Google updates Android Auto's minimum requirements
Google has updated the minimum requirement for Android Auto wired connections to Android 11. The change has appeared on the Android Auto support page and means devices running Android 10 or lower will no longer be able to connect to their car's infotainment system via USB.
Any drivers who want to continue using Android Auto will either need to update their device or, if that's not possible, replace their phone with a newer model. Bad luck if you're still rocking that ageing Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact.
Gentle Monster teases Samsung AI glasses
Gentle Monster teased its forthcoming Samsung AI glasses with a strange ad featuring actor Joaquin Phoenix in a scene that feels cut from the game Control.
The glasses are supposed to launch this coming December. We'll be testing them ourselves soon to see how they compare to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses.
Grand Theft Auto VI has already reached nearly 8 million pre-orders
There's still a fortnight to go before GTA 6 is officially released but pre-orders for the game have already reached nearly eight million copies, according to Sensor Tower's GTA 6 sales tracker.
The PlayStation 5 edition makes up 74% of pre-orders and the revenue Rockstar has already made — before the game is even out — is believed to be around $751 million. One analyst firm, Circana, has estimated that 29% of all gamers in the United States intend to buy the game.
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Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching this week (Nov. 9-15)The Prime Video top 10 most-watched list has been updated once again. I'm here to help you find the movies you'll actually want to stream.
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3 best Netflix original crime dramas as rated by IMDBHead to Netflix to check out some of IMDB's top-rated crime dramas.
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5 best movies and shows to stream on Netflix this week: Jessica Chastain stars in Heartland, Tyler Perry delivers The Gospel of Christmas, and horror hit Smile arrives (Nov. 9-15)Here are all the new Netflix movies and shows to watch this week, including "Power," "The Body," "Heartland," Tyler Perry, and more.
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What to watch Sunday: All the new shows and movies just added to Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more (Nov. 8)Looking for what to watch? Here's your guide to every movie and show streaming tonight.
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Netflix just added 15 shows in November 2026 — here are the top 3 with the highest scores on Rotten Tomatoes (all 92% or higher)I've found the shows arriving on Netflix in November 2026 with the highest Rotten Tomatoes scores, including a Western steampunk masterpiece.
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Prime Video just added 103 new movies — here are the 5 you need to stream first (all with critics' scores of 75% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes)Prime Video just added more than 100 movies, and I've combed through the full list to pick out the top five you need to watch.
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I've been testing the iPhone Duo for 3 weeks and I'm super surprised Uber, Google Drive, LinkedIn and other popular apps look like thisThe iPhone Duo’s biggest problem right now isn’t the hardware. It’s the lack of optimized apps for the foldable design — with some very big names missing in action.
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iPhone Duo ‘crackgate’ could be at an end, as leaker claims Apple has figured out why some screens have been randomly breakingThe reason behind iPhone Duo's mysterious cracking screen may have been found — and it's not a design flaw.
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I ditched my other tracking cards for this one that looks incognito in my wallet — here’s whyUnlike other Bluetooth tracking cards that thieves can spot, the Statik SmartCard Incognito cleverly disguises itself as a credit card to stay hidden.
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I recorded a short film with the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — and it legit rivals Hollywood cinema camerasHonor teamed up with cinema legend Arri to bring native 10-bit LogC3 capture and calibrated Looks to the Magic9 Pro Max. Here's the result.
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iPhone 20 could roll the Action Button and Camera Control into a single button — and I'm very excited to see if that actually happensCamera Control could be absorbing the Action Button on iPhone 20, and frankly that's how Apple should have done things from the start.
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What's the difference between Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro? — 5 key differences (and 3 similarities) based on the leaksThe Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to debut next year, but how different will it be from the Galaxy S27 Pro?
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VPNBest free iPhone VPN app in 2026There are tons of free iPhone VPNs on the App Store – but only a handful are safe to use. Here are the very best free VPNs for iPhone that I've tested.
