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AirPods Pro 3 vs. Pixel Buds Pro 2: Which Wireless Earbuds Are Better?

Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are here, and with their arrival comes a lot of questions. One of the big questions after Apple’s annual iPhone event is, “Should I buy new AirPods right now?” But before you can answer that, it’s important to know the competition, and the main one is Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2. While both bear the “Pro” moniker in their names, they’re not created equal, and small differences in features could have a big impact on which pair you ought to buy. If you’re wondering which trigg

One of Google’s new Pixel 10 AI features has already been removed

Google is one of the most ardent proponents of generative AI technology, as evidenced by the recent launch of the Pixel 10 series. The phones were announced with more than 20 new AI experiences, according to Google. However, one of them is already being pulled from the company's phones. If you go looking for your Daily Hub, you may be disappointed. Not that disappointed, though, as it has been pulled because it didn't do very much. Many of Google's new AI features only make themselves known in

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Google’s new Pixelsnap Ring Stand is stumbling out of the gate with early issues

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Users are reporting that there’s an issue with the Pixelsnap Ring Stand. It appears that the screws that hold the ring to the magnetic panel are becoming loose. One of the more exciting aspects of the Pixel 10’s launch was the announcement of the new Pixelsnap accessories. These MagSafe-like items can magnetically snap onto the Pixel 10 without the need for a special case. Now that the Pixel 10 has been out for a couple of weeks, plenty of owners have

Pixel 10 fights AI fakes with new Android photo verification tech

Google is integrating C2PA Content Credentials into the Pixel 10 camera and Google Photos, to help users distinguish between authentic, unaltered images and those generated or edited with artificial intelligence technology. The American company notes that the problem of labeling synthetic media has become bigger in recent years as traditional approaches are no longer suitable and leave room for leave room for interpretation and misrepresentation. In the latest Pixel 10 phones, every JPEG photo

I love the Pixel 10, but I wish it had these 5 features

I’m what you might call the “Pixel guy” around here. When the Google Pixel 10 series launched, I was, as you can imagine, pretty excited. And for good reason! These are fantastic phones. From the standard Pixel 10 to the Pixel 10 Pro XL and even to the outrageously expensive Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Google has delivered a lineup that is refined, intelligent, and a joy to use. I’ve already bought the Pixel 10 Pro, and I have a strong feeling it will be my pick for the best phone of 2025. But as much a

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Google’s Pixel Referral program is back for the Pixel 10, letting you make a nice $500

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Google has relaunched the Pixel Referral Program for the Pixel 10 series, giving users 10 codes to share. A referral code provides a 10% discount on a new Pixel phone for the buyer and gives the referrer a $50 store credit. The credits and discounts are valid until February 28, 2026, and can be stacked with other offers, with some exceptions. Google relaunched the Pixel Referral Program last year for the Pixel 9 series. Users can refer their friends an

A look at all the known Pixel 10 problems so far, and how to fix them

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The Google Pixel 10 series is here, bringing a faster-than-ever Tensor chip and several smaller refinements to the table. Of course, no launch is perfect, and bugs are to be expected. Unfortunately, the Pixel 10’s debut has been rockier than usual, with multiple issues surfacing almost immediately. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most commonly reported launch problems, along with troubleshooting tips to keep your Pixel 10 running smoothly. Problem 1:

Nvidia’s latest GeForce driver is ready for Borderlands 4 and RTX Remix mods

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Nvidia is releasing a new GeForce Game Ready driver today in preparation for the Borderlands 4 release later this week. There’s also an Nvidia app update arriving today that includes a new RTX Remix update to allow modders to improve fire and smoke effects in older games. Today’s Game Read

Windows 11 KB5065426 & KB5065431 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5065426 and KB5065431 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and issues. Today's updates are mandatory as they contain the September 2025 Patch Tuesday security patches for vulnerabilities discovered in previous months. You can install today's update by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on 'Check for Updates.' Windows Update (KB5065426) You can also manually download and install the update from t

Windows 10 KB5065429 update includes 14 changes and fixes

Microsoft has released the KB5065429 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, with fourteen fixes or changes, including fixes for unexpected UAC prompts and severe lag and stuttering issues with NDI streaming software. The Windows 10 KB5065429 update is mandatory as it contains Microsoft's September 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates, which fix two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities and 81 flaws. Windows users can install this update by going into Settings, clicking

New Pixel 10 screens are freezing with bizarre 'snowy' static - what to do if you see it

