Google Home app brings faster, smarter camera streaming in latest update

Posted on August 12, 2025 by admin

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The latest Google Home app update promises smoother live streaming and more reliable camera performance by preventing phantom offline messages and reducing latency.
Google has also shared release notes for the app’s previous update to version 3.37, which introduced camera tile previews and fixed multiple bugs, including one that caused the app to crash at startup.

Google has shared release notes for version 3.38 of the Google Home app. The update started rolling out earlier this month, and we now know that it focuses on smoother, more reliable camera performance as well as some important bug fixes.

Released on August 4, Google notes that the update delivers two under-the-hood improvements for Nest and compatible Google Home cameras. First, the app will now more accurately report whether a camera is online or offline, helping prevent frustrating phantom offline messages some users have noticed in the past. Second, Google Home users can expect reduced latency when starting a live view, thanks to better signalling that makes the first frame appear faster and streaming more dependable.

Motorola Razr Plus 2025 plummets to a new record-low price

Posted on August 12, 2025 by admin

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Are you looking to get into the world of foldable phones but don’t want to pay the crazy prices they usually come associated with? Have we got the deal for you! Today, I came across this offer and was immediately surprised. The Motorola Razr Plus 2025 has dropped to a new record-low price of $626.18, saving you a whole $373.81 on the retail price. You must like Hot Pink, though!

Buy the Motorola Razr Plus 2025 in Hot Pink for just $626.18 ($373.81 off)

8 forgotten Android classics I still play today

Posted on August 11, 2025 by admin

Call me a boomer, but for me, mobile gaming peaked in the early 2010s. Phones were getting powerful enough to run console-like experiences, but the industry hadn’t yet drowned in gatcha tactics, ads after every level, or endless battle passes. Instead, developers focused on compelling single-player experiences, short but addictive gameplay loops, and just the right balance of challenge and accessibility. In those early years, some mobile games felt more like passion projects than monetization funnels. Beyond that, they offered many of today’s mobile games don’t – bite-sized entertainment. While many of those titles have disappeared from the Play Store or become incompatible with modern Android versions, a handful remain playable and enjoyable even today.

Mobile gaming peaked in the 2010s and I’m ready to die on this hill.

My Google Keep notes were a mess — here’s how I got them under control

Posted on August 11, 2025 by admin

Google Keep has been my go-to note-taking app for years, but I recently noticed that my disorganized notes were becoming overwhelming, making it harder to find what I was looking for. I had previously tried color-coding notes and pinning important ones, however these fixes were no longer enough.

I decided to finally get control over my notes by using features I’d often ignored, including labels and deleting old notes I no longer needed. But I also moved some of my notes to another app with more advanced features.

Finally using labels

The pixel that refused to die: LG Display’s 15-year OLED journey and the screen that changed everything

Posted on August 10, 2025 by admin

Deep within LG Display’s Paju facility, in a room most employees have forgotten exists, sits a 15-inch screen that shouldn’t be working. When engineers fired it up last month for a heritage documentation project, they expected perhaps a flicker and maybe some color degradation—the inevitable decay of organic compounds exposed to fifteen years of molecular entropy.

Instead, the display blazed to life with colors so vivid and blacks so profound that the measurement equipment had to be recalibrated. This wasn’t just functional; it performed better than its original 2009 specifications. For the engineers present, it was like discovering a vintage supercar that had somehow gained horsepower while sitting in a garage.

7 features I want Chrome to steal from its rivals, and why

Posted on August 10, 2025 by admin

I’ve been on the Chrome bandwagon for years now and it remains my go-to browser even today. But let’s just say, I haven’t been entirely faithful to Chrome. Over the years, I’ve dabbled in a wide variety of browsers ranging from Edge to modern AI-infused alternatives to see what I might be missing out on. And while I keep coming back to Chrome, it’s clear to me that Google has been playing it safe.

I haven’t been entirely faithful to Chrome, and that’s exactly why I know it can do better.

Google’s been so focused on stability, performance, and ecosystem integration that it’s lost some of the ambition that made Chrome exciting in the first place. Meanwhile, competitors like Edge, Vivaldi, Samsung Internet, and even Opera have been quietly adding genuinely useful features that make you question why Chrome doesn’t have them yet. Don’t get me wrong. For as much as we criticize Chrome, it still nails the basics like syncing across devices, a smart address bar, and unmatched integration with Google services. But that is exactly why it should be better. With the basics nailed down tight and mass acceptance by millions of users, now is the time for Chrome to raise the bar with a modern feature set.

We can’t believe you can still get the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $109.99

Posted on August 9, 2025 by admin

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro one earbud in case

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are fantastic wireless earbuds, and they are usually pretty pricey at $249.99. While we’ve seen plenty of deals in the past, none of them have been as good as the current $109.99 sale. It’s actually been active for some weeks, so we would be surprised if the offer lasts much longer. You might want to get them now!

Buy the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for just $109.99 ($140 off)

Deal: The Yaber L2s Projector is just $134.98, and it’s actually quite enjoyable!

