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Pixel phones are 'boring,' Android Authority says, proposing five changes

An Android Authority commentary says Google's Pixel lineup has become boring due to stalled innovation, suggesting five fixes including unified AI, a stronger processor, better value, wider feature availability, and more meaningful hardware updates.

Products & Applications

Google Chrome's Gemini side panel adds direct file uploads, years after Edge Copilot

Chrome's Gemini side panel gets direct file upload, closing a gap Edge Copilot has filled for years.

AI Chips & Compute · Products & Applications · Computer Vision

New AI Chip and 3D Scene Model Target Generation Bottlenecks

AI video chip SmarCo GC3 and 3D scene model WorldGen launch to ease content creation bottlenecks.

Products & Applications

Herman Miller's Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk Gets 25% Discount in Fall Sale

Herman Miller's Fall sale brings the Jarvis Bamboo standing desk down to $994 from $1,325 in the US and to £645 from £860 in the UK, according to TechRadar.

Products & Applications

TechRadar Picks 24 Amazon Home Office Deals Under $50 for Labor Day

TechRadar singled out 24 Amazon home-office products under $50 in its Labor Day coverage, including a Ugreen charger, a mouse jiggler and a Logitech MX Anywhere mouse.

Products & Applications

HUAWEI Nova 16s and 16s Pro launch globally with 7,000mAh batteries and 200MP camera

Huawei unveiled the Nova 16s and 16s Pro at IFA 2026, featuring 7,000mAh batteries, bright OLED displays, and a 200MP camera on the Pro model.

Companies · Products & Applications

AI Success Hinges on Governance, Privacy and Focused Tools, Reports Say

Commentary and reporting published Sept. 3 argue that AI value depends on governance at AI speed, privacy safeguards and restrained tool choices, not just powerful models.

Products & Applications

Free Panels app beats Samsung Edge Panels on Galaxy S26, says Android Authority writer

An Android Authority writer says the free Panels app replaced Samsung's Edge Panels on his Galaxy S26, offering more customization and better one-handed use.

Products & Applications

iOS 27's iPhone Handoff lets two iPhones share one number — Android should copy it

iOS 27 “iPhone Handoff” lets two iPhones share one phone number and cellular plan; Android has no equivalent.

Companies · AI Chips & Compute

Samsung Narrows HBM Market Gap with SK hynix in Q2

Samsung Electronics' HBM market share rose to 33% in Q2 from 21%, narrowing the gap with leader SK hynix, which fell to 50%, according to Counterpoint Research.

Cybersecurity · Companies

Businesses overestimate cyber insurance and lack critical asset data, reports find

Studies show businesses lack reliable data on critical connected devices and most UK CEOs overestimate cyber insurance coverage.

Products & Applications · Companies · Large Language Models

Tech writer says reducing Google reliance 'easier than expected'

An Android Authority writer describes how switching to paid Kagi search, Proton email and Firefox helped reduce Google dependence far more easily than anticipated.

AI Chips & Compute · World · Policy & Regulation

US AI data center boom faces Chinese power-supply risks, CNBC reports

US AI data center boom relies on Chinese power components, raising supply concerns and prompting Trump action, CNBC reports.

Policy & Regulation · Cybersecurity

Utah becomes first US state to target VPNs with age-verification law; top providers refuse to comply

Utah is the first US state to impose strict age-verification rules on VPNs, but leading VPN providers are refusing to comply, according to TechRadar.

Products & Applications · World

TCL unveils OLED NXTPAPER P80 phones and launches budget NXTPAPER tablet in US

At IFA 2026, TCL unveiled P80 phones with first OLED NXTPAPER screens and launched a budget NXTPAPER tablet in the US.

Products & Applications · Companies

Microsoft overhauls financial reporting, will disclose Azure revenue quarterly

Microsoft will split its business into two segments and disclose quarterly Azure revenue starting with FY2027 Q1, The Verge reports.

Products & Applications

Fairphone Gen 6 Plus: The phone people should buy, but probably won't

Android Authority reviews the Fairphone Gen 6 Plus, praising its clean software and repairability but noting the $650 price and limited carrier support will deter buyers.

Products & Applications

Google rolls out voice features for Gmail, Docs, and Keep

Google rolls out voice features for Gmail, Docs and Keep to some AI subscribers, with Workspace support coming soon.

Products & Applications · Companies

Xiaomi debuts wide-screen foldable at IFA 2026 with in-house XRing O3 chip

Xiaomi's wide-screen foldable debuted at IFA 2026 with its in-house XRing O3 chip; full specs are expected September 7.

Products & Applications · Companies

GAC Trumpchi Yue 7 Starts Presale From 171,800 Yuan

GAC Motor opened presales for the boxy Trumpchi Yue 7 plug-in hybrid SUV in Guangzhou at 171,800-217,800 yuan.

Robotics · AI Chips & Compute

After a Tiny Duck, a Bigger Question for On-Device AI: Running Large Models Locally

Lei Feng Network reports that Hugging Face-backed Pollen Robotics’ 25-cm Microduck spotlights edge AI, but the real challenge is whether large language models can run efficiently on end devices.

Cybersecurity

WhatsApp flaw lets people view photos on locked Android phones, report says

WhatsApp flaw lets someone view locked-phone photos via AI background tool; OPPO/vivo affected, report says.

Products & Applications

Claude can now work in the background on your Mac while you keep typing

Claude can now use a Mac in the background, allowing users to multitask without cursor or keyboard takeover. Beta for Pro and Max.

Products & Applications · World

Pixel 12 Pro Fold may use Apple’s dual UTG display tech for near-creaseless screen, report says

A new report says Google, OPPO and vivo plan to use Apple’s dual ultra-thin-glass display design for next foldables, potentially giving the Pixel 12 Pro Fold a nearly crease-free inner screen.