Google has released Android Auto 13.5 in beta, improving support for vehicles other than cars, such as motorcycles.

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Google Play is offering deals on Android apps and games, including Poosh XL, Front Armies, Skel and Defense, and Argo’s Choice. Other deals include the Razer Kishi V2 gamepad, Crucial’s 1TB portable SSD, Bose’s SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker, and a chance to earn $50 credit.

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Govee has released a new floor lamp with a modern design, available in black and white, and supports Matter for seamless integration with various smart home systems.

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Heybike, an entry-level electric bike brand, has unveiled a new mid-drive e-bike called the ALPHA at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The ALPHA features a 500W mid-drive Galaxy motor (MiVice X700) and can reach speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h) with pedal assist. The e-bike was tested in both city and off-road environments and received positive feedback.

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CATL, the world's largest EV battery maker, has been designated as a 'Chinese Military Company' by the US Defense Department, putting it on the US blacklist. CATL supplies batteries to major global EV manufacturers, including Tesla, BMW, and Volkswagen.

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Segway launched its new Xyber and Xafari e-bikes at CES 2025 with prices starting from $2,200, and a $200 early-bird discount is available.

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The Lenovo Legion Tab, announced at CES 2025, is a powerful 8.8-inch Android tablet designed for gaming. It features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a clean Android 14 build.

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Google has released the Android 15 January security patch for various Pixel devices, resolving 26 security issues and 12 additional vulnerabilities.

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China's Ministry of Commerce criticized the US for investigating potential security risks of Chinese-made drones, labeling the actions as 'extremely irresponsible'. This comes after the US Department of Commerce announced a national security risk investigation into information and communication technology associated with drones from China and other countries, inviting public comments on proposed rules until March 4.

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Apple has released iOS 18.3 beta 2, which fixes the Calculator app issue by allowing repeating operations again.

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