Google&#039, s Next Pixel Update Lets You Generate Images of People

Google rolled out new updates for Android and Pixel smartphone this year, one of which is the ability to generate images of people in the Pixel Studio game. This software is exclusive to the latest Pixel telephones and lets you create images based on text prompts in unique artwork styles. Until then, the company restricted the software from generating persons, but that’s no longer the case.

Even in these improvements is the ability to block scams swiftly as they’re happening in Google Communications. This uses Google’s Scam Detection to flag common scam patterns that come through texts—before you deal yourself, you’ll notice a warning in the conversation that it’s likely a scam, and the option to record and stop the number.

Eventually, Google is turning its Find My Unit item more like Apple’s Get My—you’re now able to share your life area with friends and family, alongside being able to monitor your products. That means Android users have a dedicated place to share this delicate data, instead of having to rely on Google Maps.

Dell’s QD-OLED Screens Are Remarkably Cheap

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This week, Dell announced an assortment of fresh gambling monitors that bring again premium features, like QD-OLED sections and 120-Hz restore rates, to shockingly cheap prices. Perhaps the most amazing is the statement of the , a 27-inch, 2560 X 1440 game track from Alienware. The QD-OLED gaming display comes with a 280-Hz refresh rate—and yet, Dell says it costs just$ 549. It might not sound” cheap” but these kinds of monitors typically go for around$ 900 or higher, meaning there’s increasingly very little reason to buy a gaming monitor that isn’t QD-OLED. Samsung already dropped the price of its own 27-inch 1440p and 240-Hz Odyssey gaming monitor ( G61SD ) to$ 549 to match too.

Outside of entertainment, Dell also unveiled a series of innovative professional and consumer screens. The most interesting of the bunch are the Dell 27 Plus USB-C monitor ( S2725QC ) and Dell 34 Plus USB-C ( S3425DW), which sport a refined design, improved 1500: 1 contrast ratio, and a 120-Hz refresh rate. The 4K 27-inch type uses an IPS panels and sits at$ 350, amazing considering the features. However, the twisted 34-inch camera has a 2560 X 1440 VA section and is$ 420. Both will be obtainable worldwide starting March 20.

All these new monitors—including the new Dell Pro 14 Plus Portable Monitor—use Dell’s new company-wide labeling system, which is how you get a name like the” Dell Pro 34 Plus USB-C Hub Monitor”. Misleadingly, these Dell Pro shows are one tier down from the UltraSharp model, which remains the company’s premier screen line across both business and customer. —Luke Larsen

The Next-Gen Circular Ring 2Won’t Fall Off

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Which bright band will be the first to give the some major competition? This year, Circular made its play and launched the Kickstarter plan for the . I tested the first generation of the Round ring and got sized so badly that the ring fell off within a week of me putting it on—the only where that’s happened to me! The Ring 2 fixes that obstacle with a new digital sizing kit, as well as a wireless charging case to supplement its purported eight days of battery life.

The Ring 2 also has a newer, bigger suite of health features that add women’s cycle tracking, FDA-cleared Afib detection, electrocardiogram capabilities, and insights by Kira+, Circular’s AI wellness assistant. Naturally, existing features remain, like the ability to track your activity, blood oxygen levels, heart rate variability, and sleep quality. A smart ring has two main advantages over a smartwatch or a wrist-worn fitness tracker, which is that it slips seamlessly on your finger, where you can forget about it and never have to take it off. We haven’t tested it yet, but the Circular Ring 2 looks like it might do just that. —Adrienne So

Polaroid’s 3rd-Gen Instant Cameras Have Better Autofocus

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Polaroid has updated its Now and Now + . The third generation Now cameras offer an upgraded two-lens autofocus system, with the camera automatically switching between focus zones ( 0.40m-1.3m and then 1.0m-infinity ), an improved ranging sensor, and better metering. Polaroid promises that the updates will lead to sharper images, even in bright sunlight.

The basic design of the Now and Now + has not changed, though it now comes in new colors. The” +” designator means it will pair with the Polaroid app on your phone to tap into advanced features like a double exposure mode, aperture priority shooting, and a remote timer. Both cameras shoot standard, full size Polaroid film and are available now starting at$ 120. —Scott Gilbertson

Dyson’s Supersonic R Is Finally Available for Consumers

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Dyson has announced that its lightest and most powerful hairdryer yet, the Supersonic r, is going on general sale from 2 April.

First announced a year ago, the Supersonic r was previously only available to stylists and salons, but next month the rather unconventionally shaped dryer will be available to all.

Promising to be 30 percent smaller and 20 percent lighter than the original Supersonic released in 2016, the Supersonic r is powered by Dyson’s Hyperdymium motor and packs RFID sensors into its five included attachments. These work with the dryer to automatically adjust the motor speed and heat settings to deliver the optimal airflow and temperature for the job at hand.

The Supersonic r also uses new streamlined heater technology, with 10 heater foils placed in the curve of the machine that promise to heat the air more evenly and avoid hotspots. Its curved shape should also make the dryer more ergonomic and easy to hold, even if it does look just a little bit weird.

As the brand’s flagship hairdryer, the Supersonic r will have a price tag to match, making it quite the investment at$ 570/£450. It will be available in Ceramic Pink at launch, with Jasper Plum following in the summer. —Verity Burns