Wednesday, April 30, 2025

My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The New M3 iPad Air

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When the new iPad Air with the M3 chip came out in March, Senior Tech Editor Jake Peterson warned you not to buy it, as its advantages didn't justify the premium price compared to an older model. But things have changed in the time since: Both sizes of the new iPad Air have dropped $100 in price, reaching their lowest levels since their release, according to price tracking tools.

The 11-inch version starts at $499 (originally $599) and the 13-inch version starts at $699 (originally $799). This means they can now be picked up for less than the older M2 versions while giving you a newer chip and more storage—a real no-brainer of a buying decision.

The M3 chip overpowers the M2 chip, and more power also means a longer lifespan for your iPad. In theory, you'll also see more efficient multitasking, heavier applications working more efficiently, and more speed overall. As Jake noted, on the specs, this new iPad Air is among the best tablets Apple has ever made. The M3 chip enables hardware-accelerated ray tracing, meaning lighting effects in games and graphically intensive apps look better. But other than the new chip, there's not much difference between it and the older M2 version.

The M3 iPad Air comes with a 2,360 by 1,640 pixel resolution display at 264 ppi, a 12MP Center Stage front camera (follows your face around) and a 12MP Wide back camera with flash, USB-C and Touch ID, and a battery life of up to 10 hours depending on use. Of course, you'll also have Apple Intelligence (if you even care about that) and it supports the Apple Pencil as well as the new Magic Keyboard.

If you already have an M2, there's no reason to upgrade. For those looking for a more affordable iPad, the basic model is just $299 (originally $349) right now, and it will be good enough for most people. But if you want the latest and greatest, the M3 iPad Air is your best pick at the current discounted price.


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Five Unexpected Ways Your Home Renovation Can Backfire

Home renovation projects always start out in a rush of excitement—you’re finally going to solve all those annoying problems, update those dated aspects of the house, and live the life you deserve! And sometimes it actually works out that way—but there are a lot of ways a renovation can go wrong. That’s why nearly three-quarters of homeowners come to regret their renovations to some extent.

Most of the reasons behind renovation regrets are pretty straightforward: Cost overruns, dissatisfaction with the final result, or shoddy work (either by contractors or DIY efforts) are the problems most people worry about when embarking on a renovation. But there are other, less obvious ways your renovation plans can backfire on you—problems that will only seem obvious in retrospect.

Utility red tags

I once innocently called my local utility company to come out and service my water heater, and ended the day with a dreaded “red tag” on my mechanical room—a paper notice that I had to bring something up to code. The worst part? The problem had nothing to do with my water heater, furnace, or anything else—it was the door to my mechanical room. When we renovated our house we had a new door hung, and it didn’t have any ventilation built in. We passed city inspections after the reno, but now the utility company insisted I cut a louver into the door.

In another instance, a utility worker came by and noticed that our electrical panel was just in the wall. They informed me that there was a new requirement that panels be enclosed, so we had to build a fairly ridiculous box around the panel.

Those are mild cases—it can be a lot worse. A nearby neighbor is renovating his house, and the utility company discovered that he shares a gas supply with his next-door neighbor, and that now has to be separated and re-routed despite the fact that neither of them have ever had a problem. The project is adding weeks to the renovation schedule and aggravating everyone involved. Often our homes have non-ideal setups or infrastructure that was code-compliant decades ago—and when the utility company comes by you’re suddenly the proud owner of a shiny red tag, and your renovation has just backfired on you.

Hidden problems

Your utility company doesn’t have to be involved for a renovation to ruin your day. Just opening walls and floors can expose all manner of scenarios where stuff that is working just fine will suddenly need to be replaced, at great expense and frustration:

  • Wiring. You have exactly zero problems with your electricity—no flickering, so shorts, no non-functional outlets. But when you open up your walls, you discover your wiring is old (most modern electrical wiring will last about 50 years, but your panel typically has a shorter lifespan) and suddenly you have to replace it. While this might be a good idea from a safety standpoint, it’s hard not to think you could have lived a happy life without ever knowing about it.

  • Plumbing. Like your power, you’ve never had a problem with your plumbing. Everything drains, nothing leaks, and your water pressure is fine. Then your contractor digs into your walls and floors and suddenly the drain slopes are wrong, the pipe connections are outdated and no longer meet code, and your supply lines are insufficient for modern appliances.

