Your Pixel phone now supports high-res Bluetooth audio — here's how to use it

Google's Pixel smartphones support the LHDC Bluetooth audio codec with the Android 17 update. Here's everything you need to know.
ExtremeTech

Android 17 Quietly Enables LHDC v5 High-Resolution Audio Support on Pixel Phones

Google didn't highlight LHDC in its main Android 17 marketing material, making this a pleasant surprise—if you know how to activate it. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a ...
Forbes

Android 17 Is Causing More Problems For Google Pixel Phones

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
KWWL

Iowa 8th graders can now play high school sports under new law

MANCHESTER, Iowa — A new Iowa law is allowing eighth graders to play high school sports, and school districts across eastern Iowa are working to figure out how to implement the change. Gov. Kim ...
Digi Times

AI server demand drives sharp price gains in high-end MLCCs

Rising demand for AI server builds is tightening the global supply of high-end MLCCs, driving steep price increases in China's electronics distribution market and exposing how quickly infrastructure ...
9to5google

Here’s everything new in Wear OS 7 for the Pixel Watch [Gallery]

Following Tuesday’s announcement, Google is rolling out the June 2026 Wear OS 7 update to the Pixel Watch 4, 3, and 2. Based on Android 17, CP2A.260603.001 is rolling out to the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and ...
CNBC

SpaceX to join the Nasdaq-100 in a fast-tracked process that will drive huge ETF buying demand

Nasdaq announced that Elon Musk’s SpaceX would join the Nasdaq-100 index. Assuming the company meets the exchange’s requirements, index-tracking funds — like the popular Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) — can ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Whitney Houston’s Estate Says Singer Was “Absolutely Not High” During Fall on Oprah Show

"Whitney absolutely fell off stage, but it was during a sound check and it was due to the darkness of the area and her unfamiliarity with the stage," said a statement shared to the Grammy winner's ...
Droid Life

Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 Updates are Missing: Here’s What is Happening With Your Pixel

The expected Pixel update schedule has changed in the past year for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series. Both the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series of phones should still be supported through 2026, 2027, and ...
Hosted on MSN

Pixel not receiving calls? Users are in an uproar, but there's more to this

Pixel users have been raising an issue on Google's various subreddits and its Issue Tracker about a "missing incoming call" bug. Users with a wide range of Pixel phones say their phones have been ...
ZDNet

Samsung Galaxy vs. Google Pixel: I've used both brands extensively, and this one's better

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...