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Pixelated 120: The definitive Pixel tier list
Welcome to Pixelated episode 120. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will celebrate 10 years of Pixel by ranking all of Google’s smartphones released over the past decade. Also, we finally make the jump over to video! Enjoy the show? You can listen to our weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro for just $5 per month, or about $1 per episode. Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save…
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Google's next TV Streamer sounds like a massive upgrade — Apple should be worried
What you need to know Google's next TV Streamer will reportedly feature a slightly narrower design while retaining the current model's overall look. Built-in far-field microphones could let users interact with Gemini hands-free without needing to pick up the remote. The new streamer could also get a faster processor, more storage, and a redesigned remote with additional shortcut buttons. A new Google TV Streamer is reportedly in the works, and it could bring some…
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What's been driving Hawaii's lava fountains?
In most cases, hotspot-driven volcanism is relatively sedate, with lava flowing down mountainsides slowly enough that people can walk out of its way. But in a number of locations—Mount Etna, Hawaii, Iceland—lava gets expelled in dramatic fountains that can reach several hundred meters in height. Right now, we're not sure what powers them. However, thanks to a recent set of eruptions at the Kilauea volcano, we have some of the best documentation yet of…
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Apple Potentially Behind 'HomeView' Trademark Filed Alongside 'homeOS' Last Year
Apple potentially used a shell company named Home Services LLC to secretly file for a "HomeView" trademark in the U.S. and various other countries last year, around the same time that another shell company named Home Operations Suite LLC that also might be linked to Apple filed for a "homeOS" trademark. Apple reportedly plans to unveil an all-new smart home hub during its "Welcome home" launch on Tuesday, October 13. Will the device be…
Lire l’article completHere’s how to unlock your Googlebook’s secret light show
TL;DR The steps to find the hidden Glowbar Disco app on Googlebooks have been revealed. The app is tucked away in the system settings, but it’s easy enough to find when you know where to look. Glowbar Disco lets you customize the laptop’s light strip with colors, animations, and music-sync effects. The Glowbar is one of the more distinctive features of the new Googlebooks, adding a splash of color to the lid while also…
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Next-gen Google TV Streamer in the works with microphones, presence sensing, & new remote
9to5Google can report that development on a next-generation Google TV Streamer is underway. According to a source familiar with the matter, the new Google TV device retains the same general design. The width is narrower for a slightly more compact footprint. The big upgrade is the presence of microphones on the Google TV Streamer itself. There are cutouts on the slanted, pill-shaped surface that will listen for “Hey Google” commands. To keep up with…
Lire l’article completMicrosoft 365 is making a big cut to your OneDrive storage perk
TL;DR Microsoft is cutting the total OneDrive storage for Microsoft 365 Family and Premium subscribers from 6TB to a shared 2TB pool. Solo subscribers could benefit from the change, but families using more than 2TB may need to delete files, move data, or pay for additional storage. The new limits apply immediately to new subscribers, while existing customers will see the change after their first renewal on or after May 2, 2027. Microsoft is…
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer is free to play on Amazon Luna
The long-awaited Star Wars: Galactic Racer launched earlier this week on consoles and PC, and is also free to play on Amazon Luna. That’s more or less the premise of Galactic Racer. The game takes players to tracks around the galaxy during the New Republic era, including some familiar spaces. Amazon summarizes: STAR WARS: Galactic Racer is a runs-based, high-stakes reinvention of racing born in the lawless Outer Rim. Set during the era of…
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Apple acqui-hires AI startup founded by former NotebookLM developers
The European Union’s Digital Markets Act transparency website lists Huxe as Apple’s newest acqui-hire, and at least the fourth AI-related deal disclosed this year. Here are the details. In mid-2025, a team of three developers who worked on Google’s NotebookLM announced Huxe, their own personalized AI audio app that could generate daily briefings from a user’s email and calendar, create podcast-style conversations around specific topics, and provide continuously updated audio feeds for subjects such…
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9to5Mac Overtime 085: Here comes the HomePad
Join Jeff and Fernando as they dive into Apple’s upcoming ‘Welcome Home’ event and the highly anticipated launch of the HomePad, Apple’s new smart hub featuring a built-in speaker and display. They also discuss the latest iOS 27.2 code leaks, revealing fresh details about upcoming second-party smart home products from LG and more. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva &…
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An Anthropic model submitted a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police
The tip thankfully landed in the department's spam folder. Philadelphia police appear to have been caught in one of the most bizarre cases of "rogue" AI behavior yet. Per CBS News, the police department disclosed on Friday that an Anthropic model generated and submitted a false homicide tip to its PhillyUnsolvedMurders website, which the department set up to gather tips from the public related to unsolved homicide cases. Anthropic notified Philly police of the…
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9to5Mac Daily: October 9, 2026 – Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ launch announced, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Stuff:Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. A simple to-do list for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with powerful tools…
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Mark Your Calendar: Six Important Apple Dates Coming Up This Month