  • Permits. More accurately, a lack of permits. Pulling permits for new renovation work can reveal that the previous owners did a lot of DIY work without getting a permit, and now you’re faced with getting old work you had nothing to do with retroactively permitted and possibly brought up to code before you can even begin your intended project.

  • Craptastic DIY work. Do-it-yourselfers can perform miracles: Their work can look pretty good in a casual inspection and be revealed as a shoddy, lazy mess the moment you take a closer look. Whether it’s a living room floor being held up by wishes and dreams because the previous owner enthusiastically cut every joist in the basement or uncovering a host of buried electrical boxes they couldn’t be bothered to remove properly, the ghosts of incompetent DIYers will haunt you the moment you start your own project.

Lowering home value

It’s true: Sometimes a renovation project can actually lower the value of your house. Sometimes it’s personal taste that will require effort to change, like wallpaper. Sometimes they're features that come with hefty maintenance bills, like swimming pools. Sometimes it’s a practical decision to delete something from the home—removing one bedroom to expand another, or taking out a garage to add a bedroom, for example.

You shouldn’t assume your renovation is going to pay for itself by raising the value of your home. If you want to change something because you like it a certain way—hey, it’s your house. But don’t be surprised if your decision to carpet the entire house results in a drop in its value.

Paying for nothing

Hiring contractors can be stressful. You’re dealing with people who have specialized knowledge and connections that you lack, so it’s easy to feel intimidated. We rely on recommendations from friends and neighbors, internet reviews, and the general vibe when they come out to give you a quote—but things can still go wrong. Some of those worst-case scenarios have obvious solutions—if a contractor ghosts you in the middle of a project, you hire someone else. But a bad contractor experience can be surprisingly difficult to resolve, especially if you rely on a simple contract provided by the contractor themselves when you hire them.

There are surprisingly few legal protections against what’s known as a mechanic’s lien—a claim against your property designed to force payment for work performed there. If you refuse to pay a contractor for poor work, or seek to fire them in the middle of a job for some reason, they can—and often do—slap a lien on your home, and you’ll have to head to court to fight it. And there’s no guarantee that it will go your way, especially if the contract you signed is vague about deadlines or other requirements.

For example, a woman refused to pay her contractors over a renovation job that ballooned to $500,000 and ended with an unfinished house filled with defects. But the courts dismissed most of her complaints, and she wound up paying her crappy contractor an additional $32,000—in addition to a hefty legal bill. And she still had to hire someone else to fix and finish her house.

Relationship stress

If you want to test the strength of your relationship with a partner, renovate a house with them. Renovations are so stressful they can damage even the strongest relationship: A 2018 survey found that 7% of people who’d worked on house projects together seriously considered separation or divorce as a result. Even if you don’t get to that point, there’s no doubt that living in a construction zone (or a cramped rental) for months, watching your savings melt away, and disagreeing about design choices and scope on a daily basis can have a negative effect on your partnership.

A renovation can also negatively affect your relationship with your neighbors. Months of dust, noise, and contractors trooping around will stress anyone out, and if your work damages your neighbor’s home in some way things can get heated. You might wind up with a beautifully renovated house but lose the friendly vibe you used to enjoy around the block, so it pays to tend to those relationships while the work is going on.


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The Best Running Shoes for Every Type of Runner

When it comes to investing in (and maybe even splurging on!) running gear, nothing affects your running experience more than your shoes. Finding the perfect running shoes is about much more than style or brand preference—the right shoes are essential for performance, comfort, and injury prevention. But with countless options available for both men and women, choosing the perfect pair can feel overwhelming. Here's what you need to know to make an informed decision, as well as some shoe recommendations straight from the experts.

Why the right shoe matters

According to Jessica Lyons-Quirk, director of footwear merchandising at Road Runner Sports, wearing proper footwear is crucial for staying injury-free: "The biggest thing about injuries and foot health is that you need to be in the right shoe for your foot—every foot is different." You're going to constantly be injury-prone if you aren't in the right shoe, and you're never going to hit your training goals if you're constantly resting off an injury. It's worth taking the time to understand your foot type and running style before investing in new shoes.

