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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.

Google Photos could get an ‘Ask’ button to make finding memories effortless
By Jay Bonggolto published
Instant AI access Google Photos is apparently dropping a dedicated 'Ask Photos' button right where you view an image.

Google's Gemini is still on track to power Siri on iPhone next year
By Brady Snyder published
Switching sides Siri's reliability and usefulness is severely lacking compared to Gemini on Android, but Apple could turn to Google for a fix.

YouTube TV is ready to bring back ABC and ESPN, but there's a catch
By Brady Snyder published
Getting closer Google and Disney still haven't reached a deal, but the two sides have shown interest in bring ABC and ESPN back on YouTube TV in the meantime.

That infuriating Pixel 10, Pixel 9 speakerphone issue won't see a fix anytime soon, if ever
By Nickolas Diaz published
Dropped It was reported that Pixel 10, Pixel 9 users may have to continue to deal with the annoying speakerphone problems.

Chrome now remembers your driver's license, passport, and vehicle info so you don't have to
By Brady Snyder published
Time saver Chrome is upgrading its autofill feature to add support for driver's licenses, passports, license plates, VINs, and more. Here's what you need to know.

Google Translate will now let you pick between speed and accuracy
By Brady Snyder published
Better translations The Google Translate app is gaining a model picker for text translation models, offering users the choice between quick translations or high accuracy.

Google is creating TV ads with AI: Watch the first one for AI Mode in Search
By Brady Snyder published
Selling AI with AI Google is now using AI to make advertisements for its AI features — the company's AI Mode in Search commercial was made entirely with the Veo 3 model.

Play Store’s new AI summaries could help you spot the best apps faster
By Jay Bonggolto published
Ditch the scroll Google Play Store wants to cut through review clutter with AI-powered summaries.

Android's upcoming feature could make the always-on display actually useful
By Jay Bonggolto published
Smarter idle screens Android’s always-on display could become a mini-home screen in the near future.

Google Photos hops on the viral video train with these new templates
By Nickolas Diaz published
'Cus it got me going viral! Google Photos announced "video creation templates" for users looking to make viral-worthy videos to share.

Google warns non-Pixel Wear OS users will lose Clock app support very soon
By Nickolas Diaz published
Making a change Google stated that it is removing its Clock app from non-Pixel Wear OS devices.

Google's analytical October Workspace Drop simplifies data in Sheets, bolsters AI security
By Nickolas Diaz published
Analyze, understand... act Google detailed what its Workspace users can expect out of the October Drop.

News Weekly: Alphabet's $100 billion quarter, Samsung's foldable success, a new Pixel leak, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
News Weekly A round-up of the biggest tech-related news that stood out this week.
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