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Google could fix one of the most annoying things about switching from a Galaxy to a Pixel phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-08 05:27:57

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a native option for stock Android to flip the three-button navigation bar, a feature long requested by users switching from Samsung devices. This addresses a major pain point, as Samsung’s default navigation layout is the reverse of stock Android’s, forcing users to retrain their muscle memory. Evidence of the unreleased feature was found in an Android Canary build, but it will likely not launch until a future Android 16 quarterly

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Google's NotebookLM is now available for younger users

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-08 05:30:08

Google's NotebookLM (NLM) is designed to be the ultimate study guide. So, with the new school year already beginning, it's fitting that the AI tool is now available for younger users. Just be sure to check its work, kids. For consumers, anyone 13 and older can now use the AI-powered learning tool. However, any minimum age restrictions in your country will override that. NLM is also now available as a core service for all ages as part of the Google Workspace for Education suite. The Gemini-powe

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Google's Pixel Watch 4, Fold Pro 10 and Buds 2a are rumored to launch later than the rest of its new gear

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-08 05:50:20

Google has an event lined up for August 20 and has promised to reveal "new Pixel phones, watches, buds" and more. However, rumors have been swirling that the company won't have many of these products ready to go after being unveiled. Winfuture has reported that the Pixel Watch 4, Fold Pro 10 and Buds 2a will be announced at the Made by Google event, but won't be available until October . The Pixel 10 line of smartphones will reportedly be available on August 28, which is just around a week afte

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Watch AI models compete right now in Google's new Game Arena

zdnet.com Webb Wright 2026-01-08 05:17:10

Google ZDNET's key takeaways: Google's new Game Arena will allow models to compete in games head-to-head. You can tune in to the Game Arena at 12:30 p.m. ET Tuesday. The goal is to open the door to potential new business applications. As artificial intelligence evolves, it's becoming increasingly difficult to accurately measure the performance of individual models. To that end, Google unveiled on Tuesday the Game Arena, an open-source platform in which AI models compete in a variety of str

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Google agrees to pause AI workloads when power demand spikes

news.ycombinator.com Tobias Mann 2026-01-08 05:18:57

Google will pause non-essential AI workloads to protect power grids, the advertising giant announced on Monday. The web giant already does this sort of thing for non-essential workloads like processing YouTube vids, which it moves to datacenters where power is available rather than continuing to run them in places demand for energy strains the grid. Under an agreement with Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Google will use the same techniques for AI workload

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Google’s Pixel 9A is cheaper than ever right now

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2026-01-08 05:05:38

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Google Pixel 9A is a midrange phone done right, offering a great balance of hardware, features, and value. Normally it costs $499, but now you can scoop up the 128GB model for an all-time low of $399 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store. The Pixel A-series has long been our go-to recommendation for a cheap Android phone, and the 9A keeps that streak alive. The device features a 6.3-inch

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Google’s NotebookLM is now available to younger users as competition in the AI education space intensifies

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2026-01-08 05:03:39

Google’s AI note-taking app is now open to younger users, having previously been limited to users 18 and older. The tech giant announced that NotebookLM is available to Google Workspace for Education users of any age and for consumers ages 13 and up. The removal of age restrictions is intended to provide younger students with access to the AI research tool, allowing them to better understand their class materials. Now, students can access features such as the ability to convert notes into podca

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Enough is enough–I dumped Google's worsening search for Kagi

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-08 09:12:51

Mandatory AI summaries have come to Google, and they gleefully showcase hallucinations while confidently insisting on their truth. I feel about them the same way I felt about mandatory G+ logins when all I wanted to do was access my damn YouTube account: I hate them. Intensely. But unlike those mandatory G+ logins—on which Google eventually relented before shutting down the G+ service—our reading of the tea leaves suggests that, this time, the search giant is extremely pleased with how things a

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Google’s Smart Home Ecosystem Is Crumbling

