Meta could launch a smartwatch in 2026, years after killing its original plans

Meta could launch an AI-powered smartwatch in 2026, marking a return to wearables after scrapping earlier plans amid metaverse-focused restructuring and cost-cutting efforts.
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Three reasons why the Pixel 10a appeals to me, even without big upgrades

The Pixel 10a doesn’t reinvent Google’s mid-range formula, but thoughtful refinements and long-term support help it remain one of the most sensible options in its class.
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Social media on trial: tech giants face lawsuits over addiction, safety, and mental health
Social media on trial: tech giants face lawsuits over addiction, safety, and mental health

A set of bellwether cases alleging that social media platforms harmed teens’ safety and mental health is going to trial this year, putting executives like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the stand to answer questions about what they’ve done or not done to protect kids. Unlike many earlier legal challenges against social media companies, these […]

Google debuts $499 Pixel 10a

The smartphone is available for preorder now with shipments starting March 5.  It comes in Lavender, Berry, Fog, and Obsidian.

Google Gemini adds Lyria 3, an AI model that can create music with words and photos

Lyria 3 can take your words, photos, and videos, and turn them into a custom 30-second track with lyrics in tow. It’s free to use and available within the Gemini. tool picker.
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Google reveals the Pixel 10a, a slightly better phone at the same $499

Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 10a and, as expected, it’s a modest upgrade over last year’s model with a handful of subtle design refinements and incremental spec improvements.
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Google adds music-generation capabilities to the Gemini app

Users will be able to use text, images, and videos as a reference to generate music.

Google’s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app
Google’s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app

Google has given Gemini the ability to spit out AI-generated music, courtesy of DeepMind’s latest audio model. Beta access to Lyria 3 is rolling out in the Gemini app, enabling users to generate 30-second tracks based on text, images, and videos, without having to leave the chatbot window. The new music-making tool is available globally […]

Google Pixel 10A preorders come with a $100 gift card
Google Pixel 10A preorders come with a $100 gift card

As promised, Google opened preorders for its Pixel 10A midrange phone, and it’ll launch on March 4th. We already published a hands-on with the device, and I encourage you to check it out (we think it’s more like a better Pixel 9A than a slightly worse Pixel 10). If you decide that you want to […]

The Pixel 10A is a little too much like last year’s phone
The Pixel 10A is a little too much like last year’s phone

Google’s midrange Pixels have been our top pick for budget Android phones for a while. They offer good cameras and most of what you need at a budget-friendly price. But this year’s upgrade feels so minimal, I’d liken it more to a Pixel 9A+. Or a Pixel 9B. The $499 Pixel 10A is supposed to […]