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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

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

Google announced the Pixel 9 series and opened the phones for pre-order on August 13, 2024. You can officially buy them on August 22, 2024, with the Pixel 9 priced at $799. Even though the brand describes them as having twice the durability of their predecessor, you still want to get a good screen protector to avoid unnecessary repairs and expenses. Plus, a screen protector maintains your display’s clarity and touch sensitivity. If you want the best one for your Pixel 9 phone, here are some options.

Best Screen Protectors for the Pixel 9 In 2024

Apple’s tabletop robotic project is finally taking shape, as the company is reportedly aiming for a 2026 release. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, the device will feature a large, iPad-like display mounted on a “thin robotic arm.” It tilts and rotates a full 360º, serving as a “smart home command center,” a hub for FaceTime calls, and a home security monitoring tool.
With a focus on Apple Intelligence and Siri, this device would recognize different voices in the house and perform a Center Stage-like feature to face users in the room whenever they speak to it.
While Apple has been working on...

Apple’s home robot could launch in 2026 for under $1,000

The Circle to Search is one of the amazing AI features introduced by Google earlier this year. The feature initially made its way to select Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones. Ever since the launch, Google has been updating the feature with new capabilities. More recently, an APK teardown revealed that Google started testing a new audio/music search feature within the Circle to Search. Now, it seems the Music Search feature inside the Circle to Search has started rolling out for select Samsung Galaxy smartphones.

Circle to Search's Music Search is coming to select Galaxy phones

Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

With an average price of $5,873.59 and listed for no less than $7,997.99 on Amazon (according to Camelcamelcamel), the 98-inch Samsung Q80C smart TV with Alexa support, 4K resolution, and 120 Hz refresh rate is now available for $4,497.99. The result of a 44% discount, this price is the all-time low of this TV.

Deal | 98-inch Samsung Q80C QLED 4K TV returns to all-time low price of $4,997.99

The days of having to spend big money to get a capable smartphone are long gone and you can get a lot of phone for not a lot of money these days. The Samsung Galaxy A15 is a great example of a budget smartphone with impressive features, and it's our favorite phone under $200. But right now it's even more of a bargain thanks to a Walmart discount that slashes the price all the way down to just $149.

Grab This Bargain Samsung Galaxy A15 5G Phone for Its Best-Ever Price

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Get Best Buy deals galore thanks to the retailer's early Labor Day sale. Shop Best Buy Tech Fest offers on tech and appliances now.

The Best Buy Labor Day sale came early with Tech Fest deals on Sony, Samsung and more

Google has a new foldable to offer, its second-gen one. This one is notably different than the Pixel Fold, the company’s very first foldable smartphone. Not only is it more powerful, but Google changed up the design quite a bit, including the device’s aspect ratio. It feels completely different to use. We’ll compare the two smartphones in this article, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Google Pixel Fold.

Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Google Pixel Fold

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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

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

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

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. If you regularly order food for delivery, there’s a good chance you pay for DoorDash DashPass. The membership program removes delivery fees and reduces service fees on all eligible orders, in addition to offering exclusive deals and benefits. This week, the DashPass annual plan added a new benefit: Max With Ads for no additional cost.

DoorDash annual subscription now comes with Max for free

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Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Here’s a rumor that might cause some people’s heads to spin. A new report says Samsung might not be releasing a new Galaxy S Ultra smartphone next year. Instead, its new top-of-the-line Galaxy S25 phone could have a new, yet familiar name. According to leaker Yogesh Brar, Samsung...

Samsung may not release a Galaxy S25 Ultra in 2025

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

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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 new Google Pixel Watch 3 is a fully-fledged smartwatch that also incorporates Fitbit software and branding, and with its launch Google has confirmed it is the last of its kind.

Google announces end of Fitbit-branded smartwatches fitness devices

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AT&T Launches the amiGO Jr. Watch for Parental Peace of Mind

High-end wearables for adults, like the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra from Samsung, often grab the spotlight. But AT&T is targeting a much younger audience...

AT&T Launches the amiGO Jr. Watch for Parental Peace of Mind

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