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10/9/2026 on

.@amazon just announced new "Alexa" tablets, and they represent a serious change in the product line. First, they run Android, not FireOS: you get full Google apps and Play Store access. Second, while they still offer strong value, they aren't cheap and disposable like some Fire tablets were. Materials and design have been upgraded, Amazon is using better processors (from @mediatek), and the 12" Pro model has an incredibly good Nanomatte coating for just $50 more.

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10/8/2026 on

In other news today, @google and @XREAL_Global AURA tethered AR glasses got a price -- $1279 for 12GB + 256GB, $1499 16GB 512GB -- and regional availability. US, Canada, Japan, and South Korea ship "soon," with more markets in 2027. XREAL had promised that AURA preorders would cost no more than $1500 so the base model is actually significantly less. Nice!

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10/2/2026 on

Pretty In Pi-- Coral? It's not magenta, but shout out to @tmobile for sending over a @madebygoogle Pixel 11 Pro in "canyon" (coral with gold frame) so I can test Google's best cameras. I'm also looking forward to the narrower frame vs the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. https://t.co/QHxyTSg0E4