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Google to merge Android and ChromeOS in 2026

news.ycombinator.com Iain Thomson 2025-09-29 21:21:21

Video Google has confirmed it will merge its ChromeOS and Android operating systems, and that the mobile OS will emerge triumphant. The ads and search giant has hinted that the two operating systems would merge. On Wednesday at Qualcomm’s Summit event, Google’s president for the Android ecosystem, Sameer Samat, made it official. Android will be the winner and users will see the results in 2026. "I think the opportunity for us that we see is how do we accelerate all the AI advancement that we'r

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Zuckerberg’s AI Glasses Guy Is Named Rocco Basilico

futurism.com Sharon Adarlo 2025-09-27 16:30:00

In the darker corners of the tech industry, an untold number of professionals have come to believe in a controversial theory known as Roko’s basilisk, which holds that a future AI super intelligence would torture any human who didn’t help it come into existence. Now, in a twist that should please any writer, the guy who’s spearheading Meta’s AI-powered smart glasses is named Rocco Basilico — which has delighted and freaked out some online observers. “I grabbed my head in horror hearing that a

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While you’re asleep, ChatGPT Pulse will be preparing for tomorrow

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-27 03:22:11

Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Pulse, a proactive daily feed of personalized updates. Pulse works overnight using your chats and optional app connections. It’s previewing for Pro subscribers on mobile, with wider rollout to follow. Instead of waiting for your next question, your chatbot now wants to get proactive. OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Pulse feature works overnight and lets you wake up to a fresh set of personalized updates without you asking. Don’t wan

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Google Drive’s Gemini collaboration finally comes to Android and iOS apps

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-30 03:26:50

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is bringing its “collaborate with Gemini” tools in Drive to Android and iOS apps. The update lets you summarize documents, discuss topics, and pull facts across files on mobile. Rollout began on September 22, but it may not have reached all users yet. Google has been rolling Gemini features into Drive for a while now, from catching you up on file changes to summarizing meeting recordings. Until now, though, the “collaborate with Gemini” experi

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Meta Ray-Bans, 6 Months Later: The Best AI Companion Happens to Be Camera Glasses

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-30 06:25:00

Editor's Note, 9/29/25: Meta's second-generation Ray-Ban smart glasses are now available. While they're more expensive, they also have double the battery life and improved video recording. They're my top smart glasses pick now, and I recommend them over these for the battery life gains. Still, these older models look and mostly function the same way, with less battery life per charge and a lower price. The original review is below. Everyday AR glasses aren't here yet, and VR headsets generally

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Google speaks up about expanding access to call recording on Pixel phones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-30 15:07:30

Considering how easily your smartphone snaps a picture, shoots a video, or records a voice memo, it should be a lot more shocking than it is that so many Android users still struggle to access basic voice call recording. A complicated legal framework certainly doesn’t help matters any, but a few weeks back we found ourselves newly hopeful that things were getting better, as Google updated its support documentation to indicate that call recording was coming to Pixel 6 and newer devices. Despite t

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Deal: I bought the Kreedom Phoenix Shield Gaming Glasses for just $8.99!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-30 15:53:57

I covered a hot clearance deal on the Kreedom Phoenix Shield Gaming Glasses just last week, and mentioned I would get my own. After looking around for a bit, I found out Best Buy had the same offer on a few models. I walked out of the store with the Kreedom Phoenix Shield Gaming Glasses. Buy the Kreedom Phoenix Shield Gaming Glasses for a mere $8.99 ($36 off) This offer is available only from Best Buy. It is a clearance deal, so you might want to get yours before the stock runs out! These glas

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Google’s brand-new Windows app has already hit a snag

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-30 15:56:24

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google recently launched an experimental search app for Windows. The company recommends that you uninstall and then reinstall the app. Redownloading the app will allow you to continue to receive updates. Did you install Google’s recently released search app for Windows? If you did, then you’ll want to uninstall and reinstall the software. That is, if you want the app to get continued updates. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set u

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Our expert ditched his Meta Ray-Bans for these smart glasses, and they come with an Echo Spot for only $120

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2025-09-30 15:03:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Smart glasses are a hot buy. We've seen plenty of new models hit the market in the last several years, including Amazon's own Echo Frames, which first launched in 2019. They're an oldie, but certainly a goodie. In fact, our expert liked them so much, he ditched his Meta Ray-Bans, which are more expensive. Also: The best October Prime Day deals In if you're eyeing your own pair, you're in luck. Amazon is offering an early October Prime exclusive bundle deal -- even days ahead o

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F-Droid says Google’s new sideloading restrictions will kill the project

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-30 15:09:24

Google plans to begin testing its recently announced verification scheme for Android developers in the coming weeks, but there's still precious little information on how the process will work. F-Droid, the free and open source app repository, isn't waiting for the full rollout to take a position. In a blog post, F-Droid staff say that Google's plan to force devs outside Google Play to register with the company threatens to kill alternative app stores like F-Droid. F-Droid has been around for ab

