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Google Kids Space aggregates children-friendly content on Android tablets
Coming first to Lenovo's lineup
We'd wager that a lot of the extra time that children are spending at home is going to tablets, so it's convenient that Google is releasing a kids mode for Android tablets called Kids Space. It basically aggregates kid-friendly apps and videos, as well as 400 free books (in the US).
Klipsch's excellent-sounding T5 true wireless earbuds are just $79 on Amazon
Incredible audio quality and quirky design for a very reasonable price
Those in the market for true wireless earbuds have plenty of offerings to choose from, but if you're looking to stand out, there's probably no better option than the Klipsch T5. It helps that these have amazing sound quality and battery life, too. Launched at $199 last year, the T5 has since dropped to a going price of around $100. This .99 price, however, is the best we've seen yet.Our own Taylor reviewed the T5s when they debuted around this time last year, finding them to have "unequivocally great" sound quality and impressive battery life. The charging case design is inspired by Zippo lighters and is certainly very unique. He did note, however, that the buds are a bit large, and each one has a very bright LED that illuminates more often than needed. Nonetheless, if you value fantastic audio quality (and call quality) and like the design, $78.99 is one hell of a price for these. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better-sounding set of true wireless buds for the money.
The Galaxy Note20's only been out for a week or so, but Target is already offering a pretty enticing deal. With the purchase of a Mystic Gray unlocked Note20, you'll get a 0 Target gift card sent to you. If you were already buy things regularly from Target, that equates to around 20% off.
If the 8,000mAh battery we shared a deal on a couple of days ago didn't have enough juice for you, here's something that might pique your interest: Amazon is discounting a 20,100mAh RAVPower battery to .99 after a clip coupon, an all-time low price for this battery.This battery is equipped with four ports in total: two USB-As, one USB-C, and one microUSB input. One USB-A charges at Quick Charge 3.0, and the other maxes out at 2.4A. The USB-C port is rated at 3A. It's worth noting that this battery doesn't have Power Delivery. I personally bought this exact battery in 2017 for $52, and it's performed without issue.
Samsung is shipping the Galaxy Note20 Ultra with two different cooling systems
Liquid cooling could be going the way of the dodo
Samsung introduced a pretty cool-sounding liquid cooling system with the Galaxy S7, and it's been using that ever since. However, an iFixit teardown recently revealed that Samsung is actually shipping Note20 Ultra units with two types of cooling systems: one being the liquid cooling (or, more accurately, the copper vapor chamber system), and the other being graphite thermal pads.
We've been using video calls more than ever in the past few months, and probably will continue to for the foreseeable future. It's tough not being able to travel to see your loved ones, but Google is making things a bit easier by announcing beta Android TV support for its Duo video calling service.
YouTube TV subscribers can get a 30-day Cinemax free trial
Just make sure to redeem before August 31
If you're still subscribed to YouTube TV in spite of the repeated price hikes (remember when it cost $35/month?), Google has a small consolation prize for you. YouTube TV subscribers can currently get a 30-day trial of Cinemax for free, so long as it's redeemed before the end of the month.
Google Drive revises file shortcut behavior, pushes migration of existing multiple-location files to 2021
Making the transition to shortcuts a little less painful
Google introduced file shortcuts to Drive in March to the dismay of many, but some changes are now being made that will hopefully improve the overall user experience. There are several improvements being shared, most of which are being implemented now and another that will come into play next year.
Sprint Galaxy S20 discounted to $650 ($350 off) on eBay
It's one of the only Sprint 5G phones that'll work on T-Mobile 5G
Yes, we know Sprint is going the way of the dodo soon, but the Galaxy S20 is one of the only phones Sprint customers should still consider buying. A reputable eBay seller is currently offering new units of the Sprint S20 for 9.99 a pop, which is $350 off MSRP.
Google wants to put a Nest Hub in your hotel room
Making hospitality-oriented requests easier and more contactless
Wake-up calls and extra towels are things you'd traditionally call the hotel lobby to request, but Google wants to change it up a bit. The company already added Interpreter Mode for smart displays in hotel lobbies early last year, but it's now adding some hotel room-specific features to its Nest Hubs. A few hotels in the US and UK have already added Nest Hubs to their rooms.
Get this 8,000mAh Aukey battery with 18W PD, Quick Charge 3.0, and wireless charging for $17 ($13 off) on Amazon
A lot of features for not a lot of money
Chances are that you've had your phone die on you while you've been out and about at least once or twice. If you'd rather not be stranded, Aukey is currently offering a surprisingly feature-filled 8,000mAh battery for .09 after a clip coupon and a coupon code we're attaching below.Most batteries with smaller capacities are either missing USB-C Power Delivery, Qualcomm Quick Charge, or both, but this one has both 18W PD and Quick Charge 3.0 on board. 18W is enough to charge most PD-equipped phones briskly, but you might want to look elsewhere if you're planning on charging something larger, like a laptop. This battery also has 5W Qi wireless charging, which can come in handy in certain circumstances.