Understanding your foot type: neutral vs. stability

As I've recently covered, the first step in finding your perfect running shoe is determining whether you need neutral or stability shoes. Broadly speaking:

  • Neutral runners have a natural foot motion forward with even weight distribution when pushing off. Your feet effectively absorb impact and don't roll excessively inward or outward.

  • Stability runners overpronate, meaning the arch collapses during landing and the foot rolls too far inward. This can create alignment issues while you run.

If you're unsure about your pronation type, many specialty running stores offer gait analysis services, where experts can analyze your running style and recommend appropriate shoes.

For both types of runners, you'll see shoes directly advertised for your specific style. Neutral runners effectively absorb the impact of the ground, while evenly distributing weight on the toe-off. Lyons-Quirk says you'll want to look for the HOKA Clifton or Saucony Ride.

To find the best stability shoes, look out for extra guidance and support to control the excessive movement. Lyons-Quirk recommends the Brooks Adrenaline or the ASICS GEL-Kayano.

Top running shoe recommendations for men and women

If you're ready to start trying on some pairs, here are some of the most popular models to get you started.

Best all-around option: Saucony Ride 18

The Saucony Ride 18 is a staple among runners. In the past, I've been a huge fan—these were my shoes of choice when I ran the NYC Marathon in 2023. Lyons-Quirk calls it "light, soft, and responsive." A neutral shoe, it works well for both anyone who wants a reliable daily trainer that balances cushioning and responsiveness.

Best maximum cushioning: ASICS GEL-Nimbus 27

The GEL-Nimbus line has long been a favorite among runners who prioritize shock absorption and comfort over minimalism. For runners seeking plush comfort for long distances, the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 27 stands out. It's Lyons-Quirk's go-to recommendation for max cushion: "The premium materials and softness of both the upper and midsole make this shoe pure magic to run in."

Best for versatility: Brooks Glycerin 22

The Brooks Glycerin 22 is available in both neutral and stability versions: Glycerin 22 for neutral and the GTS 22 for stability. Lyons-Quirk points out how the "innovative midsole technology and smooth transitions make this shoe an all-around go-to." This makes it an excellent choice for runners who want consistent feel, but sometimes require different levels of support.

Most trendy and functional: HOKA Clifton 10

This is subjective, of course, but the HOKA Clifton 10 has a reputation for being stylish. I know I personally see them not just at the gym, but the coffee shop, subway, and going out at night. Lyons-Quirk says it's everywhere for good reason: "The drop changed from 5mm to 8mm to appeal to more everyday runners, it comes in more subdued colors for all day wear, and the fit has been perfected."

With its distinctive chunky yet lightweight cushioning, the Clifton works well for runners seeking comfort that transitions seamlessly to casual wear.

Most reliable workhorse: New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14

For dedicated runners logging serious mileage, New Balance offers a dependable option in the Fresh Foam X 1080v14. Lyons-Quirk says it's a shoe she always has in rotation: "If you're running every day and logging miles, this is the shoe that makes those runs feel great!" The 1080v14 prioritizes durability and comfort throughout high-volume training.

Key features to consider before buying running shoes

As you're shopping around and trying on new pairs, it helps to have some vocabulary on your side.

Cushioning level

Different runners prefer different amounts of cushioning. Some enjoy a more connected feel to the ground, while others want maximum impact protection. Most brands offer shoes across the cushioning spectrum.

Drop (aka heel-to-toe differential)

Drop, or "heel-toe drop," refers to the height difference between the heel and forefoot of the shoe. Traditional running shoes typically have 8-12mm drops, while more minimal designs feature lower drops (0-4mm). The HOKA Clifton's recent shift from a 5mm to 8mm drop (which caused a good bit of buzz in the running world) means it has noticeably more cushioning and forgiveness if you tend to strike on your heels when you run.

Weight

Lighter shoes generally feel faster but may sacrifice durability or cushioning. Heavier shoes often provide more support and longevity but can feel cumbersome during speedwork.

Fit and width options

Many top brands offer their popular models in multiple widths (narrow, standard, wide, and extra-wide). Finding the right width is crucial for comfort and preventing issues like blisters and numbness.

