Meta's latest AI models are built to make Muse far more capable. TL;DR Meta has launched Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, its new frontier AI models built for personal and professional agentic tasks. The models add features like Active Memory and Active Focus to help agents retain context, work through problems, recover from mistakes, and handle longer-running tasks. Muse Wonder is available through M

Here's what Xfinity Mobile is offering for Apple's Galaxy Z Fold 8 rival. Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Xfinity Mobile has revealed its deals for the iPhone Duo. The carrier is offering new Mobile Plus customers and existing Diamond Members up to $1,000 off the foldable when trading in an eligible device. Mobile Plus customers without a trade-in can still get $400 off the latest

However, it won't be available on the YouTube Kids app. Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube is expanding its conversational AI-powered search tool to a new platform. You’ll now be able to use “Ask YouTube” on the mobile app. Viewers will soon be able to use Ask YouTube directly from the watch page while watching Shorts and live streams. Back in April, YouTube began testing a new c

Gemini's working on another handy way to quickly learn about products. TL;DR Google is working on a new “Shop this” suggestion for Gemini’s pop-up overlay. The tool would recognize products, summarizing selling points, and even offer comparisons. Compared to existing Gemini retail tools, this one would let users easily look up products across the apps they use. Trying to get info about products yo

Some users are hitting an XML error, but going offline may get them past it. TL;DR Some Galaxy users report getting stuck on an XML “Access Denied” screen after updating to One UI 9. The issue appears during Samsung’s post-update setup, not during the update itself, so affected phones don’t appear to be truly bricked. Going fully offline, including disabling Wi-Fi and mobile data, has helped some

While users wait for a solution from Google, there are some workarounds. TL;DR Google TV users report that the screen bounces when navigating in apps-only mode. The issue is affecting Google TV Streamer, the Onn 4k Pro, and Google TVs. Google hasn’t addressed the issue, but there are some ways to get around the problem. Google TV’s apps-only mode is made to simplify the home screen by stripping aw

A slips up reveals Garmin may be working on the Marq Gen 3. Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Garmin may have unintentionally confirmed the existence of the Marq Gen 3. References to the smartwatch were spotted on several of the company’s Spanish-language support pages. When it comes to keeping unannounced products under wraps, Garmin is not exactly the best. Earlier this year, Garmin

Audio-Technica ATH-R30x open-back headphones drop to $76.30 at Amazon, a nice price for clear, spacious sound at home. Audio-Technica’s ATH-R30x is a wired open-back headphone built for home listening, entry-level studio work, and anyone who wants a wider, more natural sound than many closed-back models. It sits at the more affordable end of the brand’s open-back R-series, and there’s a good deal

Some Galaxy Z Fold 8 users are witnessing oddly shaped thumbnails in the YouTube app. TL;DR Some Galaxy Z Fold 8 owners are facing an irritating issue with the YouTube app wherein video thumbnails appear misaligned. A handful of users have complained about this issue, though it doesn’t seem to affect every Z Fold 8 user right now. It’s unclear whether the bug is related to the YouTube app or Samsu

The Insta360 X4 Air Starter Bundle drops to $349.99, with 8K 360 video, an extra battery, and selfie stick included. Amazon has cut $90 off the Insta360 X4 Air Starter Bundle, bringing it down to $349.99 from its $439.99 RRP. That’s a 20% discount relative to the recommended retail price, and it’s a strong chance to grab a full 360-degree camera kit for less. See the deal at Amazon

The deal cuts 35% off the $99.99 RRP, bringing the budget smartwatch back to its best price we’ve seen this year. A budget smartwatch makes a lot of sense when you want the basics covered without spending close to flagship-watch money. The TOZO Watch 1 fits everyday use well, and there’s a solid deal on it at Amazon right now. See the deal at Amazon

A Google Maps glitch is leaving stale incident reports active. Credit: Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR Incident reports are not disappearing on Google Maps. Users say the alerts are staying active for hours or even days after they’re reported. It appears the glitch is occurring in specific areas of the country, like Chicago. We recently reported on a Google Maps issue causing freezing, lags,

The Pixel 8 series is also seeing price revisions to accommodate the new arrivals. TL;DR Google has officially added the Pixel 9 series to its Certified Refurbished storefront. The entry-level Pixel 9 appears to be unavailable right now, while the Pixel 9 Pro and its XL sibling are available, though in limited color and storage options. Google has also tweaked the prices of the Pixel 8 series in i

The StormBox Micro 3 drops to $49.99 at Amazon with 24-hour battery life, IP68 protection, and big sound for its size. Amazon has knocked the Tribit StormBox Micro 3 down to $49.99, which saves you $15 off the $64.99 recommended retail price. That’s a 23% discount relative to the RRP, and it puts this new portable speaker just a few bucks above the lowest price we’ve seen. Not bad , considering it

The memory shortage continues to hit hard, but a strong product lineup helps Samsung retain its market dominance. TL;DR Samsung’s market share hit a high of 23% in Q3 2026, according to a new report. While shipments declined 3% YoY, strong demand for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 softened the blow. Apple’s market share grew, but remains just below Samsung’s. The memory shortage continues to hit hard for sma

The Horizon 30 series mixes 4K/120Hz gaming with serious home-cinema hardware. TL;DR XGIMI has launched the Horizon 30 Pro, Max, and Ultra Max with RGB triple-laser projection and 4K/120Hz across the lineup. Brightness reaches 6,000 ISO lumens, while the Ultra Max tops out at 10,000:1 native contrast. US pre-orders start at $1,899 through October 31, with open sales beginning November 1. XGIMI bar

Save $51 on the JBL Endurance Peak 4 as these IP68 sports earbuds fall to a record-low price with up to 48 hours battery. The JBL Endurance Peak 4 has dropped to a record-low price on Amazon, making this a strong time to grab a rugged pair of workout earbuds for less. You can pick them up for $79, down from the $129.95 RRP, which is a $50.95 saving and a 39% discount. See the deal at Amazon

You can swap perks only within a certain window, which might block some device upgrades. Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A new comprehensive leak suggests that T-Mix plans could launch between October 13 and October 16. One major expected limitation of T-Mix plans is that perks cannot be changed outside a fixed quarterly window. Since phone deals also require perks, this could potenti

More phone makers are considering adding active fans to extract the most performance out of the latest flagship chips. Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Leaker Digital Chat Station says that adding a cooling fan to last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 gives better gaming/sustained performance than just the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC. Adding a cooling fan to the late

There's no ETA on this update, but we're glad it's coming anyway. TL;DR Google has confirmed that Chrome on Googlebooks will gain support for multiple profiles in a future update. This comes a few days after we discovered that Chrome on the new platform doesn’t let you switch to a different user profile. There’s no word on a release window for this update, though. The Android Authority team has sp