Sony's massive 77" 4K OLED Android TV could be yours for 'only' $4,000 ($500 off)
Got a few grand burning a hole in your pocket?
Most of us are probably fine with our 50" 4K smart TVs for $300-400, but if you want the best of the best and have some cash to burn, this 77" Sony Bravia 4K OLED TV is currently discounted to "just" $3,998 at a few retailers. Nobody ever said the best was cheap, but at least you can spend a few hundred dollars less than you normally would.This Bravia 4K OLED TV, which Sony dubs "MASTER Series," has pretty much all that you'd want out of a TV. The screen measures in at 76.7" and features a whole bunch of interestingly named features: 4K X-Reality PRO, Object-Based Super Resolution, 4K HDR Super Bit Mapping, Motionflow XR, and so on. It has four HDMI and three USB inputs, and of course, Android TV. Your Alexa can also be linked.
Moto G9 and G9 Play announced with 5,000mAh batteries and 48MP cameras
Different names for pretty much the same phone
It's hard to believe that the Moto G series has gone through nine iterations already, but here we are. Motorola has just announced the Moto G9 for India, as well as the Moto G9 Play for Germany. Both phones have identical specifications, save for one small detail: the G9 Play has a Google Assistant button on the side.
Shatter-resistant smartphone glass may finally be here
Note20 Ultra drop tests show Gorilla Glass Victus is serious business
There have been several iterations of Corning Gorilla Glass in the past years, and Gorilla Glass Victus is the latest to hit the market. Not much has changed between Gorilla Glass iterations in the past few years, so we didn't expect a whole lot new from Victus, but PhoneBuff's Galaxy Note20 Ultra drop tests have proven Victus to be surprisingly sturdy.
OnePlus offering $150 accessory credit with OP8 Pro, plus an extra 8% off for students
You could save up to $230 on an OP8 Pro, or $164 on a 12GB OP8
OnePlus doesn't often discount its current-gen smartphones, but it's offering a pretty interesting deal on the OnePlus 8 series at the moment. $150 in accessory credit can be yours, free of charge, if you buy a OnePlus 8 Pro (or $100 if you buy a 12GB RAM-equipped OP8). Plus, get an extra 8% off the phone if you're a student with a .edu email address.
Google Maps makes it easier to avoid places that are actively on fire, which is nice
Google Search will aggregate pertinent info and updates as well
With wildfires being more prevalent than ever in some parts of the world, it makes sense to improve the quality of information for those in the area. To better crisis response, Google will now show the boundaries of active wildfires via satellite data in near real-time.
Pixel Buds feature drop includes audio cutout fixes and some new functionality
The additions include bass boost, sharing detection, and more
The second-generation Pixel Buds debuted a couple of months ago. We walked away unable to recommend them, but these wireless earbuds are getting a few new features today that will hopefully improve the experience a bit. They include bass boost, sharing detection, and a few others. Plus, some fixes have been implemented to hopefully alleviate the connectivity issues some have been experiencing.
Google Assistant devices and cast targets can now be added to and removed from multi-room audio on the fly
If you play music in multiple rooms often, this could come in handy
For those of you who use your Assistant-equipped Smart Displays and speakers to broadcast music around different rooms of the house at the same time, Google has made a small improvement. Devices and cast targets can now be added and removed on the fly without creating new groups, which should make things a little more convenient for some.
Get a Pixel 4 64GB for $550, 128GB for $650 ($250 off) while you still can
This may be some of the last Pixel 4 stock remaining
If you hadn't heard, the Pixel 4 was officially discontinued a few days ago. At $800, this imperfect phone was always a bit of a hard sell, but it becomes more enticing when you knock $250 off the price. Right now, you can get the base model Pixel 4 for 0 or the version with 128 gigs of storage for 0, both $250 off their original prices.The Pixel 4 received plenty of criticism at launch, primarily due to the subpar battery life. That said, I've hung onto mine for almost a year now for two main reasons: the cameras and the software. I still haven't found a smartphone camera setup I like better than the Pixel 4's, and the clean stock Android UI is still my favorite. I'm also a big fan of the design and the size, but the battery life is definitely my biggest gripe. At $550, it's worth considering over the $349 Pixel 4a — and $100 extra for more storage might be appealing to some buyers.
Verizon adds free Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ to some Mix & Match plans; halves Disney+ trials for others
Big Red makes a few improvements, but at some expense
Verizon is making several changes to its Mix & Match unlimited plans that appear to be mostly for the better. Two of the plans are getting what the company calls "The Disney Bundle," which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Others, however, are getting their Disney+ trials shortened from one year to six months. There are a couple of other minor tweaks as well.