“Did Real Tone get worse?” That was one of my criticisms of the Pixel 8A when I reviewed it a few months ago. Google’s midrange smartphone packs a wallop for $500, but Real Tone, the camera feature designed to produce more accurate skin tones, especially for people of color, was …
Read More »The Google Pixel 9’s AI Camera Features Let You Reshape Reality
Google’s Pixel smartphones have long been known for their great camera systems, but in recent years the company has taken to juicing its imaging platform with artificial intelligence features that expand its capabilities. Taking a photo is no longer just about tapping a shutter button and getting a nice picture. …
Read More »Google’s New Pixel Watch 3 Can Detect a Loss of Pulse
The clock is ticking for Google. The company has largely been playing catch-up in the wearable-computing space ever since its acquisition of Fitbit and revival of Wear OS, the operating system that powers smartwatches from various companies, including Google, Samsung, and OnePlus. The platform debuted as Android Wear in 2014, …
Read More »Nothing’s New AI Widget Is Trying to Make Its CFO a News Star
Nothing has a new smartphone—the Phone (2a) Plus—nearly identical to the Phone (2a) it released earlier this year, but with slightly beefed-up specs. It costs $399 and is available in the US through the same beta program. But it isn't the new Android handset we find most interesting, it's the …
Read More »Lime’s New Rideshare Ebikes Are More Approachable—Throttle and All
Ebike and escooter rideshare company Lime had a record year in 2023, with about five trips booked every second, totaling around 156 million trips globally. Now, it's trying to boost those numbers by expanding the accessibility of its vehicles. Two new ebikes are entering a pilot program and may be …
Read More »The Time Is Right for a Folding iPhone
The Android world has enjoyed folding smartphones for six years, but Apple stans may soon be able to take part—a folding iPhone might arrive in 2026, according to a report from The Information. The project, codenamed V68, is in early development and there's no guarantee it will come to fruition, …
Read More »Missed Out on Prime Day? These 155 Deals Are Still Going Strong
Prime Day is officially over. Did your friend mention a killer deal they scored? Are you now dealing with FOMO? Not to worry. Roughly half of the Amazon Prime Day deals we highlighted during the main event are still kicking around, though they are expiring quickly. These are all products …
Read More »Cool It With The Prime Day Air Conditioners and Fans
Millions of Americans are currently dealing with a heat wave across the US, so staying cool is important. There are many ways to deal with the scorching heat, and the good news is that quite a few of the tools that can help are on sale for Prime Day. These …
Read More »The 6 Best Amazon Prime Day Coffee Deals
Nothing else is a better start to the day than a cup of joe. If you're an avid coffee drinker, now's a good time to upgrade your home brewing system. It's Amazon Prime Day, and several of our top pieces of coffee gear are on sale among the many great …
Read More »The 6 Best Amazon Prime Day Coffee Deals
Nothing else is a better start to the day than a cup of joe. If you're an avid coffee drinker, now's a good time to upgrade your home brewing system. It's Amazon Prime Day, and several of our top pieces of coffee gear are on sale among the many great …
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