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-01-08 10:54:22

When I started using a Google smart speaker six years ago, I was all in. Voice assistants have never been perfect—in fact, they always kind of sucked—but I found (having also used Alexa and Siri) that Google Assistant sucked just a little bit less than the competition. And the fact that it was actually linked to Google search for real web queries made it even better. Flash forward to now, and everything I just wrote couldn’t be further from the truth. Things are arguably worse for the Google As

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If You Ask Google Why It Sucks Now, AI Overviews Will Viciously Bully Google and Itself

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-08 15:18:54

Google's notorious AI Overviews feature appears to have finally gotten it right — but for all the wrong reasons. As flagged on Bluesky, if you ask Google why its own search engine feels so useless lately, the company's AI feature will provide multiple and excoriating reasons — including brutal attacks against itself, Google's much-maligned AI Overviews. In that Bluesky post, Google responded broadly to the hilariously colloquial query of "why is google ass now" with a self-flagellating list of

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Enough is enough—I dumped Google’s worsening search for Kagi

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-08 15:02:12

Mandatory AI summaries have come to Google, and they gleefully showcase hallucinations while confidently insisting on their truth. I feel about them the same way I felt about mandatory G+ logins when all I wanted to do was access my damn YouTube account: I hate them. Intensely. But unlike those mandatory G+ logins—on which Google eventually relented before shutting down the G+ service—our reading of the tea leaves suggests that, this time, the search giant is extremely pleased with how things a

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Google’s new AI model creates video game worlds in real time

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-01-08 15:00:00

Google DeepMind is releasing a new version of its AI “world” model, called Genie 3, capable of generating 3D environments that users and AI agents can interact with in real time. The company is also promising that users will be able to interact with the worlds for much longer than before and that the model will actually remember where things are when you look away from them. World models are a type of AI system that can simulate environments for purposes like education, entertainment, or to hel

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What happens to your files when you stop paying your cloud storage subscription?

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-01-08 20:57:00

In brief: The end of a cloud storage subscription does not immediately erase your files, but it does set a countdown clock in motion. Timelines and policies differ, but the underlying risk is the same: unless quick action is taken to download, move, or delete files, the content may eventually be lost for good. For many consumers, digital subscriptions have become a routine monthly expense. They cover a wide range of services – music, video, software, games, and increasingly, cloud storage. As t

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Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold might not go on sale until October

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-08 20:23:33

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 set to take the wraps off the latest additions to the Pixel lineup in just a couple of weeks, but some devices might not be available at launch. A new report from WinFuture suggests that Google is having “supply chain problems” that could push back the

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Google mocks Apple's Siri AI delays in new Pixel 10 ad

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-01-09 00:31:00

What just happened? If there's one thing that stays the same in the ever-changing tech world, it's companies mocking Apple in their ads. The latest comes from Google, which goes straight for Cupertino's throat in the new Pixel 10 ad. Google's ad for its upcoming Pixel 10 suggests that if you buy "a new phone because of a feature that's coming soon, but it's been coming soon for a full year," you might want to change your definition of soon or "just change your phone." The Snoop Dogg-soundtrack

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The Future Beyond Meta Quest and Vision Pro Is Coming in Glasses Form. What Will VR Look Like Then?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-09 00:00:00

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently declared that the gadget of the future is AI-infused glasses. Zuckerberg and Meta have been interested in these types of peripherals for years, but the focus has clearly been shifting lately from VR on our faces to glasses on our faces. Meta's not alone here. Apple sees a future in AR. Google does too. So does Samsung. The list of players goes on and on. As VR has shifted to mixed reality, and smart glasses promise augmented reality features to come, and AI evo

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Pixel 10 series users could get free access to Gemini’s smartest features (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-09 08:29:15

TL;DR Code within the latest version of the Google app suggests the upcoming Pixel 10 series could come with a free trial of Google AI Pro. The length of the trial is still unconfirmed, but based on past promotions, it could be between six and twelve months. Google is set to announce the Pixel 10 series flagships in the coming weeks. While the phones are well-rounded in specs, Google’s trump card is the software experience, with the company going all in on providing meaningful AI features. Man

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Gemini is getting ready to work with our favorite Google AI tool (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-09 09:00:50