Posted on August 9, 2025 by admin

Projectors are kind of magical. Nothing quite beats enjoying a weekend movie, cozied up in your favorite blankie, in a dark room, with a projector playing a movie on your wall. The thing is, projectors were usually very expensive, but things are changing, and now you can get something like the Yaber L2s projector, which will look great and is only going for $134.98 right now!

Buy the Yaber L2s Projector for just $134.98 ($65.01 off)

Bumper Pixel Watch 4 leak reveals juicy upgrades are on the way!

Posted on August 8, 2025 by admin

Credit: Evan Blass

Pixel Watch 4 has leaked in all its glory ahead of Google’s official announcement.
Prospective buyers are in for some cool upgrades, including bigger batteries, faster charging, and Gemini integration.
The leak includes images that practically give away everything about the smartwatch.

Google is all set to launch the Pixel 10 series and the Pixel Watch 4 on August 20. But like every year, the leak factory is working overtime to churn out all the information about the upcoming devices way ahead of Google’s official announcements. Tipster Evan Blass has been pivotal in leaking a bunch of Pixel stuff lately, and his latest post on X gives us an in-depth look at everything we can expect from the Pixel Watch 4, including some very welcome upgrades compared to the Pixel Watch 3.

Satisfy your charging needs with these two deals!

Posted on August 8, 2025 by admin

Woman holding UGREEN 100W 4 in 1 GaN USB C Charger with Retractable Cable

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Is your phone charging slowly? Chances are the charger is to blame. Here’s an awesome deal on a fast charger with multiple ports that will untether you from the outlet. Also, we have a deal that will help if you are lacking outlets! Let’s go into the details.

Buy the UGREEN 100W 4 in 1 GaN USB-C Charger with Retractable Cable for $44.99 ($15 off)

Someone folded the Galaxy Z Fold 7 200,000 times: Here’s what broke

Posted on August 7, 2025 by admin

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A Korean YouTuber manually folded the Galaxy Z Fold 7 200,000 times over five days to test its real-world durability.
Samsung’s 500,000-fold durability claim for the inner screen seems plausible so far, but the test did produce some hardware issues.
Notable issues included a reboot error (6,000–10,000 folds), hinge creaking (from 46,000 folds), liquid seepage (after 75,000 folds), and speaker failure (at 175,000 folds).

Update: August 5, 2025 (10:14 PM ET): The Korean YouTuber has completed his manual folding test of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, reaching an impressive 200,000 folds over the course of five grueling days. The goal was to evaluate how the phone holds up under real-world usage conditions. Samsung claims the new display can withstand over 500,000 folds, and so far, that appears to be accurate. After 200,000 folds, the inner display showed no dead pixels, maintained accurate touch response, and exhibited no major issues, aside from a slightly more pronounced crease.

You can still get a free gift card when you buy a new Samsung foldable phone

Posted on August 7, 2025 by admin

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Flip 7 FE vs Fold 7

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Samsung’s new foldable lineup just launched under a couple of weeks ago. It’s a bit too soon for actual discounts, but most devices these days launch with nice pre-order deals. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE all came with free storage upgrades and a free gift card. The storage upgrades are no longer available, but surprisingly, you can still get a free gift card today!

Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 for $1,999.99 and get a free $200 gift card

YouTube’s playback speed controls are broken on Android (Updated: Official confirmation)

Posted on August 6, 2025 by admin

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YouTube’s playback controls are broken on the Android app.
Playback speed controls are still functioning properly on the YouTube website and the iOS app.
On Android, you can tap and hold for 2x speed, but you can’t change the speed settings from the gear icon.
Google is aware of the issue and is working on a fix.

Update: August 6, 2025 (1 AM ET): YouTube has acknowledged the issue of playback speed not functioning on its Android app. Its team is investigating the problem. A fix should roll out soon enough. Here’s the full update posted on YouTube’s community forums:

T-mobile may have a new perk to keep loyal customers from switching carriers

Posted on August 6, 2025 by admin

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T-Mobile is reportedly offering customers free bill credits to reward them for their loyalty.
The offers can reportedly be claimed by contacting T-Mobile’s customer service representatives.
The initiative seems to be aimed at long-time customers looking to switch carriers.

While Verizon is disappointing its long-time customers by cutting loyalty discounts, T-Mobile seems to have a new trick up its sleeve to retain loyal customers from switching carriers.

Someone is folding the Galaxy Z Fold 7 200,000 times live on YouTube

Posted on August 4, 2025 by admin

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A YouTuber is currently folding and unfolding the Galaxy Z Fold 7 live on YouTube.
The phone has already survived over 100,000 folds.
The goal of the YouTuber is to manually fold the device 200,000 times and see if it survives.

A Korean tech YouTuber is currently putting the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 through an extreme durability test, folding and unfolding it live on YouTube with a goal of hitting 200,000 folds. Yes, by hand. And no, we don’t recommend trying this at home unless you have a lot of patience (and nothing better to do for several days). Honestly, it’s kind of nice that the YouTuber is doing the hard work so the rest of us don’t have to.