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YouTube Music on Nest speakers now hijacks your phone's current playlist

Jay Bonggolto published 3 June 23

YouTube Music will now automatically start a Chromecast session on your phone when you play songs on a Nest speaker using your voice.

Disney Plus

Disney Plus: How to sign up, 2023 content guide, movies & more

Keegan Prosser last updated 2 June 23

Disney Plus is a giant streaming service with content from Marvel, the Star Wars Universe, and more, and now it's officially available in over 50 countries worldwide.

The Gmail logo on a Pixel 6 Pro

Gmail on mobile is using AI to save you time when searching your inbox

Jay Bonggolto published 2 June 23

Gmail is rolling out a new AI-powered capability on mobile that helps you find the emails you need more quickly.

The Pacific watch face on a Google Pixel Watch

Google Pixel Watch's back is falling off and causing major frustrations

Nickolas Diaz published 2 June 23

The Pixel Watch's back panel has been falling off for users and it could point toward a problem with its adhesive.

Asking Google Bard a question on a Google Pixel 7 Pro phone

Google Bard receives precise location support to showcase insightful results

Vishnu Sarangapurkar published 2 June 23

After recently adding image response support, Google Bard has a new update that can give better local results.

Snapdragon Summit 2023

Qualcomm to launch the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 early this year

Vishnu Sarangapurkar published 2 June 23

Qualcomm has been releasing flagship Snapdragon processors early year after year, and this year is no exception, as we could witness in October.

Damn, Moto. Back at it again with the Razr!
Motorola Razr Plus hands-on: A return to form Damn, Moto. Back at it again with the Razr!
Looking for a budget phone? The Moto G 5G (2023) and Samsung Galaxy A14 5G are options worth considering.
Moto G 5G (2023) vs. Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Looking for a budget phone? The Moto G 5G (2023) and Samsung Galaxy A14 5G are options worth considering.
40% slimmer, double the GPU power, higher-res displays, and more.
The Quest 3 has finally been unveiled and it's glorious 40% slimmer, double the GPU power, higher-res displays, and more.
Meta is dropping the price and improving the performance with an update.
Quest 2 has a new lower price and is getting a 26% performance upgrade Meta is dropping the price and improving the performance with an update.
Tons of new Quest games to play this year!
Everything announced at Meta Games Showcase 2023 Tons of new Quest games to play this year!
The features include Dark Web Report for Gmail address, new app abilities for Wear OS-powered watches, and more.
Android’s June feature drop is here, bringing new skills, widgets, and more The features include Dark Web Report for Gmail address, new app abilities for Wear OS-powered watches, and more.

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Phones

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Best Samsung Galaxy S23 deals of June 2023: free phones, trade-in discounts, and more

By Patrick Farmer last updated 2 June 23

Deals The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is finally here and we've gathered all the best deals in one place.

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Best Samsung phones 2023

By Harish Jonnalagadda, Nicholas Sutrich last updated 2 June 23

Whether you're looking for a cutting-edge foldable or a budget device, these are the best Samsung phones of the year.

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Samsung acknowledges the 'banana blur' problem on the Galaxy S23 series

By Nickolas Diaz published 2 June 23

Samsung addresses the odd blurring problem on the Galaxy S23 series and details a fix on the way.

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Best Android phones 2023

By Nicholas Sutrich last updated 2 June 23

There are so many great Android phones to buy that it can be tough to know which one to get. These are the best of the best at each price point.

The Gmail logo on a Pixel 6 Pro

How to encrypt your Gmail messages

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 1 June 23

You can use encryption with Gmail, but it's not a straightforward process.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review

Samsung confirms its Unpacked event will be held in South Korea

By Nickolas Diaz published 1 June 23

Samsung has confirmed its upcoming summer Unpacked event will take place in South Korea, marking the country's importance.

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Apps & Software

The new Google Maps Immersive View on a Google Pixel 7 Pro

How to use Google Maps Immersive View

By Derrek Lee published 2 June 23

Google Maps Immersive View gives you a 3D view of various cities and landmarks. This is how you use it.

Whatsapp community tab

WhatsApp is crashing repeatedly if users interact with a seemingly simple link

By Nickolas Diaz published 2 June 23

A seemingly normal link in WhatsApp is causing major crashing problems for Android users.

Various custom Android app icons on a tablet screen.

How to change an Android app icon

By Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 1 June 23

Don't like your app icons? Time to switch 'em out!

Google Wallet new features

Google Wallet gains new features like adding state IDs and digitizing physical passes

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published 1 June 23

Google Wallet can now import tickets and passes from Google Messages. Users can add state IDs and any card with a barcode and QR code.