The final three weeks of October are going to be extremely busy for Apple, so we have recapped some key dates below if you want to mark your calendar. Apple will be announcing new products on October 13, the iPhone Duo launches on October 23, and even more products are expected to debut on October 27. Here are six important Apple dates coming up this month: Monday, October 12: You can get ready for…
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Google officially teases Fitbit Edge tracker, confirms October 12 launch
Google has dropped an official teaser for its Fitbit Edge tracker and confirmed an October 12 launch, just a few days away. In a brief post on social media (Twitter/X, Instagram) Google simply says: It’s simple and to the point, and says a lot while not saying much at all. The teaser confirms the “Edge” branding of the new tracker, which is said to follow the Air in Fitbit hardware lineup. The Fitbit Edge…
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AI coding agents generate more code, but not more software
Anyone who has even tangentially associated with computer programming knows that modern AI coding assistants and agents can be incredibly efficient at generating huge amounts of functional code. But coders making use of those tools also know better than to trust the accuracy of that code, meaning substantial effort needs to be spent reviewing any AI-generated output. A recent study of actual coding practices across hundreds of firms finds that human code review forms…
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Ohio blogger found guilty of harassment for sending Shrek nude to senator
The Rooster’s DJ Byrnes was ordered to pay $200 over the explicit Shrek message. The Rooster’s DJ Byrnes was ordered to pay $200 over the explicit Shrek message. A jury found an Ohio political blogger guilty of telecommunications harassment after he sent an explicit image of Shrek to a Republican state senator. On Friday, a judge ordered DJ Byrnes, owner of political commentary blog The Rooster, to pay a $200 fine, according to a…
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Users find a weird issue with the Kindle 2026: Amazon says it was 'expected'
What you need to know Early Kindle 2026 owners report a "light bleeding" problem with the device when in dark mode. Users state that the edges of the device experience a bright glow while in dark mode, and Amazon says this "was expected." In a statement, Amazon said this "issue" was expected to "achieve a color bezel." Users can limit this problem by lowering the brightness in dark mode. We're about eight days into…
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An Anthropic AI model sent a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police
An Anthropic AI model submitted a false tip about an unsolved murder to the Philadelphia police. The AI reportedly submitted this incorrect information to a public Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) tip line on July 18, but Anthropic didn’t discover the behavior until September 28. The police had not seen the tip because it was marked as spam. Anthropic notified the PPD about the incident on Wednesday and met with the department the following day.…
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Threads takes 'Gems' to new places with badges for users who spur conversation
What you need to know Threads is reportedly starting a test in the U.S. called "Gems." These are badges that the platform's algorithm will reportedly hand out to posts and replies that spur conversation with original thoughts, perspective, and more. Earlier this year, Threads rolled out "Dear Algo," which puts users in the driver's seat of their algorithm for content they want to see more of. Meta is starting a new test in the…
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Actualité : Netflix lui confie 55 millions de dollars pour réaliser une série ambitieuse, il en détourne une partie pour s’acheter une Ferrari, cinq Rolls-Royce et investir en bourse
Tout commence avec ce projet de série appelée White Horse avant d’être renommée Conquest. À ce moment, Carl Rinsch n’a qu’un seul long métrage à son actif, 47 Ronin, qui met notamment en scène Keanu Reeves et a coûté 175 millions de dollars à Universal. Carl Rinsch a alors tourné plusieurs très courts épisodes de sa série Conquest via ses propres fonds, mais aussi ceux de Keanu Reeves. Netflix a ensuite décroché l’exclusivité du…
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Outrage grows as CDC reportedly poised to fund "unethical" vaccine trial
Outrage has erupted among health experts over news that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still eager to fund a widely condemned vaccine trial that would expose newborns in Guinea-Bissau to hepatitis B, putting them at high risk of a lifelong infection, which can lead to liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and premature death. The trial was suspended in January after its unethical design came to light and drew international outcry. Although the…
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Redesign your new M6 Mac mini for 2026 with these colorful wraps
Apple's M6 Mac mini still comes only in silver, making vinyl skins an easy way to give the compact desktop a more personal look. Our favorites add style without bulk while helping protect the aluminum finish from everyday scratches and fingerprints. Mac mini A vinyl skin makes the most sense for anyone who wants to change the Mac mini's appearance while preserving its compact footprint. Unlike a case, a skin provides cosmetic protection rather…
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Want an iPhone Duo? These AT&T deals will knock the price down
Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR AT&T is rolling out its deals for the iPhone Duo. New and existing customers can both get up to $1,200 off with an eligible trade-in. Customers can save $200 per line when ordering online. September was a big month for Apple, and not just because of the launch of the iPhone 18 series. It also marked Apple’s debut in the foldable market, as the Cupertino-based firm announced…
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‘Pure insanity’: Mathematicians will need years to make sense of OpenAI’s latest drop
Careers upended overnight, academics will have to separate solutions from slop while OpenAI moves on. “Staggering.” “Overwhelming.” “Unprecedented.” “Surreal.” “Pure insanity.” Those were among the descriptions more than three dozen mathematicians reached for in conversations with The Verge as they tried to make sense of the flood of mathematical results OpenAI abruptly dropped on the field this week. Amid the awe, excitement, and uncertainty over the sheer scale of the deluge was a deep-seated…
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