Pixel Buds Pro 2 and 2a are getting some upgrades, including deeper Gemini integration
Google didn't have any new headphones this year, but some new features are coming to the Pixel Buds.
Aug 12, 2026
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Pixel Buds Pro 2 and 2a are getting some upgrades, including deeper Gemini integration
Google didn't have any new headphones this year, but some new features are coming to the Pixel Buds.
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Amazon is severing ties with two other MMOs
Amazon is handing off MMOs Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty to other publishers.
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Twitch streamers can now refuse to let Amazon train its genAI models on their content
There's now an opt-out toggle for something that should have been opt-in to begin with.
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Honor launches its long-awaited Robot Phone and yes it can wiggle at you
The big news with Honor's latest is the automated pop-up camera gimbal.
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I'm more excited about smartphone colors than any actual new features in 2026
Forget AI, we are most looking forward to fun new colors this coming hardware season.
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HDMI splitter vs. HDMI switch: How are they different?
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The pros and cons of using a digital wallet
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Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition arrives October 1 and includes a new story arc
Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition arrives October 1 and includes a new story arc.
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Google's newest Pixel Watch feature can monitor your blood pressure and insulin resistance
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Pixel Watch 5 hands-on: Health, GPS and AI at the forefront
Most of this year's updates for Google's Pixel Watch series aren't in the hardware.
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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold hands-on: Stagnating instead of innovating
In a year when Samsung made two new flagship foldables, the latest Pixel Pro Fold feels like a letdown.
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Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL hands-on: Business in the front, party in the back
For 2026, the Pixel 11 Pro has two new camera sensors along with a modern twist on classic indicator lights.
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Google's Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL have less RAM despite price increases
The Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold all cost about $100 more than last year's models.
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Pixel 11 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Comparing their cameras, display, battery and specs
Google's most powerful flagships take aim at Samsung's crown.
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