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR NotebookLM asks users to upload collections of documents which are organized into notebooks. Right now, NotebookLM draws only from these notebooks when answering your questions. Gemini support for notebook uploads may let users combine those resources with the wider internet. NotebookLM is arguably one of Google’s most useful AI tools, and has helped introduce us to impressive features like Audio Overviews. Perhaps its greatest strength stems from how fo

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Whatever you do, don’t buy a Google Pixel phone right now

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-09 09:00:53

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google’s Pixel phones are often among the most highly-regarded in the Android world. The most recent Pixel 9 series is no exception to that rule, and, if anything, it’s the best example of it yet. Whether we’re talking about the baseline Pixel 9 or any of the flagship Pixel 9 Pro models, the current slate of Google Pixel phones is mighty impressive. That all said, if you’re in the market for a new Android phone right now, you absolutely should not buy a Googl

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Whatever you do, don’t buy a Google Pixel Watch right now

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-09 10:00:05

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority I’ve spent nearly a year touting the Pixel Watch 3 as the best smartwatch for Wear OS shoppers, so if you’re thinking about picking one up, trust me when I say, I get it. Google’s smartwatches have made major strides in just a few short years, and with the third generation, the company delivered a more refined, more capable, and more comfortable wearable than either of its predecessors. For most people, it’s the best Wear OS watch available. It packs a powerfu

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Google Contacts’ new Material 3 Expressive look is rolling out, here’s what’s different

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-09 10:47:56

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out the Material 3 Expressive redesign to its Contacts app with v4.61.27. The redesign features prominent card-like UI across tabs like Highlights and Organize, as well as Search and Contact Details pages. Settings and New Contact pages remain unchanged for now, but are expected to follow soon. Material 3 Expressive is the flavor of the season, and Google is trying to bring the new design to all of its apps ahead of the Android 16 QPR

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Bad news: Google may delay the release of some of its most anticipated Pixel devices

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-09 11:46:18

Google TL;DR Google will announce the Pixel 10 series on August 20, 2025. A new leak suggests that the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL will be available by August 28. However, due to reported supply chain issues, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4, and Buds 2a may not be available until October 9. Google has already announced that the Pixel 10 series will be announced on August 20, 2025. Based on previous trends, we expect the phones and accessories to be available for purchase shortly aft

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Liquid Glass on an iMac G4 may be the cutest thing you see today

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-09 11:00:26

I’ve always thought that the iMac G4 was one of the most beautiful products Apple has ever made. It’s now more than two decades old, but I still think it looks as futuristic as it did on the day it launched. I’d also say that Apple’s 2025 Mac operating system looks somehow just right on this 2002 machine, as ably achieved by self-described tinkerer Colby Sheets … Sheets described his creation of the iMac G4 with an M1 chip as a passion project in celebration of the life and inspiration of Stev

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Android gets patches for Qualcomm flaws exploited in attacks

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-09 10:31:32

Google has released security patches for six vulnerabilities in Android's August 2025 security update, including two Qualcomm flaws exploited in targeted attacks. The two security bugs, tracked as CVE-2025-21479 and CVE-2025-27038, were reported through the Google Android Security team in late January 2025. The first is a Graphics framework incorrect authorization weakness that can lead to memory corruption due to unauthorized command execution in the GPU micronode while executing a specific s

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Deal: Only have one HDMI input? Multiply it with the Anker HDMI Switch

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-09 11:05:12

Some monitors and TVs only have a single HDMI port. This is fine if your entertainment system is simple, but if you have multiple devices, it can get really annoying to plug and unplug the HDMI port constantly. This is when something like the Anker HDMI Switch comes in handy. It can turn one HDMI input into two, and you can take it home for a mere $9.99 right now! Buy the Anker HDMI Switch for just $9.99 ($10 off) This offer is available from Amazon. It’s a “limited time deal,” meaning it shoul

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Sengled’s downfall shows the peril of relying on cloud connections for smart home control

