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Pixel Watch’s Wear OS 5 Update Pulled Following Soft Bricks

Tim September 27, 2024 14

We are seeing reports that Google has pulled the Wear OS 5 update for Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 owners, following an issue with the software that is essentially bricking devices for a small number of users. We sadly even have one of our own readers...

Google Still Working to Solve Pixel Watch Repairability Puzzle

Tim September 25, 2024 3

Those who have owned a Pixel Watch and had to deal with the warranty and repair process are likely aware that one does not simply repair a Pixel Watch. Instead of repairing cracked screens, it appears easier for Google to simply send replacement devices, but...

Spotify’s AI Playlist Now in US on Android, iOS

Tim September 24, 2024 3

AI Playlist was announced in beta earlier this year, available in only a couple of markets outside of the US. Spotify today announced that the feature is now rolling out, still in beta, to Premium users in the US on both Android and iOS. With the feature,...

Nothing’s New Ear (Open) Buds Look Snazzy, Priced at $149

Tim September 24, 2024 5

Nothing has a new set of earbuds this week, the Ear (Open) buds, designed with a nifty wrap-around aesthetic and the classic see-thru look we've come to expect from the maker. Giving off a Fibonacci vibe, Ear (Open) buds will be priced at a completely...

Way Improved Google TV Streamer Remote Available for $20, Works With Older Chromecasts

Tim September 24, 2024 25

Even if you don't plan on upgrading your existing Chromecast with Google TV device, can we at least recommend the new Google TV Streamer remote to you? Google has made the Streamer's new and improved remote available for separate purchase at just $20, and yes,...

Birthdays Get Overhaul in Google Calendar

Tim September 19, 2024 4

Google announced an overhaul for birthdays inside of Google Calendar this week. Currently, birthdays aren't special inside of Calendar, but that's now changing. Detailed in the announcement, users now have the ability to create and modify dedicated birthday...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 224

Here's a quick question: What phone are you currently using? It's a simple question, but the answers can vary so greatly because there are a lot of good options out there. Folks could be rocking the latest Galaxy S24 Ultra or Pixel 9 Pro device, or maybe even...

Google Passkeys Now Sync Across Devices

Kellen September 19, 2024 3

A little over a year ago, Google began pushing passkeys on us through Google Password Manager on Android. The big idea around passkeys is that passwords aren't necessarily safe enough, but a passkey could be and they should be the future of securely logging...