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Android Auto's biggest update in years delivers edge-to-edge Maps, Gemini, and HD video streaming

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In brief: Google has announced its biggest Android Auto update in years, headlined by a revamped Google Maps interface that stretches across the entire screen, regardless of size or shape. The updated OS also includes several new features, such as home screen widgets, high-definition video streaming with immersive spatial audio, and native Gemini integration.

The updated Android Auto brings a complete Material 3 Expressive design overhaul, including expressive typography, smooth animations, and vibrant wallpapers. It is the biggest update to the platform since the 2023 "Coolwalk" redesign, which introduced a dynamic interface, split-screen multitasking, a revamped dock, and enhanced safety features.

One of the most notable changes in the new Android Auto is a more personalized home screen experience, powered by new widgets that allow users to check important updates and notifications while...

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Xreal's Project Aura Smartglasses Are A Maximalist Take On Android XR

The company offered a look at its ambitious smartglasses ahead of their formal launch. Karissa Bell for Engadget Xreal has always occupied a somewhat different niche in the smartglasses market. Rather than normal-looking glasses with some smart features, the company offers a more immersive AR experience that's particularly

Herman Miller's new Coyl gaming desk starts at $1,095

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In a nutshell: American furniture maker Herman Miller has introduced its first-ever gaming desk. The mechanically-driven, height-adjustable Coyl desk features powder-coated steel legs and feet, a laser-cut wire manager, and a laminated tabletop. It

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You can get $1,500 off Samsung's 85-inch Frame Pro TV - but hurry

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Samsung's The Frame Pro is a gallery-inspired TV with a sleek design that matches its top-notch features. With a matte display, One Connect support, and dedicated art mode, you can turn your living room into a personal art

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Microsoft rebases Azure Linux on Fedora as Fedora drops Deepin

Fedora: Microsoft is all aboard, but Deepin is dumped Red Hat’s free distro loses a desktop, but makes an important new friend Microsoft has announced a new, Fedora-based Linux distro for Azure VMs,while Fedora has consigned the Deepin desktop to the bin. Fedora decided to remove a component

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Xreal's Project Aura Smartglasses Are A Maximalist Take On Android XR

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You can get $1,500 off Samsung's 85-inch Frame Pro TV - but hurry

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