[ad_1] 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 …
XREAL’s $299 AR glasses finally make the tech look normal
[ad_1] 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 …
Why were Motorola phones hijacking the Amazon app? Here’s what the company says.
[ad_1] 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 …
Valve is hiking Steam Deck OLED prices by as much as $300
[ad_1] 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 …
Meta launches ‘Plus’ plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp
[ad_1] 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 …
Google is making it easier to find the sites you love in AI Search
[ad_1] Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Preferred Sources expanded globally last month, helping users spot their favorite sites in Top Stories results. Google is now differentiating links to Preferred Sources in AI Overviews and AI Mode. AI Overviews and AI Mode results will start showing link carousels to sites, social media posts, and forums …
YouTube can use AI to whip you up a new ‘custom feed’
[ad_1] Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube is adding an option to create a custom feed. Users can enter an AI prompt to start a new feed about seemingly any topic or topics. The option is rolling out now to US users on desktop and mobile. YouTube’s introduced a new feature that lets you …
The DuRoBo Krono e-reader is now officially available in the US
[ad_1] TL;DR The DuRoBo Krono is now available commercially in the US for $279. It comes with a smart dial to turn pages, and it can record and transcribe voice notes. It runs Android 15, has Play Store support, built-in speakers, and Bluetooth. When DuRoBo showed off its ambitious new Krono e-reader at IFA in …
Google Home routines now support custom visual triggers
[ad_1] Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini in Google Home is getting improvements and new features. Routines can be configured to start when custom “visual insights” are detected by compatible cameras. Performance of Google Home widgets should also be improved. Google Home is getting some new capabilities courtesy of Gemini. Starting today, users signed …
YouTube is making it easier to spot AI videos
[ad_1] Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube is making its AI labels more prominent for both long-form content as well as Shorts. The new labels will be displayed on realistic-looking videos that are made or significantly altered using AI tools. It will also start detecting and automatically labeling AI content on the platform. As …
