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Multiple outlets report that Walmart will add support for both Apple Pay and Google Pay for in-store tap-to-pay, expanding Google Pay’s retail footprint. Other headlines also highlight Google’s ongoing AI updates (Discover and Gemini) and product/feature rollouts like Pixel Watch factory images and Google Home voice lighting controls.

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Key Takeaway Walmart is finally enabling in-store tap-to-pay with Google Pay, bringing Google’s contactless payments to more shoppers.
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Google Pay at Walmart AI updates for Discover Pixel and Home rollouts
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Google Pay at WalmartAI updates for DiscoverPixel and Home rollouts
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TechSpot · 53m ago
Walmart will finally accept Apple Pay and Google Pay starting August 24
Android Authority · 44m ago
Google is starting to show ads on Pixel phones — here’s how to turn them off
Android Authority · 16h ago
Where are all Google’s smart displays? Out-of-stock Store listings raise eyebrows
Tom's Guide · 2h ago
Forget Google searches — these 7 AI prompts help me find exactly what I need

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  • Google is starting to show ads on Pixel phones — here’s how to turn them off 9to5google.com
  • Walmart will finally accept Apple Pay and Google Pay starting August 24 9to5google.com
  • Forget Google searches — these 7 AI prompts help me find exactly what I need 9to5google.com
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TechSpot · 1 article
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Where are all Google's smart displays? Out-of-stock Store listings raise eyebrows

Why has Google not managed to keep a single smart display in stock for its online Google Store?

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I tried to ditch Google Maps, but these 5 features kept pulling me back

Replacing Google Maps is easy until you realize how many little things you actually rely on.

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Google is giving you more control over your shared photo location data

Google revealed that a new Android Photo Picker API is rolling out. It will give you more control over the location data in shared photos.

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The private Android-based OS will expand beyond Pixels next year.

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Android Authority 6 articles

Tracking: Google is starting to show ads on Pixel phones — here’s how to turn them off / Where are all Google’s smart displays? Out-of-stock Store listings raise eyebrows

Google is starting to show ads on Pixel phones — here’s how to turn them off Where are all Google’s smart displays? Out-of-stock Store listings raise eyebrows
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9to5Google 6 articles

Tracking: Deals: Nothing gear from $34, Lenovo IdeaPad 2K $600 off, Anker Google Find Hub Wallet Card $25 all-time low, more / Walmart finally supporting in-store tap to pay with Google Pay 

Deals: Nothing gear from $34, Lenovo IdeaPad 2K $600 off, Anker Google Find Hub Wallet Card $25 all-time low, more Walmart finally supporting in-store tap to pay with Google Pay 
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Hacker News · u/HimTortons · 

Show HN: ChickenButt a Native GTK Chat Client for Ollama on Linux

What's up, ChickenButt?I made a free, native GTK client called ChickenButt. :)It lets you chat with local models through Ollama, and I figured some of you might get a kick out of it.Here's the repo: https://github.com/pi…

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r/Android · u/AbhishMuk · 

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era

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Hacker News · u/ak2411 · 

Show HN: Visual way to understand things in parallel

Hey HN!Really excited to be showing what I think is a better way to understand complex topics with AI.You start a chat with your question, and whenever you want to clarify something or understand some jargon, you can bra…

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r/Android · u/welp_im_damned · 

Tap to pay with Google Pay is coming to Walmart.- Google blog.

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r/Android · u/ControlCAD · 

Pixel 11 Pro Initial Review: Gemini Intelligence is the highlight, not HiLight - 9to5Google

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You can buy the Eufy SmartTrack Card E40 from Eufy's website for $35. This makes it slightly more than the $30 Pixel Tag, and slightly less than the $40 KeySmart Card. Depending on what you want to track, the Pixel Tag has a few benefits over the Eufy card. It has an IP67 dust and water resistance rating, and the CR2032 battery lasts about a year and is easy to replace at home. If you have a compatible phone, it can use Bluetooth Channel Sounding and Ultra Wideband connectivity for precise item location. However, the 5mm thickness means it isn't that suitable for use in a wallet, no matter wha

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About upgrading: 9to5Google often gives specific product recommendations. Sometimes, we may suggest not upgrading, due to various reasons including, but not limited to: increased device cost, negligible performance gains, or environmental impact. Whether to upgrade is always your call, but our aim is to help you make as informed a decision as possible. Google is once again getting ahead of Apple in the release cycle, with the Pixel 11 Pro having precious time on store shelves before the iPhone 18 launches. It’ll be around a month before the next iPhone is available, but there isn’t much to wri

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