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Nov 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Steam Frame: A New Way to Play Games

Valve has introduced the Steam Frame, a new VR headset that is both simple and complex. Unlike the Valve Index, it does not have fancy finger-tracking controllers but instead uses a more conventional gamepad layout. The goal of the Steam Frame is to allow users to play a wide range of VR and non-VR

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel November Update: What's New and Why It Matters

The latest November update for Android 16 is now available for a wide range of Pixel devices. This update includes important security patches and various fixes for common issues. The security patches address two vulnerabilities, rated from high to critical, ensuring that users' devices are more secu

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Nov 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Android's Future: A Judge's Doubt Casts Shadow

A recent courtroom drama has put a wrench in the plans of Epic Games and Google. Judge Donato, overseeing the case, isn't convinced that the proposed settlement between the two tech giants will fix Google's alleged wrongdoings. The judge's skepticism is palpable, as she questioned the sudden friends

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Peeking into Android's Future: Always-On Displays Get Smarter

Android is cooking up something interesting for your phone's always-on display (AOD). They're working on a new "Min Mode" that lets apps show their own simple, always-visible interfaces. This isn't just about showing the time and notifications anymore. It's about giving apps a chance to shine, even

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Augmented Reality Glasses: A New Era of Tech Teamwork

Google and Magic Leap are extending their partnership for another three years. Their mission? To create augmented reality (AR) glasses powered by Android XR. This isn't just a simple collaboration; it's a push to make AR technology more accessible and user-friendly. Magic Leap recently showcased a

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Oct 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Galaxy XR: A Fresh Take on Mixed Reality Tech

Samsung has entered the mixed reality headset game with the Galaxy XR, a device that aims to outshine Apple's Vision Pro in several ways. The Galaxy XR is priced at $1, 800, which is significantly lower than the Vision Pro's cost. It runs on Google's new Android XR platform, which is designed to be

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Oct 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

The High Cost of Cutting-Edge Tech: What's Next for Android Phones?

Qualcomm's latest chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, is making waves, but not in a good way for phone makers. This chip is built using TSMC's advanced 3nm technology, which is expensive. The cost of making this chip is now 27% higher than the previous model, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This means phone

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Sep 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

New Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Features: What's Cooking for Pixel Users?

Google's latest Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 is out, and it's packed with some cool new features for Pixel users. Let's dive in and see what's new and what it means for you. First up, you can now customize the shape of your app icons on the home screen. Google has given us five different shapes to choose

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Aug 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Gemini's Big Move: Coming to Your Car and TV Soon!

Google has shared more details about when Gemini will be available on Android Auto and Google TV. Earlier, they mentioned it would arrive in the coming months, but now they've narrowed it down to this fall. This means we can expect Gemini to be available sometime between September and November. Dur

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Aug 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

12 Simple Tweaks to Make Your Android Phone Last Longer

Android phones are great, but their batteries can be a pain. Here are some easy ways to make your phone's battery last longer. These tips work on most Android phones, no matter the brand or model. You don't have to be a tech expert to try these out. First, let's talk about the always-on display. It

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