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deals15 days ago•1 min saved

Best Buy Open-Box Pixel Watch 5 Drops to $292, Beating Prime Day Expectations

Best Buy is selling the 45mm Pixel Watch 5 in Matte Black for $291.99, a $138 discount off its $430 list price. This open-box deal in 'excellent' condition undercuts the full MSRP found at Amazon and beats recent Prime Day projections. The watch, which launched this summer, offers a marginal hardware upgrade over the Pixel Watch 4, including a faster Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor and 64GB storage. While the device is praised for its design and battery life, reviewers note it is largely a cosmetic update with minimal feature changes for existing owners.

via 9to5Toys|

#best-buy #deals #google

technology1 month ago•11 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 Review: Refined Design and Health Gains Mask Incremental Hardware

The Pixel Watch 5 offers refined design and improved health tracking but lacks major hardware leaps, making it a poor upgrade for existing owners. Battery life remains solid, while Gemini integration proves inconsistent. Prices have increased across all models.

via droid-life.com|

#gemini-ai #google-health #pixel-watch-5

technology1 month ago

Pixel Watch 5 Receives Major September Update with Offline Gemini and Precision GPS

Google has officially rolled out the September 2026 software update for the Pixel Watch 5, bringing the device to Wear OS 7. The update, which began distributing shortly after the watch's launch, introduces significant enhancements to the Gemini assistant, including offline capabilities and personalized data retrieval from connected apps. Additionally, the update features major improvements to GPS route tracking accuracy and expands the range of hand gestures supported across various applications. While the update is currently exclusive to the Pixel Watch 5, it sets a new standard for AI integration in wearables.

via Droid Life|

#gemini-ai #google-health #pixel-watch-5

technology1 month ago

Pixel 11 Launch Deals End Soon, but Gaming Glitches and Pricing Hikes Draw Criticism

Google is ending its final launch promotions for the Pixel 11 series, offering up to $1,000 in trade-in discounts and additional credit for the Pixel Watch 5. While the new phones feature significant camera and AI upgrades, early reviews highlight thermal issues, software glitches in popular games, and higher entry-level prices due to reduced storage options.

via Droid Life|

#gaming-performance #google-pixel-11 #pixel-watch-5

tech1 month ago•14 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 Review: Superior GPS and On-Device AI Mask a Minor Hardware Refresh

The Google Pixel Watch 5 offers a modest hardware upgrade over its predecessor, featuring a faster Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated processor, double the storage, and significantly improved GPS accuracy. While the physical design remains nearly identical to the Pixel Watch 4, the new model introduces on-device Gemini capabilities that function without a phone connection. However, several key health features, including blood pressure and insulin resistance tracking, are delayed until September. Reviewers note that while the watch justifies its $50 price increase through software improvements, existing Pixel Watch 4 owners can receive these updates, making an upgrade unnecessary for most.

via Engadget|

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technology1 month ago•9 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 Bets on Health Features in a Three-Way Smartwatch Showdown

Google's Pixel Watch 5 leans into health features—Insulin Resistance Trends, Blood Pressure Trends, Breathing Emergency Detection, and Gemini-powered proactive help—marking its strongest health push yet; Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 touts a BioActive Sensor and a comprehensive Vitals dashboard; Apple's Watch Series 11 centers on Hypertension Notifications and on-device AI coaching. There’s no outright winner; the best choice depends on your phone: Pixel Watch 5 for Pixel owners, Galaxy Watch 9 for Galaxy users, and Apple Watch Series 11 for iPhone users.

via Digital Trends|

#apple-watch-series-11 #galaxy-watch-9 #health-tracking

deals1 month ago•15 min saved

Pixel 11 Pro + Pixel Watch 5 Bundle Dips to $1,599 on Amazon

Amazon is offering a 1TB Pixel 11 Pro (Obsidian) bundled with a Pixel Watch 5 (41mm, Wi‑Fi) for $1,599, a $250 savings off the usual $1,849, with an extra trade‑in credit of up to $600 depending on your device; the deal runs through August 27 or while supplies last.

via Gizmodo|

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technology1 month ago•170 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 tops Galaxy Watch 9 in hands-on fitness test

A hands-on comparison by Dan Bracaglia has the Pixel Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 9 strapped to opposite wrists during a ~35-minute walk with a manual 4,000-step count as the control. The Pixel Watch 5 came closest to the actual steps (around 4,010–4,017), and also matched distance and climb more accurately than the Galaxy Watch 9, though its pace data was slower than Strava’s. Samsung’s heart-rate readings appeared notably low. Overall, the Pixel Watch 5 wins the round on key fitness-tracking metrics, marking a new Android champ in this head‑to‑head.

via Tom's Guide|

#android #fitness-tracking #galaxy-watch-9

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

US carriers roll out Pixel 11 family and Pixel Watch 5 promos with trade-ins and credits

