Two more OS upgrades are on the way for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. | Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge Owners of Pixel 6-series, 7-series and Pixel Fold phones can look forward to a couple extra years of OS upgrades than initially expected, as discovered by Android expert Mishaal Rahman and confirmed by Google on X. When they were introduced, Google originally promised three years of OS upgrades and five years of security patches for each device, starting from the time they went on sale. But a quiet update to a support page confirms that these phones will get two additional OS upgrades, giving them a full five years of OS and security support that “may also include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops.” That, my friends, rules. Google’s three-and-five policy wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t the best either — after the Pixel 6 arrived in 2021, Samsung did one better by offering four years of OS updates for the Galaxy S22. Google got its act together with the Pixel 8, announcing a class-leading seven years of OS and security update support. Which is great! But you wouldn’t blame a Pixel 6 or 7 owner for feeling like they were unfairly left behind. Google seems to be making up some of the shortfall by offering these additional OS upgrades, and it’s a welcome change. And ICYMI, #PixelFold along with #Pixel6 and #Pixel7 generation users will now get two additional years of OS updates! This extended support will total five years starting from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US: https://t.co/Y50A92TiqC— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) December 5, 2024 Of course, an ‘OS update’ isn’t quite what it used to be — for better and worse. Google is emphasizing pushing out more updates across older versions of Android through its Play framework. That’s a great thing, but it does mean that the yearly OS upgrade isn’t quite as important as it once was. The company can also gate certain features to pricier or more recent models, as it has with Night Sight Video and Zoom Enhance. Google’s mention of new features via Pixel Drops for the next couple of years is promising, though. Going by Google’s original schedule, the Pixel 6 should have gotten its last OS platform upgrade with this year’s Android 15. Inquiring minds wondered if something was up when the Pixel 6 series was deemed eligible for the Android 16 beta, and now we know: Pixel 6 phones are on track to get Android 16 and 17 when they become available. Not too shabby.

Image: Riot Games The League of Legends universe is expanding once again — this time with a physical card game. Riot Games announced today that it’s developing a physical trading card game set in the League universe. The game is currently known as “Project K,” and Riot says it’s working with an unnamed partner in China to release the game there in early 2025. As for a global release, Riot says, “We are taking our time to find the right publishing partners.” There aren’t a lot of details about Project K. According to Riot, the game “has unique gameplay and is best when played with friends and in person,” and development is being led by director Dave Guskin and producer Chengran Chai. You can get a sense for the game in the images below: Of course, this is far from the first spinoff from League. So far, that has included mobile games like Teamfight Tactics and Wild Rift, the Netflix series Arcane, and the competitive fighting game 2XKO, which is expected to launch next year. Not all of these bets have paid off. In January, Riot announced that it was cutting more than 500 jobs, which included shutting down Riot Forge Games, a publishing label for indie games set inside of League. Also impacted was Legends of Runeterra, a mobile card game that launched in 2020, which Riot said “hasn’t performed as well as we need it to.” The Project K news comes as card games are having another moment, led largely by the new smartphone version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Anker is recalling thousands of Soundcore and PowerConf Bluetooth speakers this week due to reports of incidents related to the batteries of the devices. According to the recall notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there have been 33 reports to date, with some involving smoking and small fires as well as one minor burn injury. The notice says the affected models—A3102016, A3302011, and A3302031—were exclusively sold online on Amazon.com from March 2023 through October 2023 for between $28 and $130. About 69,000 were sold in the US, while 9,764 were sold in Canada. If you believe you might own an affected speaker, here's where to find the serial number: Where to find the serial number on an Anker Soundcore speaker. Image source: Anker Go to this page on Anker's website and scroll to the bottom to check your serial number. If your speaker has faulty battery cells, power it off immediately and wait for Anker's customer service team to provide guidelines on how to return or dispose of your speaker. It's worth noting that if you own the red or blue Soundcore speaker or the newer Soundcore 2 or Soundcore 3 models, your device isn't part of this recall. "Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state ordinances, following the procedures established by your municipal recycling center for damaged/defective/recalled lithium batteries, because these potentially hazardous batteries must be handled differently than other batteries," the CPSC notes. "Do not throw this recalled battery in the trash. Do not deposit this recalled battery in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores." Don't Miss: Anker recall: Stop using these three power banks right now The post Anker recalls thousands of speakers due to batteries overheating appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Black Friday deals 2024: Ultimate roundup ECOVACS has the biggest robot vacuum sale of Black Friday and Cyber Monday Cyber Week deals: $180 iPhone SE 3, $199 Bose QC headphones, $29 Roku Stick 4K, $279 Google Nest WiFi Pro, more 70mai has the best 4G dash cam deals of Black Friday 2024

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Michael Jackson had an endearing voice, not just when he sang but also in his speech. His soft-spoken nature was one of the qualities fans admired, but they were in for a surprise upon learning what he really sounded like while talking. A viral clip from 1997 showed the late King of Pop using his natural deep voice while singing “In The Closet,” for his HIStory tour. The now-resurfaced footage is sparking fresh reactions on social media, as many are shocked to learn Jackson could switch so easily. What Michael Jackson’s real voice sounded like             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by History Section (@history.section)   A few sources, including Jackson’s celebrity friends, have admitted to hearing his deep voice. One of his closest pals, Chris Tucker, described the experience as listening to a whole different personality, while Liza Minnelli recalled being shocked to hear him on the phone with her ex-husband David Gest. According to Jackson’s former doctor Conrad Murray, his father forced him to take growth hormones as a child according to This Is It! The Secret Lives of Dr. Conrad Murray and Michael Jackson. The author of Be Careful Who You Love: Inside the Michael Jackson Case, Diane Dimond, noted that Jackson’s voice changed based on his mood. Michael Jackson/Instagram The internet reacts to Michael Jackson’s real deep voice Shocked fans could not believe their ears upon watching the 1997 video and took to social media to share their thoughts. “These videos make you believe the gangsta stories about Mike,” someone joked, while some argued he was lip-syncing instead. “It always seemed to me, he lip-syncs most of the time. Still great showman and great songs,” a doubting user said. Michael Jackson’s natural deep voice >>>pic.twitter.com/okhZB3u92G — ???????? | MJ fan (@iamveronica777) December 16, 2023   Some defended the late King of Pop from lip-syncing accusations, explaining that he had laryngitis during his HIStory tour but performed live on every other stage. “No…he had health issues. Watch his rehearsals for his last “This is it” tour before his death in 2009…he sings live and he sounds perfect,” they said. Next up: Fans Call Out Donatella Versace For Looking ‘Normal’ And Not Botched In New Photos The post Resurfaced Clip Exposes Michael Jackson’s ‘Real’ Voice appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A