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CNET
23-05-2025
- Business
- CNET
Memorial Day Sale: Google's Pixel 9 Series Has Up to $300 Off Right Now
Android users who want to upgrade to a shiny new phone are always going to be pleased if they check out the Google Pixel 9 lineup. Right now is a great time to pick one up too, because the Memorial Day deals are in full swing, and they can save you some serious cash. In fact, right now you can get your hands on this line of phones with up to $300 off right now on Amazon, meaning you can get one for as little as $599. You can save even more money if you've got a phone to trade in and go with Best Buy too. There is so much to love about the Pixel 9 series, including its sleek design, the impressive camera setup and even AI features such as the ability to search for content in screenshots, create images from scratch using Pixel Studio app and more. Pricing varies depending on which model you choose, along with the exact configurations, but there are plenty of options for nearly everyone right now. As a rule, the base Pixel 9 lists for $799 -- but right now you can save $200 and score yours for just $599. It's also our pick for the best phone for Android purists. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. However, the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL also made the list as the top Google phones you can get. They retail for $999 and $1,099, respectively. However, you can get your hands on the 6.3-inch model for as low as $799 or the 6.8-inch model for as little as $899. Of course, if you're looking for a foldable phone, you'll enjoy the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It typically starts at $1,799, but it's down to as low as $1,499 right now -- a whopping $300 discount. Why this deal matters Right now you can save up to $300 off select Pixel 9 series phones at Amazon. The Google Pixel 9 series is chock-full of great options with a lot of features we loved, but that usually carries a large price tag. Saving up to $300 goes a long way, and as these prices are at record lows, we don't expect the cost to drop any lower any time soon. Getting any of these phones at a discount is a great find, but these prices likely won't stick around for long, so act fast if you're interested.
Android Authority
21-05-2025
- Android Authority
Google may soon bake Pixel Studio sticker creation right into Gboard (APK teardown)
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Gboard currently gives you access to stickers generated in Pixel Studio within a dedicated tab in the sticker picker. New code in the latest Gboard beta suggests that the keyboard app may soon allow users to generate new stickers without opening Pixel Studio. The feature may let users create new stickers within Gboard by uploading a photo or using a text prompt. Google rolled out Pixel Studio's Gboard integration last year, giving users quick access to stickers generated using Pixel Studio in the keyboard app. The company now appears to be working on an upgrade that could let users create new stickers right within Gboard, without needing to open Pixel Studio. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. Gboard currently has a dedicated tab in the sticker picker that shows user-generated stickers from Pixel Studio on supported devices. Although this tab makes sharing custom stickers in any app incredibly easy, it doesn't support sticker creation. Users can only add new stickers to the tab by creating them in Pixel Studio. However, code spotted in the latest Gboard beta (version 15.4.4.755290236-beta-arm64-v8a) suggests that Google could soon add this functionality to the keyboard app. Code Copy Text +Powered by Pixel Studio. +This will discard the current sticker design +Generated sticker +Imagine anything +Creating with Pixel Studio +Generate sticker +Removing background… +Photo sticker +"Once you're signed in, you can come back to this screen" +Pixel Studio sign-in needed The new strings state that Gboard will prompt users to sign into Pixel Studio before sticker creation becomes available. Once signed in, users will be able to generate new stickers in Gboard by uploading a photo or using a text prompt. Gboard will also let users delete custom stickers and add new stickers to a collection. Code Copy Text +The ability to generate images of humans is coming in the future +"Can't find background in your image" +Add a prompt +Sticker can be deleted in Pixel Studio +Update Pixel Studio to continue +Try a shorter prompt +Sticker saved to collection +"Can't generate this type of image" +"This language isn't supported" +Clear sticker deletion selections +Delete selected stickers +Custom stickers +Create unique stickers for every conversation. Powered by Pixel Studio. Sticker creation in Gboard may have some limitations at launch. The strings indicate the feature may not allow users to generate certain types of images. Additionally, the feature may not support all languages and could gain the ability to create images of humans later on. The feature appears to be in the early stages of development, as the current Gboard beta doesn't include corresponding UI elements. We'll keep an eye out for further changes and update this post as soon as we have more details. In addition to Pixel Studio-powered sticker creation, Google seems to be working on an AI meme generator for Gboard. We first spotted evidence of the same last month, but it has yet to roll out to users. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
