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Google Pixel 8a: news, rumored price, release date, and more

Smart Prix Not long ago, it seemed that the Google Pixel 7a would be the last smartphone in Google’s Pixel A series. However, recent rumors indicate that this may not actually be the case. As a result, we’re likely to see the release of a Google Pixel 8a this year. What can we expect from this new budget phone in terms of its specs, design, price, and more? Let’s take a closer look at everything we know about the Google Pixel 8a. Google Pixel 8a: release date Andrew Martonik / Digital Trends It’s well-known that…

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Google Pixel 8 blind camera comparison: premium flagship battle… you decide the winner

Google Pixel 8 (review) and Samsung Galaxy S24 (review) stand out as top choices for photography among Android enthusiasts. Both are capable of capturing high-res images, day or night. Yet, the lingering question persists: which smartphone truly outshines the other in this regard? We are allowing you to decide that in this Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 blind camera comparison. To make it more interesting, we have masked the names of the phones, so you won’t know which smartphone clicked the image. Cast your vote for the…

Samsung loses best phone award at MWC to Google

At this year’s Mobile World Congress, Google picked up its first-ever Best Smartphone award. This award is handed out at MWC by the GSM Association (GSMA) every year, and the Pixel 8 was chosen as the winner among all the devices that were in the running. Despite having the most number of devices in the running, Samsung failed to impress the GSMA judges. The full list included the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, all iPhone 15 models, the OnePlus Open, the Oppo Find N3, the Galaxy S23 lineup, and the Galaxy Z Flip 5. The GSMA…

Pixel phones just got next-gen call screening

Google just announced that some Pixel phones are getting next-gen call screening. This improves on the pre-existing Call Screen feature by implementing a new Hello button. Once tapped, the system will deploy Google Assistant to speak on your behalf.The digital assistant will ask the caller why they’re trying to reach you, and you’ll be able to hear the response in real-time. If it sounds important, you can interrupt and begin the call. If not, you can kick them to the curb and go back to watching TV.Google Assistant…

Google Pixel 8 series bags ‘Best Smartphone’ award at MWC 2024

Pixel 8 series wins the Best Smartphone at the MWCPossible candidates this year included the iPhone 15 Pro series, the OnePlus Open, the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the Pixel 8 series. Pixel 8 series finally ended up being the “Best Smartphone” of 2023 by the GSMA.Thrilled about Pixel 8 winning another important Phone of the Year award at MWC! @madebygoogle thank you to the entire Pixel user community for helping us get there, and congratulations to our team for great progress!…

There’s a new problem with the Google Pixel 8’s camera

Joe Maring / Digital Trends The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro were two of 2023’s best Android phones, and they continue to be excellent phones in 2024. But in typical Google Pixel fashion, they also have a tendency to be pretty buggy — and that holds true four months after the phones’ release. On the r/GooglePixel subreddit, one user reported a bizarre bug with the Pixel 8’s camera. When you’re in your phone’s camera app, tapping anywhere on the viewfinder should manually adjust its focus and exposure of what you’re…

The Pixel 8 Pro Can Now Check If You Have a Fever

Photo: Florence Ion / GizmodoYou can now check your temperature with your Pixel 8 Pro thanks to the new updates Google recently added to its flagship phone. The newly added temperature sensor allows you to simply put your phone to your forehead and check how you’re doing.Google's Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are New, and Somewhat ImprovedIt’s only been added to the Pro and is one of the main features differentiating it from the Pixel 8. Google says the feature is good enough that you won’t have to carry a thermometer on trips. It

As one raises $11.2M to hit the US, carbon startups pin hopes on future regulation to boost their fortunes

We last covered  carbon credits startup Ceezer in late 2022 when it raised a €4.2 million ($4.5m) seed round.  Then, as now, Ceezer was part of the new wave of tech-driven offsetting and/or removal platforms trying to bring transparency and cohesion to a sector that has been rocked by charges of “green-washing”. Whatever it’s doing, its investors think it’s onto something, because it’s now raised a €10.3 million ($11.2m) Series A funding round led by HV Capital, alongside existing investors Norrsken VC, Picus…