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Should we ban social media and AI for children? An expert weighs in
Parental controls A Google-commissioned study reveals what we should've already known — kids are better at understanding the internet than we are.
Gemini's Deep Research transforms reports with dynamic visuals and interactive simulations
Google AI Ultra Gemini's Deep Research feature can now build interactive visual reports from its findings, but only for Google AI Ultra subscribers. Here's what it can do.
Google's Gemini now integrates seamlessly with NotebookLM for improved project management
Bridging the gap Google is starting to link Gemini and NotebookLM, letting you ask questions based on your own documents directly in chat.
Google's new 'Plus Button' simplifies AI-powered searches: What you need to know
shortcut to AI Google's new plus button is a direct, desktop-only shortcut that pushes you into AI-powered search by uploading files.
Search Labs initiates a Google app test that lets users 'tailor' their feed on Android
Discover what you want Search Labs started a Google app test in the U.S., bringing users a "Tailor your feed" experiment.
How to taste match your YouTube Music playlist with a friend
Taste match YouTube Music has a relatively new feature called Taste Match that makes it easy to share your musical tastes with friends and vice versa.
The Google tool that checked for your leaked data on the dark web is going away
Google pulls the plug Google is retiring its dark web data scanning tool and will shut it down fully in early 2026.
How to enable and use Google Maps power saving mode
Better battery life Google Maps now has a power saving mode that preserves battery life while navigating, but it's only available on the latest Google Pixel phones.
Spotify's recent outage leaves users locked out — but now it's back up and running
Down, down, down! Spotify users faced disruptions this morning, as widespread login issues and playlist disappearances left many in musical limbo, prompting the platform to acknowledge the outages publicly.
