This is a make-or-break year for Google's smart home line-up
…While updates to the Google Home app have made it more interesting to use, that was a laudable improvement in 2023. We’re three years later now, and all we have to…
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Forget basic transcriptions: An upcoming wearable wants to power autonomous AI agents
…Plaud Inc., the startup behind a successful lineup of AI-powered note-taking devices , is planning to launch a brand-new wearable device later this year that integrates directly with AI agents…
I've had the Oura Ring 5 for 72 hours, and it's already one of my favorite smart rings
…The Oura Slack channel here at AA goes off semi-annually about how effectively Oura predicts sickness, or how we wish another brand would echo Oura’s approach to big-picture insights…
No Pixel phone? Google's got a backup way to update your Pixelsnap Charger
…Google introduced its Pixelsnap accessory branding with the Pixel 10 series last year, referencing Qi2 magnetic charging tech. And its headlining product there was the Pixelsnap Charger. The first thing you’re…
As a regular Google Home user, I’m absolutely dreading June 30
…Fitbit and Nest were prime examples, but Google is rectifying the problem by creating brand-new forums for each product line. That’s how we got here. The legacy Nest Community forums…
Some original Chromecast dongles are no longer working, and nobody knows why
…More than 100 million Chromecast units were sold globally before Google retired the branding in favor of the newer Google TV Streamer . Still, Google officially ended software updates for the first-generation…
Apple could outclass Samsung and Google with its smart glasses
…Meta managed a surprise hit with the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, and since then, we’ve seen renewed interest from the likes of Google and Samsung in Android XR to make…
Vizio smart TVs force you to use a Walmart account
…In the email, the TV brand warns users that it is transitioning to use Walmart sign-ins for “all newly purchased Vizio OS smart TVs.” The message adds that customers will soon…
Survey shows Pixel lovers like Google’s custom AI icons, but a major element is still missing
…By • April 15, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Last week, we revealed how our community really feels about Google’s branded Pixel themes . While many readers seem…
The heat is on for Android rivals as Apple’s foldable reportedly enters production
…factor that Android brands are increasingly drifting toward. Are you looking forward to the iPhone Fold based on early leaks? 160 votes It’s all setting up an interesting head-to-head…