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• Gemini Gems are being phased out as Google replaces them with more flexible, reusable Skills.
• Skills roll out October 5 in Workspace and October 13 in the Gemini app, with Gems starting their exit in November.
• Multiple Skills can work together, letting Gemini combine specialized instructions for more complex tasks.

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At a time when most devices are getting price increases, TCL has been releasing Android phones and tablets that are surprisingly affordable, fun to use, and perhaps most importantly, quite innovative.

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• Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K promises 35% faster app launches and up to 20% faster content playback.
• The new model supports Wi-Fi 6, 4K 60fps video and ships with Amazon's Vega OS out of the box.
• Amazon has redesigned the Fire TV remote with a new shape and tactile buttons that are easier to find by touch.

Amazon today announced the next generation of its Fire TV Stick 4K.

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• Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12 Plus, powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chipset.
• The Tab S12 Ultra has a 14.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, while the Tab S12 Plus gets a smaller 12.6-inch panel.
• Samsung has made the Tab S12 Ultra just 5.1mm thin while still fitting an 11,600mAh battery and a 3D vapor chamber.
• The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra starts at $1,400, while the Tab S12 Plus start

Google launched the Fitbit Air in May, and nearly five months later, the fitness tracker is making its debut in India. Google will start selling the Fitbit Air starting October 2 for ₹13,999 ($146), and it will be sold in Obsidian, Berry, Lavender, and Fog.

There's a decent selection of Wi-Fi security cameras available, and I tested various Reolink and Baseus models in the last two years. But if you need 24/7 recording and local storage, the best choice is to get cameras that can be plugged in and connect these to a dedicated network video recorder (NVR).

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• The iQOO 16 launches in China with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
• An enormous 8,400 mAh silicon-anode battery powers the device, backed by rapid 100W wired and 40W wireless charging.
• Its 6.85-inch 165Hz AMOLED panel offers up to 10,000 nits of localized peak brightness and 5,000Hz touch sampling.
• China pricing ranges from CNY 5,999 to CNY 8,499, depending on the configuration.

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• Camera rumors continue for the Galaxy S27 Ultra as another round surfaces on X, stating it could boast "noticeable" processing changes.
• The S27 Ultra could bring better "highlight control" for objects at a distance, ensuring exposure levels don't go out of whack.
• Elsewhere, the device might also reduce the noise when taking dark/night photos and switch its cool tones for warmer ones.

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Amazon's Big Deal Days sale kicks off next week (October 6-7), which means we're about to get a look at some of the season's best Samsung Galaxy deals. From S26 smartphones and wearables to tablets and laptops, it's no secret that Samsung produces some of the best tech on the planet.

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• BigMe announced that pre-orders have begun for the HiBreak Dual 3.
• The phone features a 6.1-inch E-Ink screen (color/B&W) and a "detachable magnetic" 5-inch LCD with MediaTek's Dimensity 8300.
• The HiBreak Dual 3 can be pre-ordered for $649 ahead of its "early-to-mid-November" launch window.

BigMe isn't done with the HiBreak Dual.