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Samsung Health levels up with virtual doctor visits, on-demand workouts, and more

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-19 04:14:47

TL;DR Samsung is collaborating with three partners to add new features to the Health app. These features include telehealth visits, enhanced prescription management, and expert-guided workouts. These features will start rolling out on September 8. It’s always nice when an app gets new features. That’s exactly what’s happening with the Samsung Health app soon. The update will introduce new features enabled by three new partnerships. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us a

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Gboard’s new AI Writing Tools are coming to more Android phones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-19 04:45:18

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Gboard’s AI-powered Writing Tools feature, which debuted on the Pixel 10, is now rolling out to some non-Pixel devices. Powered by the on-device Gemini Nano model, the feature helps users proofread and rephrase text directly within the keyboard. Availability is tied to devices supporting the multimodal Gemini Nano, such as those with the latest high-end chipsets. Update 1, September 3, 2025 (2:45 PM ET): Google has confirmed that Gboard’s AI Writing T

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AirPods Pro 3 are coming, here’s every rumored new feature

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-10-19 16:42:53

AirPods Pro 3 are almost here, with a launch at Apple’s September 9 event widely expected. Here’s every rumored new feature coming to AirPods Pro 3. Next-generation H3 chip AirPods Pro 3 will include a brand new H3 chip from Apple. The H2 chip in AirPods Pro 2 has enabled Apple to regularly ship new AirPods features via firmware updates. It’s expected that H3 will similarly bring ongoing improvements for years to come—plus some new audio capabilities at launch. H2 is the reason AirPods Max

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No place in children's hands: <16s in UK to be banned from buying energy drinks

news.ycombinator.com Denis Campbell 2025-10-20 00:29:42

Under-16s in England will be banned from buying energy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster because they fuel obesity, cause sleep problems and leave them unable to concentrate. Health experts, teaching unions and dentists welcomed the ban and said it would boost children and young people’s health. It fulfils a pledge Labour included in its manifesto for last year’s general election. “How can we expect children to do well at school if they have the equivalent of a double espresso in their syste

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Smartphone Buyers Care Even Less About AI Than They Did Last Year, CNET Survey Finds

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-19 23:00:04

AI has become a staple of just about every new phone, but that doesn't mean it's a centerpiece of most people's lives. A CNET survey finds that just 11% of US smartphone owners choose to upgrade their devices because of AI features, a 7% drop from a similar survey last year. Further, about 3 in 10 people don't find mobile AI helpful and don't want to see more features added. Don't miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add CNET as a preferred Google source on Chrome. Thi

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Garmin’s Fenix 8 Pro series finally lets you leave your phone at home — sort of

theverge.com Victoria Song 2025-10-20 00:42:49

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Garmin just announced its Fenix 8 Pro series of smartwatches, which adds both cellular and satellite connectivity via the company’s InReach tech. The Fenix 8 Pro series also adds a MicroLED display version that gets a maximum brightness of 4,500 nits. The catch is the watches will start at $1,199.99, with the MicroLED version going fo

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Netflix updates its Moments feature to give users greater control over scene clipping

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2025-10-20 00:00:00

Netflix launched a scene-clipping feature for mobile last year called “Moments,” which lets users quickly save their favorite scenes from shows and movies within the Netflix app. The streaming giant rolled out an update on Wednesday, allowing users to specify both a starting point and an endpoint when saving a scene. People now have the option to adjust the scene’s ending, allowing them to create clips that are as long or as short as they prefer. Previously, users could only set a starting poin

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Advanced geothermal startups are just getting warmed up

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-10-20 00:14:54

When Congressional Republicans took a sledgehammer to the Inflation Reduction Act last summer, advanced geothermal startups were largely spared. Drilling for renewable energy appears to be one of the few things that engenders bipartisan support. Now, with the uncertainty settled, geothermal companies are announcing deals that promise to pave the way for broader deployment of their technology. Houston-based Fervo Energy said on Tuesday it has picked a supplier for key parts of its power plants,

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The best MagSafe power banks for your iPhone