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YouTube TV Subscribers Could Lose NBC Channels Without a Deal by Tomorrow

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-30 18:13:00

Last month it was Fox. This month it’s NBC. YouTube TV and NBCUniversal are in a contract dispute over carriage fees, and the deadline to reach a new deal is the end of the month, Tuesday, Sept. 30. If a contract isn’t reached, NBCUniversal has threatened to pull its programming from the Google-owned YouTube TV streaming service. With the NFL and college football seasons in full swing and the new NBA season starting in three weeks, sports fans could miss some big games in October, including the

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Google’s new Pixel 10 promo videos dial the weirdness up to 11 (Update: One more)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-30 23:48:24

TL;DR Google has published new promo videos for the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro. The Pixel 10 clip is classic Google, criticizing Apple fans for their “vanilla” choices. The Pixel 10 Pro spot, on the other hand, is far more ethereal, and is more about making an impression. Update, September 29, 2025 (01:48 PM ET): One week later, Google has another one of these “design” videos to share, this time focusing on the smaller Pixel 10: And once again, we are looking at a video that is just 1,000% vi

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Survey shows people are really eager for Gemini integration in Google Home

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-01 03:18:32

Adam Molina / Android Authority TL;DR A handful of major changes are coming to Google Home. An Android Authority survey showed users are most excited about Gemini integration. The Google Home ecosystem seems like it’s on the verge of a real glow-up. Google’s announced that Gemini will make its way to Google Home starting this week, and earlier this month, we brought you exclusive coverage of an upcoming overhaul to the Home app that should make it less of a slog to deal with. Google also teas

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Keychron mechanical keyboards are up to 62 percent off

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2025-10-01 07:08:57

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 is on the horizon, launching October 9th at $349.99 for the 41mm size and $399.99 for the 45mm size. There are always going to be people who want the latest gadgets, and those who take advantage of the moment to score a deal on the last-gen product. If you find yourself if the latter bucket, head over to Amazon where you can get the 41mm Wi-Fi version of thein the champagne gold aluminum case for $199.99. It’s a good smartwatch, even though it’s missing out on some new har

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Today’s Pixel phones owe a lot to the amazing Nexus 6P

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-01 11:27:23

It’s been 10 years since Google released the Nexus 6P, the last phone to bear the Nexus name before the Google Pixel followed it in 2016. Usually, a phone turning 10 is nothing more than an opportunity to wax nostalgic about a beloved device from the past. I think the Nexus 6P is different because a decade later, we’re still feeling the ripples of the splash this phone made, from its incredible camera to its timeless design. The Nexus 6P isn’t any old Google phone. It’s the start of where Googl

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Google’s fun new G logo goes company-wide with its bright rainbow energy

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-01 11:32:27

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google updated the look of its multi-color G logo earlier this year with a new gradient design. First popping up attached to the Google app, we later saw the new colors spread to Gemini. Now Google’s going official with the redesign, and says we should see more of it soon. This past summer was one just full of change, and that was especially true for Google’s Android apps. With the embrace of Material 3 Expressive, apps tried on a whole new look, intr

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Android 16 QPR2 may let you flip your Pixel’s navigation bar like on Samsung phones (Update: Demo)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-01 11:33:58

TL;DR Google is adding a long-awaited option to Pixel phones that lets users reverse the order of the three-button navigation bar. This feature allows users to switch to the “Recents, Home, Back” layout, which is the default on Samsung Galaxy phones. We discovered evidence for the new setting in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, but the setting isn’t live yet. Update 1, September 29, 2025 (10:33 AM ET): With some tinkering, we managed to fully enable the new button order feature. You can see it in acti

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What is your idea of the perfect Google Pixel phone?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-01 11:52:40

Ryan Haines / Android Authority 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. As the proud user of the aging but still golden Google Pixel 8, I’ve had plenty of fun using this handset. It snaps tremendous pictures in various conditions and, thanks to its tiny form, easily fits within a single hand. But, despite its pros, some elements annoy me. I’m not sure why Google made t

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Meta's Revamped Ray-Ban Gen 2 Glasses Are Worth It Just for the Battery Boost

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-01 14:00:05

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.3 / 10 SCORE Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 $379 at Meta Pros Double the battery life of previous glasses Improved video quality No change to size, can swap lens from older model Cons Higher price Still no landscape photo or video mode AI features are still a mixed bag I stared at a flower outside my hotel near Meta's campus and asked my new Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2

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Google’s gradient ‘G’ logo is rolling out everywhere

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-10-01 15:53:46

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Google is making the gradient “G” its new company-wide logo, according to an announcement on Monday. The new logo first began to surface across the Google app on Android and iOS in May, but soon, the design will begin to appear across all of the company’s platfo

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I know how Google could make the perfect Pixel phones, but it’ll never happen

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-01 18:00:30

Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google recently announced the Pixel 10 series, and these phones excel on the software front. This includes seven years of updates, a slew of AI tricks, and some nifty Pixel-only features. However, Pixel phones tend to lag behind rivals on the hardware front in several ways. I have a pie-in-the-sky solution that would allow smartphone buyers to pair the best software with the best hardware. There’s just one problem: it almost certainly won’t happen. Say hello t

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ChatGPT is crushing rivals in the AI chatbot race by all measures - but for how long?

