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The Rise and Fall of Music Ringtones: A Statistical Analysis

Intro: The Ballad of Crazy Frog Sometimes, human creativity gives us The Godfather, Beethoven's 5th Symphony, and The Wire—and sometimes that same ingenuity gives us Crazy Frog. When it comes to Crazy Frog, people generally fall into three camps: Those who vividly remember this meme-turned-ringtone-turned-song and would like to forget. Those who've forgotten whether Crazy Frog is the name of a song or artist or noise, subsequently stream this track, remember it, and are regretful. Those born

Pixel 10 Phones

A modern design and impressive build Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL refine the iconic camera bar, come with Pixelsnap for built in Qi2 wireless charging — and a range of new magnetic accessories — and are made with the most recycled materials yet for a Pixel. These phones will be the first to feature Material 3 Expressive, our latest UI that brings more personalization and fluidity to your phone with springy animations and smooth interactions — a perfect complement to our refreshed

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The ‘Shin Godzilla’ Black-and-White Version Is Finally Getting a U.S. Theatrical Release

While we wait for news on what’s to come in the wake of Godzilla Minus One‘s massive success, this summer has seen the resurgence of Toho’s prior Godzilla reimagining in Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi’s Shin Godzilla. It got a whole new wave of reappraisal as it stomped back into theaters last week with a brand new 4K remaster—and now, to celebrate its success, and much like Minus One did before it, the movie’s extending its theatrical return with a new black-and-white remastering. Today GKids

Google's New Pixel Buds 2A Look a Lot Like the Pro 2, but Cost Way Less

Samsung recently unveiled its "fan-edition" Galaxy Buds 3 FE earbuds ($150), a more affordable version of its flagship Galaxy Buds Pro 3 earbuds that leave off a few features. You can think about Google's Pixel Buds 2A ($130) in much the same way. Essentially a slightly stripped-down version of Google's highly rated flagship Pixel Buds Pro 2 ($229), they look very similar but don't offer quite the same performance or feature set for a more affordable price. Introduced at Google's Pixel 10 launc

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Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here's How to Avoid Them in 8 Common Foods

Microplastics are all around us all the time. While these microscopic bits of plastic were once an issue for ocean pollution, now they're all around us. From kitchen tools to food storage, microplastics have infected our world. This means that each day, you are probably ingesting thousands of tiny plastic particles without even realizing it. Studies estimate the average person consumes between 39,000 and 52,000 microplastic particles annually through food and beverages alone -- and when airborn

Google’s Pixel 10 Lineup Is Here, and I’ve Found All the Cases Worth Buying Right Now

Google just revealed the Pixel 10 lineup, including the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, during its Made by Google event. New phone days are always filled with excitement, but as you secure your new Pixel 10, don’t forget to pick up protection. If you’re spending hundreds, even thousands, on a piece of hardware, you’ll want to keep it safe. Between random scuffs and scratches from daily use to accidental drops, not using a case for your Pixel 10 is risky. While I regularly walk around wit

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How Google’s new Pixel 10 phones compare to one another on paper

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you’re staring at the new Pixel 10 lineup and wondering which one actually deserves a spot in your pocket, we have you covered. All four include Google’s new Pixelsnap magnetic tech, a Tensor G5 chip, and seven years of software updates, but they differ in key ways, too. Whether you’re on a budget, want the most advanced camera system available, or are curious about switching to a foldable, there’s an opt

Zoox taps ex-Uber Pool exec’s startup for routing software help

When James Cox, the former leader of Uber’s ride-share product, Uber Pool, left that company in 2019, the Silicon Valley giant had abandoned its autonomous vehicle development and sold off the division entirely. While Uber Pool had struggled to take hold, Cox felt a massive opportunity had been missed: taking the core of Uber Pool’s tech and applying it to robotaxis. For the last five years, Cox has instead been running a small startup called The Routing Company, which helps transit agencies ma

Pixel 10’s new trick makes photo editing as easy as typing

TL;DR Google is adding a new “Ask Photos” feature to the Pixel 10 series for easier photo editing. You can simply type prompts like “remove reflections” or “fix the lighting” to edit your pictures using AI. The tool can handle multiple edits at once and lets you compare changes to the original photo. Photo editing on the Pixel 10 series is getting a whole lot easier thanks to AI. Google is introducing a new feature in Google Photos called “Ask Photos,” which lets you edit pictures simply by t

Google Pixel 10 takes group photos to the next level with Auto Best Take

TL;DR The Pixel 10 is getting a new feature called Auto Best Take. The feature automatically finds and combines similar photos into one where everybody looks their best. The Add Me feature has also been improved to add the photographer to even bigger groups. Sometimes things happen when attempting to take a group photo, whether it’s someone getting distracted and looking the other way or another person sneezing right before the shutter closes. In 2023, Google rolled out a Pixel feature called