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-20 04:00:15

One of the first guides I ever worked on for Engadget was about power banks. In the years since, I’ve tested more than 50 portable batteries to keep our top picks as up-to-date as possible. Now that the iPhone 17 is on the horizon — and rumored to be the thinnest ever — we wanted to devote some space to MagSafe battery packs in particular. I gathered up a new crop of batteries to test and compared the results with our existing data to pick the best MagSafe-compatible battery out there. As we

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Alphabet stock pops 6% in premarket trading after Google avoids break-up in antitrust case

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2025-10-20 11:36:24

The Google logo is seen outside a building housing Google offices in Beijing on February 4, 2025. China on February 4 said it would probe US tech giant Google over violations of anti-monopoly laws after Washington slapped 10 percent levies on Chinese goods. Alphabet shares rose 6% in premarket trading on Wednesday as investors viewed the result of Google's antitrust case as broadly favorable to the tech giant. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) had proposed a sort of break-up of Google, whic

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Google Wallet’s exceptional Everything Else feature is rolling out more widely

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-20 13:38:38

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet’s Everything Else feature is now rolling out to regions outside the US. Everything Else lets you scan uncommon IDs or documents and add their digital versions to Google Wallet. Google is also updating the app with a new shortcut specific to Indian users. At I/O 2024, Google announced a handy feature called Everything Else for Google Wallet. With this feature, you can scan or capture a picture of virtually any physical ID or pass and convert

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Google is changing how Extra Dim works on the Pixel 10, and it’s so much better

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-20 14:56:55

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The new Pixel 10 series integrates the “Extra Dim” feature directly into the main brightness slider, making it easier to access. This removes the need for a separate toggle, as Extra Dim now automatically activates when the brightness slider is at its minimum. While the feature was tested on older Pixels, it is currently exclusive to the Pixel 10, though it may come to other devices later. Google’s new Pixel 10 series introduces some surprise display upgr

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OTC nasal spray seemed to cut COVID infections by 67% in mid-sized trial

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-20 20:36:26

Daily squirts of a safe, over-the-counter allergy nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infections from taking hold, according to results published Tuesday in JAMA Internal Medicine. In a mid-staged trial, the spray appeared to reduce infections by promising 67 percent, though a larger trial will need to confirm that robust efficacy. The trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 trial conducted by researchers at Germany's Saarland University between March 2023 and July 2024. T

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With AirPods Pro 3, Apple sounds like it’s following a winning playbook

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-10-21 08:19:58

AirPods Pro 3 are almost here, and rumors indicate Apple plans to follow the highly successful proven playbook of AirPods Pro 2. Here’s what that means. AirPods Pro 3’s rumored upgrades follow the path set by AirPods Pro 2 Apple launched AirPods Pro 2 three years ago, and has continually improved them ever since. AirPods Pro 2 have improved upon Apple’s original model in several key ways: H2 chip enabled more powerful audio features Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) got a big upgrade Health-

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5 ways to instantly boost your soundbar audio quality (without spending a dime)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-10-21 12:50:00

Jada Jones/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Soundbars are gaining in popularity because of their sleek design and ability to provide an ample boost in audio quality compared to built-in TV speakers. Even with their plug-and-play nature, you can make a few modifications to help unleash the best possible sound quality. Also: I tried Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds' AI noise cancelling, and can't go back to regular ANC Whether you're new to soundbar setups or a self-p

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Microsoft gave Perfect Dark’s developers a chance to save the game — after it was already canceled

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2025-10-21 12:49:00

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. In July, Microsoft’s sweeping layoffs hit Xbox hard, and shuttered the entire game studio that was building Perfect Dark. Officially, the game was canceled. But unofficially, reports Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, Microsoft gave Perfect Dark’s other set of

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Instagram tests Picture-in-Picture viewing for reels

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-10-21 09:31:11

Instagram is testing a new Picture-in-Picture feature for watching reels, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Tuesday. The feature allows users to watch reels in a small, floating window on their screen while browsing other apps to allow for multitasking. The feature was first spotted by app researcher Radu Oncescu. Users who are part of the test will see a pop-up notifying them about the new feature and how to turn it on. While Picture-in-Picture is great for multitasking, it also has the

