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Why Stream ring-maker Sandbar says the future of AI wearables is voice
Sandbar, the startup behind the Stream private voice ring, argues that voice will be central to the next generation of AI wearables. In a TechCrunch Equity podcast interview, co-founder and chief executive Mina Fahmi discusses why earlier voice hardware struggled and says successful devices must keep users in control. The article places Stream within a…
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How does the Explorer Gadget work in Pokémon Go?
Pokémon Go’s new Explorer Gadget is a digital auto-catcher currently rolling out globally in what appears to be a testing phase. It can automatically catch nearby Pokémon and spin PokéStops while the player is not actively using the app, offering similar functionality to physical accessories such as Pokémon Go Plus+; its final features may still…
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HDMI splitter vs. HDMI switch: How are they different?
HDMI switches and splitters solve different connection problems: a switch lets several source devices share one television input, while a splitter sends one source signal to multiple displays. The distinction matters because the products can look alike, but choosing the wrong one will not address whether a household needs more inputs or simultaneous screens. A…
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How the Pixel 11 Pro Fold compares to the Galaxy Z Fold 8
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold is positioned as a more mature rival to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, with its main improvements over last year’s model including a Tensor G6 chip, faster wireless charging and new software features. The comparison matters because Google and Samsung now offer similarly sized book-style…
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Preorder a Google Pixel 11 Smartphone and Get Up to $350 in Amazon Gift Cards
Google’s latest flagship Android phones are coming soon, and you can get up to $350 in free gift cards when you preorder.
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DeepMind’s newest model allows Pixel 11 devices to transcribe sign language into text
Google has launched a new DeepMind model, SL2T, with the Pixel 11 range, enabling American Sign Language (ASL) to be transcribed into English text. Integrated into Gboard and Live Transcribe, it could make searching, messaging and using Google’s Gemini chatbot more natural for deaf and hard-of-hearing users, while helping bridge communication with hearing people. The…
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Google adds proximity sharing for contacts and media on Android
Google has expanded Quick Share so compatible Android devices can exchange contact details, photos and videos by being brought close together. The change makes sharing more immediate and brings the Android feature closer to Apple’s AirDrop and NameDrop, while supporting Google’s broader effort to improve interoperability between the platforms. Contact details can be shared through…
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Google launches Pixel Tag tracker for Android devices
Google has launched the Pixel Tag, an Android-compatible item tracker positioned as a rival to Apple’s AirTag, alongside the Pixel 11 phones. It expands Google’s tracking ecosystem with location features designed to help users find belongings through directional guidance and precise distance measurements. The pill-shaped tracker works with Android 9 and later, though Bluetooth Channel…
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Pixel 11 vs Pixel 11 Pro: What do you get for the extra money?
Google’s Pixel 11 series raises its entry prices and removes 128GB storage, with the Pixel 11 starting at $899 and the Pixel 11 Pro at $1,099. Both share the Tensor G6 processor, Android 17 and a 6.3-inch display size, but the $200 premium is aimed at buyers who value a more capable screen, distinctive hardware…
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Google unveils $1,899 Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a foldable flagship starting at $1,899 and due in shops on 20 August alongside the wider Pixel 11 range. It is $100 more expensive than its predecessor, but Google is positioning it as a lighter, thinner and more durable alternative to conventional large-screen phones. The handset has…