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Pixel 10 simplifies switching from an iPhone — even before your new phone arrives

TL;DR The new Google Pixel 10 series includes features designed to simplify the process of switching from an iPhone. If you buy your Pixel 10 from the Google Store, you can minimize setup time by preparing your iPhone data for transfer before your new phone arrives. Google has also upgraded the Pixel Tips app to the My Pixel app and added other features to the Pixel 10 series, such as contextual tips and an on-device AI-powered agent for support. Google has just launched the new Pixel 10 flag

Pixel 10 users get their own version of Apple’s Journal app

TL;DR Google has launched the new Journal app with the new Pixel 10 series to offer secure journaling features. The app uses on-device Gemini Nano AI for prompts, and processes and stores all data offline. At its Made by Google event, Google has just lifted the curtains off the Pixel 10 series. While the stars of the show are the new flagship phones, Google is also introducing plenty of new software features to complement the experience. One such addition is the new Pixel Journal app, designed

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Pixel 10 pre-order deals: Here’s what each carrier is offering

TL;DR AT&T members can get a free Pixel 10 Pro or Pro XL with an eligible trade-in and a free Pixel Watch 3 with the purchase of a Pixel 10 series phone. Verizon is offering a free Pixel 10 Pro or $1,000 off a Pro XL or Pro Fold with an eligible trade-in. Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile customers with a Premium Unlimited or an Unlimited Premium Flex plan can get the Pixel 10 or Pro for free with an eligible trade-in. After all the leaks and rumors, the Pixel 10 series is finally he

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Pixel 10’s Camera Coach helps you get better at taking photos

TL;DR The newly announced Google Pixel 10 phones offer a Camera Coach feature. This uses on-device AI to analyze your scene and make step-by-step shooting suggestions. The feature can suggest you try different angles and framing, ask the subject to look at the camera, and more. Google has just announced the Pixel 10 series of phones, and there are plenty of features worth knowing. However, one of the most intriguing camera-related additions is a so-called Camera Coach feature. Camera Coach i

I held the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and these are the 4 things that impressed me about it

I won’t deny that the first leaks of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s renders and dimensions left a sour taste in my mouth. I was expecting Google to repeat what it did with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold — one of my favorite foldables from last year — and release a slimmer, more powerful workhorse. If Samsung had finally woken up and understood that lighter weight and single-handed comfort and usability were paramount for foldables, it only made sense that Google would answer back with a better proposition. Alas,

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Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL debut as Google’s most ambitious lineup yet

Year after year, Google has given us good reason to consider its latest Pixel lineup among the best Android phones you can buy. And while the company pushes both its hardware and software to new limits with each subsequent generation, this year, the Pixel 10 series has got to represent one of the biggest, boldest steps forward for the phones yet. Once again, we’ve got four new additions to the Pixel family to check out, with the launch of the Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and

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Pixel 10 series in the US drops physical SIM, while the rest of the world gets to keep it

TL;DR The Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL models sold in the US don’t have a physical nano-SIM slot. Instead, the phones rely on dual eSIMs, with the option of storing over eight eSIM profiles. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the only device in the lineup to retain the nano-SIM + eSIM combination. Google’s new Pixel 10 lineup has made a rather bold connectivity choice. The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL sold in the US won’t come with a physical SIM slot. This will make the new Pixels th

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Pixel 10 vs Pixel 9: Here’s why I’m tempted to upgrade

Autumn isn’t usually the time to compare a newly launched phone to its direct predecessor. The upgrades over a device from a year ago are typically so minimal that one should stick to their existing phone for a couple more years before considering an upgrade. But the new Pixel 10 is a little different this time around. The Pixel 10 is getting improvements in nearly every single department, making it feel like a proper generational leap. On an individual level, these may seem like little upgrade

All the Google Pixel 10 Pro models come with this $200 perk

TL;DR The Pixel 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold come with a free year of Google AI Pro worth $200. The regular Pixel 10 includes six months of the Google One 2TB storage plan, worth about $60. Google AI Pro perks include Veo 3 Fast video generation, more NotebookLM access, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and 2TB of storage. A couple of weeks back, we spotted that Pixel 10 buyers might score a free helping of Google’s AI Pro plan. Now it’s official: Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold owne

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I’ve used the three Pixel 10 slab phones, and I’ll say this: Don’t judge a book by its cover

It’s hard to believe we are on the tenth generation of Pixel phones. Not only is it hard to believe because the OG Pixel launched nine years ago (seriously; I’m so old), but also because it’s so rare for Google to actually stick with any kind of product for that long. Regardless, here we are with the Google Pixel 10 series — and it might just be the company’s most important launch ever. I had the opportunity to go hands-on with all the devices launched at the 2025 Made by Google event, but here

5 reasons I’d get the Pixel 10 Pro Fold over the Galaxy Fold 7

When the Galaxy Z Fold 7 arrived earlier this year, I recommended it over the Pixel 9 Pro Fold thanks to its superior processing power, slimmer and lighter design, and impressive camera upgrades. Now that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is here, the game changes again — but which is the better buy when it comes to Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 7? Good question. Honestly, it’s a closer call this time, largely because the Fold 7 still gets so much right. Even so, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a strong step

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Pixel 10 Pro Fold is here: Is this the Galaxy Z Fold 7 rival you’ve been waiting for?