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How to Make Light Roast Espresso, According to Chemists (2025)

wired.com Matthew Korfhage 2025-10-21 19:58:31

“You need to realize you've already rejected tradition by not getting a dark roast coffee. You've embraced modernism,” Hedrick says. “And if you're going to embrace modernism and reject traditionalism, you must always also reject traditional shot parameters.” But terrific light roast is possible. There are two ways to go. You can go traditional—changing your dose and ratios a bit but aiming for a cup with intensity and balance. That's what I've been honing for the past year. But there's also

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Ever shared a Spotify link on the internet? Someone you don’t know can now message you

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-21 20:46:39

TL;DR Spotify recently introduced a new Messages feature that connects users via past song shares and activities. These connections can expose user identities through trackable URLs shared previously, including with strangers. You can opt out of the Messages feature in your app settings or remove the tracking parameters from URLs before sharing them. Spotify recently announced a new Messages feature, adding a layer of communication and social discovery to the music streaming app. Spotify Mess

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Google’s fan-favorite Ambient EQ feature makes a return on the Pixel 10

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-22 00:42:11

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Pixel 10 has “Adaptive Tone,” a feature that dynamically adjusts the display’s white balance to match ambient lighting. This technology is Google’s version of Apple’s True Tone and was previously available on the Pixel 4 under the name “Ambient EQ.” After a five-generation absence, the feature returns to the Pixel phone lineup to improve visual comfort and viewing consistency. The Pixel 10 series isn’t a major hardware leap, though the addi

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3 Android calendar apps that beat Google's default hands down - and they're all free

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-22 00:15:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Google Calendar isn't the only game in town. There are a handful of options that blow Google's away. These calendars offer more features and better UIs. My calendar is an important tool to help keep me organized, and the busier I get, the more I depend on it. For as long as I can remember, Google Calendar has been my go-to for this function, but over the past year, I've been looking for

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Leak ‘Confirms’ AirPods Pro 3 Will Have the Powerbeats Pro 2’s Biggest Feature

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-10-22 00:30:33

We’re a week away from Apple’s annual iPhone event, and leaks are still slowly dripping in. This time, it’s back to the AirPods Pro 3, which, according to 9to5Mac, may have some good and bad news for Apple audio fans. The good news, according to an anonymous leak to 9to5Mac, is that Apple’s next generation of pro wireless earbuds will actually have a rumored pair of health sensors that expand them beyond audio. Per an anonymous tipster to 9to5Mac, those sensors are allegedly a rumored heart rat

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Researchers Discover Another Place Where People Live Freakishly Long

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2025-10-22 00:35:01

There are regions where an atypically large number of people enjoy a much longer lifespan than elsewhere on the planet. In these so-called Blue Zones—such as Ogliastra in Italy, Ikaria in Greece, Okinawa in Japan, and Martinique—the population tends to eat healthy, stay physically active, engage with a community, and live with a sense of purpose. (Why are we surprised they live longer, again?). An international team of researchers has investigated how these Blue Zone lifestyle principles apply

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Instagram tests Picture-In-Picture viewing for reels

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-10-22 00:31:11

Instagram is testing a new Picture-in-Picture feature for watching reels, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Tuesday. The feature allows users to watch reels in a small, floating window on their screen while browsing other apps to allow for multitasking. The feature was first spotted by app researcher Radu Oncescu. Users who are part of the test will see a pop-up notifying them about the new feature and how to turn it on. While Picture-in-Picture is great for multitasking, it also has the

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Gboard’s new AI Writing Tools are already rolling out to non-Pixel phones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-22 04:35:18

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Gboard’s AI-powered Writing Tools feature, which debuted on the Pixel 10, is now rolling out to some non-Pixel devices. Powered by the on-device Gemini Nano model, the feature helps users proofread and rephrase text directly within the keyboard. Availability is likely tied to devices supporting the multimodal Gemini Nano, such as those with the latest high-end chipsets. When Google unveiled the Pixel 10 series last month, the company highlighted new A