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Best budget office chairs of 2026: Impressive chairs at a much lower priceThe best budget office chairs provide you with plenty of comfort and support along with a few premium features, all without breaking the bank.
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The best iPad VPN in 2026NordVPN tops our iPad VPN rankings for its security features and streaming results. Surfshark was the fastest of the five, and the only pick with split tunneling on iPad.
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The best Nike running shoes in 2026Looking into buying a record breaking Nike running shoe or just want a reliable trainer to level up your running journey? We've tested them out for you — here's our top picks.
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Best cheap soundbars 2026: Upgrade your TV sound for lessCut-price soundbars tested and rated for sound quality, connectivity and ease of use. Find out which of these great budget buys is best at boosting TV sound.
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1 in 4 data centers sits in a water-stressed area — here’s what that means for nearby communitiesA quarter of data centers are in water-stressed areas, a study finds. Here’s what that could mean for local supplies as AI infrastructure expands.
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iPad mini 8 vs. Kindle Colorsoft: These are two of the best devices I’ve used for reading, but one might be better for you than the other — I’ll help you decide which one to getThe iPad mini 8 and Kindle Colorsoft both provide excellent reading experiences, but which one should you get? I explain their pros and cons to help you decide.
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A town of 6,600 people took on a $900 million AI data center — and won. Here's how they did it.A small Ohio town voted to restrict large AI data centers after a $900 million proposal sparked months of organizing. An organizer explains how they succeeded.
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I reviewed the new M6-powered Mac mini and iMac: Here’s how to pick the right Apple desktop for youThe Mac mini M6 and the iMac M6 are both excellent Apple desktops, but choosing between the base model of either is harder than it used to be.
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I’ve reviewed dozens of touchscreen laptops, and the new OLED MacBook Pro has one of the most responsive screens out there — but is it good enough to make me use the feature regularly?The new OLED MacBook Pro has one of the best touchscreens we've tested. How does it compare to the competition and iPads? Let's discuss all the details.
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Are you bored? Try these 7 ChatGPT plugins to find something fun to do, from hiking adventures to trivia night sessionsWith an abundance of ChatGPT plugins at your disposal, you can use some of them to put you on the path to killing your boredom for good.
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The 6 best robot vacuums in 2026, tried and testedThese are the 6 best robot vacuums we've tested for 2026, with models from Shark, Roborock, Ecovacs and Dyson.
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The Urevo CyberMega is a fast folding treadmill that’s the perfect space-saving solution for home training — I gave it 4 stars when I tested it and it just hit its lowest ever price in the early Black Friday salesI used the Urevo CyberMega during my marathon training and it impressed with its high top speed, connectivity and fully foldable design.
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I gave the Nike Structure Plus 4 stars in my review, and it’s under $100 in the early Black Friday salesThe Nike Structure Plus has hit its lowest price yet in the early Black Friday sales, with several colors available for just $94 right now.
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The xBloom Studio is perfect for pour-over nerds and coffee snobs — but comes with a price tag outrageous enough to make even Fellow and Acaia gearheads winceOn Episode 25 of the Coffee Lab, I'm unboxing and getting stuck in with the XBloom Studio automatic pour-over.
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I tried this viral budget hack for winter greenhouses—here’s howWinter isn't great for starting seeds, but with this easy hack you can set up mini greenhouses in your garden that'll protect your plants until spring.
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I've reviewed the Dreame L50s Pro Ultra, and it's a good robot vacuum option if you have mostly hard floors — but not so much for carpetsThe Dreame L50s Pro is an excellent robot vacuum for hard floors, but don’t expect great things on carpet.
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Today's NYT Strands hints and answer: solutions to game #981, November 9
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Just 2% of Tom's Guide readers want AI in earbuds & headphones — so why do audio brands like Apple, Samsung and Soundcore keep pushing it on us?Results are in: just 2% of Tom's Guide readers buy earbuds and headphones because of AI features. So why do audio brands think we want them?
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