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Pixel 10 series FCC filing confirms connectivity features, hints at Samsung modem

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro XL have passed through the FCC website. Both phones apparently have satellite support, and there are hints of a Samsung modem once again. Meanwhile, the Pro version has Thread and UWB support while the standard model misses these features. Google is expected to launch the Pixel 10 series in the coming weeks, and we’ve already seen a steady stream of leaks. However, the latest leak comes via the company’s own regulatory

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Lossless Float Image Compression

Back in 2021 I looked at OpenEXR lossless compression options (and I think my findings led a change of the default zip compression level, as well as change of the compression library from zlib to libdeflate. Yay blogging about things!). Then in 2023 I looked at losslessly compressing a bunch of floating point data, some of which might be image-shaped. Well, now a discussion somewhere else has nerd-sniped me to look into lossless compression of floating point images, and especially the ones that

The best Android phone dives to its second-lowest price ever at $749

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Prime Day is the ideal time to score a fantastic deal on one of the latest flagship smartphones. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is our favorite Android phone right now, and it’s available at a slashed price of $749, down from its regular price of $1,099. That’s a generous 32% discount off the recommended retail price. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL for $749 (32% off) The Pixel 9 Pro XL has only been cheaper than this for a single day since it launched, so this is a rare op

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The Pixel 10 Pro XL may boast the largest battery in Pixel history

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A new leak suggests that the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL may offer few changes compared to last year’s models. The devices will reportedly feature the new Tensor G5 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of storage. Although the camera hardware is expected to remain the same as last year’s models, the devices will bring some improvements on the battery and charging front. While we’re still weeks away from the rumored Pixel 10 series launch event, we alr

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A nasal spray company wants to make it harder for the FTC to police health claims

In the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, a health products company called Xlear began advertising its saline nasal spray to people desperately searching for ways to protect themselves from a new virus. In its marketing, Xlear pointed to studies that it said supported the idea that ingredients in the spray could block viruses from sticking to the nasal cavity. Based on its interpretation of the science, Xlear promoted the product as one part of a “layered defense” against contracting covid. In 202

Razer Knows You Sickos Always Wanted an iPad Mobile Controller

Everybody who’s ever held a phone controller secretly, in their heart of hearts, wanted to know what it would be like if one could stretch so large you could attach it to your favorite tablet instead of your phone. The previous Razer Kishi Ultra was already big enough that it could fit the 8.3-inch screen of an iPad mini. For the next rendition, Razer said, “screw it” and created a mobile controller that can extend so large it could fit your 13-inch iPad Air, becoming the most excessive way you

Razer’s new mobile controller can stretch wide enough to fit an iPad Pro

The iPad Mini is no longer the biggest tablet you can fit into a mobile gaming controller (without breaking it a little). Razer’s new $199.99 Kishi V3 Pro XL can accommodate a 13-inch iPad or Android tablet that uses a USB-C connector. It’s like Razer’s 2013 Edge, in spirit at least. My 10.9-inch iPad Air is a cinch to fit inside of the Kishi V3 Pro XL, and having even this large of a screen to play on is a treat. How could it not be? Not only that, its speakers sound fantastic for playing game

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I tested 10+ Pixel 9 Pro XL cases so you don’t have to: These are the picks I would buy!

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority I’ve tested out a ton of the most popular Pixel 9 Pro XL cases on the market and picked out a few that are worthy of Google’s most premium (non-foldable) smartphone. Check out our list for the best Pixel 9/9 Pro cases if you’ve got a smaller model. My favorite Google Pixel 9 Pro XL case is the Mous Limitless Nick Fernandez / Android Authority A phone as large and expensive as the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL needs solid protection, and the Mous Limitless case hits

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