If you’re looking to enhance your fitness tracking with advanced features, today’s Amazon sale might have just what you need. The Fitbit Charge 6 is available at a special price, offering a significant saving.
Google hasn’t released its October 2025 Pixel update yet, nor has it shared any details about what’s coming. With the next major Pixel Feature Drop not expected until December, this month’s release is likely just a minor patch, which should begin rolling out to Pixel devices soon.
It’s been four years since Google launched a new Nest Hub. The most recent one — Nest Hub (2nd Gen) — came out in 2021, and since then, we haven’t seen a true-blue smart display from Google. This is also partially because in 2023, Google launched the Pixel Tablet, which doubles up as a smart home display when docked. However, even when Google introduced its tablet refresh, the company never explicitly said that it’s killing off the Nest hub line. Now, it looks like we may finally have some clarity on the future of Nest Hubs and how Google is thinking about them.
Google has started rolling out Gemini for Home to Google Home users who signed up for the early access program. The company announced Gemini for Home just last week, with headline features like Ask Home, which lets you search your devices, video history, and more by asking questions in natural language. Gemini will also enable AI-generated descriptions and context for notifications, summarize moments with the new Home Brief, and more.
Updated: October 7, 2025 (12 AM ET): A Google spokesperson provided the following statement to Android Authority, clarifying that Genshin Impact will continue running on the Pixel 10 series.
Google rolled out a wave of announcements last week for its smart home ecosystem, including major upgrades, new hardware, and a completely reimagined Google Home experience. From the launch of Gemini for Home and new Google Home Premium subscriptions to updated cameras, speakers, and a redesigned Home app, there was a lot for users to take in.
Unlike watches or bands, rings don’t unbuckle (or un-Velcro) for easy removal. They only come off the way they go on: sliding past knuckles. If a finger swells, whether from heat, hydration, or a malfunctioning battery, the device can quickly become a vise. In the case of one unlucky Galaxy Ring user, battery swelling turned a well-fitting device into a finger trap, grounding his flight plans and sending him to the ER.
The fear of having a ring of any kind stuck on my finger is very real.
That’s exactly what happened to tech creator Daniel (@ZONEofTECH). According to Daniel, after his Galaxy Ring’s battery failed, soap and hand cream only made things worse. Airport staff denied him boarding, and he ended up in a hospital, where doctors used ice and medical lubricant to slide the ring free.
The original promise of smart speakers was to revolutionize our daily lives by shifting tasks from manual input on our phones and computers to simple, hands-free voice commands. However, they largely failed to live up to this promise. In fact, some smart speakers, including those in Google’s Home ecosystem, have even seen a significant decline in reliability.
This decline raises the question of what, if anything, tech companies are doing to reverse the trend. Google’s answer is to bring its Gemini AI into the smart home. Unveiled this week, Gemini for Home upgrades the conversational experience in Google Home smart speakers, displays, doorbells, and cameras with AI, while also introducing smarter media controls, improved alerts, and more intelligent search capabilities.
Earlier this year, I searched for a new Android calendar app to replace Google Calendar. I tried Business Calendar 2 and Digical, and both presented viable alternatives with plenty of value adds. However, and this is important, neither of these apps is an independent platform — they both still rely on Google Calendar to save and serve events. To find a true G Cal alternative, I’d have to look elsewhere. That’s where my curiosity about Proton Calendar comes in.
Perhaps best known for its VPN and mail clients, the Swiss-based company Proton offers users a complete calendaring platform independent of Google Calendar. Proton Calendar is one of the front-running contenders for those who want to deGoogle their devices and their lives. But is it any good? Well, I tried it, and I have mixed feelings.
This would be my top choice if I were looking to get a flip phone. The Motorola Razr Ultra pushes the boundaries of what we thought was possible in flip phones, and it offers an experience similar to the best phones available right now. All that said, it is expensive, but you can get it at a record-low price right now. On top of the discount, you’ll even get a free storage upgrade to 1TB!
Buy the Motorola Razr Ultra with 1TB for just $1099.99 ($400 off)
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is the best smart TV stick for most people. Not only is it capable and full of features, but it is also very nicely priced. Especially right now! You can get it for just $22.99 (a 54% discount).
If you want to keep an eye on your home’s front door (or any door, for that matter), getting a good smart doorbell cam is the best solution. Ring’s Battery Doorbell series is among the most popular, and all available options are currently at record-low prices. This means they have never been cheaper! You can keep your main entryways protected for just $50-$130.
Are you looking to get a foldable flip phone? Here’s a good deal you might want to consider. The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 is $300 off. On top of that, you get a free smartwatch and earbuds. All of this comes to a total of $699.99!
Buy the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 with Moto Watch Fit and Moto Buds Plus for $699.99 ($699.98 off)
As much as other brands try, Amazon really has no competition in the budget tablet market. Why would you get anything else if you want an affordable pad? Especially when we can find deals like today. All main iterations of the Fire tablet series are at record-low prices. You can catch these at prices ranging between $54.99 and $139.99.
Clean floors keep the soul happy, and we know most people don’t have to clean them all the time. If you want to delegate this job to a handy robot, here are a couple of great deals from Narwal. You can save up to $200!
Buy the Narwal Freo S Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo for $259.99 ($90 off)
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