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The biggest news in tech this week came from Google's annual developer conference on Wednesday. They announced three new devices: The Pixel 7a smartphone, the Pixel Tablet and the Pixel Fold. Discounts on brand new products don't happen often, but both Amazon and Google were quick to bundle Pixel 7a orders with a $50 Amazon gift card, or a free pair of Pixel Buds, respectively — not sales per se, but free stuff is still compelling for anyone already planning on getting a new phone. Of course, there were deals unrelated to…

Jayme Brodie has auctioned off her debut middle-grade graphic novel, Stick Together. "Twelve-year-old Izzy is excited to become fast friends with her new neighbor Brie and join her school's field hockey team. But her burgeoning friendship with (and crush on) Amira threatens to come between them; can Izzy reconcile their differences, and her feelings for Amira, before they tear the team and each other apart?" Jayme Brodie is a Brooklyn-based artist specializing in cute characters, colorful illustrations, and engaging…

When it comes to streaming devices, there’s almost too much choice out there. However, if you’re looking for an affordable but capable option, it’s hard to go wrong with Amazon’s Fire TV offerings, especially when those devices are like they are right now. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max…

Unlike most other smartphone brands, which are moving towards a 1-inch camera sensor while keeping the 50MP resolution in flagship devices, Samsung is moving in the other direction. It is using a 200MP camera sensor which is much smaller than the 1-inch sensor used in competing smartphones. And it looks like it will stick to 200MP sensors for the next few years. It was already reported that the Galaxy S24 Ultra would continue to use a 200MP camera sensor. Now, a new rumor claims that even the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the…

Advertisers are committed to continue spending on TikTok due to its immense popularity with users despite threats of a potential ban in the US over national security concerns, ad experts said. The steadfastness comes as TikTok, which is owned by Chinese tech firm ByteDance, is fighting to prevent a ban in the US after lawmakers introduced a bill that would grant President Joe Biden's administration authority to ban apps that pose security risks. The short-form video app has already been banned from government-issued…

Google has depended on Samsung for designing and fabricating Tensor chipsets for the past two generations. And rumors are that the company could stick to its South Korean partner for two more generations of Tensor processors, but there are some conflicting reports, too. According to some early reports, Google’s Tensor G3 chipset will be designed in partnership with Samsung’s System LSI arm and fabricated using Samsung Foundry’s 4nm process. However, starting with the Tensor G4, the company could design its chips entirely…

The utility of the humble mussel in the world of medicine has expanded once again. This time, researchers figured out how to use a mussel-based glue to hold stem cells in place long enough to repair cartilage inside a rabbit's body.While it might not look like much, the marine mussel is having a big impact in the world of medical research. This is largely because it produces a pretty serious glue that helps keep it tethered to rocks underwater, even in currents and tidal flows. Mussel-inspired materials have already been…

Students in a traditional lecture hall. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Giving new college students opportunities to reflect on the ways science, technology, engineering and math can affect their lives makes them more likely to remain in degree programs in STEM fields, according to new research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. …

Neewer TL96RGB magnetic handheld light wand  Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETIf you want to take your photography or videography to the next level, there's one accessory that I highly recommend getting: a light. Getting good light on the subject -- whether that be you in a selfie, product photos for Etsy or eBay, still life, vlogging, or whatever -- can make a massive difference.Also: This $17 headlamp is as close to perfection as lights getProblem is, finding a decent light that doesn't break the bank is tricky.…

Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 7a smartphone next month at its I/O developers conference I/O. On top of that, it is also developing its 2023 flagships, the Pixel 8 series, and today we learned new details about them from industry insiders. According to Ross Young from DSCC Google will put a 6.16” panel on the Pixel 8 and a 6.7” screen on the Pixel 8 Pro. The order for the displays went to Samsung, he claim, and manufacturing should begin in May. Google Pixel 8 • Google Pixel 8 Pro The…