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Word on the street is the Pixel 10a is headed for shelves in February
Expect it Early 2026 rumors for the Pixel 10a highlighted its potential launch date, which could surprise users.
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How to set up Android Parental Controls on your kid's phone
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Last chance! Get a FREE $200 gift card from Verizon before the deal expires tomorrow
Ends tomorrow! Verizon's stackable offer that gives new users a free $200 gift card is set to expire on January 14th.
We called this Motorola flip phone "genuinely excellent", and now T-Mobile wants to give you one for FREE, no trade-in required
T-Mo <3 Moto Not a test: T-Mobile will really give you a FREE Motorola Razr Plus (2025) when you follow these steps.
The best cheap Chromebook deals of January 2026 — up to 60% OFF Lenovo, ASUS, and more
Whether you're shopping for work or for play, these are the best Chromebook deals on the web today.
Amazon just chopped 20% OFF the price of our favorite color Kindle e-reader - but you better act fast
Unlock Reading in Color Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft is currently $50 off, if you need a color e-reader without ads.
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How Google's new protocol transforms AI agents into shopping powerhouses
AI shops for you Google's new Universal Commerce Protocol lays the foundation for AI agents to handle shopping and checkout, connecting AI, retailers, and payment providers.
Incoming glow up: Samsung Bixby's huge One UI 8.5 upgrade might look like Google
Glow Up A One UI 8.5 leak on Reddit reportedly showcased the huge, Google-like upgrades planned for Bixby.
Strava challenges Garmin and Fitbit with personalized Instant Workouts
AI fitness wars Strava will offer weekly custom workouts across 40 sport types, and let you push them to Apple or Garmin watches.
Battle of Gen AI: Google's Gemini gains ground on its ChatGPT competitor
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Best Android smartwatch
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Amazon's Winter Sale dips the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) below its Cyber Monday deal price
Ultra deal Samsung has dropped the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) down to the same price as the Watch 8 Classic, if you prefer better battery life to a rotating bezel.
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I put a Bluetooth sleep speaker under my pillow — here's how it went
Peace pillow speaker Like listening to music while sleeping, but hate the feeling of earbuds in your ears against a pillow? This portable pillow speaker might be for you.
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The best earbuds for Pixel users are now 28% OFF at Amazon
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Amazon just chopped 20% OFF the price of our favorite color Kindle e-reader - but you better act fast
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