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AI Overviews are just getting smarter with Google's Gemini 3 addition for a refined experience
By Nickolas Diaz published
Ask a question Google announced new features in AI Mode, thanks to its Gemini 3 integration.

Google AI Plus costs just $8 per month — it's still not the best subscription tier
By Brady Snyder published
Google One Google's cheaper AI Plus subscription is now available in the U.S., although it's still not the best-value Google subscription tier.

Google’s new theft protection makes your phone a much harder target, and it's the peace of mind I’ve been waiting for
By Jay Bonggolto published
The 'Hard Lock' evolution Google’s new Android theft protection turns your phone into a brick for criminals — before, during, and after a theft.

Gemini keeps asking me to turn on Personal Intelligence, but I'm keeping it off — sort of
By Brady Snyder published
Personal Intelligence Personal Intelligence is a new Gemini feature that leverages various data types in the Google ecosystem, from emails to photos. Is it a privacy risk?

I’ve waited years for YouTube Music to sync my queue, and it’s finally here
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more lost groove YouTube Music’s new queue sync finally lets your music follow you across devices, making switching from phone to laptop or tablet effortless.

Android 17 might be getting a glassy, iOS-style look — and I'm not surprised
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Blur takes over Early leaks suggest Android 17 may adopt a more translucent, blur-heavy interface.

Threads cross-posting is helping your parents share way too much personal info online
By Brady Snyder published
PSA Threads, the text-first social platform from Meta, just keeps growing. Is it because people are accidentally cross-posting from Facebook and Instagram?

YouTube will help creators use AI in 2026 — as long as it's not 'slop'
By Brady Snyder published
Building responsibly YouTube shared its top priorities for 2026, and yes, building AI features responsibly is one of them. But what exactly does that look like?
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