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What you need to know Google's NotebookLM now condenses massive documents and notes into 60-second, TikTok-style vertical videos. The feature is fueled by Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Image, Google’s fastest and most cost-efficient image generation model, boasting four-second render times. Google is also previewing a robust full-video generation model that supports natural language editing, multimodal inputs, and native audio syncing. Nobody really enjoys reading through a massive stack of notes or a 50-page research document when they're cramped for time. Google knows this, and so it’s rolling out a huge upgrade to NotebookLM that takes your uploaded documents and turns them into bite-sized, 60-second AI-generated videos. For the uninitiated, NotebookLM started out as a simple AI research assistant, but it’s now a powerful learning tool. The latest feature, Short Video Overviews, expands on th...

What you need to know Motorola's new Moto Tag 2 arrives in North America with Bluetooth 6.0, UWB support, Google Find Hub integration, and over 500 days of battery life. It adds Find My Phone, remote camera controls, location sharing, IP68 durability, privacy protections, and support for third-party accessories. The Moto Buds 2 Plus are getting new looks with Swarovski-studded Brilliant Collection and new Pantone color options while keeping the same hardware. Motorola’s connected ecosystem is getting a little boost, but only one of its latest accessories is actually new. The company is bringing the all-new Moto Tag 2, an upgraded Bluetooth tracker that includes newer wireless technology, longer battery life, and tighter integration with Google's Find Hub network, to North America along with fresh color options for the Moto Buds 2 Plus . In North America, the Moto Buds 2 Plus are availabl...

What you need to know Recently, the World Power Consortium held a Qi Off-Cycle meeting at Xiaomi's HQ in Beijing, China. Xiaomi and several more companies were there to discuss a new Qi2 charging standard: 50W. The major talks have concluded, but there's more work to be done, and it's been reported that Qi2 50W might not debut until 2028. Times are changing, and it looks like the World Power Consortium (WPC) wants to upgrade Qi2 to match what consumers are looking for. It was reported by ITHome (Chinese) that the WPC's Qi Off-Cycle meeting at Xiaomi's HQ in Beijing, China, was to discuss the future of the wireless charging standard (via 9to5Google ). Specifically, Xiaomi is spearheading the future of Qi2 by chasing a 50W charging standard. The publication reports that Xiaomi is focused primarily on "small inductance, low voltage, high power solutions" (machine-trans...

What you need to know Walmart has doubled the price of its cheapest Onn FHD Streaming Stick with Google TV, from $15 to $30. Logged-in Walmart users still see the old price, but anyone not signed in is already seeing the higher tag. Rising AI infrastructure demand is pushing up memory component costs, which is trickling down to budget devices. Walmart makes some of the most affordable Google TV sticks under its Onn brand. But if you were planning to grab the company's cheapest streaming stick, you'll now have to pay double what it originally cost. Walmart introduced the Onn FHD Streaming Stick with Google TV back in 2023 for just $15. The smart stick then pushed the price up to $20, but now, as spotted by 9to5Google , Walmart has bumped the Onn FHD Streaming Stick all the way up to $30 . As spotted by the publication, logged-in users are still seeing the original $15 price tag, but anyone...

What you need to know WhatsApp announced the beginning of its global username reservation period for the platform. Users can begin reserving their desired username this week on WhatsApp, which lets them share this instead of their phone number for added privacy. Small business owners and content creators can "claim" their usernames from Facebook or Instagram and port it into WhatsApp. In the name of privacy, WhatsApp is rolling out username reservations, and this is how you can get started. Today (June 29), WhatsApp announced that its "introducing usernames" to the platform this week. Users can keep their phone numbers to themselves and instead put their chosen username front and center. What's more, WhatsApp is adding a "key" to help users "control who contacts you by your username." To avoid overlap, the messaging platform is kicking things off with a...

What you need to know YouTube Shorts is getting a major usability upgrade with 2x playback, a clutter-free viewing mode, improved recommendation controls, and a redesigned Like button. You can now speed through Shorts at 2x by holding either side of the screen, making it easier to skip slower content without leaving the video. A new Clear screen mode hides on-screen clutter with a single tap, giving videos a cleaner, more immersive viewing experience. YouTube is giving Shorts one of its biggest viewer-focused updates yet, making the experience cleaner, faster, and a lot more familiar for anyone who’s spent time on TikTok. The rollout brings four major improvements to the Shorts player interface, including a faster playback experience, a clean viewing experience, improved feedback controls, and a new Like button, as per YouTube's announcement . The headline addition is 2x playback speed. Shor...