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How to create and use polls in WhatsApp

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 1 June 23

Get an opinion about something using polls in WhatsApp. It's really easy to set one up, here's what you've got to do.

Google Assistant on the Motorola Edge (2022)

Google Assistant is ditching support for third-party note-taking apps

By Jay Bonggolto published 1 June 23

Google Assistant's integration with third-party apps for note-taking and listing is being phased out, leaving users with only one option.

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Wearables

Add new card to Google Wallet on Pixel Watch

These are the smartwatches that support Google Pay 2023

By Joe Maring, Chris Wedel, Courtney Lynch, Andrew Myrick last updated 1 June 23

Ready to start paying for your coffee with only your smartwatch? Here are all the Wear OS watches that support Google Pay.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro close-up of default watch face.

One UI Watch 5 beta is officially delayed, Samsung will work to get it stable

By Nickolas Diaz published 31 May 23

Samsung has officially delayed the start of its One UI Watch 5 beta for U.S. and Korean users.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic fitness

Leftover Memorial Day deal makes the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic cheaper than it's ever been

By Patrick Farmer published 30 May 23

Deal The dust has settled on Memorial Day, but there are still some outstanding deals out there if you know where to look.

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Pixel Watch 2 tipped to gain increased battery life thanks to a new chip

By Nickolas Diaz published 30 May 23

Rumors have surfaced regarding the Pixel Watch 2's potential new chip and other internal changes.

Garmin Forerunner 265 and 255 side-by-side

Garmin watches are better than ever; here's our wishlist for where they go next

By Michael L Hicks published 28 May 23

Sunday Runday Fitness editor Michael Hicks has reviewed seven Garmin watches in the last year. Here's what he wants to see from future Garmin tech.

Sunday Runday
Running ChatGPT on a TicWatch E3 with the WearGPT app

Here are all the smartwatches that can use ChatGPT

By Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 24 May 23

You can put ChatGPT on any modern smartwatch, as long as it's a compatible model. These are all the smartwatches that can use ChatGPT.

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Accessories

Fiio FW5 earbuds review

Fiio FW5 review: These are the best-sounding wireless earbuds I've used yet

By Harish Jonnalagadda published 3 June 23

Want the best-sounding wireless earbuds? You should take a look at the Fiio FW5.

eero Pro 6E review

Best Wi-Fi 6E mesh routers 2023

By Samuel Contreras last updated 2 June 23

When shopping for the best Wi-Fi 6E mesh routers, the ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 tops the list thanks to its low price and balanced performance.

Amazon Fire Max 11 Keyboard Case

Best Bluetooth keyboards for Amazon Fire Max 11 in 2023

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 2 June 23

Make the most of your Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet with an external keyboard. Here are all the best Bluetooth keyboards for your Fire Max 11.

Anker 767 PowerHouse

Anker 767 PowerHouse review: At home in your RV and perfect for home backup power

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 2 June 23

The Anker 767 PowerHouse is at home in your RV or van and the UPS-style backup means it's great inside your home, too. Renters rejoice!

Govee M1 Matter Light Strip highlighted on gaming desk

Review: Govee M1 is a Matter-enabled lightstrip that's fabulous

By Harish Jonnalagadda published 2 June 23

With Matter integration, bright LEDs, and limitless customizability, this is the only lightstrip you need.

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Gaming

Meta Quest 3 headset with controllers and logo

Meta Quest 3: Everything we know so far

By Michael L Hicks last updated 1 June 23

The Quest 3 has been officially announced and we've assembled everything we know about the next-generation VR headset from Meta in one place.

Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2023 art

How to watch the Meta Quest Games Showcase 2023

By Nicholas Sutrich last updated 1 June 23

E3 might be dead, but June is still when all the new games get revealed. We're anticipating massive announcements for the Oculus Quest at this year's Showcase!

Assassin's Creed Nexus VR logo

Remember Assassin's Creed VR? Turns out, it's really happening

By Michael L Hicks published 1 June 23

First announced in 2020, Assassin's Creed Nexus VR will finally bring the convoluted world of historical murder and comatose assassins to virtual reality.

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable looks like the Quest 2's most ambitious game

By Michael L Hicks published 1 June 23

After Attack on Titan's neverending final season concludes this fall, you can fill the void with this faithful VR adaptation of titan combat this winter.

Stranger Things VR promotional image showing Vecna and Eleven

Relive Vecna's evil origins in Stranger Things VR for Quest 2

By Michael L Hicks published 1 June 23

Although you'll spend time as the show's antagonist, you'll also get a chance to play as Eleven.

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