🚀📱Android 14 and the Pixel 8 + Pixel 8 Pro Are Finally Here!

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📱 It's Pixel Day

Google just revealed the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, as well as the Pixel Watch 2. We've also just witnessed the release day for Android 14, and some Bard AI-powered features are coming to Google Assistant.

In other news, an update is rolling out to Roku TVs and streaming devices with new organization options and Google Photos integration.

Android 14 is Finally Out, Coming to a Pixel Phone Near You

It was an open secret that Android 14 would arrive the same day as Google announced the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro at Made by Google 2023. Google never confirmed the rumor, but wouldn't you know it: Android 14 has officially released!

Android users that have fiddled with Android 14 in beta for much of 2023 will feel right at home with the official release. For everyone else, you'll want to see what else is new in Android 14. We show you what you can expect from Android's big update!

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This Is the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro

It's finally here! Google unveiled the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro at its Made by Google 2023 event, and we've got an official first look at the latest flagships. It's bigger (up to 1TB of storage space!), faster, and unsurprisingly, more expensive. See what's changing, how much a Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro is going to cost you, and how to pre-order your very own starting today!

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The Pixel Watch 2 Arrives with New Sensors and Safety Features

But wait, there's more! Google also unveiled the Pixel Watch 2, also making pre-orders available today. The Sophomore release has some neat tricks up its sleeve this time around, including an optional accessory that displays your medical info on the smartwatch's screen for medical personnel to cross-reference. Health and safety are at the forefront of the Pixel Watch 2, but is it worthy of an upgrade if you already own the OG Pixel Watch? See for yourself, and how much the Pixel Watch 2 will cost you.

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Google Assistant Now Uses AI to "See" and "Hear"

Google also announced today that Google Assistant and Bard AI are getting ready to collide. Over the coming months, Google Assistant will use Bard AI anytime you ask Assistant to write a text message, answer a question, summarize a web page, and even improve your workflow in Google Docs. See what the future looks like for Google Assistant.

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How to Open the Camera From the Pixel Lock Screen

Google discontinued the camera lock screen shortcut in 2021 with Android 12. Instead, the lock screen now features shortcuts to Android's smart home device controls and Google Wallet. Though it may seem like a misstep, it's actually not, because there's an even easier and faster way to access the camera from the lock screen. We show you how to get there without having to unlock your Android device!

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Android Phone Vibrating Randomly? Here's How To Fix It

Repeat after us: "you're not going crazy." Your Android phone really is vibrating randomly. But what could be causing that? It turns out, there are many reasons why it's vibrating uncontrollably. We take you through all the different reasons why your Android phone might be vibrating so sporadically, and how to fix them.

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The Best Free DAWs and Music Making Software

Have the itch to make your own music? You don't have to throw down hundreds of even thousands of dollars for the best software to get started. In fact, you don't have to spend a cent! We show you the very best digital audio workstations (DAWs) and all-around music making software to help you to start making music magic!

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Should You Buy an iPhone 15 Pro for Gaming?

One of the big surprises of the iPhone 15 Pro is that new AAA games like Assassin's Creed Mirage are coming to the phone (along with older AAA titles like Resident Evil Village, Death Stranding, and the Resident Evil 4 remake). That begs the question: is the iPhone 15 Pro worth the price if you want to play big name titles on the go?

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Should You Unplug Your TV When You're Not Watching It?

Many of us have heard money-saving tips over the years: some good; some bad; some downright ridiculous. Somewhere in the middle, you've probably heard that unplugging your television and other electronics when not in-use is a solid way to save annually on your electricity bill. But is there truth in that? Peek inside as we unravel the mystery of whether unplugging electronics like your TV is worth the effort.

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Are Smartphone Camera Lenses Worth Buying in 2023?

To take different types of pictures on a DSLR camera, you naturally need different kinds of camera lenses. The same holds true to an extent with camera lenses designed for the smartphone. But with phone lenses seemingly getting better from one upgrade to the next, is there still a place for smartphone camera lenses, or are they no longer necessary? The answer is more complicated than you may think.

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What is OCuLink? (And Why You Might Want It)

New ports and connectors come and go. Some stick around (USB-C) while others face into obscurity (PS/2). Others, like the OCuLink, are ahead of its time and waiting in the shadows for its right moment. OCuLink's time may have come, and it may be replacing Thunderbolt as an inexpensive solution for connecting external graphics cards. See why else you may want to consider OCuLink for your next gaming set up.

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