Google has achieved its goal of making all Pixel, Fitbit, and Nest device packaging 100% plastic-free, ahead of the 2025 target. The company has developed new materials, including stronger and more stretchable paper, molded fiber pulp from recycled newspaper, and peelable closure labels, to replace plastic components.

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The Nest Learning Thermostat features a new Adaptive Eco feature that automatically adjusts the temperature while you're away to maximize energy savings, while also ensuring your home returns to your preferred temperature within an hour of your return. The Smart Schedule feature makes programming the thermostat to cut back on energy usage easier.

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For National Stress Awareness Month, Google products and features can help you better understand and manage your stress levels by learning how your body responds to stress, alerting you to signs of stress, and sharing personalized tips for a better night's sleep.

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Google Home is introducing a redesigned app with a five-tab layout to easily access and control smart home devices, create home automations, and view what's happening in the home. The app will open to the Favorites tab, where users can pin most-used devices, actions, and automations, and view Spaces, which group devices into categories like lights, cameras, Wi-Fi, and climate.

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Nest thermostat users have saved more than 117 billion kWh of energy, equivalent to powering 1 million electric vehicles driving around the earth 15 times each. The Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat have features such as Auto-Schedule and Quick Schedule to help users set up energy-efficient temperature schedules.

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Google Home is introducing a new AI feature called 'help me script' that allows users to create custom routines by describing what they want to happen in natural language. The feature will be available in public preview later this year. Users can log into their Google Home account on Google Home for web, describe their desired automation, and the AI will generate the code for them.

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Haptic design is crucial in creating the user experience, involving research, technological advancements, and years of study. It's about the feel of things, whether mechanical or virtual, when interacting with devices. Experts rely on these factors to ensure products feel right.

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Google announces the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, a new foldable device with the biggest inner display ever seen on a mobile device. It features a thin and durable design, an advanced camera system, multiple screens, and a powerful Tensor G4 processor. The device is available for pre-order now and will be released on September 4.

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Pixel Buds Pro 2 come with features like Find My Device Network, Clear Calling, and Conversation Detection. The new Find My Device Network helps locate misplaced buds, while Clear Calling improves phone calls in noisy environments. Conversation Detection automatically disables noise cancellation during conversations, allowing seamless switching between music and talking.

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Gemini is a new AI-powered mobile assistant that can provide a new level of help for complex tasks, saving hours of time. It will be available on both Android and iOS devices, offering a natural, conversational, and intuitive experience.

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