Open source software brings Spotify Car Thing back to life
TL;DR The Spotify Car Thing was a dedicated streamer box for vehicles. Spotify turned off its servers in late 2024, effectively bricking the hardware. Open source efforts have tried to...
Google Maps is more useful as a travel notebook than a navigation app
When planning a trip, I tend to ask Gemini for travel recommendations and start an itinerary on Google Keep. I'd then use Google Calendar to outline each day and save...
Gemini’s auto-browse in Chrome is finally here for Android to make the mundane a breeze
What you need to knowGoogle is rolling out a Chrome update on Android, bringing Gemini webpage summarization, Q&A, and connected apps to all U.S. users.AI Pro and Ultra subscribers will...
Plex rolls back TV redesign after user backlash
C. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityTL;DR Plex is rolling back a controversial UI change, bringing its primary navigation menu back to the left-hand side after moving it to the top....
I tested both, but a clear winner emerged
Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic worth the extra cost over the Google Pixel Watch 4? I've worn both to find out whether you really need a Google or...
Google Home outage left Nest devices stuck and unresponsive
What you need to knowGoogle Home and Nest suffered a widespread outage, leaving devices unresponsive, routines broken, and Nest Hub screens stuck on white or loading screens.Multiple Nest devices were...
Rare Fire HD 8 tablet deal drops it to Prime Day price of $89.99
Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityThe Amazon Fire HD 8 is built for the basics most people use a tablet for every day, and right now, there’s a nice deal on...
Simple Android automations for early classes
Life with early classes can be tough. Late nights can happen for a variety of reasons, and sometimes a simple alarm isn't enough. We've all been there at least once...
Fairphone Gen 6 Plus rocks Murena’s /e/OS, and it’s making all the right moves in its August launch
What you need to knowFairphone and Murena have teamed up to debut the Gen 6 Plus with /e/OS, a privacy-focused software based on Android.The Gen 6 Plus delivers 12GB of...
Spotify’s new feature lets you remember why you loved a track
Andy Walker / Android AuthorityTL;DR Spotify is introducing a new “Playlist Notes” feature. Users will be able to add notes to the songs, audiobooks, and podcast episodes they add to...