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Do You Need a Satellite Messenger?

wired.com Kieran Alger 2025-10-22 04:00:00

When the smartphone in your pocket is loaded with a growing arsenal of safety tools—including location tracking, fall detection, and SOS alerts—it’s very tempting to adventure off the grid without back up. But if your hikes, runs, and rides regularly take you beyond the reach of cell towers, into more extreme conditions and terrain, sticking a dedicated satellite messenger in your pack might just save your life. Unlike smartphones, satellite communicators don’t rely on Wi-Fi or network coverage

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The Backbone Pro controller is $20 off for a limited time

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2025-10-22 04:42:53

is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware that he thinks you’ll like. He joined in 2018, and after a stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. If you’ve ever thought “it’d sure be nice to have just one controller to use between my phone, tablet, and TV,” then the Backbone Pro might be made for you. Backbone’s newest gamepad has the same phone-hugging design as its 2020 predecessor, but comes with a handful of distinct features — the most notable being that it can be paired via

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This Gemini upgrade will soon make Google Docs even more useful on Android (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-22 08:58:33

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Docs on the web recently received a new feature that lets users listen to their documents with Gemini. We spotted code that enables this feature on the Google Docs Android app and activated it ahead of release for an early look. The current mobile implementation lacks some features from the web version, but they could be added later. Google recently released a new feature for Google Docs that allows users to listen to their documents using Gem

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ExpressVPN switches to multi-tiered pricing plans, letting users tweak features to plan duration

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-22 08:00:16

ExpressVPN has tripled its subscription options by switching to a tiered pricing structure, effective today. The new system includes three levels of service, the cheapest offering basic VPN service and the others adding extra features. Each one of those levels — Basic, Advanced and Pro — can be purchased for monthly, yearly or two-year durations. In total, you've now got nine different options for subscribing to ExpressVPN. The company also says legacy plans will remain active "for now," and cu

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PSA: Spotify Messages can reveal your profile to anyone you’ve ever shared music with

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-22 21:46:39

TL;DR Spotify recently introduced a new Messages feature that connects users via past song shares and activities. These connections can expose user identities through trackable URLs shared previously, including with strangers. You can opt out of the Messages feature in your app settings or remove the tracking parameters from URLs before sharing them. Spotify recently announced a new Messages feature, adding a layer of communication and social discovery to the music streaming app. Spotify Mess

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Samsung Health levels up with virtual doctor visits, on-demand workouts, and more

Gboard’s new AI Writing Tools are coming to more Android phones

AirPods Pro 3 are coming, here’s every rumored new feature

No place in children's hands: <16s in UK to be banned from buying energy drinks

Smartphone Buyers Care Even Less About AI Than They Did Last Year, CNET Survey Finds

Garmin’s Fenix 8 Pro series finally lets you leave your phone at home — sort of

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Alphabet stock pops 6% in premarket trading after Google avoids break-up in antitrust case

Google Wallet’s exceptional Everything Else feature is rolling out more widely

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OTC nasal spray seemed to cut COVID infections by 67% in mid-sized trial

With AirPods Pro 3, Apple sounds like it’s following a winning playbook

5 ways to instantly boost your soundbar audio quality (without spending a dime)

Microsoft gave Perfect Dark’s developers a chance to save the game — after it was already canceled

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Ever shared a Spotify link on the internet? Someone you don’t know can now message you

Google’s fan-favorite Ambient EQ feature makes a return on the Pixel 10

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Leak ‘Confirms’ AirPods Pro 3 Will Have the Powerbeats Pro 2’s Biggest Feature

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Instagram tests Picture-In-Picture viewing for reels

Gboard’s new AI Writing Tools are already rolling out to non-Pixel phones

Do You Need a Satellite Messenger?

The Backbone Pro controller is $20 off for a limited time

This Gemini upgrade will soon make Google Docs even more useful on Android (APK teardown)

ExpressVPN switches to multi-tiered pricing plans, letting users tweak features to plan duration

PSA: Spotify Messages can reveal your profile to anyone you’ve ever shared music with

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