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Following the major Google Gemini AI teases at Made By Google – which also introduced us to the Google Pixel 9 and six other new Google devices – Gemini just got an update that’s rolling out to older Android devices.This update was teased back at Google I/O with the promise that Gemini’s responses won’t take up your whole screen. Instead, it’ll now automatically appear as a glowing overlay that’s less disruptive (via 9to5Google). Alongside the updated look, there are new tools like the ability to ask for context about what’s happening in the video you’re watching on YouTube or generally...

Google's Gemini AI gets a literal glow up in the latest update on Android phones

Your Android phone is about to get an AI-powered anti-theft upgrade that can keep your personal information safe. In May of this year, Google teased a new Theft Detection Lock tool for Android phones. Expected to debut with Android 15, the feature would sense a device's motion -- such as someone snatching a phone and then running, biking, or driving away -- and immediately lock the screen, Google said.

Your Android phone is getting an anti-theft upgrade, thanks to AI. How it works

There’s one thing about the just-announced Google Pixel 9 that’s hard to convey in photos — its camera bar is prominent. Bigger than ever before. It’s roughly as thick as two US quarters stacked together — nearly a third as thick as the entire rest of the phone. It’s so big even the vanilla Pixel 9 is now roughly as thick as a “Pro” iPhone, with a far more prominent camera module.

Google’s head of Pixel 9 design won’t apologize for its big, beautiful camera bump

The RayNeo Air 2S costs $399, with useful companion accessories like the $179 Pocket TV and $99 JoyDock. These XR glasses provide a bright, high-quality media viewing experience, with accessories that enhance playback. For the price, the glasses don't feel as premium as I'd like, productivity functions are limited, and...

These $400 XR glasses gave me a 200-inch screen to game and watch movies on

New Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 phones are here -- and if you order one now on Samsung's website, you'll get up to $1,200 off with an eligible trade-in, plus a free storage upgrade to the 512GB option (worth $240). Buying a device on Samsung.com will...

Save up to $1,200 on new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 phones. Here's how

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.

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

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Cooking With Maryann

I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Labor Day sales are a great time to refresh some of your old or worn-out tools, and if you're looking for some cordless tools, DeWalt has a deal you should pay attention to. For $159 -- which is 33%, or $80, off the list price -- you can treat yourself to a DeWalt 20V MAX cordless drill and impact driver set. And what a great set it is!

My favorite DeWalt cordless drill and impact driver set is 33% off

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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

I remember it like it was yesterday: sitting in my car cranking up Van Halen's 5150 and spending the entire album fiddling with the 10-band EQ I'd installed to get the best sound possible. You don't see a lot of physical equalizers these days, which is sad because they were...

What is EQ and why is it an important factor in improving sound?

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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’

The JBL Clip 5 is available for $79 on Amazon. This small speaker packs a serious punch, and can easily last up to 12 hours on a full charge. Its audio can be a bit compressed, and the lows aren't very deep. I've tested a lot of Bluetooth speakers over...

This Bluetooth speaker produces booming sound and fits in the palm of your hand

Turn the trudge that is debloating your phone into a Canta. Modern Android phones arrive with a dizzying number of apps you’ll likely never use. In some cases, phones sold in other regions include country-specific apps you definitely don’t need. In these cases, uninstalling them, freeing up space, and unloading resources on your device is preferable. However, there are some apps that you cannot remove from your phone as a normal user — you will need elevated privileges.

Here's how I easily debloated my Android phone

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Google unveiled the Pixel 9 series, Pixel Watch 3 series, and Pixel Buds 2 Pro at the Made by Google event, with Gemini stealing the spotlight. Gemini is the default AI assistant on the Pixel 9 series, promising smarter, more intuitive AI interaction tailored to users' needs. Google plans to...

The Google Assistant era is over

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

For the first time ever, Amazon is offering a brand new 9th gen (2021) Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $199. That's 40% off the $329 list price and the lowest price we've seen. This is the most affordable iPad model you can get brand new with warranty. Right now you would have to pay an extra $120 to upgrade to the 10th gen Apple iPad; it's a better model but not necessarily worth the premium.

You Can Get a Brand New Apple iPad for Only $199

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Fitbit won't make its own smartwatches anymore, a Pixel Watch executive admitted during Made by Google. And we're disappointed by this missed opportunity to target runners with lightweight Fitbits and hardcore software.

The Pixel Watch 3 should have runners both excited and depressed

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This overlooked Pixel Watch 3 feature could save your life

Thanks to their health-monitoring capabilities, some wearables like smartwatches and smart rings can gather data that reveals if a wearer is in a life-threatening situation. Google...

This overlooked Pixel Watch 3 feature could save your life

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