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Pixelated 124: Is it time for a Nest Hub comeback?

Welcome to Pixelated episode 124. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive into the announcement of Motorola’s flagship return in North America, the Signature 27. Is a $1,600 non-foldable the comeback everyone hoped for, or is this device doomed by rising component costs? Then, with Apple’s HomeView smart display set to launch next week, the gang examines Google’s lack of a modernized competitor and wonder what they’d want to see from a relaunch in 2027.

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Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Wreckfest, Kingdom Rush 5, Rites of Conquest, more

The all-new Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 is now available for purchase and we are still tracking all-time low pricing on the new Google Home Speaker, but we are now ready to deliver today’s best Google Play app and game deals: Wreckfest – Demolition Racing, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD, Reigns, Fugglers: Reckless Runner, Rites of Conquest, Farm Simulator 25 Tractor Game, and more. We also still have Galaxy Z Fold 8 at $300 off with a giant $200 store credit, $350 off on Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and $100 off all Pixel Watch 5 models. The apps await below.

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Deals: Best Buy early Black Friday now live, Galaxy S26 Ultra $450 off, Galaxy SmartTag 3 arrives, more

The giant official Best Buy early Black Friday now live with loads of new Doorbuster deals alongside the ongoing all-time low on the 2026 Google Home Speaker, as much as $500 off this RTX 5060 gaming PC, and loads more. While we are still tracking up $350 off Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Samsung users will find a giant $450 off 2026 Galaxy S26 Ultra in brand new condition joined by today’s launch of the new Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 (one for $30 or four for $100) and the new Galaxy Buds On open-earbuds. just be sure to also scope out the rare deals on some of the best podcasting/streaming mics you can buy and even more below.

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