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Google Home Is So Bad That a Lawsuit Could Be on Its Way

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-12-22 18:18:03

There’s been some trouble at home lately. Not your home, hopefully, but if you live in Google HQ, then maybe. Last week, people using the Google Home app flooded Reddit with complaints over smart home products that mysteriously stopped working—lights, cameras, smart plugs, you name it. Those complaints were so numerous, in fact, that Google even bothered to address them and do better. Things in the Googleverse were (or are) bad, to say the least. But just because they’re bad right now doesn’t me

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Google tool misused to scrub tech CEO’s shady past from search

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-22 23:18:18

Google is fond of saying its mission is to "organize the world's information," but who gets to decide what information is worthy of organization? A San Francisco tech CEO has spent the past several years attempting to remove unflattering information about himself from Google's search index, and the nonprofit Freedom of the Press Foundation says he's still at it. Most recently, an unknown bad actor used a bug in one of Google's search tools to scrub the offending articles. The saga began in 2023

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Google proposes to open Play Store to more real-money games in India

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-12-22 23:57:19

Google has proposed sweeping changes to its Play Store and advertising policies in India, aiming to allow more real-money gaming apps onto its platforms in a bid to settle an ongoing antitrust case with a local online gaming platform WinZO. On Wednesday, India’s competition watchdog issued a public notice (PDF) inviting comments on a “commitment proposal” from Google, offering to expand access to its Play Store and advertising policy for more real-money gaming apps in the South Asian market. G

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Google Pixel 11 rumors: Release date, codename, camera features, and everything else we know so far

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-23 03:44:11

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Although we’re still waiting for the Google Pixel 10 series to launch, we already have substantial information about the Pixel 11 series. This is courtesy of a significant Google Chips division leak from the Android Authority team. Will the Pixel 11 bring noteworthy changes to Google’s lineup? The answer might be yes, though whether these changes are improvements will likely depend on individual preferences. Let’s explore the current Pixel 11 rumors and a short

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Google’s Newest AI Model Acts like a Satellite to Track Climate Change

wired.com Boone Ashworth 2025-12-23 03:57:44

Google’s newest AI model is going to scour the Earth and, ideally, help it out. That's the plan, anyway. The mission is to find out once and for all, in fine detail, what we are doing to our planet. Crucially, once the model has supposedly done this it will also, apparently, explain where we might be able to best put things in place to help our world. AlphaEarth Foundations, an offshoot of Google’s DeepMind AI model, aims to leverage machine learning and all the gobs and gobs of data that Googl

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Google’s AI age tests will have consequences that extend far beyond YouTube

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-23 09:40:40

It turns out the new Google AI age checks aren’t just a YouTube thing. The company is beginning to roll out a broader age assurance system across its entire platform in the US, which means more of your online activity could soon be used to judge whether you’re a teen. This follows yesterday’s launch of AI-based age estimation on YouTube , but it now appears that the effort reaches well beyond video recommendations. According to a new Google blog post , the same technology will start testing acr

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Google Pixel 10 launch: What we expect to see at the Made by Google event on August 20

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-23 09:30:37

After largely focusing Google I/O 2025 on the ways the company wants Gemini to change everything from searching the web to filmmaking, Google is finally ready to launch new hardware. The next Made by Google event is on the books for August 20, and Google has already confirmed what at least one of its new Pixel 10 phones will look like. Google remains as leak-prone as ever, so nearly all the new hardware the company is expected to announce has all ready been reported on in one form or another. W

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Google is using AI age checks to lock down user accounts

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-12-23 14:20:43

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. Google will soon cast an even wider net with its AI age estimation technology. After announcing plans to find and restrict underage users on YouTube, the company now says it will start detecting whether Google users based in the US are under 18. Age estimation is rolling out over the next few weeks and will only impact a “small set” of users to sta

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Google upgrades AI Mode with Canvas and 3 other new features - how to try them

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-12-23 18:30:47

Google Love it or hate it, Google's AI Mode has revamped the way you search for information. Instead of presenting you with tens of thousands of website links, Google serves up an AI-generated overview and summary of the results. Also: Sick of AI in your search results? Try these 7 Google alternatives with old-school, AI-free charm That can save you time and labor by cutting to the chase. But it can also steer you away from the publishers and websites that do the actual work and potentially p

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Google confirms it will sign the EU AI Code of Practice

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-23 18:14:50

Big Tech is increasingly addicted to AI, but many companies are allergic to regulation, bucking suggestions that they adhere to copyright law and provide data on training. In a rare move, Google has confirmed it will sign the European Union's AI Code of Practice, a framework it initially opposed for being too harsh. However, Google isn't totally on board with Europe's efforts to rein in the AI explosion. The company's head of global affairs, Kent Walker, noted that the code could stifle innovati

