Study finds high levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in popular smartwatch bands
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Popular smartwatch bands have been found to contain high levels of PFHxA, a harmful “forever chemical.” These bands may expose wearers to PFAS through skin contact, especially during exercise when sweat and open pores…
ChatGPT not working? Here’s how you can try to fix it
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Update: December 26, 2024 (22:44 PM ET): You’re not alone if you’re having trouble using ChatGPT today. We’re fielding a swarm of reports of problems across OpenAI services right now. Down Detector started spiking this afternoon, and…
One UI 7 is putting you in charge of blocking unwanted notifications
What you need to know One UI 7 is bringing big changes to how you handle notifications, with the latest beta introducing the ‘Filter Notifications’ feature. This feature helps you sort your notifications into two categories: important ones stay at…
These power station deals from Anker, Jackery, and DJI are hot!
All of these offers come from Amazon, but they come in different types of deals. The Anker SOLIX C300 and Jackery Explorer 700 Plus deals require that you manually clip on an on-page coupon before adding the item to your…
Check out Google’s new Squid Game Easter egg
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s got a new Easter egg for the season two release of Squid Game. Search for “squid game” to play an in-browser version of Red Light, Green Light. Other companies like Samsung have joined…
Deal: Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip turns old electronics smart
Turning your house into a smart home can get expensive very quickly. Not to mention, there may be some regular appliances you already love. This is why I love the Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip. It can turn any old…
This One UI 7 feature might make you want to only use Samsung devices
What you need to know A new One UI 7 feature has been discovered, called “Camera Continuity.” With this feature, you’ll be able to take a picture on your Samsung phone and immediately begin working on it from your computer…
Google could be about to let you filter Gemini output
TL;DR Google could be about to give users new settings to control Gemini responses. This “content filter” would presumably offer control over how the extent to which Gemini censors itself. The Gemini API already has settings for “harm categories” accessible…
Save 33% on this ASUS ZenScreen 15.6-inch portable monitor!
Having a second monitor is fantastic, especially when you’re trying to get work done and can benefit from the extra screen real estate. If you’re a digital nomad or tend to be on the go more often, though, you can’t…
How to remove your activity from Gemini
It won’t be an exaggeration to say that Gemini is on track to becoming an integral part of the overall Android ecosystem if it’s not so already. Packed with a laundry list of features, Google’s AI-powered chatbot can summarize long-form…