The latest NewPipe update brings an unofficial YouTube experience to Android Auto, enabling users to access playlists, watch history, and search directly from their car's display. This development reflects Google's more flexible approach to Android Auto app categories, offering a seamless video playback solution, albeit limited to parked vehicles.

Xreal is offering an enticing trade-in program, allowing users to exchange their current smart glasses, including Meta Ray-Bans, for significant cashback—up to $475—in the form of a digital MasterCard. This initiative aims to encourage the adoption of Xreal's advanced AR glasses, the Xreal One and Xreal One Pro. The trade-in value depends on the device's condition and model, with even standard reading glasses qualifying for a reward, promoting sustainable tech upgrades and a seamless transition to a new augmented reality experience.

Google has announced a partial reversal of its decision to deactivate all goo.gl URLs by August 25, 2025. While the company initially planned a complete shutdown of the legacy service, it will now preserve actively used shortened links. This change comes after user feedback highlighting the continued embedding of these links in various digital content. However, links that were already marked for deactivation in late 2024 due to inactivity will still cease to function.