Ok_Economist_3997 (Reddit) / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Pixel 10 devices are being affected by a screen glitch. The glitch covers the screen in static-like snow. For now, Google is investigating, but there's no fix. The Google Pixel 10 series has only been available for about two weeks, but users are already encountering some big glitches. Also: A week later with Google Pixel 10, I'm wondering why anyone should

Apple’s iPhone 17 introduces a new Center Stage selfie camera

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple has announced the iPhone 17, the latest edition of its standard model iPhone. This iteration has been upgraded with a larger 6.3-inch display and a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate. It comes in some lightly refreshed color variations, but otherwise preserves much of the iPhone 16 design. Some of the biggest updates for this generation are the cameras, including a 48-megapixel “dual fusion” camera system o

Google is working on making it easier than ever to find your Call Notes (APK teardown)

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a new filter for the Phone app. This filter separates calls with Call Notes attached from the rest of your call history. This follows an earlier discovery that revealed a “Recordings” filter. After new filters were rolled out in the Phone by Google app earlier this year, sorting through call history became a bit easier. You can now separate past calls by Missed, Contacts, Non-Spam, and Spam. However, we recently discovered that anothe

I replaced my Samsung S25 Ultra with the Pixel 10 Pro XL for weeks - and don't regret it

Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL ZDNET's key takeaways The latest Pixel flagships are priced the same as last year, but get meaningful upgrades across the board. The Pro XL model, with its base storage of 256GB and faster wired and wireless charging, is the best Pixel phone right now. You'll just have to settle for the same design and camera hardware as last year. View now at Google View now at Amazon View now at Best Buy more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.

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Our Pixel 10 Pro XL has also run into the infamous screen snow issue (Updated: Fix incoming)

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Multiple Google Pixel 10 series users are experiencing a “screen snow” issue. The display freezes and shows a static-like image, but recovers automatically after about ten minutes. We have also faced the issue on our own Pixel 10 Pro XL. Google has acknowledged the bug publicly and says a fix started rolling out on September 3. Update: September 8, 2025 (10 PM ET): Google has confirmed to Android Authority that it started rolling out a fix for the screen

Google is already shoveling out a fix for Pixel 10’s screen snow

Google is now rolling out a fix for the so-called “screen snow” bug affecting some Pixel 10 devices. The company confirmed the development in a statement to Android Authority: We’re aware of an issue impacting a small number of Pixel 10 devices. We began rolling out fixes on Sept. 3 with more to follow in the coming weeks. Google began pushing the September 2025 security update on September 3, which included a slate of bug fixes and improvements. While the official changelog didn’t explicitly

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Google quietly hits pause on a brand-new Pixel 10 feature, and it’s for the best

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has pulled the Daily Hub preview from Pixel 10 phones. The feature was designed to give users an overview of their day, with personalized recommendations and content suggestions. However, it seemed extremely underbaked at launch and did not live up to expectations. Google says it’s temporarily pausing the public preview of Daily Hub and actively working to improve the feature. Google is pausing the Daily Hub preview on Pixel 10 devices, citing the

Tonight only: One more chance to get a Pixel 9 unlocked for as little as $299

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Pixel 9 TL;DR US Mobile is relaunching its Pixel 9 deal starting today at 5 PM EST. The phone costs $299 with an annual plan or $339 with a monthly plan, and the Pixel 9 devices are fully unlocked. To qualify, you need at least 30 days of US Mobile service (or an annual plan), but there is no commitment beyond that. Earlier this summer, US Mobile offered the Pixel 9 for just $249 in fully unlocked form, as long as you signed up for an unlimited plan. If you

These are the 5 best budget camera phones of 2025 that can take great photos while saving you money

We can thank the Google Tensor G4 chipset for making imaging so special in this budget phone. After all, computational photography is what has made the Google Pixel phones so good in mobile photography. The good news is this processing doesn’t change much from phone to phone, as it is all software enhancements. Of course, hardware matters too. The Pixel 9a comes with a 48MP main sensor, which may seem like a downgrade from the Pixel 8a’s 64MP sensor, but photo quality is not always about megapi

Changing these 10 settings on my Pixel phone gave it a nice performance boost

Even older Pixel models can get in on the optimization tweaks. Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Google Pixel phones are notorious for having hidden settings that can greatly enhance the user experience. The list includes options for ramping up the display refresh rate, optimizing the battery life, and gestures. I demo them on a Pixel 9a running on Android 15, but newer and older software versions should have similar capabilities. W

