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Here are 4 ways to get your Google Pixel 11 Pro preorder for FREE — just follow these steps
Google's 2026 flagship lineup has been revealed, and I've been scouring the web in search of the best Pixel 11 preorder deals so you don't have to go looking. Most of these early offers simply discount the phones or give you a free gift card in exchange for your business, but there are actually four deals that give you the Google Pixel 11 Pro for 100% free when you meet the eligibility requirements. Here's…
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IA
You can now turn off Google Gemini’s visible watermarks
Google will still embed invisible SynthID and C2PA watermarks into AI-generated images, videos, and music. Google will still embed invisible SynthID and C2PA watermarks into AI-generated images, videos, and music. Google will now allow you to remove visible watermarks from the images, videos, and music made with AI tools. With the update, you can toggle off a new “Media watermark” setting in Gemini and Google’s AI video generator, Flow. When toggled off, Google will…
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Wearable
The MacRumors Show: Where Does the Apple Watch Go Next?
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss how the Apple Watch is seemingly heading into one of its least eventful new generations, yet the rumors stacking up behind it describe the most radical rethink in the product's history coming later. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The most eye-catching change potentially coming this year is not a new feature at all, but a case material Apple abandoned…
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Tech News
Your car's dash cam might be illegal in some states — Here's how to check
Before you head out on a road trip, make sure you won't be accidentally breaking the law. Dash cams are useful for so many reasons. They capture footage while you're driving, and some record motion even when you're parked. The footage one captures can prove invaluable in the event of an accident or break-in, since the recording can be presented as objective evidence. Yes, dash cam footage that is captured in a public place…
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Tech News
Policy experts: Europe stuck between "rock and a hard place" on launch
A decade ago, SpaceX began to land the first stages of the Falcon 9 rocket with some regularity, but it’s only within the last five years that the company has begun flying the rocket dozens and then hundreds of times a year. As a result, SpaceX has very rapidly become responsible for more than three-quarters of all mass launched into orbit. Much of this is the company’s Starlink satellites, but due to cost and…
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Tech News
It's begun – US and Canadian firms can now buy ads on Apple Maps
Apple has begun selling ads on Apple Maps and is offering incentives to advertisers to get it going. Just don't bother if you're a plumber or politician. It's been a very long time coming, but Apple is now allowing ads on Apple Maps, and as of August 14, 2026, has begun targeting advertisers with incentives. According to Media Post, firms in the US and Canada can now enroll in what Apple is calling "Ads…
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Apps & Logiciels
Unforgetful is a new reminders app for people who can’t stop hitting snooze
Marco Arment, the indie developer who created popular apps like Overcast and Instapaper, and who previously served as Tumblr’s chief technology officer, is out today with his latest creation — an alternative to Apple’s Reminders designed for procrastinators, called Unforgetful. The new iOS and Mac app works with your current Reminders database, but it’s designed for people who find Apple’s system doesn’t work for them. As Arment explains in his announcement on Friday, “Siri,…
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IA
Pixel Journal update brings cloud-based Private AI Compute, UI tweaks, & more
With the launch of the Pixel 11, Google is rolling out a handful of updates to the Journal app that are already appearing on older devices. On the compose screen, the Inspiration bottom sheet, which has a new icon up top, adds a “Refresh” capability and explicit “Close” button. There’s also now a new Customization tab to control Media layout. Your options are Compact or Full for an entry. The big update here is…
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IT & Science & Technology
SSD gaming rapide et endurant : le SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 1 To est en promo
SanDisk a récemment refondu sa gamme de SSD internes avec la série Optimus, qui remplace les anciens WD Black et WD Blue. L’Optimus GX 7100 se positionne comme le modèle orienté gaming et création, avec des débits séquentiels qui tapent à 7 250 Mo/s en lecture. Le format M.2 2280 lui permet de s’installer dans la majorité des ordinateurs portables et des tours. La version 1 To est celle qui offre le meilleur compromis…
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Tech News
La loi qui devait interdire les réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans est finalement bloquée
Rebondissement dans la saga de l’interdiction des réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans en France. Le Conseil constitutionnel vient d’annoncer la censurer de la loi, qui ne pourra donc pas être appliquée à la rentrée comme prévu. Le 21 juillet 2026, le Parlement français adoptait définitivement l’interdiction des réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans, après des mois de débats acharnés. Le texte devait entrer en vigueur en septembre prochain, mais ce ne…
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Wearable
No new Apple Watch faces in watchOS 27 (yet), but here’s one I’ve been loving
Less is more when it comes to how I use the Apple Watch. The best experience, for me, requires few notifications and intentional focus on what I want out of the device. This approach applies to Apple Watch faces too. While there are no new watch faces in watchOS 27 yet, I’ve been loving a scaled-back version of a very information-dense option. Modular Ultra, exclusive to Apple Watch Ultra, is one of those faces…
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IA
Google will now allow users to remove visible watermark from its AI generations
Google announced on Friday that it will now allow users to remove a visible watermark from its AI generations, including images, videos, and songs. The company specified that this won’t affect the invisible SynthID watermark and C2PA standard-related metadata. Josh Woodward, the company’s VP for Gemini, said in a post on X that this toggle will be available for Nano Banana, Omni, and Lyria models. He specified that the setting to turn the visible…
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Wearable
Actualité : Cette montre connectée présente le meilleur rapport qualité / prix de notre comparatif
Après quatre ans de disette, Garmin renouvelle enfin sa gamme Vivoactive avec une cinquième itération. Au programme, de nombreuses nouveautés logicielles et un boîtier new look. La Garmin Vivoactive 5 est une montre réussie. Elle séduit par son esthétique léchée, une interface efficace et la précision du cardiofréquencemètre lors des séances d'endurance. On regrette l'absence d'altimètre barométrique et des mesures étranges en fractionné, car alors, elle n'aurait rien eu à envier à des tocantes…
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Tech News
Ars Live recap: How can we stop publishers from killing their own games?
