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Google could soon take away an important Pixel Watch 2 and 3 safety feature

Google may be getting ready to drop Safety Signal from the older smartwatches. Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Google is getting ready to remove Safety Signal from the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3 LTE. The feature provides cellular connectivity for the watches, enabling safety features when users are away from their phones and don’t have a watch carrier plan. The latest Pixel Watch app update confirms the feature is going away…

1 hour ago • Android Authority

Googlebooks have a pretty big problem: They don’t work with Samsung phones yet

Googlebooks are finally here, but Samsung users are getting a raw deal. TL;DR Googlebooks currently don’t support “Better Together” cross-device featu…

1 hour ago • Android Authority

This Dewalt 192-Piece Tool Set Is Down to $156 for October Prime Day

Fix everything in your life with this 192-piece tool set. All the ratchets, sockets, and wrenches you'll ever need. We may earn a commission from link…

1 hour ago • Lifehacker

Microsoft defines its Azure instance lifecycle, without any info about timing

Redmond explains how VMs die, but not when you can expect that to happen Microsoft has updated the lifecycle of an Azure instance, without offering an…

1 hour ago • The Register

Apple overtakes Samsung to lead European carrier smartphone sales in Q2, per report

A new report from Counterpoint Research shows that Apple overtook Samsung during the second quarter of 2026 to become the leading smartphone brand in …

2 hours ago • 9to5Mac

Control Resonant composer says 'it was a great relief that we exited The Oldest House' but it was key that he 'tried not to re-do Inception' as it would have been 'a tad tacky' and 'reduced Remedy’s concept to something less worthwhile'

Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has shared how the game's new setting affected how he scored the soundtrack and how he represented Dylan. Contr…

2 hours ago • TechRadar

I rounded up the best 6 Prime Day accessory deals for Switch, PS5, and Xbox players

I sorted through Amazon's Prime gaming deals and kept six accessories that actually earn a spot in your setup.

2 hours ago • Digital Trends

OpenAI Dumps 377 New Math Results on GitHub, Publishes Hand-Wringing Blog Post

If you're a professional mathematician, you might not be thrilled.

2 hours ago • Gizmodo

Galaxy Tab S12+ vs. M4 iPad Air: Samsung closes the software gap, but Apple still has a silicon edge

Should you pay $400 more for Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12+ or stick with the iPad Air? We break it down.

3 hours ago • Digital Trends

Razer’s $100 Mako X speakers bring gaming audio to desks without room for a subwoofer

Razer’s $99.99 Mako X speakers pack bass radiators and RGB into a compact stereo setup without a separate subwoofer. They’re available now, though max…

3 hours ago • Digital Trends

"US could be writing its own losing ticket": Amazon warns against 100+ AI data center bans as it pledges $1 billion to defuse AI backlash

Facing over 100 proposed moratoriums, Amazon offers $1 billion to host communities and expands Maryland nuclear power. Amazon says over 100 pending pr…

3 hours ago • TechRadar

I’d clear my counter for these 3 Amazon Prime kitchen deals

I narrowed Amazon's Prime kitchen deals to a pod brewer and two smart toasters that actually earn their counter space.

3 hours ago • Digital Trends

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Acclaimed British comedy series ‘Small Prophets’ now available on Apple TV

The first two episodes of “Small Prophets” are now available to stream on Apple TV, following a wave of glowing reviews for the British comedy series. Watch the trailer below. more…

3 hours ago • 9to5Mac

Cheap Pokémon, discounted Mario, and more — Amazon's big blowout sale shows Switch 2 games don't have to be expensive

Don't miss this selection of excellent Nintendo Switch 2 game Prime Day discounts. Nintendo Switch 2 games have a bit of a reputation. They're normall…

3 hours ago • TechRadar

We Finally Know What Mike Flanagan’s New ‘Exorcist’ Is About

'The Exorcist: Martyrs,' starring Scarlett Johansson, opens March 12, 2027.

3 hours ago • Gizmodo

A New Study Puts the Heat on Gas Stoves for Commercial Kitchen Air Pollution

The gas versus electric stove debate continues.

3 hours ago • CNET Tech

Get 22% off this sweet Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 5070-powered gaming PC at just $1799

Get $500 off this prebuilt gaming PC with a sweet Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, a powerful RTX 5070 graphics card, and 32GB of memory at just $1799. We've seen…

3 hours ago • Tom's Hardware

The Marshall Emberton III Bluetooth Speaker Is Just $99 for October Prime Day

This Bluetooth speaker goes to an 11 out of 10, but the price stays at around 4. We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and av…

3 hours ago • Lifehacker

Protect your investment with the best Prime Day iPhone 18 Pro case deals

Recently upgraded your phone? Don't forget to protect it from falls and scratches. We've found the best Prime Big Deal Days iPhone 18 Pro case deals. …

3 hours ago • Mashable Tech

These 5 Amazon Prime Day Wi-Fi 7 deals start at $149.99

Five Wi-Fi 7 router and mesh deals from Asus, TP-Link, Eero, and Netgear, starting at $149.99.

4 hours ago • Digital Trends

Prime Day Mac deals: New Mac mini $150 off, MacBook Air $200 off, much more

Update, October 6, 5:09 p.m. PT: Amazon has slashed prices of the new Mac mini even lower as the Prime Day festivities ramp up: 2026 M6 Mac mini 16GB/…

4 hours ago • 9to5Mac

Disney+ subscriptions just dropped to their lowest Aussie prices since November 2025

I fell in love with two TV shows — Andor and Shogun — when I saw them this year on Disney Plus, and brand-new seasons of Scrubs mean getting this deal…

4 hours ago • TechRadar

Massive 1.5 million sq ft data center campus planned for West Texas — bringing the state's total regional AI investment to $12 billion

Crusoe plans two $4.8 billion Jayton data centers, expanding its West Texas infrastructure alongside major projects in Childress and Abilene. Crusoe f…

4 hours ago • TechRadar

Jaguar Finally Reveals Its Biggest Gamble: the Type 01

Following a viral rebrand and two years without selling a new vehicle, the British marque takes the covers off the most divisive electric car yet seen…

4 hours ago • Wired Technology

'If we do something, it has to be authentic to that community — it has to meet a certain bar of performance and what we have right now isn’t quite there’: Bose president Raza Haider’s message to gamers on a new headset is to ‘absolutely stay tuned'

Bose president Raza Haider has told gamers asking for a new version of its QC35 II headset to "absolutely stay tuned." Bose president Raza Haider says…

4 hours ago • TechRadar

AWS warns 100 proposed data center bans could hurt America for generations

Amazon is warning against efforts to slow America’s enormous AI data center boom as communities demand more control over the costs and consequences of…

4 hours ago • TechRadar

GTA 6 is reportedly coming to Xbox Cloud, opening doors to PC mayhem via streaming

Microsoft has reportedly signed a streaming deal with the maker of GTA 6, which allows it to bring the highly-anticipated game to Xbox Cloud via the G…

4 hours ago • Digital Trends