Google’s latest smart home products make the perfect gifts, and they’re on sale at Best Buy by Andrew Romero
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/google-smart-home-products-make-great-gifts/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/google-smart-home-products-make-great-gifts/
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Google's latest smart home products make the perfect gifts, and they're on sale at Best Buy
Google Home is one of the most user-friendly smart home ecosystems, and Google has built out an extensive collection of...
Henry Cavill builds 16-bit ‘Mustache Protocol’ game on Googlebook for a good cause [Video] by Abner Li
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/henry-cavill-mustache-protocol-googlebook/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/04/henry-cavill-mustache-protocol-googlebook/
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Henry Cavill builds 16-bit ‘Mustache Protocol’ game on Googlebook for a good cause [Video]
As teased before the launch, Henry Cavill has built a video game on Googlebook, and it’s called Mustache Protocol.
Meet the 20 first-place apps from RevenueCat’s Shipaton 2026 by Sponsored Post
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Meet the 20 first-place apps from RevenueCat’s Shipaton 2026
A cozy habit tracker, a smarter snippet library, and a rooster that wants you out of bed: this year’s Shipaton...
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Poker Ya Joker, Despotism, Potion Permit, more by 9to5Toys
https://9to5toys.com/2026/11/04/todays-highlight-google-play-deals-43/
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Poker Ya Joker, Despotism, Potion Permit, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including This Aint Even Poker, Ya Joker, Potion Permit, Slime...
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Google’s AI search fumbles leave schools in the lurch by Daniel Bader
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/googles-ai-search-fumbles-leave-schools-in-the-lurch/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/googles-ai-search-fumbles-leave-schools-in-the-lurch/
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Google's AI search fumbles leave schools in the lurch
Google's Guided Learning push raises a question about who controls AI in classrooms. Plus the latest Google and Android news, a Zelda easter egg, and Nest's clock problems.
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Motorola Signature 27 goes official with true flagship specs and a $1,599 price tag by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/motorola-signature-27-specs-price-release-date/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/motorola-signature-27-specs-price-release-date/
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Motorola Signature 27 goes official with true flagship specs and a $1,599 price tag
Motorola is officially back in the flagship space, with its new Signature 27 phone available for pre-order starting today, but...
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Moto Buds Ultra 27 and Watch Fit 27 help complete the company’s new premium ecosystem by Nicholas Sutrich
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/moto-buds-ultra-27-and-watch-fit-27-help-complete-the-companys-new-premium-ecosystem/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/moto-buds-ultra-27-and-watch-fit-27-help-complete-the-companys-new-premium-ecosystem/
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Moto Buds Ultra 27 and Watch Fit 27 help complete the company's new premium ecosystem
Motorola is going all-premium with its latest lineup, including a pair of earbuds and a new fitness-focused smartwatch
Motorola Signature 27 gets Pixel’s Gemini Intelligence features with Rambler, Create My Widget by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/motorola-signature-27-gemini-intelligence-features/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/motorola-signature-27-gemini-intelligence-features/
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Motorola Signature 27 gets Pixel's Gemini Intelligence features with Rambler, Create My Widget
Motorola is adopting Google’s Gemini Intelligence features in the first major expansion beyond Pixel, with Gboard’s Rambler and more supported....
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YouTube rolling out app redesign without Subscriptions tab, and everyone hates it by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/youtube-app-redesign-subscriptions-tab/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/youtube-app-redesign-subscriptions-tab/
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YouTube rolling out app redesign without Subscriptions tab, and everyone hates it
YouTube is now rolling out its app redesign on Android and iOS which removes the dedicated Subscriptions tab from the app.
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Sony revives the Walkman’s iconic MDR-3 headphones with USB-C for $60 by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/sony-walkman-mdr-3-headphones-usb-c/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/sony-walkman-mdr-3-headphones-usb-c/
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Sony revives the Walkman's iconic MDR-3 headphones with USB-C for $60
Sony is bringing back its iconic Walkman MDR-3 headphones for the modern era with a USB-C connection and a price...
