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Android's sideloading changes, the big Visual Studio Code update, better Linux phones, and more: News roundup

Everything you may have missed from the past week.
Android Authority

Exclusive: Google's secret 'Project Toscana' fixes the Pixel's biggest face unlock flaw

Google is developing a new advanced face unlock system called “Project Toscana” for Pixel phones and Chromebooks. Toscana is designed to perform better in challenging lighting conditions than Google’s ...
GameSpot

Krafton Clarifies How Big New Game Project Windless Uses AI

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Project Windless, a new open-world action RPG inspired by a Korean novel series, was announced for PS5 at the recent State of Play event. The game's ...
Hardcore Gamer

Krafton Montreal Studio Unveils Their Ambitious Action RPG, Project Windless

Ever wanted to fight as a chicken warrior? Krafton Montreal Studio's upcoming open world action RPG Project Windless let's you do just that. Krafton Montreal Studio's first project is an ambitious ...
BGR

Turn Your Old Android Phone Into A Dash Cam With This Easy DIY Project

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A dash cam can be a very useful tool when you are involved in a car accident and want evidence to prove you weren't at fault. However, dash ...
InfoQ

Android Studio Otter Boosts Agent Workflows and Adds LLM Flexibility

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
GameSpot

Expedition 33 Studio Won't Scale Up For Next Project, Even Though It Can

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was one of 2025's biggest breakout hits, and the game's commercial success has afforded developer Sandfall Interactive the ...
Wareable

Google confirms debut Android XR smart glasses will land in 2026—and teases ‘Project Aura’

Google has shed more light on its return to smart glasses, confirming that eyewear from its partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster will arrive in 2026, while also showcasing its wired ...
PC Magazine

I Tried the New Android XR Smart Glasses From Google and XReal. I Didn't Expect to Be This Impressed

Google's Android XR platform and XReal's Project Aura are bringing smart glasses closer to mainstream reality, offering developers powerful tools to create practical, everyday wearable experiences ...
The Verge

A first look at Google’s Project Aura glasses built with Xreal

is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on wearables, health tech, and more. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo ...
Android Authority

Project Aura puts the Galaxy XR experience into a pair of lightweight glasses

As part of its Android XR plans, Google has unveiled a new look at XREAL’s Project Aura, Android XR’s first wired smart glasses. Project Aura pairs lightweight, optical see-through AR-style lenses ...