Next-gen Android XR smart glasses tested

Netflix-Warner Bros. deal is a 'problem' for the White House
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December 8, 2025
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Android XR smart glasses
Smart glasses you actually want to put on your face (Future)
We've tried the next-gen Android XR smart glasses
Google is unveiling two prototype pairs of smart glasses, running Android XR: we've already spent some time with the next-gen wearables, and we like what we're seeing.
 
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Smooth Mastery: Meet OriginOS With vivo AI
OriginOS achieves smoothness mastery with its all-new Origin Smooth Engine, Ultra-Core Computing, Memory Fusion, and Dual Rendering technologies that deliver fluid performance. It also brings intelligent personalization that works seamlessly across multiple devices. Learn More
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Streaming
 
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Netflix's latest deal may not be done yet (Shutterstock)
Why the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal may have a problem
The entertainment industry is still taking in the megabucks Netflix takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery – but according to the US President, there could be issues with the deal.
 
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Break Down the Smartphone Barriers
Meet OriginOS 6 from vivo, the operating system redefining what makes for a smooth user experience while creating a smarter, more creative, and more productive environment for your mobile device. Learn More
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Fitness
 
Running gifts
We've got gift recommendations for you (Amazon / Best Buy / Dick's Sporting Goods / Future)
The 12 best gifts for the runners you know
'Tis the season to be thinking about giving gifts to your loved ones – and if your loved ones include running enthusiasts, we've got some expert recommendations for what to buy.
 
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Today's best deals, hand-picked by our experts
 
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We've got some great deals for you to grab (Future)
Black Friday prices have returned on Amazon
Nobody has told Amazon US that Black Friday is over, it seems: we've rounded up a host of excellent discounts on a variety of best-selling tech gadgets, with prices as low as $18.
 
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The Google Pixel 9a drops to its lowest price ever — now just $349
 
 
The best Keurig machine deals you can grab today at US retailers
 
 
The Suri Sonic Electric Toothbrush is back to its lowest-ever UK price
 
 
 
 
Phones
 
Samsung One UI 8.5
The One UI 8.5 update brings numerous new features (@SandeepAdap)
Samsung launches One UI 8.5 in beta
The next big Samsung software update for Galaxy phones is on the way, and you can now sign up to join the beta program for One UI 8.5 to get the new features ahead of time.
 
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Audio
 
Spotify Wrapped 2025
Dig deeper into your Spotify Wrapped 2025 data (Spotify)
Why your Spotify Wrapped 2025 might not make sense
Spotify has published more information on how it compiles and sifts through the data for its Wrapped feature – which may explain why you saw some unusual results in your recap.
 
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