Prime Day 2026 has come and gone, but you may be surprised at the number of Android phone deals that are still hanging around. One notable example of this would be the 256GB configuration of the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, a midrange masterpiece that is still chilling with a 16% discount , days after the sale's end. That price decrease drops Samsung's 'budget king' to the lowest price ever recorded, no trade-in or Prime membership required! The Galaxy A57 5G is the 'budget king', and now it's cheaper than ever before Samsung Galaxy A57 5G 256GB: $609.99 $509.99 at Amazon Samsung's latest midrange masterpiece, the Galaxy A57 5G is an approachable Android phone that doesn't skimp on flagship-level specs. Grab the 256GB version from Amazon today and you'll score a historic 16% off your purchase. Want to save even more? The 128GB version of the phone is also rec...

It's no secret that SSDs and other storage devices are absurdly expensive right now, and it doesn't seem like that's changing any time soon. Fortunately, Prime Day gave us a few solid deals on portable SSDs and other storage devices, and even though that sale has officially come to a close, there are still a few leftover discounts hanging about. One of my favorite leftover deals is this offer that slashes 38% off the 1TB T9 SSD by Samsung , knocking the price of the storage device down to $179.99 for a limited time. Up until Prime Day, the 1TB SSD was floating around $250, so this is no small discount — it essentially amounts to $0.18 per gigabyte . And the best part is that, unlike many of the official Prime Day deals we saw last week, you don't need to be a Prime member to enjoy the savings. Samsung 1TB T9 Portable SSD: $287.99 $179.99 at Amazon Finding a good deal on a storag...

What you need to know Ticketmaster announced its partnership with Google Wallet, which brings "customizable passes" to Android. Clients of events can customize their digital passes with flashy designs and up to 12 links for important venue details. Users benefit from this last note, as they can find info on parking, food, drinks, merch, and VIP access directly from their pass. This summer is going to be packed with events of all kinds. To try and help, Ticketmaster announced a partnership with Google Wallet for more unique digital passes on Android. Ticketmaster says that what it's worked on with Google Wallet are "customizable passes" that are designed for "branded experiences" on Android. Passes are mobile tickets saved in Google Wallet, but Ticketmaster says this new direction offers a new sense of "brand presence." Brands can offer customized hero ...

What you need to know Google states a fix is rolling out late in June for a bug that impacted several of its smart speakers and SiriusXM radio. Users given multiple errors a month ago, when reports surfaced, and were unable to get their content to stream via a speaker. While this issue gets resolved, Google's also debuted its new Home Speaker and expanded Gemini for Home to more partners. Google has been busy with new launches and bug fixes since May. This week, it's been reported that a major fix is on the way for a satellite radio problem. About a month ago, users on the Google Home subreddit reported a sudden problem attempting to listen to SiriusXM radio on their smart speakers (via Android Authority ). Getting down to brass tacks, Google responded to this month-old thread this week, stating "We've resolved an issue impacting the ability to stream SiriusXM on some Google Hom...

We're in the final stretch of Prime Day , so there's a bit of pressure to make sure you get everything in your cart before the deals end. Well, if you're still trying to figure out which new phone to buy, consider the search over, because this Galaxy S26 Plus deal just dropped the phone to its lowest price since launch. When the Galaxy S26 Plus was released earlier this year, it retailed for $1,099, or $100 more than its predecessor. However, despite the price increase, Prime Day is slashing more than $300 off this rather excellent phone, meaning you pay less than the base model Galaxy S26 . Prime Day returns June 23-26: see the full list of deals An expensive phone deserves a deep discount, and right now it doesn't get any deeper than this 31% deal on the Galaxy S26 Plus, which brings it down under $800. For a 2026 flagship smartphone, that's an incredible steal! Price comp...

I love reading books, and my favorite way to crack open a new one isn't by turning physical pages; it's by powering on an e-reader. That's because e-readers like this on-sale $85 Kindle are lighter and thinner than any book, making it a joy to hold and read for hours at a time. Amazon makes a ton of Kindles, but this particular model is the most modest-sized of all and comes in a lovely soft-touch construction that's easy to hold. Plus, it's the lightest Kindle ever and is lighter than even the smallest phones on the market today, despite having a paperback-sized 6-inch screen. The $85 deal is for the ad-supported version, but don't be fooled by that description. Ads generally come in the form of book recommendations and only appear on the lock screen. Amazon doesn't give you obnoxious pop-ups or on-screen ads while reading. If any ads bother you, the ad-free version ...

When Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7 last year, it pushed the foldable even further into premium territory with a price close to $2,000. But thanks to Amazon's Prime Day sale , that price is no longer as hard to justify, with Samsung's flagship foldable now discounted by more than $500. Right now, you can grab the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for just $1,470 in the U.S., a massive 27% discount from its original $2,000 price . When we reviewed the Galaxy Z Fold 7 , we said it was an excellent foldable but difficult to recommend at full price. We also suggested waiting for a big sale, and that sale has finally arrived. Prime Day is back June 23-26: see the full list of deals The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has dropped to a record-low $1,470 for Prime Day. With the Z Fold 8 expected to bring only minor upgrades, this is one of the easiest foldable phone deals to recommend. View Deal ✅Recommended if: you want a...

A lot of the recent innovations in power banks have been around Qi 2 charging tech. There's a decent amount of choice if you need a good power bank, and I use the Baseus Picogo, which just got a discount and is down to $28 right now . The Picogo is a 10,000mAh power bank, and it has a sleek design with powerful magnets that let you attach it to your iPhone and Pixel without any issues. I used this model with my Pixel 10 Pro XL and iPhone 17 Pro , and after a year of use, I didn't see any issues whatsoever. Prime Day 2026 is June 23-26: see the full list of deals I used this power bank for a year now, and it has been reliable. MagSafe connection is solid, the 10,000mAh battery is enough to charge your phone fully, and it is lightweight. View Deal ✅Recommended if: You want a Qi 2 MagSafe power bank that's lightweight and reliable in daily use. The Picogo power bank has a 10,000mAh bat...

The whole world is watching soccer (or football, depending on where you are) right now, and I was fortunate enough to attend a game here in Seattle, courtesy of Motorola, the Official Smartphone Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026. I took a few Razr phones with me, including the Razr Ultra 2026 , the Razr Fold , and last year's Razr Ultra 2025 , to capture the game while using some of Motorola's best camera features, and one of them happens to be heavily discounted for Prime Day . The Razr Ultra 2025 launched in 2025 for $1,299, but thanks to Prime Day , you can get nearly half off at just $684. The Razr Ultra 2026 and Razr Fold aren't on sale for Prime Day, but Motorola still has some enticing trade-in discounts and hundreds of dollars worth of freebies you can get if you purchase either phone. You can also check out this incredible deal on the Razr 2025 FIFA World Cup Edition . Prime...

There's a lot to like about how Team Norway are going about their World Cup, and with Haaland and Odegaard, there's a decent chance that they'll last long in the tournament. You know what else lasts long? SSDs. Regular NAS servers use mechanical HDDs, but if you want to make the switch to flash storage, there are a few decent choices available. The benefit of using an all-flash NAS is that you get significantly higher bandwidth; most traditional HDDs can hit 250MB/s at a maximum, but with an SSD, you easily get ten times that bandwidth. I tested all the SSD NAS servers available today, and TerraMaster's F8 SSD Plus is the best of the lot. It holds eight SSDs, comes with thermal pads that ensure the drives don't overheat, and you get active cooling. The best part is that the NAS is now selling at just $719 , and I think that is a good value. While it debuted at $899, the F8 SS...

Runners, rejoice! Amazon's 2026 Prime Day sale brings with it a 15% discount on the Amazfit Active 3 Premium , which is an especially good fitness smartwatch for those hoping to spend under $150. Great battery life, fitness features, and responsiveness make the Active 3 Premium a worthy competitor, even amongst higher-priced fitness watches . It's backed by the Zepp platform and sports a 1.32-inch AMOLED display that users love. It's specifically designed with runners in mind, sporting a durable yet lightweight housing, GPS tracking, and features like structured training presets that draw on a wide range of health metrics. The Prime Day price drop is also available in all three of the Active 3 Premium's color options, including the Aero White, Apex Silver, and Atlas Blue. Prime Day 2026 is LIVE: see the full list of deals Amazfit Active 3 Premium: $169.99 $137.26 for Amazon Pri...

If you're an iPhone user and are willing to switch to Android, now is the best time to do so. The Pixel 10 Pro XL is the best Android flagship you can buy in the U.S., and while I prefer the Find X9 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra , you don't get those devices Stateside, so if I have to choose between the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Motorola Signature, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the Pixel 10 Pro XL, Google's phone wins out. There's just one issue: the pricing. The Pixel 10 Pro XL debuted at $1,199, and that's way too much. Thankfully, the phone is down to $884 during Prime Day , a huge $315 discount that makes this the ideal time to get your hands on the Pixel 10 Pro XL. Google's phones always sell well during these sale, and it's no different this time. And what about the iPhone, you ask? There aren't any deals around this year, so you'll need to shell out the full $1,199 t...