The bottom line

Whether you're a beginner or seasoned marathoner, the perfect running shoe exists for your unique needs. Rather than window shopping without a plan, you want to understand your foot type and considering factors like cushioning preferences and intended use, you can find shoes that will help you run comfortably, efficiently, and injury-free.

And remember, even the best running shoes have a limited lifespan. Most experts recommend replacing shoes every 300-500 miles; some signs that it's time for new shoes include compressed cushioning, worn outsoles, and new aches and pains.

You're going to constantly be injury-prone if you aren't in the right shoe. Taking the time to find your perfect match is worth it.


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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Using YouTube on TVs and Gaming Consoles Is About to Get a Lot Better

Though it started life on computers and mobile, YouTube is also among the most-used apps on TVs and gaming consoles. People use the service to watch gaming livestreams, video walkthroughs, and even YouTube Shorts on their much bigger screens—and the experience is about to get better. As part of its Q2 2025 update, Google has added a bunch of new features to YouTube for TVs, which should appear once you update the app.

New features in YouTube's app for smart TVs

In keeping with its push for more YouTube Shorts everywhere, Google is now making short-form videos more prominent on TVs as well. The company has added a new row for Shorts in your "Watch Next" feed, and on the "Shorts Shelf" in the subscriptions tab. This gives Shorts greater prominence and has the added advantage of separating these videos from long-form content.

Meanwhile, YouTube for TVs now lets you loop any video. This option has been added to playback settings. Previously, you could only loop playlists via the mobile app. There's also a new tab for podcasts, which lets you find and play those videos a lot quicker. 

Sort by "shelves"

In this update, a big part of Google's focus has been to create shelves that make it easier to locate different types of videos. This includes "Continue your search," which lets you see your top three searches and find the video you were after. (This feature could also be useful to find creators you watch often, but don't want to subscribe to just yet.) Another shelf is called "From your top channels," and shows videos from the creators you watch the most. 

There are a couple of new shelves dedicated to music, including "Listen again," for music you frequently play, and "Live performances, remixes, and covers," that helps you find alternative versions of your favorite music. The last new shelf is called "Primetime Channels," steering you toward content from the channels you've purchased on YouTube.

The video streaming service said it has also completed rolling out Immersive Channel Previews, which allow creators to add a personal touch to their channels by putting up fullscreen background previews in their channel headers. Creators will also be able to see TVs as a device type in channel analytics, allowing them to more effectively track where people are watching their videos.


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Use This Shortcut to Remove AI From Google Photos Search

By default, Google Photos now uses Gemini AI to search through your photo library. This is thanks to a new feature called Ask Photos that rolled out late last year. While this feature is great for locating specific photos, it's not as fast as the older search option, so it's not ideal for every search, especially more general ones. If you're tired of using Gemini's slower search in Google Photos for Android, there's a shortcut that helps you return to the classic search functionality.

As spotted by 9to5Google, you can long-press the search button (which is labelled Ask and is located in the bottom-right corner) to use the classic, faster and AI-free search method instead. Alternatively, you can double-tap the Ask button to do the same thing. And don't worry about having to change how your format your search—the old method also supports natural language search terms. You can ask it to show "forest photos from 2023" or similar queries, and it will still generally return accurate results.

Until Google improves the speed and accuracy of AI search results, the older version of search may be better for most people. There's also the question of how much energy AI tools use, which can be alarmingly high for relatively simple tasks. Google has been experimenting with the UI for Ask Photos, as some people have spotted an updated UI that reduces the screen space dedicated to AI search. However, most people in the US are still seeing a full-screen AI search page, with a small button that lets you switch to classic search being the most noticeable way to avoid it, so being aware of the shortcut to use the AI-free search is a lifesaver.

That said, there are instances where Ask Photos can still be useful, such as when you're looking at old Halloween photos and need to find one where someone is wearing a Fall Guys costume. Luckily, it's easy to choose which tool to use on a case-by-case basis. Tapping the Ask button once lets you use AI search, but long-pressing or double-tapping the button will take you to the faster, AI-free alternative. Presently, this shortcut is exclusive to the Android version of Google Photos.