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WIRED
08-03-2025
- WIRED
Google's Latest Pixel Update Lets You Generate Images of People
Plus: Dell debuts affordable QD-OLED gaming monitors, Polaroid upgrades its instant cameras, and Circular has a new smart ring. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. Please also consider subscribing to WIRED Google rolled out new updates for Android and Pixel phones this week, one of which is the ability to generate images of people in the Pixel Studio app. This app is exclusive to the latest Pixel phones and lets you generate images based on text prompts in different art styles. Until now, the company restricted the app from generating people, but that's no longer the case. Also in these updates is the ability to block scams quickly as they're happening in Google Messages. This broader Android feature uses Google's Scam Detection to flag typical scam patterns that come through texts—before you compromise yourself, you'll see a warning in the conversation that it's likely a scam, and the option to report and block the number. Finally, Google is turning its Find My Device app more like Apple's Find My—you're now able to share your live location with friends and family, alongside being able to track your devices. That means Android users have a dedicated place to share this sensitive information, instead of having to rely on Google Maps. Dell's QD-OLED Monitors Are Surprisingly Affordable This week, Dell announced an assortment of new gaming monitors that bring once premium features, like QD-OLED panels and 120-Hz refresh rates, to shockingly affordable prices. Perhaps the most surprising is the announcement of the AQ2725D, a 27-inch, 2560 X 1440 gaming monitor from Alienware. The QD-OLED gaming display comes with a 280-Hz refresh rate—and yet, Dell says it costs just $549. It might not sound 'cheap' but these kinds of monitors typically go for around $900 or higher, meaning there's increasingly very little reason to buy a gaming monitor that isn't QD-OLED. Samsung already dropped the price of its own 27-inch 1440p and 240-Hz Odyssey gaming monitor (G61SD) to $549 to match too. Outside of gaming, Dell also unveiled a series of new professional and consumer monitors. The most interesting of the bunch are the Dell 27 Plus USB-C monitor (S2725QC) and Dell 34 Plus USB-C (S3425DW), which sport a refined design, improved 1500:1 contrast ratio, and a 120-Hz refresh rate. The 4K 27-inch model uses an IPS panel and sits at $350, impressive considering the specs. Meanwhile, the curved 34-inch ultrawide has a 2560 X 1440 VA panel and is $420. Both will be available globally starting March 20. All these new monitors—including the new Dell Pro 14 Plus Portable Monitor—use Dell's new company-wide naming scheme, which is how you get a name like the 'Dell Pro 34 Plus USB-C Hub Monitor.' Confusingly, these Dell Pro displays are one tier down from the UltraSharp brand, which remains the company's flagship monitor line across both commercial and consumer. — Luke Larsen The Next-Gen Circular Ring 2 Won't Fall Off Which smart ring will be the first to offer the Oura Ring 4 some serious competition? This week, Circular made its play and launched the Kickstarter campaign for the Circular Ring 2. I tested the first generation of the Circular ring and got sized so inappropriately that the ring fell off within a week of me putting it on—the only smart ring where that's happened to me! The Ring 2 fixes that obstacle with a new digital sizing kit, as well as a wireless charging case to supplement its purported eight days of battery life. The Ring 2 also has a newer, bigger suite of health features that add women's cycle tracking, FDA-cleared Afib detection, electrocardiogram capabilities, and insights by Kira+, Circular's AI wellness assistant. Naturally, existing features remain, like the ability to track your activity, blood oxygen levels, heart rate variability, and sleep quality. A smart ring has two main advantages over a smartwatch or a wrist-worn fitness tracker, which is that it slips seamlessly on your finger, where you can forget about it and never have to take it off. We haven't tested it yet, but the Circular Ring 2 looks like it might do just that. — Adrienne So Polaroid's 3rd-Gen Instant Cameras Have Better Autofocus Polaroid has updated its Now and Now+ instant cameras. The third generation Now cameras offer an upgraded two-lens autofocus system, with the camera automatically switching between focus zones (0.40m-1.3m and then 1.0m-infinity), an improved ranging sensor, and better metering. Polaroid promises that the updates will lead to sharper images, even in