Made by Google: Everything Announced at the Pixel 7 Launch Event

October 7, 2022

The next generation of Google Pixel devices is finally here. Pre-orders opened for the Pixel 7 smartphone and Pixel Watch shortly after the exciting Made By Google launch event. We even got a closer look at the upcoming Pixel Tablet, a device that could take your smart home to the next level.

Check out our top story for everything Google announced at its Pixel 7 launch event!

Other Highlights:

• Nanoleaf smart lights now support Corsair’s iCUE ecosystem.
• Toyota’s bZ4X EV is back on the production line after an embarrassing recall.
• We reviewed the sporty Haylou PurFree BC01 bone conduction headphones.
• … and more!

-Andrew

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Bone conduction headphones are outliers in the market, sounding more like a superhero prop than a serious audio accessory. But don’t be fooled. Headphones like the Haylou PurFree BC01s are so good at managing ambient sound that you just may add one of these unusual cans to your collection. Read More »

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Remember those extendable-arm toys that let you pick up stuff from far away? Well, this telescoping magnetic pickup tool is precisely that except grown up and much more useful. Use this magnetic reacher to fit into narrow crevasses you can’t fit your hands through. It’s great for retrieving things like screws, nuts, bolts, and keys. It also has a great lighting option that lets you see what you’re trying to recover.

In June of 2022, Toyota issued an emergency recall for its bZ4X all-electric SUV. The carmaker warned that the bZ4X’s wheels could detach while driving. Now, Toyota says that the problem is resolved. Sales of the bZ4X are still paused in the United States, but production is resumed. Read More »

If you’re tired of getting jerked around by streaming services, Plex may be your saving grace. The free Plex service lets you build a streaming platform based on your personal collection of movies, shows, and music. But if you want to take things to the next level, a Plex Pass subscription is a must. Read More »

Your Nanoleaf smart lights can now integrate with Corsair’s iCUE software, providing an immersive experience where lighting matches in-game content. It’s similar to the Razer Chroma integration that Nanoleaf recently debuted. Read More »

At the Made by Google event, Google’s company vice president of product management, Rose Yao, took the stage to give us a sneak peek at the upcoming Pixel Tablet. We say “sneak peek” because, unlike the Pixel 7 smartphone and Pixel Watch, the Pixel Tablet launches sometime in 2023. Read More »

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