Google’s Pixel Watch is meant to be one of the missing pieces to a complete ecosystem. Part of that ecosystem is Google Home, and the two work together quite nicely. Here’s how to access Google Home from your Pixel Watch or on any Wear OS 3 device, like the Galaxy Watch 5.
The Google Home app is the go-to place for controlling all of your Google Assistant-enabled smart home devices. Of…
Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro block Android apps that aren’t 64-bit; here’s what that means for you
October 15, 2022
Google’s Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are important phones for a few reasons, but one of the biggest is how they support apps. As it turns out, the Pixel 7 series delivers the first Android phones that block support for apps that aren’t 64-bit. What does that mean for you?
Google confirms the Pixel Watch won’t actually charge on your Pixel phone or other Qi chargers
October 15, 2022
There’s been a lot of confusion over the past couple of days regarding wireless charging support on the Pixel Watch, and Google is finally setting the record straight. Outside of the official charger, the Pixel Watch can’t actually charge on anything else.
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After debuting on the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, the latest version (7.3) of Google Clock is widely rolling out with a pair of appreciable usability tweaks.
In the first tab, you’ll notice that expanding alarm reveals a “Pause alarm” button that lets you “select the dates to pause your alarm.” You can either select start and end dates by tapping on the month view or entering via numpad.
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While the Pixel 7 series retains the under-display fingerprint sensor, next year’s Pixel Tablet and the future Pixel foldable will use side-mounted traditional sensors. New code reveals the display resolutions for both devices.
One complaint that many long-time Pixel…
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Text-to-image AI systems such as DALL-E 2, Imagen and Midjourney are growing in popularity and capability right now, offering creators a revolutionary new…
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on Apple Arcade games.
New for 10/14: Adventure title The Gardens Between+ has made the jump to Apple Arcade.
You can learn more about and download all the latest games by heading to the Arcade tab in the App Store, then swipe…
NVIDIA cancels the 12GB GeForce RTX 4080
October 15, 2022
Were you confused when NVIDIA introduced two GeForce RTX 4080 models with significantly different capabilities? You’re not alone. NVIDIA is “unlaunching” the 12GB RTX 4080 over concerns they’re confusing. While the company still believes the 12GB…
Volkswagen contributes to 25% overall EV delivery rise with over 120K ID.4/5 models sold so far this year
October 14, 2022
German automaking giant Volkswagen released its September deliveries report showing a 25% jump in EV deliveries through the first nine months of 2022. Despite ongoing supply chain constraints, consumers are buying VW’s electric models at a record pace as the automaker’s…
Tesla is reportedly running into problems establishing battery cell production at Gigafactory Berlin, and it is moving battery manufacturing equipment to Texas.
For over two years now, Tesla has been working to build its own battery cells with a new 4680 format. The plan is critical to the company’s long-term growth as it powers its next generation of electric vehicles using a new structural…
