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The Google App Now Lets You Block Topics that You Don’t Like
The update is available across Google's Search, Discover, and Google News services. The post The Google App Now Lets You Block Topics that You Don’t Like appeared first on Phandroid .
NASA Urgently Needs Workers: New $10.5M Initiative Creates Jobs
Seven institutions have been selected to lead the inaugural hubs. The post NASA Urgently Needs Workers: New $10.5M Initiative Creates Jobs appeared first on Phandroid .
Google Slides Users Get a Powerful New Video Upgrade for Recording Presentations
Get more freedom when editing videos made from presentations. The post Google Slides Users Get a Powerful New Video Upgrade for Recording Presentations appeared first on Phandroid .
GeForce NOW Arrives on Firefox, Along with 12 New Games for Streaming
The service is also available on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera on Windows. The post GeForce NOW Arrives on Firefox, Along with 12 New Games for Streaming appeared first on Phandroid .
Google Chat Just Got a Lot Smarter Thanks to Gemini Integration
The update will initially be available for users with English set as their primary Google account language. The post Google Chat Just Got a Lot Smarter Thanks to Gemini Integration appeared first on Phandroid .
Android Charging Port Repair 2026: DIY Fix or Professional Repair, Here’s What Actually Pays Off
Why Charging Ports Fail in the First Place A phone that won’t charge is one of those problems that always feels bigger than it actually is. Most of the time it’s not the battery, and it’s not some deep electrical fault either. It usually comes down to something simple sitting inside the port itself. Dust, lint, and pocket debris build up over months of daily use, and repair techs estimate around…
Amazon Is Bringing Drones to Nearly 500 More US Cities
Amazon is about to bring drone delivery to nearly 500 US cities and towns by the end of this year. That’s roughly six times the number of places Prime Air currently reaches. This is great news if you shop on Amazon and need something delivered quickly. However, it won’t work for everything you buy, but for some of the stuff that you do buy, it might actually be worth checking out. Where It’s…
California Tire Rules Could Save You Money, or Cost You More
California just became the first state in the country to set efficiency rules for replacement tires. State regulators say it will save drivers real money at the pump. However, not everyone thinks so. Tire industry reps disagree, warning it could also make a new set of tires cost a lot more. Why does this matter to you? Every driver eventually needs new tires. But most people aren’t shopping with…
Electric Plane Flies 27 Minutes for $5, Not $400 in Fuel
The world’s largest all-electric plane just flew for 27 minutes on about $5 worth of electricity. A regional jet burning fuel for that same stretch would cost roughly $400. Why does this matter to you? Airfare on short regional routes has been climbing for years, and jet fuel is a big reason why. A cost gap this wide won’t help you tomorrow. But if it ever scales up to a real passenger plane, it’s…
Best Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold screen protectors
Protect your Pixel 11 Pro Fold display with these screen protectors. The post Best Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold screen protectors appeared first on Phandroid .
Best Google Pixel 11 Pro XL fast chargers
Charge your Google Pixel 11 Pro XL quickly with these best fast chargers. The post Best Google Pixel 11 Pro XL fast chargers appeared first on Phandroid .
Google: Your Phone Could Soon Read Your Body Fat From a Photo
Google says it has figured out how to read your body fat percentage from a single photo. Its early research suggests that photo might be more accurate than the sensor built into your smartwatch. Why does this matter? If you own a Galaxy Watch, a Fitbit, or any smart scale that promises to break down your body fat, this is worth knowing. Those gadgets rely on a method called bioelectrical…
Waymo’s New Taxi Upgrade Adds Gemini AI to Cabins
Gemini will operate separately from the vehicle's own autonomous driving software. The post Waymo’s New Taxi Upgrade Adds Gemini AI to Cabins appeared first on Phandroid .
Amazon Just Dropped a Major Free Alexa+ AI Upgrade for Select TVs
Supported hardware will include current-generation Fire TV Sticks, Fire TV Cubes, Amazon Ember smart TVs, and select Alexa-enabled TVs. The post Amazon Just Dropped a Major Free Alexa+ AI Upgrade for Select TVs appeared first on Phandroid .
ChatGPT’s Free Version is Getting Ads in Several European Countries
Ads will be displayed exclusively to users on Free and Go plans. The post ChatGPT’s Free Version is Getting Ads in Several European Countries appeared first on Phandroid .
OpenAI’s New ChatGPT Won’t Just Do Your Teen’s Homework
For years, the story around ChatGPT and school has been simple: kids use it to skip their homework. Well, not anymore. OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens, a new version built for 13 to 17-year-olds. It’s designed to steer them toward actually learning the material instead of just copying an answer. If you have a teenager who already uses ChatGPT, or you suspect they do, this is worth knowing…
Fairphone Finally Brings Its Repairable Phone to the US
A phone company built entirely around letting you fix your own device just launched in the US. Fairphone’s new Gen 6+ costs $649. It’s designed so you can replace the battery, screen, and other parts yourself. All it takes is a single screwdriver. Why does this matter beyond one phone? More states are passing laws that force phone makers to make their devices repairable. Colorado’s new…
Best Google Pixel 11 Pro XL screen protectors
Protect your Pixel 11 Pro XL display with these best screen protectors. The post Best Google Pixel 11 Pro XL screen protectors appeared first on Phandroid .
Criminals Are Now Targeting AI Chips Like Gold and Cash
Criminals used to go after gold, jewelry, and cash. Now some of them are staging car crashes on California highways to steal computer chips instead. That’s how valuable AI hardware has become on the black market. Can we say we’re surprised? Hardly. AI has driven up the price of computer hardware so much that organized crime now treats a truckload of server parts the way it used to treat an armored…
Best Google Pixel 11 Pro fast chargers
Charge your Pixel 11 Pro faster with these best fast chargers. The post Best Google Pixel 11 Pro fast chargers appeared first on Phandroid .
Comcast Is Turning Millions of Routers Into Motion Sensors
Your Xfinity router might already be able to sense when someone walks through your house. It didn’t cost you a thing. Comcast has started rolling out a new feature called WiFi Motion. It turns your existing router into a motion detector, with no extra hardware required. If you’re an Xfinity customer, this is worth knowing about. The router that’s already sitting in your closet or on a shelf can…
Spotify’s Running Mode Is Finally Available for Android Users
Spotify just gave Android users something iPhone owners have had for weeks. The company’s AI-powered Running Mode, which builds custom playlists for your workouts, is now available on Android phones too. If you use Spotify and you walk or run with headphones in, this is worth a look. Spotify now builds your workout playlist for you. No more digging through your library or hoping a random mix keeps…