but...

Google's secret sauce for the Pixel Studio app rolls out through AI Test Kitchen

The YouTube team is testing a UI tweak that’s somewhat reminiscent of iOS. The company is integrating a blurred bottom bar in the YouTube app for Android so it better integrates with the feed as you scroll. They’re also redesigning some of the buttons on the bar. Currently,...

YouTube may get a blurred bottom bar on Android soon

One big Tensor change might be the key to everything. If you didn’t already know, I like flip phones. I’ve been using the Motorola Razr Plus (2024) and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 since they came out, and I’ve already theorized about what a flippable iPhone would look like. Now, it’s Google’s turn for my elevator pitch. I think it’s finally time for a Google Pixel Flip, but I think Google should probably wait until 2025 to launch it, and here’s why.

It finally feels like Google is ready for a Pixel Flip... next year

I have not been shy about how much I despise what Google has done to Android/Google TV. My Nvidia Shield TV was once a premium experience for what still is a pricey streaming box, but this has devolved into an ad-filled affair throughout the UI and many apps. And we've done some quick math: 73.3% of the home screen on the Nvidia Shield are ads users are unable to change or adjust, something Google loves to describe as recommendations. I know I can't stand it, and I also know I'm not alone.

How I made my Shield TV much more tolerable by hiding Google's ads

Android is a remarkably powerful, innovative mobile operating system that frequently leapfrogs Apple’s iOS in new technology support. That state-of-the-art functionality makes for a complex, sprawling operating system. At the surface level, the interface is simple enough for casual users who just want to text, make calls, and use Android apps, but hidden a layer or two deep in the interface are power-user-friendly settings and tools. You just need to know where to look.

24 Android Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most From Your Phone

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ROKU users have an endless stream of ways to unlock free content, but the list keeps growing with the addition of "secret" channels. Users traditionally add channels to their accounts through Roku's official channel store, but they may be missing out. "Secret" or private channels are technically part of the...

Roku users can unlock hundreds of free shows and movies using little-known “secret” channels – but find them first

If you’re willing to spend a chunk of change on TV deals to breathe new life into your home theater setup, we can’t recommend the Sony Bravia XR A95L QD-OLED 4K TV enough. You can get its 55-inch version at $299 off from Walmart, which reduces its price from $2,798 to $2,499. The discount doesn’t make it affordable, but that’s an excellent price for a TV that we’ve identified as among the best in the industry. You’re going to have to be quick with your purchase if you want this Sony TV for cheaper than usual though, as the offer may disappear at any moment.

The ‘best TV you can buy right now’ is $300 off at Walmart today

CYBERSECURITY experts have uncovered a mobile spyware application targeting Android smartphones. The malware hides itself on the home screen and operates stealthily in the background, managing to “steal” confidential data and monitor user activity. The rise of smartphones has also led to a rise in hackers, who, in turn, create apps designed to steal sensitive […]

Terrifying Android ‘spy app’ hides itself on your phone and records screen as experts reveal list of rules to stay safe

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Today's TVs are smarter than ever – but you'd be surprised to find out how much they know about you...

Is your TV spying on you? What your TV knows about you and how to stop it snooping

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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

The latest Pixel Camera update adds an option to enable Astrophotography mode manually. You can set the Astrophotography mode duration to as long as four minutes. Sideload the latest Pixel Camera release to get access to manual Astrophotography mode right away. Google's Pixel Camera app strikes a great balance between...

You can finally enable Astrophotography mode manually on your Pixel phone

The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G continues Samsung's long line of excellent budget phones, offering a reasonable compromise between price and performance. Nevertheless, even the most highly recommended Samsung phones have minor and major problems, and the Galaxy A25 5G is no different. During our review of the Galaxy A25 5G,...

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G problems and how to solve them

9to5Google and Android Central point out that after Google announced its new Pixel 9 lineup with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, its store listing for the original foldable Pixel phone went away. However, Android Central has heard from Google that it will return after the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s launch,...

The original Pixel Fold has disappeared from the Google Store, but it’s coming back.

Google debuted new anti-theft features at I/O, including theft detection, offline lock, and remote lock in Android 15. Brazil is the first to test the theft detection lock due to high smartphone theft rates there. The theft detection lock activates if the phone senses it's being stolen, while remote lock...

Android's new Theft Detection Lock is here to protect your phone from snatch and grabs

SAMSUNG is introducing tough new measures to prevent people from downloading dangerous apps - but not everyone is keen on the idea. The tech giant is preparing a free upgrade for Galaxy smartphones with a number of new features. Samsung's brand new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 will...

Samsung blocks phones from installing certain apps in latest shake-up and users say it’s ‘another annoying hindrance’

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

USB debugging in Android isn't just for developers - it can be used to recover data and control your phone from a computer. Remember to keep USB debugging enabled to access files or control your phone even if the screen is broken. Be cautious - enabling USB debugging can allow...

Why You Should Keep USB Debugging Enabled on Your Android Phone

Motorola has an excellent lineup of budget phones that don't have a complicated UI. These phones are great for the minimalist user who only wants an everyday smartphone. Still, Motorola phones are subject to bloatware apps you may not need on your phone. These apps take up storage space or slow it down. This guide reviews all the unnecessary apps you can safely delete on your Moto G Stylus 5G.

All the apps you can safely uninstall on your Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)

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I told you a few days ago that there’s only one type of iPhone to buy right now if you don’t want to wait for the iPhone 16 to launch. That’s an iPhone that can handle Apple Intelligence come iOS 18 and future releases. Therefore, you should pick the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max. These are the only devices in Apple’s lineup that can handle the AI features in iOS.
You might not be excited about Apple Intelligence right now, I get that. But AI will continue to grow in the coming years. You’ll want to own the hardware...

This is the iPhone you should buy once the iPhone 16 launches, if you’re on a budget

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

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Leave it to Google to screw up picture-in-picture before Android TV 14 even launches

Android TV, which has been around since 2014's Nexus Player, first supported picture-in-picture in 2016, and standard Android followed suit in 2017. Android TV has been...

Leave it to Google to screw up picture-in-picture before Android TV 14 even launches

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