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Samsung’s next cheap phone will have a much bigger battery than the Galaxy S26 Ultra by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/samsungs-next-cheap-phone-will-have-a-much-bigger-battery-than-the-galaxy-s26-ultra/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/samsungs-next-cheap-phone-will-have-a-much-bigger-battery-than-the-galaxy-s26-ultra/
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Samsung's next cheap phone will have a much bigger battery than the Galaxy S26 Ultra
According to a new report, Samsung’s upcoming mid-range smartphone is getting a big battery upgrade that outdoes that company’s current...
Deals: Latest Nest Learning Thermostat up to $120 off, Pixelsnap cases, Hue Bridge Pro bundle, Galaxy Book $750 off, more by Justin Kahn
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/deals-nest-thermostat-pixelsnap-hue-bridge-pro-galaxy-book/
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Deals: Latest Nest Learning Thermostat up to $120 off, Pixelsnap cases, Hue Bridge Pro bundle, Galaxy Book $750 off, more
All-time low pricing is still live on the 2026 Google Home Speaker, alongside up to $350 off Pixel 11, Pixel...
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Android Auto’s latest Gemini failing keeps asking ‘who do you want to call’ by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/android-auto-gemini-call-text-voice-command-bug/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/android-auto-gemini-call-text-voice-command-bug/
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Android Auto's latest Gemini failing keeps asking 'who do you want to call'
The switch to Gemini on Android Auto has resulted in some good functionality add-ons, but also some very noticeable slip-ups....
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The Android 17 ColorOS 17 update is coming to 6 more OnePlus devices this month by Nicholas Sutrich
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/the-android-17-coloros-17-update-november-2026-device-list/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/the-android-17-coloros-17-update-november-2026-device-list/
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The Android 17 ColorOS 17 update is coming to 6 more OnePlus devices this month
The big ColorOS 17 update is coming to 6 more OnePlus devices this month, bringing older models up to date with Android 17
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DroidDeck review: This could change how you game on your phone [Video] by Damien Wilde
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/droiddeck/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/droiddeck/
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DroidDeck review: This could change how you game on your phone [Video]
DroidDeck is one of a few potentially landmark gaming projects on Android aimed at bringing PC gaming to our smartphones.
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Waze may soon be able to show cyclists using Garmin smartwatches by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/waze-may-soon-be-able-to-show-cyclists-using-garmin-smartwatches/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/waze-may-soon-be-able-to-show-cyclists-using-garmin-smartwatches/
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Waze may soon be able to show cyclists using Garmin smartwatches
Waze and Garmin appear to be teaming up on a new integration that could allow cyclists to show up within...
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Madden NFL 27 and NBA The Run are now free on Amazon Luna by Ben Schoon
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/madden-nfl-27-and-nba-the-run-are-now-free-on-amazon-luna/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/madden-nfl-27-and-nba-the-run-are-now-free-on-amazon-luna/
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Madden NFL 27 and NBA The Run are now free on Amazon Luna
Amazon Luna is getting another big freebie, as Madden NFL 27 is available today on the cloud gaming platform at...
First Android XR ‘Intelligent Eyewear’ glasses go on pre-order next week by Abner Li
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/android-xr-glasses-pre-order/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/android-xr-glasses-pre-order/
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First Android XR ‘Intelligent Eyewear’ glasses go on pre-order next week
Warby Parker announced today that the first Android XR audio glasses will be available for pre-order on November 12.
Razer is getting back into wired earbuds with USB-C; yes, they have RGB by Andrew Romero
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/razer-releases-usb-c-earbuds-with-rgb/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/razer-releases-usb-c-earbuds-with-rgb/
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Razer is getting back into wired earbuds with USB-C; yes, they have RGB
Razer just announced a pair of ANC earbuds with a cool take on USB-C, aimed directly at mobile gamers. Wired...
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Phone by Google 246 beta brings gradient icon redesign on Android by Abner Li
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/phone-by-google-246-new-icon/
https://9to5google.com/2026/11/05/phone-by-google-246-new-icon/
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Phone by Google 246 beta brings gradient icon redesign on Android
Following the Messages update earlier this week, Phone by Google has received its redesigned gradient icon in the beta channel.
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