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An active assistant Google is making NotebookLM much smarter with web research, file creation, and AI upgrades.

Significance Google reportedly started testing a huge change to Chrome's Search experience that's all about AI, not a list of relevant links.

Speed still matters Chrome just crushed its own speed records with massive under-the-hood engine upgrades, making your everyday web browsing ridiculously fast.

Digital ID Google is finally fixing the headache of online checkouts by turning your Wallet into a private identity vault that instantly proves who you are without spilling your secrets.

Rambler is coming Google appears close to launching its Rambler voice-to-text feature in Gboard.

Work from car Google Meet is rolling out to Android Auto with an audio-only calling experience.

Follow on Google Google rolls out "Search Profiles," giving users a touch of social media in their Discover feed for videos and more.

Toiling away Google's Android 17 received a Beta 4.1 patch for enrolled testers ahead of its expected debut in mid-2026.

Aided by AI Meta's AI was reportedly responsible for aiding hackers in stealing user Instagram accounts, as no human workers are part of the process.

Hot Summer A big June Android Drop is on the way to phones this week, and Google detailed safety features for kids, call protections for phones, and more.