Apps & Software

Google thinks you’re too lazy to read your own notes, launches AI video summaries instead

By Jay Bonggolto Published 30 June 26

Instant video summaries Google's upgraded NotebookLM uses its lightning-fast new AI to turn your massive, boring research docs into punchy 60-second video summaries.

Android 17 'sneak peek' at a foldable gaming mode has my attention—and then some

By Nickolas Diaz Published 29 June 26

DND, I'm gaming A Google member offered a sneak peek at Android 17's foldable gaming mode, which is on the way.

You can reserve your WhatsApp username this week to keep your number private

By Nickolas Diaz Published 29 June 26

What's your username? WhatsApp launched global reservations for usernames this week, giving users added privacy for their phone numbers.

YouTube Shorts just borrowed more of TikTok's best tricks

By Jay Bonggolto Published 29 June 26

TIkTok-style YouTube Shorts is getting faster, cleaner, and smarter with 2x playback, Clear screen mode, and better recommendation controls.

Ticketmaster's 'customizable pass' collab with Google Wallet sounds great for gameday

By Nickolas Diaz Published 27 June 26

Grab your ticket Ticketmaster and Google Wallet join forces for flashy new "customizable passes" and links that will benefit Android users visiting events.

Pixel testers are getting Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5: this is what's important

By Nickolas Diaz Published 24 June 26

Begone bugs! Google's fifth beta for Android 17's first QPR rolls out for Pixels, and it solves a major issue users have been struggling with.

In honor of our heroes, Meta says it's donating Ray-Ban glasses to legally blind veterans

By Nickolas Diaz Published 22 June 26

Honor Meta announced partnerships and preparations to begin donating Ray-Ban AI smart glasses to legally blind veterans.

Android 17 brings a surprisingly big upgrade for wireless earbuds

By Sanuj Bhatia Published 22 June 26

Quiet upgrade Android 17 improves wireless audio quality with support for the LHDC v5 codec.

Android 17 is off to a rough start with new Pixel touchscreen complaints

By Jay Bonggolto Published 21 June 26

Hold off on the update Android 17 is giving some Pixel phones serious touchscreen problems, and until Google rolls out a fix, users may want to hold off on updating.