The subsequent Google Pixel occasion kicks off on August 20

What are you able to anticipate from Google’s Made By Pixel event? Effectively, based on the media invite we bought (brag), it’s promising new Pixel telephones, watches, buds and extra.

Final 12 months, that was true. The identical occasion gave us the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Professional, Pixel 9 Professional XL, Pixel 9 Professional Fold, Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Professional 2. I believe that was all the things?

As for that “and extra” half, current rumors recommend Google is engaged on Pixelsnap, a correct response to Apple’s MagSafe tech. Android telephones have been sluggish to undertake the Qi2 wi-fi charging normal — I imply, take a look at all of Samsung’s current telephones. However… wi-fi charging? I hope Google has one thing extra thrilling deliberate.

— Mat Smith

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Sorry, I meant $5,100.

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It gained’t match Sony’s A7 full-frame cameras, however video-wise, it could actually seize 10-bit 4K video at as much as 30 fps. The kicker, although, is the value. Whereas the Mark II was a heady $3,300, the RX1R III is a financial institution balance-shaking $5,100. And in order for you a thumb grip? 300 bucks. Thanks!

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Foldable telephone nirvana (for a value).

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Underneath $40 for the 12 months.

You may subscribe to Quicken Simplifi for less than $3 per thirty days, which is half off its ordinary $6-per-month value. Notably, you pay for the entire 12 months, as an alternative of month to month.

After we examined out a number of budgeting companies and apps, Quicken Simplifi was our selection for greatest price range app general. With its easy-to-use interface, it excels at monitoring common earnings and payments. Simply don’t overthink the entire spending cash to economize factor.

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