TL;DR Google has launched the Pixel 10 Pro Fold starting at $1,799. The phone is now available for pre-order, but will begin shipping in October. It’s the first foldable phone to feature an IP68 rating and Qi2 wireless charging. It also brings a stronger hinge, upgraded displays, a bigger battery, the new Tensor G5 chip, and a host of other upgrades. 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for foldable phones. With the new Galaxy Z Fold, Samsung has managed to breathe fresh life into a category l

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Pixel Screenshots and Recorder just got a power-up with NotebookLM integration on the Pixel 10

TL;DR The Pixel Screenshots app on the new Pixel 10 now integrates with Google’s NotebookLM. Pixel Screenshots on the Pixel 10 automatically identifies and suggests content you should add to your NotebookLM notebook. Users must opt into the AI experiences within the Pixel Screenshots app to enable this feature. It’s unclear if older Pixels will receive this Pixel Screenshots feature. Similarly, you can now add transcripts from Recorder to your notebook. The Pixel 10 series is here. This gene

Everything announced at Made by Google 2025: Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, & more

This year, Google announced everything about the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a before the actual Made by Google 2025 presentation gets underway in one hour with a number of special guests. Here’s a summary of everything announced at Made by Google 2025. Each section has a link to our full hands-on with the new hardware and software features, with more posts coming over the course of Wednesday. Pixel 10 The main upgrade to the Pixel 10 is the addition of a telephoto lens that mean

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Pixel 10 Pro Fold hands-on: Forget thinness, Google is going hard on durability

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold was a revelation. Not only did Google switch to a simpler design while adding a larger main display, the company caught up to Samsung's long-running foldable line in just two generations. However, for its third go — the Pixel 10 Pro Fold — Google is opting for a different strategy than we’ve seen recently on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Instead of focusing on thinness, Google may have just created the most rugged foldable on the market. That’s due in large part to the phone’s new I

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Pixel Buds Pro 2 may soon help protect you from sudden loud noises

Today's Made by Google/Pixel 10 event isn't just about phones (or AI, for that matter). Google has announced several updates for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 as well. Perhaps the most visible change is that the earbuds are available in a new gray colorway called Moonstone. This is perhaps designed with those who like to match the colors of their earbuds and phone in mind, as you can snap up a Pixel 10 in Moonstone as well. Pre-orders for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in Moonstone open today. In addition, severa

Google Pixel 10 series hands-on: The base model takes center stage

The Pixel 10 marks the 10th generation of Google's homegrown smartphone efforts. This year, alongside a new Tensor G5 chip, the company has included some upgrades that might make the base model the star of the family. The standard Pixel 10: Now with a dedicated zoom for the first time Aside from updated color options (obsidian, indigo, frost and lemongrass), the standard Pixel 10 doesn't look too much different from last year's phone. It still has a matte aluminum frame and a 6.3-inch OLED scr

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The Pixel 10 Pro Fold offers improved dust resistance and Qi2 wireless charging

Google just announced the Pixel 10 Pro Fold smartphone at the Made by Google event. This latest foldable offers some novel features, especially when compared to rival handsets like the recently-released Galaxy Z Fold 7. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold offers an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. This is pretty significant for dust, as the Z Fold 7 has just an IP48 rating. IP68 is a good rating and essentially means that the unit will be completely dustproof and can withstand being submerged in wa

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The Pixel 10 Pro series features brighter displays, bigger batteries and Qi2 wireless charging

After the usual months of rumors and anticipation, Google has officially launched the new Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL at its Made by Google event. The new generation flagship devices carry packed spec sheets with impressive upgrades from the Pixel 9 Pro. Perhaps the most exciting among them is the addition of Pixelsnap, which supports Google's new ecosystem of Qi2-compatible chargers that magnetically align to the back of the phone. Beyond just the convenience, Qi2 compatibility should offer fast

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Everything announced at the Made by Google Pixel event, including the Pixel 10 lineup

Google is kicking off the fall tech event season (albeit in late summer) today with its Made by Google showcase. The headline attraction at the event is the Pixel 10 lineup, but there's plenty of other interesting stuff on offer too, such as the Pixel Watch 4, Pixel Buds 2a and — of course — a bunch of AI-related announcements. Google has also confirmed something many folks have been waiting for: its take on MagSafe. The company is calling its version Pixelsnap. Here's a look at everything tha