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ChatGPT’s free tier gets GPT 5.4 mini model with improved coding capabilities OpenAI just announced its latest models, GPT 5.4 mini and nano, with the former now available to free ChatGPT users. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/openai-gpt-5-4-mini-nan… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/openai-gpt-5-4-mini-nan…

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Guardian War, House of Da Vinci 3, Ash of Gods, more Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals awaits, including titles like Black Border 3, Guardian War: Ultimate Edition, Live or Die: Survival Pro, Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 1, The House of Da Vinci 3, Survival Dungeon: Loot RPG Pro, Zombie Age 3 Premium: Survival, Ash of Gods: Redemption, and more. Be sure to scope out this https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/17/unlocked-pixel-10-pro-xl-… and here’s how to score https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/17/how-to-galaxy-buds-4-3-s2… with Galaxy S26+/Ultrahttps://9to5toys.com/2026/03/17/how-to-galaxy-buds-4-3-s2… $188 off the Pro set). All of the apps await below.  https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/17/android-app-deals-free-gu… https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/17/android-app-deals-free-gu…

The Gemini for Home voice assistant is now more concise, faster, & better at alarms/timers Google https://9to5google.com/2026/03/06/google-home-voice-comma… with a second big update to Gemini for Home this month that notably improves the voice assistant. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/gemini-home-assistant-c… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/gemini-home-assistant-c…

This new cassette player has USB-C and Bluetooth, in case you want to ditch Spotify Modern music services are all about convenience, but sometimes having every album ever at the touch of your fingertips leaves you with choice paralysis. If you’d rather bump your next mixtape or revisit your favorite albums with something a little more tactile, Maxwell might just have the gadget you’ve been waiting for. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/maxwell-cassette-player… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/maxwell-cassette-player…

Galaxy Z TriFold officially being discontinued, likely won’t be restocked online The Galaxy Z TriFold is merely three months old and, yet, Samsung has directly confirmed that the device is being discontinued, and it sounds like we won’t see another restock online either. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/galaxy-z-trifold-offici… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/galaxy-z-trifold-offici…

Nothing Phone (4a) debuts these new features in Nothing OS 4.1 Nothing OS 4.1 on the Nothing Phone (4a) series is debuting a few key changes to the company’s Android skin including better “Essential Apps” functionality, a new “Relaxation Hub,” lock screen tweaks, and more. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/nothing-phone-4a-debuts… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/nothing-phone-4a-debuts…

YouTube becomes FIFA World Cup 2026 ‘preferred platform,’ but it won’t replace streaming The 2026 World Cup kicks off in several months across several streaming services, and FIFA has declared YouTube an official partner of the competition. Here’s what that means. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/youtube-fifa-world-cup-… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/youtube-fifa-world-cup-…

Google rolling out Personal Intelligence to free Gemini, Chrome, & AI Mode users Following the https://9to5google.com/2026/01/14/gemini-personal-intelli… Google is now bringing Personal Intelligence to free users in the Gemini app, Gemini in Chrome, and AI Mode. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/gemini-personal-intelli… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/gemini-personal-intelli…

Amazon adding 1-hour and 3-hour delivery – how to see what’s available for you After beating its 2-day delivery with same-day, Amazon is now launching 1-hour and 3-hour delivery speeds as an option for Prime members at an additional cost, but it all depends on where you live. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/amazon-adding-1-hour-an… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/amazon-adding-1-hour-an…

What’s new in Android’s March 2026 Google System Updates [U] The monthly “https://support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/1… primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/16/march-2026-google-syste… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/16/march-2026-google-syste…

Nothing’s Essential Space gets major update with event detection, search, ‘For You’ Nothing has announced a pretty major update to its Essential Space app, delivering not only a cleaner UI, but also new features, including event detection and search. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/13/nothing-essential-space… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/13/nothing-essential-space…

Deals: Pixel 10 Pro XL up to $380 off, Pixel Buds Pro 2 up to $111 off, LG OLED TV, ASUS Vivobook 14 $200 off, more <img src=""/>Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/13/unlocked-pixel-10-pro-bes… for Best Buy members. Head below for a closer look. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/13/deals-pixel-10-pro-xl-p… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/13/deals-pixel-10-pro-xl-p…

Samsung pretends Galaxy S26 has Qi2 with new $65 magnetic battery bank Samsung has released a new magnetic Qi2 power bank for its Galaxy S26 series, but as per usual, you need a case to use it. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/12/samsung-galaxy-s26-qi2-… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/12/samsung-galaxy-s26-qi2-…

GFiber merges with Astound Broadband as Google becomes minority shareholder <img src=""/>GFiber (previously known as Google Fiber) has entered into an agreement with Stonepeak to combine the company with Astound Broadband into a single cohesive internet provider. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/12/gfiber-merge-astound-br… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/12/gfiber-merge-astound-br…

Claude added immersive visuals to chats in real-time, currently in beta Claude is expanding on one of its coding tools to bring immersive visuals like charts and graphs to chats, all built in the moment to present responses to complex questions. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/12/claude-adds-immersive-v… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/12/claude-adds-immersive-v…

Samsung’s mobile division could see first-ever loss in a bleak smartphone market As the smartphone market’s immediate future continues to look quite bleak, Samsung’s mobile division could apparently be facing its first-ever operating loss. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/12/samsung-mobile-division… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/12/samsung-mobile-division…

Google starts selling 3-in-1 charging dock for Pixel phones, Buds, and Pixel Watch 4 Google has started selling a couple of new Pixel accessories including a 3-in-1 charging dock for your phone, Buds, and Pixel Watch 4. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/12/google-pixel-3-in-1-cha… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/12/google-pixel-3-in-1-cha…

Google Maps rolling out conversational ‘Ask Maps’ chat Google Maps today announced “Ask Maps” to answer your “complex, real-world questions a map could never answer before.” https://9to5google.com/2026/03/12/google-ask-maps/#more-7… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/12/google-ask-maps/

‘Immersive Navigation’ is the biggest Google Maps driving update in a decade Google Maps is giving its driving experience the “biggest update in over a decade” with Immersive Navigation that redesigns visuals and offers “more intuitive guidance.” https://9to5google.com/2026/03/12/google-maps-immersive-n… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/12/google-maps-immersive-n…

The Galaxy S26 series is now officially on sale, and the trade-in values have plummeted You’ve had two weeks to pre-order Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 lineup, but if you missed your chance, you might’ve also missed out on some exceptional trade-in offers. With the S26 series now on store shelves, Samsung has updated their trade-in values, and the best deals to be had are all but dead. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/11/the-galaxy-s26-series-i… https://9to5google.com/2026/03/11/the-galaxy-s26-series-i…