Satellite SOS comes to the Pixel Watch 4 in Canada

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The March 2026 Pixel Drop introduces several enhancements to the Pixel Watch lineup, prioritizing user safety and seamless integration with the Pixel ecosystem. A major highlight is the expansion of Satellite SOS to Canada, Europe, Hawaii, and Alaska, allowing Pixel Watch 4 users to contact emergency services even when off the grid. Additionally, standalone earthquake alerts are now available on Pixel Watch 2 and newer models, providing potentially life-saving seconds of notice by notifying users of an earthquake's magnitude. For everyday security, the "Phone lock on disconnect" feature automatically locks a paired phone when the watch moves out of Bluetooth range, preventing unauthorized access.

Efficiency and personalization also take center stage in this update. Pixel Watch 3 users can now utilize one-handed gestures, such as a double pinch or wrist turn, to answer calls, snap photos, or pause workouts. Finding misplaced items is simplified with the new Find Hub, which allows users to locate devices directly from their wrist.

Google's March 2026 feature drop for Pixel phones lets you look for and try on clothes virtually

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Google has officially unveiled its March 2026 feature drop, introducing a flurry of artificial intelligence-driven tools and productivity enhancements for the Pixel ecosystem. Here are just some of the standout additions. 

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TikTok does not plan to use end-to-end encryption for direct messages, saying it puts users at risk

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TikTok is bucking the industry trend by refusing to adopt end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for its direct messages, claiming the move would compromise user safety. In a briefing with BBC News at its London office, the social media company argued that because E2EE limits message access strictly to the sender and recipient, it would prevent safety teams and law enforcement from detecting real-world harms, like grooming and harassment. TikTok also noted that all direct messages on its platform are still secured using standard encryption.

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Tecno shows us what a modular phone concept looks like in 2026 at MWC

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Tecno Mobile is trying to bring modular phones back, at least in concept form. The Chinese tech manufacturer showcased a modular smartphone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. It uses what the company calls Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology, which lets you snap the accessories to the back of the very slim 4.9mm device. The modules interact with the phone with a combination of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and mmWave, allowing them to share data instantly without connecting to physical ports.

Tecno came up with 10 different modules, including a 10-20x telephoto lens with a camera-like grip, a sleek 4.5mm thick 3,000mAh battery pack, extra speakers, and an antenna booster, to name a few.

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