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Final farewell: Google’s first Pixel Watch receives its last minor update
By Jay Bonggolto published
Upgrade time! Google’s original Pixel Watch has just received its final official hug.

Google's Clock app set to vanish for non-Pixel Wear OS users soon
By Nickolas Diaz published
Making a change Google stated that it is removing its Clock app from non-Pixel Wear OS devices.

YouTube TV slams Disney for leaked memo as contract negotiations drag on
By Brady Snyder published
Back and forth A leaked memo from Disney execs painted a grim picture of the company's ongoing negotiations with YouTube TV. Now, Google is responding with a strong statement.

Android users can now pin up to 20 chats in Google Messages — here's how
By Brady Snyder published
Inbox management Google Messages' pin feature helps users keep their inboxes clean, and it now supports pinning double the amount of conversations.

YouTube's not working for users with ad blockers, at least for this one browser
By Nickolas Diaz published
Piling on YouTube had issues, as users reported problems accessing videos in one particular browser with ad block.

Gemini for Android Auto is starting to replace Google Assistant
By Brady Snyder published
Bye, Assistant! Gemini for Android Auto was first announced in May 2025, and the update finally appears to be rolling out for some beta testers, replacing Google Assistant.

NotebookLM is becoming a better Android study tool with flashcards and quizzes
By Brady Snyder published
AI learning help NotebookLM, already a popular AI study tool, is gaining flashcards and practice quizzes that'll help it compete with brands like Quizlet.

Google is making it easier to use the Gemini API in multi-agent workflows
By Brady Snyder published
AI agents Google is adding JSON Schema support to all active Gemini models, making it easier to take an output for one AI agent and throw it into another.

Google Finance with Deep Search AI lets users watch the market like a hawk
By Nickolas Diaz published
Up or down? Google Finance was said to receive a huge boost of AI assistance for market trends with Gemini.

Google’s Gemini could power the next-gen Siri in $1 billion Apple deal
By Jay Bonggolto published
Siri's billion-dollar fix Apple is reportedly gearing up to overhaul Siri with help from Google's Gemini AI.

Google flags new wave of online scams fueled by AI fakes and holiday hustles
By Jay Bonggolto published
Evolving threats New Google advisory details AI impersonation and fraud recovery traps.

Here's what the redesigned Google Photos and Maps icons look like
By Nickolas Diaz published
Double Rainbow Google was reported to have icon redesigns for Maps and Photos, similar to the gradient update for the "G" logo.

Google Maps and Polestar fix the worst part of highway driving
By Jay Bonggolto published
Real-time lane intelligence Polestar 4 becomes the first car to get Google Maps’ real-time lane guidance.

Google Duo is spared for a few extra months as eventual shutdown looms
By Brady Snyder published
Sticking around Google Duo features are being sunset as Google Meet takes over, but it got thrown a brief lifeline, as the shutdown date has been pushed back.

Google and Epic's settlement proposal could finally end the multi-year Play Store dispute
By Brady Snyder published
Epic v. Google Google and Epic spent years in legal battles over Play Store rules and transaction fees, but the sides have just agreed on a proposal to resolve them for good.

Google shelves Gemma AI after it spat out a bogus claim about a senator
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI gone rogue? Google has sidelined Gemma from AI Studio after the model invented a smear against Senator Marsha Blackburn.

How to use Bluetooth audio sharing on a Google Pixel phone
By Brady Snyder last updated
Multiple earbuds Audio Sharing arrived on Google Pixel phones starting with Android 16. Here's how you can start using it.

Your unsupported Nest thermostat might be saved by this free, open-source project
By Brady Snyder published
Saved? Google dropped support for remote control of the first and second-gen Nest Learning Thermostat, but this project brings it back.
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