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The Pixel Fold silently disappeared from Google's online store following the Pixel 9 Pro Fold launch. Google says it will resume selling the Pixel Fold on or after the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's launch on September 4. The original Pixel Fold should get a price cut to ensure its price...

Google says it hasn't given up on the original Pixel Fold just yet

Google is denying online reports that it is ending the Fitbit brand, and a representative says that the company has new Fitbit-branded products in the pipeline. A spokesperson for Google, which purchased Fitbit in 2019, told CNET in an email, "We are very committed to Fitbit, and even more importantly to the customers that use and depend on those products and technology."

Fitbit Smartwatches Are Taking Their Last Steps, but Google Says the Brand Will Continue

Microsoft Loop, the online collaborative platform in Microsoft 365, is getting a number of new features and an overall redesign. In a series of tweets on X, Microsoft announced some of the new changes coming to what it's calling Loop 2.0. The most noticeable change is a more streamlined UI, coupled with a new URL, https://loop.cloud.microsoft. Microsoft said the new URL change was made to simplify access to its online services by reducing sign-in prompts and delays.

Microsoft Revamps Loop Collaboration Platform

It's a trio! The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL expand Google's 2024 range

Google just brought the fight to Samsung with three new Pixel 9 models revealed

Epic Games launched its rival iOS app store in the European Union. It’s launching with games like Fortnite, Rocket League, Sideswipe and Fall Guys, and is working with developers to launch their games on the Epic Games Store in the future. Fortnite’s return to iOS comes over four years after Apple first removed the game from its App Store, years of legal battles, and regulatory changes brought by EU’s Digital Markets Act.

Google takes on OpenAI with Gemini Live

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The iPhone 16 is most likely going to break cover next month – though Apple hasn't made anything official, yet – and one of the most detailed leaks for specs and prices we've seen yet could help you decide whether or not you're going to upgrade this year.This rundown comes from @theapplehub, and covers everything from display sizes to battery capacities. This isn't a source we've heard a whole lot from before, and it's not clear exactly where all this information comes from, so don't take it as confirmed just yet.First up we get the display sizes: 6.1 inches for...

iPhone 16 specs and pricing rumor for all four models could help settle your upgrade plans

Where in the world did the time go? It's somehow mid-August already, and that means it's time to talk about back-to-school promotions. After a long summer, students everywhere will be returning to their studies over the next several weeks, and with that comes the annual hunt for the best deals on tech essentials. Whether it’s a new Chromebook for homework or a smartphone to stay connected, the right tech can help set you up for success.

10 back-to-school deals that are actually worth your money

Google’s Pixel 9 series is here, and it packs several welcome improvements and updates. One of the most notable changes is the refreshed design that ditches the camera bar for a large oval-shaped camera island. The Pixel 9, the base flagship in the lineup, has many of its own upgrades, such as a brighter and bigger display, a new Tensor G4 chip, more RAM, a bigger battery, and a new ultra-wide shooter.

Best Google Pixel 9 cases in 2024

Apple will reportedly launch two new versions of the AirPods this fall: a low-cost, basic option and a more affordable set of wireless earbuds that incorporate active noise cancellation. Apple is looking to upgrade all of its AirPods charging cases to USB-C, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says in his latest PowerOn...

New AirPods Set to Join Apple's Fall 2024 Hardware Lineup

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.

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

Samsung is expanding the availability of the August 2024 security update to more of its devices. The company recently provided the new firmware to the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, and Galaxy S20 FE smartphones. Now, the South Korean tech giant has released the August 2024 security update for the Galaxy S21 series of handsets. The latest Security Maintenance Release for these devices fixes 50 vital security issues.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series gets the August 2024 security update

Until yesterday, the Raspberry Pi 5 lineup consisted of two 8GB and 4GB variants which have been available for around ten months now. Today, the company launched a new ultra-affordable model with just 2GB of RAM and a price tag of $50. The 2GB board is mostly identical to its siblings — it's still compatible with all the same accessories and cases , and you can still overclock it. The only differences are the amount of memory and the BCM2712 chip.

The Raspberry Pi 5 gets cheaper than ever with new 2GB model

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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  The Internal Revenue Service is offering rebates up to a 30% on the price of new, qualified clean energy products if you take advantage of the Residential Clean Energy Credit. Home batteries, which often qualify for this rebate, can provide clean energy in the event of a power failure. You can even recharge some home battery systems using solar panels (sold separately). Like all batteries, these are designed to...

The IRS will pay you to install a home battery. Here's how

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

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

Solar generators are becoming increasingly popular with RV enthusiasts, campers and eco-conscious adventurers. Power stations that are compatible with solar panels allow you to recharge a spent battery with the power of the sun, making them perfect for bringing along when you need power even in remote locations. Right now you can get a Jackery 550 power station and solar panel bundle at Lowe's for only $499, a savings of $300. This deal is available only until Aug. 21, so act fast if you want to take advantage of this deal.

Save $300 on This Jackery 550 Solar Generator and Panel at Lowe's for a Limited Time

Multiview is finally coming to the YouTube app, but only if you’re an NFL Sunday Ticket subscriber. Additionally, you can now mix and match any two, three, or four NFL games in your multiview setup on YouTube TV, offering more control over your game-watching. YouTube TV is also introducing...

YouTube Multiview is finally here, but don't get too excited yet

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Poll: Do you pay for Gemini Advanced?

It's Pixel 9 launch week — or, at the very least, Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL launch week — which means a couple of...

Poll: Do you pay for Gemini Advanced?

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