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Pixel owners report Android 16 lock screen issues

If you're a Google Pixel owner suddenly dealing with lock screen issues, you may not be alone in your struggles — and the problem might lie with Android 16.

Users are reporting issues with a laggy or frozen lock screen while using the new Android 16 software. Tech site 9to5 Google first spotted the apparent issue, noting that users are reporting problems on Google's forums and Reddit.

SEE ALSO: Android 16 is out now. Here are the new features. ...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 leak reveals specs, bands, and prices

With Samsung Galaxy Unpacked just days away, we have new details about the rumored Galaxy Watch 8 series. In typical Samsung fashion, leaks have been coming hard and fast ahead of the July 9 Unpacked event.

French site Dealabs has published the alleged full spec sheet (via 9to5Google) for three new Galaxy Watch models: the Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and a 2025 version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra. This would seemingly confirm rumors that Samsung is bringing back the version with a...

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Theres a record-low price drop on the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 at Amazon before Prime Day even begins

SAVE $100: The Microsoft Surface Pro 11, 12-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for $699.99, down from the list price of $799.99. That's a 13% discount and the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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Reese latest to blast WNBA refs: 'Has to be fixed'

Sky forward Angel Reese became the WNBA's latest high-profile figure to call out the league's officials, saying "it has to be fixed" and "I am tired of this s---."

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"Dancing With The Stars" Star Jenna Johnson Responded To "Hurtful" Criticism About Her 2-Year-Old Using A Bottle

"Please unfollow me IMMEDIATELY and respectfully get a life.”

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Grading NBA 3-team trade between Clippers, Heat, Jazz

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Let’s grade the NBA’s latest three-team trade involving multiple starters.

NBA free agency has died down since the initial flood of signings last week, but teams will still be jockeying to improve themselves for the present and future throughout the rest of the summer. The Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, and Utah Jazz found enough common ground to agree to a three-team trade on Monday morning that gives Utah and LA more future flexibility while...

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Cam Newton vs. Jalen Hurts is the stupid internet argument with only one correct answer

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This shouldn’t be up for debate.

Take a spin around the corners of football internet and it won’t be long before you stumble across one of the biggest arguments amongst NFL fans right now: Cam Newton vs. Jalen Hurts. It’s everywhere, and dozens of people on Reddit, TikTok, and Instagram are rushing in to give their two cents.

It’s a discussion that has come about as Hurts approaches Newton’s rushing TD record for a quarterback, needing 21...

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With Team USA performance, this SEC women’s basketball star is ready for her sophomore encore

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Mikayla Blakes, voted the National Freshman of the Year by the USBWA, seems ready for a great sophomore season at Vanderbilt after leading Team USA to the AmeriCup gold medal.

The Americans remain on top in international women’s basketball, and Mikayla Blakes is a big reason why.

After settling for a silver medal at the tournament in 2023, Team USA beat Brazil on Sunday night in Santiago, Chile to win the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup, 92-84. The victory...

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Why Jolly Ranchers Are Banned in the UK but Not the US

Crude oil-derived substances in the candy have been linked to health problems—and the regulations that have allowed their use in the US are now in Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s crosshairs.

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Early Prime Day soundbar deals you can shop right now

The best early Prime Day soundbar deals: Best deal overall Amazon Fire TV Soundbar $84.99 ...

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People Are Flooding Zayn Malik With Support After He Unveiled Raw New Lyrics About The Racism He Experienced While In One Direction

“People were absolutely vile and nothing was ever said or done about it.”

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3 NHL free agency winners and 3 big losers in 2025

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Hot weather hockey reigns supreme.

NHL free agency is still ongoing, but we’ve definitely reached a cooling off period. The biggest names have signed, leaving only potential trades and depth players on the market.

It’s a fascinating time in hockey right now. Everyone sees the blueprint the Florida Panthers have run to win back-to-back Stanley Cups, but it’s unclear how they can emulate that depth and toughness inside their...

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14 Heisman Trophy preseason candidates who can actually win college football’s top award

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Here’s the big Heisman Trophy watch list for this season in college football

The Fourth of July is behind us and that means only one thing.

Football is right around the corner.

NFL training camps are set to open in a few weeks time, and the college football season kicks off in just 47 days with teams like Iowa State, Kansas, and Kansas State kicking things off on August 23. While most CFB teams get in on the action the following week, we are not too far away...

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8 biggest MLB All-Star Game 2025 snubs, including Juan Soto and baseball’s RBI leader

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Looking at the biggest snubs from the 2025 MLB All-Star Game

Sunday evening, following a brief cornhole-related delay, the rosters for the MLB All-Star Game were announced.

As is often the case, those rosters have left the door open to some debate.

Let’s take a look at eight players who were deserving of a selection, but left off the list. While they may still get onto a roster as a replacement selection these eight put up numbers...

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This huge LG C4 OLED TV is down to its lowest-ever price ahead of Prime Day

SAVE $800: As of July 7, the 65-inch LG C4 OLED TV is on sale for $1,196.99 at Amazon — a record-low price. That's 10% off of the list price of $1,326.99.

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Sources: Powell to Heat, Collins to Clips in trade

The Clippers, Jazz and Heat have agreed to a trade that sends Norman Powell to Miami, John Collins to Los Angeles, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to Utah, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

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Here’s The Lore Behind Ed Sheeran’s Verse On Taylor Swift’s “End Game,” As Confirmed By Ed Himself

Here’s the lore behind Ed’s “End Game” verse, as confirmed by Ed himself.

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27 Beauty Products With Results So Phenomenal They’ll Leave You Spellbound

Results so good, you'll think a magic wand was involved.

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7 NBA teams that got better this offseason, ranked by how much they improved

These teams are ready to make a leap next season.

There’s still about three months left in the NBA offseason before teams report to training camp for the start of the 2025-26 season, but the championship picture is already starting to take shape.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will enter the season as the favorites to repeat, and the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets look like their two biggest challengers in the West. The East feels completely wide open with Tyrese Haliburton and...

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Brian Campbell joined a unique list with his John Deere Classic win on Sunday

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Brian Campbell is in some rare air after his John Deere Classic win.

For the second week in a row the PGA Tour needed extra innings to decide a winner.

It was Brian Campbell who emerged victorious at the John Deere Classic and on the subject of the number two, that is how many wins he now has this season. Campbell previously won the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld. Like the John Deere that win also required a playoff that Campbell won.

Two playoffs, two...

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