Major US carriers are launching substantial promos on Google's Pixel 11 lineup and Pixel Watch 5. T-Mobile offers the Pixel 11 Pro XL essentially for free with a new line and trade‑in plus plan credits (up to 36 months), while also discounting the Pixel Watch 5 (up to $300) and providing a 25% accessory bundle deal; other Pixel 11 models and the Pro Fold are available on certain plans. AT&T provides the Pixel 11 Pro free with a trade‑in of any Pixel, up to $1,350 off on the Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the vanilla Pixel 11 at $11/month with no trade‑in; the Pixel Watch 5 is half off when bought online. Verizon offers up to $900 off with a trade‑in on the Pixel 11 family (vanilla Pixel 11 can be free), and the Pixel 11 Pro (256GB) can be $45/month for 48 months or free on the Simplicity plan; Verizon Business also advertises up to $900 off. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is available on T-Mobile and Verizon but carries no special discounts on AT&T. All Pixel 11 devices are FirstNet Ready. Check each carrier’s press release for full terms.

via GSMArena.com|

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technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Pixel 11 Series Lands in Stores Worldwide as Watch 5 Debuts

Google's Pixel 11 series is now officially on sale in many regions (with foldables limited in some markets); the article lists country launches and compares 11-series pricing to the Pixel 10 across the US, Canada, EU, and UK, notes that the Pixel Watch 5 is launching alongside, mentions carrier deals, hands-on impressions, and teases Google's September 15 event for Googlebooks and Android-powered laptops.

via GSMArena.com|

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technology2 months ago•10 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 bets on software, with health features delayed to a later rollout

Pixel Watch 5 updates are largely software-driven, offering Wear OS 7 refinements, better GPS, offline Gemini, and new AI-enabled watchfaces. However, the major health features—blood pressure and insulin resistance trends, sleep-breathing quality, and wrist-based strength cues—won’t be live until next month (and breathing-detection may need FDA clearance), leaving the $399.99 price uncertain until they land. For now it remains a solid Android smartwatch with improved hardware polish and AI conveniences, but existing Pixel Watch owners should wait for the full health-feature rollout, while new buyers can still consider it as a strong but not revolutionary upgrade.

via The Verge|

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technology2 months ago•54 min saved

Pixel Watch 5's GPS Gets a Cloud-Processed Leap in City Navigation

Google Pixel Watch 5 introduces cloud-based GPS post-processing that uses 3D building models, real-time weather correction, and signal fusion to dramatically improve GPS tracks, especially in tough urban environments like New York City, with claims of roughly 2x accuracy versus Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Fenix 8 Pro in tests. Real-time pace and distance aren’t reprocessed; post-processing applies after the activity. The update also adds a workout builder, weight/rep tracking, audio cues, smarter sleep features (Bedtime mode, Smart Wake), generative watch faces, and the Health Guardian suite (blood pressure and insulin resistance trends), signaling a broader Google ecosystem push. While the gains are impressive and reminiscent of multi-band GPS advances, they aren’t perfect and will vary by environment, with broader rollout to other Pixel watches likely later.)

via DC Rainmaker|

#cloud-processing #gps-accuracy #pixel-watch-5

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Pixel 11 Series Kickoff, Honor Robot Phone Debuts, Redmi 17 Lead Week in Tech

Google opens Week 33 with the Pixel 11 series powered by the Tensor G6 (3nm) and a Pixel Watch 5, with multiple models and Aug 20 launch details; Honor unveils the Robot Phone in China featuring a motorized 4-DoF titanium gimbal and a 200MP main camera alongside ARRI video tools; Redmi introduces the Redmi 17 5G and 4G with 6.9-inch 144Hz displays and 7,000mAh batteries, running HyperOS 3 on Android 16, priced from €249 (5G) and €199 (4G); Xiaomi teases HyperOS 4 with a glassy UI and AI preloading; Redmi K100 Pro/Pro Max arrive in China with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and up to 1TB storage and 185Hz OLED; Sony says Xperia 1 VIII is selling strongly, especially higher-storage gold variants, citing camera performance and the continued importance of a microSD slot and 3.5mm jack.

via GSMArena.com|

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technology2 months ago•128 min saved

Hidden Pixel savings: Google Play reveals exclusive Pixel 11 Pro discounts to Platinum members

Google Play is quietly offering upfront Pixel hardware discounts to Platinum Play Points members—up to $175 off select Pixel devices (including $150 off Pixel 11/11 Pro and $175 off Pixel 11 Pro Fold) and $75 off the Pixel Watch 5—visible in the Google Play app under Perks and stackable with trade-ins, depending on eligibility; users should compare final price after trade-ins and any plan requirements.

via Android Central|

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technology2 months ago•131 min saved

Pixel 11 launch falters; Google should've gone GTA-6, not Trevor Noah

Android Central argues Google's Pixel 11 reveal missed the mark: Google announced the Pixel 11 series, then spent about 1.5 hours re‑announcing them in an awkward YouTube show hosted by Trevor Noah, which pulled viewers and felt cringeworthy. Two notable moments were Joël Yawili’s on‑stage demo and the new Sign‑to‑Text feature, but overall the format lacked cohesion and impact. The piece suggests a GTA 6–style extended trailer or partnering with a streaming service to deliver a sharper, more consumer‑friendly reveal while highlighting the devices’ AI and accessibility improvements.

via Android Central|

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