This week, Ars hosted a live discussion with Ross Scott about the Stop Killing Games movement and its ongoing efforts to ensure that games remain playable even after the original publisher shuts down the online servers undergirding them. Scott talked with Ars Technica Senior Gaming Editor Kyle Orland, saying said he felt the situation around long-term game access was already “intolerable a decade and a half ago” and that he “kept hoping someone else…
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Apps & Logiciels
Chrome is testing a bookmarks bar feature nobody asked for
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Google is working on a Chrome feature that could auto-fix your bad passwords. It appears that’s not the only automatic tool the Chrome team is working on. For those who use the bookmarks bar infrequently but still keep it visible, Chrome could soon decide to hide it for you. Spotted by Windows Report, Google is testing a new feature for the Chrome…
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Tech News
One UI 9.5 leaks continue: Samsung eyes a glass UI with shiny edges and 'depth'
What you need to know Additional One UI 9.5 rumors surface online, as a tipster claims Samsung is chasing a glass aesthetic that delivers "visual depth" for its elements. It seems Samsung would apply this to its home screen widgets, such as Now Brief, as well as in its Phone app and more. One UI 9.5 rumors got underway as One UI 9 Beta 5 rolled out, claiming development had begun on the Galaxy…
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Wearable
Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: Which Android smartwatch should you buy?
Google Pixel Watch 5 A pretty Pixel With new finishes, customizable face designs you can generate yourself, and solid specs, the Google Pixel Watch 5 may just become the best new Android smartwatch of 2026. Pros Custom generated watch faces add a unique spin Ultra bright screen Google Health Premium offers advanced AI insights and coaching Cons Sort of a bland upgrade in look from the Pixel Watch 4 Same processor as Pixel Watch…
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Livres
Livres, musique et Nice : les liens officiels de Guy de Lussigny
Cette page rassemble les accès officiels à mes livres, à ma musique et aux contenus consacrés à Nice. Elle est conçue comme un point d’entrée simple : tu peux choisir un livre, lancer une écoute sur ta plateforme habituelle ou découvrir mes publications niçoises sans chercher le bon lien dans plusieurs réseaux. Les romans et essais La série Emma Lemaire se déroule à Nice et mêle enquête, technologie, pouvoir et zones grises humaines. L’ordre…
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Tech News
This 50-inch 2026 Toshiba 4K QLED Fire TV is down to $199.99 at Amazon
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. A 50-inch TV is a sweet spot for a living room, bedroom, or first apartment, especially when you want better picture quality without spending a lot. Amazon now has the 2026 Toshiba 50-inch M450 Series Fire TV on sale for $199.99, down from its $369.99 recommended retail price, which is a 46% discount relative to the RRP. This model is built for…
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Tech News
La série Lanterns fait-elle (enfin) oublier le film avec Ryan Reynolds ?
Recevez tous les soirs un résumé de l’actu importante avec Le Récap’ Pour comprendre le pari réalisé par HBO avec Lanterns, il faut remonter le temps. Super-héros plutôt secondaire du catalogue DC Comics, apparu pour la première fois en 1940, Green Lantern et sa mythologie extra-terrestre touffue ont commencé à intéresser Hollywood tardivement. En dehors de séries d’animation, il faut attendre 2011 pour voir débarquer le blockbuster Green Lantern, réalisé par Martin Campbell et…
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Wearable
Test Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro : le bracelet connecté au format montre passe un cap dans le suivi s’activités
Avec le Smart band 10 Pro, il faut chercher les principales améliorations du côté du capteur cardiaque et de l’écran. Cela suffit-il à faire de cette édition 2026, un Band Pro incontournable ? Nous l’avons testé au quotidien dans divers scénarios pour en avoir le cœur net. Chaque année, c’est un peu le même rituel chez Xiaomi : au Smart Band classique lancé l’été, succède deux mois plus tard une version Pro, qui tient…
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Smartphones
T-Mobile's 'Beyond the Smartphone' sale is an easy way to score cheap (or free) devices for Back to School 2026
It's no secret that T-Mobile is a great source for Android phone deals, but many folks don't know that the carrier also sells a variety of other tech, including tablets, smartwatches, headphones, and more. Just in time for Back to School season, T-Mobile is attempting to draw more attention to its wider inventory with the new Beyond the Smartphone promotion. This sale offers some incredible deals that could make the latest Android devices dirt…
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Tech News
Grab 2 Philips Hue Secure wired cameras for $99.99 while this deal lasts
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Philips Hue is best known for smart lighting, but the Hue Secure wired camera 2-pack shows how the brand is building out home security too. This white 2-pack gives you 2 wired 1080p HD cameras, and there’s a strong deal on it right now at Amazon. The Hue Secure wired cameras are built for both indoor and outdoor use, with IP65 weather…
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France's top court strikes down social media ban for children under 15
President Macron has asked the government to rewrite the legislation. One of France's top courts, the constitutional council, has struck down a bill that would mandate a social media ban for children under 15. The law passed last month and would have made France the first European country with this type of ban in place. The court blocked the bill on the grounds that it forces every user to prove their age, children or…
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