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Gemini gets better memory: smart home update refines automations and more

By Nickolas Diaz Published 25 July 26

Toiling away Google continued to work on Gemini's conversational memory in a late July update, adding automation guidance and more.

New cameras and battery tech could make the Galaxy S27, S27 Plus interesting

By Nickolas Diaz Published 24 July 26

Getting interesting Two Galaxy S27 series rumors suggest an interesting launch with upgrades to its cameras and batteries following Unpacked reveals.

Google Play at SDCC hosts 'The Auction'—comic book fans like me should be thrilled

By Nickolas Diaz Published 24 July 26

SDCC 2026 Google Play announced The Auction event at SDCC, and users can redeem rewards on-site in San Diego or online in the Play Store app.

Fitbit Air’s newest update brings nothing new except invisible bug fixes

By Jay Bonggolto Published 24 July 26

Fixes Without Receipts Google's latest Fitbit Air update focuses on bug fixes and reliability, but its vague changelog leaves users guessing what's actually improved.

EU hits Google with another $1B fine as Search and Play Store face fresh antitrust crackdown

By Jay Bonggolto Published 24 July 26

DMA finally slaps back The EU just hit Google with a $1 billion fine, accusing it of favoring its own Search services and restricting Play Store developers.

Google's 'Selfie Video' literally turns your face into a key for your account

By Nickolas Diaz Published 24 July 26

Use your face Google announced Selfie Video for users: an alternate sign-in method for their account if they're ever locked out.

Samsung forgot to mention one of the Galaxy Watch 9's biggest upgrades

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 23 July 26

Longer software updates Samsung has expanded software support for the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 to five major Wear OS upgrades, up from four on previous models.

Honor's Magic V6 goes against Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8: this is how it fares

By Nickolas Diaz Published 23 July 26

Head-to-Head Honor puts its Magic V6 against Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra a day after the major Galaxy Unpacked reveals.

Ultrahuman Emerald update is massive: UltraSphere 'decision engine' is the star for us

By Nickolas Diaz Published 23 July 26

Shining Emerald Ultrahuman app announced the Emerald update, bringing the most significant total health and fitness improvements in its history.

Google has quietly been rebuilding Chrome on Android for years, and it's now nearly 50% smoother because of it

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 23 July 26

Smoother operator Google says it has reduced scroll stutters in Chrome on Android by 48% since 2023 through years of behind-the-scenes engineering improvements.