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Amazon Might Start Showing Customers Some Tariff-Related Price Increases

Amazon and the White House are not getting along at the moment.

A report from Punchbowl News claims that Amazon had plans to disclose how tariffs are raising the price of products across the site. It seems that when you clicked on a product, you would not only see the current cost, but also the northward effect Trump's tariffs had on that price tag. The move directly contradicts the notion, oft-repeated by the administration, that the costs of tariffs are paid by the countries the tariffs are levied against. Amazon showing a tariff-related price increase would make it plain as day to consumers that they are, in fact, the ones making up the difference.

The White House was not pleased when news of this plan became public. In fact, the White House was furious. During a Tuesday morning press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt lambasted Amazon solely based on Punchbowl's reporting, callin the proposition a "hostile and political act" by the company. She wondered why Amazon didn't do the same with, in her view, price increases due to the Biden administration's impact on inflation. Leavitt also asserted, “This is another reason why Americans should buy American.”

The plan was only to affect Amazon Haul, not the main Amazon site

As it turns out, Punchbowl's sources didn't have the whole story—that, or the story changed in the wake of the White House's ire. According to Jeff Stein, chief economics reporter for The Washington Post, an Amazon spokesperson is now saying that the company never planned for the tariff price label to be included on the company's main site; rather, Amazon Haul had considered listing import price duties on some products.

Amazon Haul is the "ultra-low cost" section of Amazon's marketplace. Rather than display all of the products the company sells, Amazon Haul solely focuses on products that are $20 or less. (Amazon says that most products are actually $10 or less.)

If Amazon is really only considering these tariffs labels on Amazon Haul products, that would suggest a far smaller scope for the rollout than Punchbowl or the White House made the situation out to be. The Trump administration likely would reject any assertion that consumers were paying more for products due to tariffs, but Amazon Haul is pretty tucked away, and is currently in beta. (I had personally never heard of the service until this report.)

Of course, it isn't clear if this was the plan all along, or if Amazon is doing damage control. The company might be trying to placate the White House without claiming that Punchbowl misreported the entire story by shifting the blame to a niche section of its marketplace—but all the while had been considering including this tariff transparency on the main site. It's all speculation, and we'll need to see how the company responds going forward.

How would these tariff labels work?

Punchbowl's report said that Amazon will, "display how much of an item’s cost is derived from tariffs—right next to the product’s total listed price."

That would be the simplest way to go about it: You could see the total cost of the product, the amount that price went up due to tariffs, and then do the calculation yourself to determine what that product would have cost had the Trump administration not imposed these tariffs in the first place.

You can see why the White House is unhappy.

How to track tariff-related price increases

You don't need to wait for Amazon to add these labels to see any effects from tariffs, however. If you use a price tracking tool, you'll be able to track how prices have fluctuated over time on the site. The tool won't be able to confirm for you without doubt that a price increase was due to tariffs, but if something unexpectedly jumps in price this spring with no other clear explanation, it won't be much of a leap to believe tariffs had something to do with it.


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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Apple AirPods 4

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Prior to September 2024, any Apple user interested in active noise-canceling (ANC) AirPods would've had to shell out $250 for the AirPods Pro. With the release of the ANC AirPods 4, the tech is much more affordable—and you can currently grab a pair of these $179 earbuds for $148.99. Meanwhile, Amazon is also selling Apple's more budget-friendly version of the AirPods 4 without ANC for $99.99, down from $129.

Both of these prices mark record lows, according to price-tracking tools. While the discounts aren't mind-blowing, the fact we're seeing any price reductions on the latest AirPods makes them a good deal, relatively speaking—especially outside of the typical Prime Day/Black Friday sales window.

The AirPods 4 have updated USB-C charging. Both models are powered by Apple's H2 chip, so you'll get Personalized Spatial Audio (so you can hear sounds seemingly coming from different directions as you move your head) and the ability to use head gestures to tell Siri "yes" or "no" (this also works for answering or denying calls). It's also likely Apple will add a live translation feature to both models when iOS 19 rolls out later this year.

