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Google’s replacement for Nest x Yale Lock is deeply discounted alongside new Nest Cams
If you’ve been waiting for a good time to swap out your Nest x Yale Lock, Google’s replacement Yale Matter lock is now at the lowest price we’ve ever seen, and Google’s latest Nest Cams are also on sale too.
Expand Expanding CloseDon’t buy a Qi2 25W wireless charger hoping for faster speeds – just get the ‘slower’ one instead
On the backs of the Pixel 10 Pro XL and latest iPhones, Qi2 25W has been heralded as the “next big thing” in wireless charging. Yet, it really doesn’t feel worth the effort of seeking it out for two key reasons.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Rush Rally Origins, Knight Bewitched 2, more
Alongside the ongoing Samsung Black Friday event and the all-time low pricing landing across the latest Google Pixel releases, we are ready to unleash another new collection of Android game and app deals. These offers also join some new lows on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+ and Galaxy Tab S10 Lite releases as well as this Lenovo IdeaPad touchscreen Snapdragon Copilot+ PC at 50% off. But for now it’s on to the apps, and they are waiting for you down below.
Read MoreThe Pixel VIPs widget is my favorite Google Pixel feature in ages
Since Google introduced Pixel VIPs in June, the widget has become the primary way I message and call people. I use it multiple times throughout the day and it’s close to entering my first homescreen.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus helped Qualcomm ‘co-develop’ the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, coming to 15R first
Qualcomm showed off its latest Snapdragon chipset overnight, unveiling what is effectively the true successor to 2023’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Now, we know what smartphone it’s coming to first — and, in a surprise, it’s from an OEM that says it played a big role in co-development.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps starts rolling out Gemini for all navigation modes
Following the announcement at the start of November, Google Maps is beginning to roll out navigation with Gemini. It joins availability in place listings, which is getting an update, and is coming soon to Lens.
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Black Friday Week deals: Galaxy Tab S10 Lite $230, S10 FE/+ $180 off, Lenovo IdeaPad 50% off, Razr Ultra bundle $700 off, more
As we set for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving deals and a new slate of Black Friday Doorbusters in two-day’s time, the official Samsung Black Friday event rolls on and there are some new deals to scope out this morning. Firstly, the 2025 Galaxy Tab S10 Lite has hit a new Black Friday all-time low at $230 for today only, while Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+ have also dropped to the lowest we have tracked at up to $180 off the list prices. Those offers sit alongside the Lenovo IdeaPad touchscreen Snapdragon Copilot+ PC at a giant 50% off the list price and a particularly notable Black Friday deal on Razr Ultra – Moto is offering a FREE set of $200 buds as well as a $500 price drop on the 1TB model (that’s pretty wild). Everything awaits below.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV bringing back Univision channels after two-month blackout
After going dark in late September, Spanish-language channels from TelevisaUnivision are returning to YouTube TV under a new deal.
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YouTube TV reportedly lost out on pricing in Disney deal, including an extra ESPN fee
The dust has mostly settled on the YouTube TV deal with Disney, with channels having returned to subscribers and other impacts, such as Movies Anywhere, are also returning to normal. But details continue to come out, and it seems like YouTube TV ended up conceding on some big parts of the Disney deal, namely the price.
Expand Expanding CloseQualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is an always-listening, flagship-ready chipset
Qualcomm has never been scared to shake up its product lineup, much to the frustration of those of us who need to remember all of its product names. Just a couple of short months after the arrival of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the company has returned with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 — similarly named, but without its Elite tag.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher gets vibrant Dynamic Color in Android 16 QPR2
Android 16 QPR2 is a sizable update that includes an updated color palette for the recently redesigned Pixel Launcher search bar.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: Nothing’s CMF Headphone Pro makes you rethink bass for just $80
Nothing’s CMF sub-brand often takes the core pieces of a Nothing product and makes that more affordable and, well, colorful too. The new CMF Headphone Pro is no different, but what really stands out to me is that it doesn’t just have the good ideas from Nothing, but a few more of its own.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 014: Stuck on you like Qi2
Welcome to The Sideload episode 13, a NewGeekGuide podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ara Wagoner, his former co-host on The Android Police Podcast, to the show to talk all things accessories. Ara has a wide-ranging knowledge of cases, magnetic add-ons, and so much more, and over the course of a whirlwind hour, both hosts manage to squeeze in thoughts on Pixelsnap, the best way to shop for accessories, and show off some of their favorite recent mobile buys.