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NotebookLM's latest trick turns your notes into AI video slideshows - here's how

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-12-23 23:33:00

Google's NotebookLM went viral due to its Audio Overviews feature, which creates AI-generated podcasts between two hosts based on your content. Now, Google has also made a much-anticipated leap into video. Also: ChatGPT's study mode could be your next tutor - and it's free On Tuesday, Google launched Video Overviews, a feature originally unveiled at Google I/O, that creates narrated slides from your content. The feature adds visual components to Audio Overviews, with the AI hosts creating new

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Another Pixel 6a catches fire, despite Google's battery restrictions

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-12-24 04:37:00

Facepalm: Google released the Pixel 6a in 2022 as a mid-range variant of the Pixel 6 smartphone line. The device was initially praised for its so-called "flagship-level" performance and features, though it's now clear that the phone is far from perfect. A new Pixel 6a caught fire, even after Google released a crippling software update intended to limit the device's lithium-ion battery charge level. A Reddit user recently shared his harrowing experience, explaining that the phone essentially beg

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Google DeepMind says its new AI can map the entire planet with unprecedented accuracy

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2025-12-24 04:00:00

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Google DeepMind announced today a breakthrough artificial intelligence system that transforms how organizations analyze Earth’s surface, potentially revolutionizing environmental monitoring and resource management for governments, conservation groups, and businesses worldwide. The system, called AlphaEarth Foundations, addresses a critical

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Google is using passkeys and new security tools to help you fight cyberattacks - here's how

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-12-24 04:36:16

Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Cybercriminals always have an arsenal of ways to target and attack unsuspecting users, both at home and in the workplace. That puts the onus on companies like Google to find methods to thwart the latest types of cyberattacks. In a new blog post published Tuesday, Google reveals some of the threats facing customers and the tools now available to help them protect themselves. Also: Google Chrome for iOS now lets you switch between personal and work accounts

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Google's Pixel 10 may get magnetic Qi2 charging after all

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-24 14:30:55

Google's upcoming Pixel 10 may support wireless Qi2 charging natively (without a case), which would make it the first Pixel model and one of the few Android phones to do so. A new image from mega-leaker Evan Blass shows a Qi2 charger attached to the back of a naked Pixel 10 device, meaning it likely has the magnets required to support the fast-charging system. Rumors bubbled up last month that Google was working on a new lineup of "Pixelsnap" Qi2 accessories, leading to speculation that the Pix

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Big Tech split? Google to sign EU’s AI guidelines despite Meta snub

cnbc.com Ryan Browne 2025-12-24 21:33:31

Google on Wednesday said it will sign the European Union's guidelines on artificial intelligence, which Meta previously rebuffed due to concerns they could stifle innovation. In a blog post, Google said it planned to sign the code in the hope that it would promote European citizens' access to advanced new AI tools, as they become available. Google's endorsement comes after Meta recently said it would refuse to sign the code over concerns that it could constrain European AI innovation. "Prompt

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Tired of Google Photos filling up your cloud? A new backup setting could help (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-24 22:16:49

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos could soon introduce a new feature allowing users to back up only their favorite photos and videos. This feature could provide a middle ground between full auto-backup and manual selection, saving storage space. Google Photos is a great photo editing and media management app. I have a Google One subscription, so I turn on Google Photos cloud backup on all my devices, which automatically backs up every photo and video I take. It’s a handy

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Google Photos is getting a new video editor and some much-needed extras (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-24 22:30:18

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed an overhauled video editor in Google Photos. The new editor features some visual changes in line with the Material 3 Expressive style. The editor also has video flipping functionality and the ability to add music to videos. We previously discovered a redesigned image editor in Google Photos before its recent release. Google isn’t stopping here, as it’s also working on an overhauled video editor. Authority I

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Real life or AI? Watch these videos and see if you can spot the difference

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-24 23:00:41

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Having spent some time with generative AI, I thought I had a fair idea of what to expect from Veo 3 — Google’s cutting-edge AI video generator. But when I finally ponied up the $20 for a Google AI Pro subscription a few weeks ago, I was surprised to find that it outperformed even my most optimistic expectations. Unlike early AI image generators that would produce obvious deformities like extra fingers or absurd architecture, Google’s Veo 3 can generate videos

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I needed three phones to set up my Google TV, and one was running Android 10

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-24 23:29:54

Edgar Cervantes / 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. I recently bought a Chromecast with Google TV, and before you shout at me for purchasing a device that’s discontinued, I thoroughly researched my options beforehand. I decided to smash that checkout button because it was the best option in my price range and cleared all my other criteria. It’s