bright sunlight. The basic design of the Now and Now+ has not changed, though it now comes in new colors. The '+' designator means it will pair with the Polaroid app on your phone to tap into advanced features like a double exposure mode, aperture priority shooting, and a remote timer. Both cameras shoot standard, full size Polaroid film and are available now starting at $120. — Scott Gilbertson Dyson's Supersonic R Is Finally Available for Consumers Dyson has announced that its lightest and most powerful hairdryer yet, the Supersonic r, is going on general sale from 2 April. First announced a year ago, the Supersonic r was previously only available to stylists and salons, but next month the rather unconventionally shaped dryer will be available to all. Promising to be 30 percent smaller and 20 percent lighter than the original Supersonic released in 2016, the Supersonic r is powered by Dyson's Hyperdymium motor and packs RFID sensors into its five included attachments. These work with the dryer to automatically adjust the motor speed and heat settings to deliver the optimal airflow and temperature for the job at hand. The Supersonic r also uses new streamlined heater technology, with 10 heater foils placed in the curve of the machine that promise to heat the air more evenly and avoid hotspots. Its curved shape should also make the dryer more ergonomic and easy to hold, even if it does look just a little bit weird. As the brand's flagship hairdryer, the Supersonic r will have a price tag to match, making it quite the investment at $570/£450. It will be available in Ceramic Pink at launch, with Jasper Plum following in the summer. — Verity Burns
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Google's Pixel Studio can now generate images and stickers of people
The latest Pixel feature drop is here with Google rolling updates across its family of smartphones and wearables. If you're a Pixel 9 owner in the US, you'll soon have access to a new version of Pixel Studio capable of creating stickers and images of people. As a refresher, Pixel Studio is an AI image app that is exclusive to Pixel devices. "Just type a description of a person or scene you'd like to see, or choose the style you want, like 'video game' or '3D cartoon,'" Google says of the new feature. The approach Google taking here is similar to the one Apple currently employs with Image Playground. Photorealistic images are off the table so that you can't use Pixel Studio to confuse your friends and family. Beyond Pixel Studio, Google is bringing other AI features to the Pixel family in the US and beyond. Most notably, the company's live scam protection, which Google brought to testers last fall, is expanding to more devices, with additional functionality for those with Pixel 9 handsets in the US. If you own a Pixel 9, it will start screening English calls to protect you from scams. On the Pixel 6 and newer, Google is expanding the availability of scam text detection, with the feature rolling out to phones in the US, Canada and United Kingdom. Meanwhile, Pixel 9 and Pixel 8 Pro users in Japan can look forward to a large portion of the brand's AI suite, including Pixel Screenshots and Pixel Studio, rolling out to their devices. Similarly, Google is making many of those same features available to Pixel 9 users in Germany. If AI features aren't your thing, this month's Pixel drop won't leave you disappointed. To start, Google is updating its Find My Device app to allow users to send and receive the location of friends and family, "so you can rest easy knowing where they are, or that they got where they were going safely." This is rolling out to recent Pixel devices, and more broadly the wider Android ecosystem. One other nifty new feature allows Pixel 9 owners to connect their phone to a recent GoPro camera or another Pixel phone to stream video from multiple angles. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Google hasn't forgotten about Pixel Watch users. If you're running the latest model, the company has obtained clearance from the FDA to offer its Loss of Pulse Detection feature. "This first-of-its-kind feature can detect when you've experienced a loss of pulse," Google explains. A loss of pulse can occur due to a cardiac arrest, a respiratory or circulatory failure, overdose or poisoning. Whatever the case, the Pixel Watch 3 will automatically call emergency services if the user is unresponsive. Google is also rolling out on-device menstrual tracking to the Pixel Watch 3, and the entire Watch family will start tracking steps with greater precision and accuracy. This is due to the fact Google has made the underlying algorithm better at recognizing when you deviate from your usual walking pattern to go do something like push a shopping cart or wheelchair. "The improved algorithm ensures that not only are your steps accurately counted toward your daily goal, but that you'll get reliable insights into your daily activities." The March Pixel drop is starting to roll out today. As usual, it may take a few days before the update is available to download on your device.