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-01-09 12:20:50

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. After repeatedly leaving customers without smart control of their lights, Sengled has been booted from Amazon’s Works With Alexa program. As first reported by TechHive, beginning August 1st, Sengled’s Alexa skill for controlling its l

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Google Pixel 9a drops to a new record-low price, saving you $100

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-09 20:48:29

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The mid-tier smartphone market is healthier than ever. There are plenty of great phones at very reasonable price points. One of our favorites is the Google Pixel 9a, which is already affordable at its full $499 retail price. The deal is now even sweeter, as the device has dropped to a new record low price of $399. Buy the Google Pixel 9a for just $399 ($100 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The discount applies to all available color versions: Obsidia

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Amazon pulls the plug on Sengled’s Alexa skill after months of outages

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-01-10 00:20:50

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. After repeatedly leaving customers without smart control of their lights, Sengled has been booted from Amazon’s Works With Alexa program. As first reported by TechHive, beginning August 1st, Sengled’s Alexa skill for controlling its l

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The Best Open Earbuds You Can Buy Aren’t Actually Earbuds at All

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-01-10 05:02:00

Back in my day, the name of the game when it came to wireless audio was noise cancellation. That’s to say, how much noise can your wireless earbuds possibly block? And sure, active noise-cancellation (ANC) wireless earbuds are probably never going to fall out of vogue entirely, but in recent years, audio companies have recognized that it is, in fact, nice to sometimes be aware of your surroundings. Thus, a market for open earbuds was created. If you’re not familiar with “open earbuds,” as they’

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Apple Reportedly Working on a ChatGPT-Like Search Experience

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-10 04:03:00

Apple is internally working on a "ChatGPT-like search experience" to instantly generate answers for users, according to a report from Bloomberg on Sunday. The Answers, Knowledge and Information team, or AKI, is a team within Apple looking to make internal AI products for its devices. The company is reportedly building an "answer engine" -- an AI-powered service that pulls from information online to answer general queries. It's also possible that a separate app might be developed. This AI search

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Latest Tech News

Google could fix one of the most annoying things about switching from a Galaxy to a Pixel phone

Google's NotebookLM is now available for younger users

Google's Pixel Watch 4, Fold Pro 10 and Buds 2a are rumored to launch later than the rest of its new gear

Watch AI models compete right now in Google's new Game Arena

Google agrees to pause AI workloads when power demand spikes

Google’s Pixel 9A is cheaper than ever right now

Google’s NotebookLM is now available to younger users as competition in the AI education space intensifies

Enough is enough–I dumped Google's worsening search for Kagi

Google’s Smart Home Ecosystem Is Crumbling

If You Ask Google Why It Sucks Now, AI Overviews Will Viciously Bully Google and Itself

Enough is enough—I dumped Google’s worsening search for Kagi

Google’s new AI model creates video game worlds in real time

What happens to your files when you stop paying your cloud storage subscription?

Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold might not go on sale until October

Google mocks Apple's Siri AI delays in new Pixel 10 ad

The Future Beyond Meta Quest and Vision Pro Is Coming in Glasses Form. What Will VR Look Like Then?

Pixel 10 series users could get free access to Gemini’s smartest features (APK teardown)

Gemini is getting ready to work with our favorite Google AI tool (APK teardown)

Whatever you do, don’t buy a Google Pixel phone right now

Whatever you do, don’t buy a Google Pixel Watch right now

Google Contacts’ new Material 3 Expressive look is rolling out, here’s what’s different

Bad news: Google may delay the release of some of its most anticipated Pixel devices

Liquid Glass on an iMac G4 may be the cutest thing you see today

Android gets patches for Qualcomm flaws exploited in attacks

Deal: Only have one HDMI input? Multiply it with the Anker HDMI Switch

Sengled’s downfall shows the peril of relying on cloud connections for smart home control

Google Pixel 9a drops to a new record-low price, saving you $100

Amazon pulls the plug on Sengled’s Alexa skill after months of outages

The Best Open Earbuds You Can Buy Aren’t Actually Earbuds at All

Apple Reportedly Working on a ChatGPT-Like Search Experience

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