If you spring for the ANC AirPods 4, you'll get a charging case with a built-in speaker, which you can use with Find My to locate it if you lose them. You'll also get features like Conversation Awareness, which lowers your music volume when your AirPods detect that you're talking to someone; Transparency Mode, which lets you better hear your surroundings while your earbuds are in; and Adaptive Audio (combines ANC and Transparency mode to adjust ANC levels based on the noise around you). Keep in mind that since these are open-style earbuds, lacking a silicone tip to better block out noise, the ANC will not be as good as what you can get from AirPods Pro or Beats Fit Pro.

Both versions are rated IP54 for dust and water resistance, offer up to five hours of listening per charge (up to 30 hours with the charging case), and can handle automatic switching with your other Apple devices. You can read more about the non-ANC AirPods in PCMag's "excellent" review, and more about the ANC AirPods in PCMag's "outstanding" review.


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Monday, April 28, 2025

This Tool Tells You How Much Energy Your AI Chatbot Uses

Thanking your AI chatbot when it provides a response to a query may not require much energy on its own, but the cost of your interactions will add up over time—and a new tool from Hugging Face can tell you approximately how much.

The ChatUI energy interface estimates the energy consumption involved in messaging with an AI model in real time, with comparisons to common appliances like LED light bulbs and phone chargers. You can type in any query or utilize one of the suggested inputs to generate a response along with the corresponding energy requirement.

For example, a "professional email" took an AI just over 25 seconds to create and required 0.5 watt-hours, the equivalent of 2.67% of a phone charge. A 90-second script for testing transcription software required 1.4 watt-hours—7.37% of a phone charge, 22 minutes of an LED bulb, or 0.6 seconds of microwave use. (Responding to my "thank you" equaled 0.2% of a phone charge.)

Note that ChatUI is approximating, not providing exact measurements. The tool can run on various models, including Meta’s Llama 3.3 70B and Google’s Gemma 3.

How AI energy use compares to a Google search

According to estimates from the International Energy Agency (IEA), a single ChatGPT request requires nearly 10 times the electricity of a typical Google search at 2.9 watt-hours vs. 0.2 watt-hours, respectively. If ChatGPT was utilized in all 9 billion daily searches, that would require nearly 10 terawatt-hours of additional electricity per year, the equivalent usage of 1.5 million European Union residents.

AI's environmental impact comes in large part from the power and water demands of running data centers. The IEA expects global AI electricity consumption to be ten times in 2026 what it was in 2023, and the water requirements by 2027 could be more than the entire annual usage of all of Denmark.


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Your Google Pixel Can Make New Emojis for You Now

For the past five years, Google's Emoji Kitchen has offered a way for users to make unique emojis from existing icons. The feature lets you take two emojis and combine them into one to make emojis that are familiar yet new. You can take the saluting emoji and combine it with the robot emoji to make a saluting robot, or the alien emoji and the "shh" emoji to make an alien telling you to be quiet.

You can't necessarily mix each and every emoji that you see in your emoji keyboard, though—first, Google has to make those combinations possible. Every now and then, Google will include new combinations within software updates, even if they don't advertise each one. The more often you use emojis with Gboard, the more combinations you're bound to discover.

But now, you no longer need to experiment with Emoji Kitchen in order to discover new combinations. In fact, Google will do the combining for you: All you have to do is scroll.

Browse Emoji Kitchen combinations on Pixel

As reported by 9to5Google, Google is rolling out an update to the emoji keyboard on Pixel devices. Once the update hits your Pixel, you'll now see a short row of emoji combinations along the top of the emoji keyboard, with an arrow at the end of the row. Tap the arrow, and you'll open up a full grid of emoji combinations, which you can scroll through for a long time. If you somehow reach the bottom without finding an emoji you like, you can return to the top of the grid and pull down to refresh the browser.

emoji kitchen browse
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When you do find a combination you like, tap on it. The emoji keyboard will reveal a pop up, showing you which two emojis were used to make this new one. If you want to use it, just tap Send.

two examples of how emojis were made in the emoji kitchen
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While the Emoji Kitchen is available on all devices using Gboard, the new Emoji Kitchen browser is exclusive to Pixel devices. Other devices will still need to create Emoji Kitchen icons by hand. Alternatively, you can use the "Randomize" option in the Emoji Kitchen tool built into Google: just search Emoji Kitchen in the web browser, then click Get cooking.


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