I Tested the Pixel 10 Pro and It's a Master Class on What an Android Phone Should Be

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.5 / 10 SCORE Google Pixel 10 Pro XL $999 at Best Buy Pros Long software support period Camera performs well, with impressive AI-assisted Super Res Zoom Fun and useful new AI skills Cons Tensor G5 isn't as powerful as rivals Magic Cue of limited use if you don't live strictly in Google's world Images can look over processed I've spent a lot of time w

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Our Pixel 10 Pro XL has also run into the infamous screen snow issue

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Multiple Google Pixel 10 series users are experiencing a “screen snow” issue. The display freezes and shows a static-like image, but recovers automatically after about ten minutes. We have also faced the issue on our own Pixel 10 Pro XL. Google has not acknowledged the bug publicly, and no fix has been mentioned in the recent software update. The Google Pixel 10 series is the latest Android flagship on the block, and as with every release, early adopters

I hope iPhone 17 adopts these 7 features from Google, OpenAI, and others

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The release of the Google Pixel 10 phones with deeply integrated AI features that offer impressive new capabilities has revealed the biggest gaps the iPhone 17 needs to fill. Many of the smartest AI services in the world are already on the iPhone as apps, and so there's the possibility that Apple could partner with them for deeper integrations. The new AI camera features in the Pixel 10 could be th

Analog optical computer for AI inference and combinatorial optimization

Experimental set-up The key components of our experimental set-up are shown in Fig. 1a and Extended Data Fig. 1. Optical subsystem The optical subsystem performs matrix–vector multiplication. The basic components are the optical sources (input vector), a system of fan-out optics to project the light onto the modulator matrix and a system of fan-in optics to project the light onto a photodetector array (output vector). The corresponding schematic is shown in Extended Data Fig. 2. The incohere

The 49 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (September 2025)

Streaming services are known for having award-worthy series but also plenty of duds. Our guide to the best TV shows on Netflix is updated weekly to help you know which series you should move to the top of your queue. They aren’t all surefire winners—we love a good less-than-obvious gem—but they’re all worth your time, trust us. Feel like you’ve already watched everything on this list that you want to see? Try our guide to the best movies on Netflix for more options. And if you’ve already comple

Google Pixel 10 review: perfectly fine

is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Asking the Pixel 10 to be more than what it is feels greedy. Google’s non-Pro Pixel is priced fairly at $799, which is significantly less than the $999 Pixel 10 Pro. It comes with some handy upgrades, like Qi2 charging with buil

These are the 5 best budget camera phones we recommend

We can thank the Google Tensor G4 chipset for making imaging so special in this budget phone. After all, computational photography is what has made the Google Pixel phones so good in mobile photography. The good news is this processing doesn’t change much from phone to phone, as it is all software enhancements. Of course, hardware matters too. The Pixel 9a comes with a 48MP main sensor, which may seem like a downgrade from the Pixel 8a’s 64MP sensor, but photo quality is not always about megapi

The Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories (2025)

Enter the MagSafe Accessory World I have been testing MagSafe accessories for years, and you should totally take advantage of the vast ecosystem with your new Pixel. Whether you want a magnetic wallet or phone tripod, we have plenty of WIRED-tested recommendations in our guides. Most of them should work without fail on the Pixel 10 series. Here they are: Other Cases and Accessories We Like Mous Clarity Pixelsnap Case for $70: This is my second favorite clear case after Dbrand's Ghost 2.0. The

Google Pixel 10 review: The best of Pixel without the fuss

Google Pixel 10 Google has struck a great balance between its baseline and Pro-tier flagships with the Pixel 10. While it doesn't have absolutely everything found in its bigger siblings, the more flexible camera package, new AI tools, great design, and faster processor make for a compact flagship phone with few compromises. Best of all, it still costs the same as last year. The Pixel 10 really is one of the best phones Google has ever made. For my daily driver, I typically pick a hulking great

The maths you need to start understanding LLMs

The maths you need to start understanding LLMs Actually coming up with ideas like GPT-based LLMs and doing serious AI research requires serious maths. But the good news is that if you just want to understand how they work, while it does require some maths, if you studied it at high-school at any time since the 1960s, you did all of the groundwork then: vectors, matrices, and so on. One thing to note -- what I'm covering here is what you need to know to understand inference -- that is, using an