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is coming back to Movies Anywhere as Disney movies return for sale
Google and Disney might’ve reached a deal to return the latter’s channels to YouTube TV nearly two weeks ago, but there was still some unfinished business surrounding the breakup when it came to your personal movie library. Thankfully, on both the purchasing front and the Movies Anywhere front, things should be returning to normal very soon.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Wyze Window Cam is a clever $35 ‘outdoor’ camera you can set up inside [Gallery]
Outdoor cameras are perhaps the most useful ones, but they can also be a lot of work to set up. That’s why the new Wyze Window Cam looks pretty intriguing.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini’s generative UIs are the future of ‘there’s an app for that’
The most important thing Google announced last week is generative UIs. Fully embraced by Gemini 3, I think generative AI and interfaces will lead to a new generation of apps, but not in the way you think.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: World of Goo 2, Deus Ex GO, Hitman GO, more
The Black Friday Week Android game and app deals roll on today with highlights like World of Goo 2, Deus Ex GO, and Hitman GO. You’ll also want to make sure you check back in with the Samsung Black Friday event where Galaxy Watch 8 is now $120 off and this Galaxy Chromebook Plus is back at its best price ever (alongside a whole lot more). As for today’s Google Play deals, everything awaits below.
Read MoreGalaxy Buds 3 Pro nearly $100 off during Samsung’s Black Friday event
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro were never cheap, rivaling the AirPods Pro 3 but for Android and Galaxy users. The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are now nearly $100 off at a couple of stores during Samsung’s Black Friday sale.
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Black Friday Week deals: Galaxy Watch 8 $120 off, Galaxy S25 Ultra $400 off, Galaxy Chromebook Plus, more
The Google Black Friday deals are still flying and we are now tracking some even deeper deals courtesy of the Samsung event. The headliner for us is Galaxy Watch 8 at $120 off the list price to deliver the best cash deal yet alongside the latest Galaxy Watch Ultra at $200 off. Those offers also join Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra models at $400 off alongside the Galaxy Chromebook Plus down at its lowest price of $550 for Black Friday and Dell’s Inspiron 14 Snapdragon laptop 50% off. All of that and more awaits below.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s official Pixel cases and watch bands are on deep discount for Black Friday
You can already get Pixel phones at a huge discount for Black Friday 2025, but Google is also offering some deep discounts on its official Pixel cases, watch bands, and some other accessories through Amazon.
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart’s $9 Google TV streaming stick is a Black Friday no-brainer
The Google TV Streamer might be the most powerful Android experience you can buy for your living room right now, but for some people, its $99 price might be overkill. If you’re just looking for the cheapest Google TV option money can buy, Walmart’s Onn streaming stick is an absolute no-brainer at its Black Friday pricing.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung expands Wear OS 6 rollout to Galaxy Watch 6 series [U]
The Galaxy Watch 6 received a secondary beta update around a month ago, which likely left some wondering how long it would take for Samsung to release an update to the full build. It appears that’s coming sooner rather than later, with Samsung rolling out One UI 8 based on Wear OS 6 for the Galaxy Watch 6 series.
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Spotify is apparently planning a price hike for its US subscribers in early 2026 following in the footsteps of international price adjustments.
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Samsung’s Black Friday sale includes $720 off Galaxy phones, $120 off Galaxy Ring
Samsung continues to run some crazy Black Friday deals, including big discounts on select flagship Galaxy phones, and a rare discount on the Galaxy Ring tracker.
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