TL;DR Walmart’s Onn brand has launched a new Google Home security camera for just $35 with 1080p video, night vision, and two-way talk. The new camera is far cheaper than Google’s $99 Nest Cam while still offering Google Home integration and Gemini-powered AI features. Walmart’s budget tech brand Onn is expanding deeper into the Google … Read More “Walmart’s Onn just launched a $35 Google Home camera” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A new report claims that LG is discussing selling its TV business to Hisense. LG is reportedly considering the move because of weak profits and growing competition from Chinese TV brands. If it happens, it would mark another major exit for LG after it shut down its smartphone … Read More “LG might be done making TVs after nearly 60 years” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Android Auto is starting to roll out support for multiple swipeable media cards on the dashboard. The feature is now live in the latest beta version of Android Auto. It lets users cycle between active audio apps without reopening them each time. Google appears to be rolling out a … Read More “Android Auto just made switching media apps way less annoying” »
TL;DR A Canadian user claims their Galaxy S25 FE exploded while charging overnight, causing minor burns to the user, traumatizing their son, and resulting in property and smoke damage. The phone was charging via a third-party 20W charger while enclosed in a thick leather wallet case that contained coins, which may have trapped heat. This … Read More “Samsung user claims Galaxy S25 FE exploded while charging overnight” »
TL;DR Google says that while the first Googlebooks will be premium, cheaper models are also in the pipeline. The comment suggests Googlebooks may eventually expand beyond high-end laptops into the same affordable territory as Chromebooks. If that happens, Google may no longer need ChromeOS laptops to maintain its presence in education and budget computing. Now, … Read More “Google confirms cheaper Googlebooks are also coming” »
TL;DR A Google Store customer says their Pixel 10 order showed up as a Motorola Razr instead. The buyer claims Google support kept repeating the same 24–72 hour response with no real fix. Imagine ordering Google’s latest flagship, only to open the box and find a folding phone from an entirely different brand. That’s precisely … Read More “A Pixel 10 buyer claims Google shipped the wrong phone” »
TL;DR XREAL has launched its new X By XREAL sub-brand alongside the a01 AR glasses, which feature a lightweight 62g design, a 1600-nit HDR10 display, and interchangeable front frames for customization. The a01 focuses heavily on comfort and practicality, featuring slimmer hardware, multiple nose pad options, transparent or immersive viewing modes, and a new anti-shake … Read More “XREAL’s $299 AR glasses finally make the tech look normal” »
Motorola phones were in the spotlight earlier this week when a Redditor discovered rather concerning behavior when opening the Amazon shopping app. Instead of simply opening the app, affected phones would briefly open a browser containing a shady URL before redirecting to an Amazon affiliate link. This made us wonder whether Motorola was stealing affiliate … Read More “Why were Motorola phones hijacking the Amazon app? Here’s what the company says.” »
Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR The Steam Deck OLED is back in stock, but at prices up to $300 higher than before. The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now costs $789, while the 1TB configuration will run you $949. The hikes might cast a grim outlook for Steam Machine and Steam Frame pricing later this … Read More “Valve is hiking Steam Deck OLED prices by as much as $300” »
Taylor Kerns / Android Authority TL;DR Meta has announced plans for several new paid subscriptions. Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus, and WhatsApp plus offer additional functionality for $3 to $4 per month. Paid plans featuring additional AI functionality and tools for audience growth are also being tested. Meta is rolling out a handful of new paid … Read More “Meta launches ‘Plus’ plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp” »