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2025-10-01 19:33:32

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways ChatGPT is number one by a wide margin. AI search services like Perplexity are nibbling at Google's dominance. History tells us ChatGPT's lead is far from insurmountable. It won't come as any surprise to you that OpenAI's ChatGPT is easily the most popular of all the AI chatbots. All four of the main sites tracking chatbots -- Comscore, OneLittleWeb, Statcounter, and TechGaged -- agree

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I used to make fun of this Gemini feature. Now, I don’t know what I’d do without it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-02 02:00:57

Joe Maring / Android Authority If you’ve heard Google talk about Gemini during a Google I/O keynote, a Pixel product launch, or anywhere else over the last couple of years, you’ll know that there’s one use case example Google loves to tout for Gemini: vacation planning. Are you building a travel itinerary? Trying to figure out where in the world you should vacation? Wanting to know if there’s a reliable train/metro system where you’re traveling to? In all of these scenarios and more, Google’s

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You’ve heard of Now Brief, but Google Home could soon get Home Brief (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-02 03:31:42

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown of the Google Home app has uncovered a Home Brief feature. This seems to be Google’s name for security-related summaries in the smart home app. We’ve also uncovered more details about the Google Home Premium subscription. The Google Home app is your hub for your smart home gadgets, including cameras like Google’s Nest Cam line. Google previously announced plans to offer AI summaries of camera alerts, and it now looks lik

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Material You who? Chrome for Android could get its own color theming

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-02 03:55:08

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing new customization features for Chrome on Android. In addition to the Material You theming options, Google is evaluating the option for a separate color palette in Chrome. These features are currently being tested alongside the option to apply an image as a background. Ever since the rollout of Google’s Material You theme a few years ago, Chrome has been among the apps that seamlessly adapt to the system-wide color palette. However, with

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These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch screen to work with - and effectively replaced my monitors

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-10-02 04:10:00

Xreal One Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Xreal One Pro is available for $649, and the Xreal Eye accessory is priced at $99. Thanks to the X1 chip, no special software is required for advanced functionality, the FOV is the best available, the glasses are comfortable, and the display is bright and clear. The glasses are rather expensive, and two sizes for your eye width make them fit best for individuals. $649 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. For the past several

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Google’s new rules could wipe out sideloading and alternative app stores, F-Droid warns

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-02 01:28:33

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR F-Droid has warned that Google’s new developer verification rules could effectively kill alternative Android app stores. The platform says that Google’s rules are monopolistic and harmful to competition as well as user freedom. F-Droid says the new rules would make Google the gatekeeper of all Android apps, but Google maintains that developers will still be able to distribute their apps directly to users through sideloading or use any app store. Googl

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Google Home’s major redesign is already rolling out, but not on Android

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-02 03:42:52

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The redesigned Google Home app seems to have started rolling out on iOS. An iPhone 16 Pro Max user posted screenshots of the app’s new UI, complete with Gemini, the new layout, and the “Ask Home” search bar. Looks like Google has to flip a server-side switch to make the new UI appear on the Google Home Android app. The Google Home app is getting ready for a major refresh on October 1, but it looks like iOS users are already getting a taste of what’s

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Residents Shut Down Google Data Center Before It Can Be Built

futurism.com Sharon Adarlo 2025-10-01 21:45:00

Google nixed plans for a gigantic $1 billion data center on more than 460 acres of land in Indiana after residents hotly protested the proposal due to concerns that the complex would jack up electricity prices for neighbors and suck away untold gallons of water in an area already plagued with drought. The tech behemoth was planning to rezone the acreage for the data center, but then withdrew the plans at a raucous Monday meeting where the Indianapolis City Council was expected to vote on whethe

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Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Review: Still the Best Non-Display Smart Glasses

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-10-01 23:00:40

It’s never ideal being the second-most anything in the world, but there are worse places to be, too. The same applies to the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses Gen 2, which were the second-most exciting thing that Meta announced at Meta Connect this month. The first, if popular opinion is any indication, is Meta’s Ray-Ban Display that, as you may already have gathered, has a screen in it. But even if the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 (starting at $379) are the second-most exciting pair of smart glasses to come out o

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These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch screen to work with - and effectively replaced my monitors

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