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Google's NotebookLM can now turn your content into narrated slides

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-12-24 22:19:56

Google's NotebookLM went viral due to its Audio Overviews feature, which creates AI-generated podcasts between two hosts based on your content. Now, Google has also made a much-anticipated leap into video. Also: Google's new AI tool Opal turns prompts into apps, no coding required On Tuesday, Google launched Video Overviews, a feature originally unveiled at Google I/O, that creates narrated slides from your content. The feature adds visual components to Audio Overviews, with the AI hosts creat

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Your Pixel Watch could soon give you the same backup freedom as your Android phone (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-25 03:00:10

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority A man pressed the digital crown of his Google Pixel Watch 3. TL;DR Google could soon let Pixel Watch users manually trigger backups. We’ve found code evidence suggesting Pixel Watches could soon get a “Backup now” button in Settings, possibly removing the current requirement of having the watch connected to a charger during the backup process. The option is similar to the Backup now setting you find on Android phones. Google seems to be working towards maki

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Google is finally fixing an Android update bug that’s been an annoyance for weeks

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-25 03:42:49

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is addressing an issue that’s been affecting the installation of Play System updates on devices running Android 16. The company says it has identified the problem and will resolve it with an upcoming update. The issue also affected our Pixel 9a running Android 16, and many others reported the problem on other Pixel phones as well. I’ve been dealing with an update issue on my Pixel 9a running Android 16 for weeks, and it turns out I’m not the on

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Google is rolling out a fix for Home smart light voice control

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-25 14:02:29

TL;DR Google Home has been suffering from multiple connectivity issues going back about a week. Users have complained in particular about not being able to control smart lights via voice command. Google is currently deploying a fix for that smart light issue, but it sounds like others might remain. Google has a smart home problem. When you’ve got an entire household of smart devices all configured and running through Google Home, it’s no surprise that glitches will occasionally pop up. Any wh

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Dedicated Google Maps Local Guides have a chance at a free Google Fi plan (Update: It’s fake)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-25 14:35:08

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Select contributors to Google Maps’ Local Guides program have received a free three-month Google Fi Unlimited plan (worth up to $195). As has been the case for a few years now, the offer is limited to first-time Google Fi users who port their existing number, vastly restricting eligibility. There’s no clear pattern for who gets the perk, though recipients typically have at least level four status in the program. Update, July 29, 2025 (5:35 PM ET): Yo

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Crippling Google Home issues spark potential class action response

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-25 17:42:01

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A US law firm is investigating a possible class action against Google. The class action would be focused on the deteriorating performance of Home and Nest devices. Recently, users have reported that their smart home devices are increasingly misunderstanding commands or failing to respond. It’s been rough for Google Home users as of late. A growing number of them have been experiencing issues with their smart home devices, ranging from misheard comman

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Google says UK government has not demanded an encryption backdoor for its users’ data

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2025-12-25 17:50:00

The U.K. government is reportedly backing down from its earlier demand that Apple build a secret backdoor allowing its authorities access to customer data worldwide, following a harsh rebuke from the U.S. government. But one U.S. senator wants to know if other tech giants, like Google, have also received secret backdoor demands from the U.K. government. Google refused to answer the lawmaker’s questions but has since told TechCrunch that the technology giant has not received a backdoor demand, m

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Google adds Video Overviews to NotebookLM

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-26 04:15:24

The AI can now use visuals to help illustrate points, though it's only available in a slideshow format for now. NotebookLM, the Google research tool that gained notoriety for its AI-generated podcasts, is introducing a feature called Video Overviews. As the name suggests, this tool automatically creates videos on requested topics and pulls data from a user's uploaded images, diagrams, quotes and documents. It's rolling out right now, but there are some caveats. These overviews are only availab

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NotebookLM’s impressive new feature is a godsend for visual learners

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-26 09:35:56

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google has launched Video Overviews in NotebookLM, turning your notes into narrated slide videos. The AI can generate new visuals and mix them with your documents to explain complex topics. A redesigned Studio panel also lets users create multiple outputs per notebook. NotebookLM has gradually become one of Google’s most useful tools for making sense of dense material, especially with its podcast-style Audio Overviews. Now it’s adding a visual twist as V

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Google’s NotebookLM rolls out Video Overviews

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-12-26 09:11:20

Google announced on Tuesday that it’s rolling out Video Overviews to NotebookLM, its AI-based note-taking and research assistant. First introduced at Google I/O in May, Video Overviews allow users to turn dense multimedia, such as raw notes, PDFs, and images, into digestible visual presentations. Previously, the service took an audio approach to helping users understand materials with Audio Overviews, a feature that gives users the ability to generate a podcast with AI virtual hosts based on do

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