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An OpenAI Web Browser Is Imminent, Report Says. That Would Really Shake Up the Web

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-01 12:41:18

OpenAI is working on an AI-powered web browser that could make its debut in the coming weeks, according to a report from Reuters on Wednesday. That would be a major incursion by OpenAI, which makes the dominant AI chatbot, ChatGPT, into a realm where Google is top dog. Google Chrome is the world's most popular web browser, with a global market share of 68%, according to Statista. Google also has its own generative AI technology, called Gemini, which it has been integrating across its range of

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Cloudflare wants Google to change its AI search crawling. Google likely won’t.

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-01 14:00:00

After Cloudflare started testing new features that would allow websites to block AI crawlers or require payment for scraping, the tech company immediately faced questions over the logistics of the plan. In particular, website owners and SEO experts wanted to know how Cloudflare planned to block Google's bot from scraping sites to fuel AI overviews without risking blocking the same bot from crawling for valuable search engine placements. Last week, a travel blogger raised questions about the bl

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I'm a Samsung User and Almost Never See Galaxy AI on My Phone

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-01 17:14:00

At Samsung Galaxy Unpacked this year, company president TM Roh took the stage in Brooklyn, NY, to tout the transformative nature Galaxy AI. The presentation talked about how Samsung's AI tech customizes information and systems to become your personal companion. It gives you morning briefs, synthesizes your health information and can integrate across different form factors, like foldables, VR and wearables. I am an active user of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 phone, but I've never once seen any of

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Perplexity launches Comet, its AI-based web browser

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-01 23:40:13

Busy day for AI-based browsing. Just as Reuters reported that OpenIA is just weeks away from releasing a browser, Perplexity, the company behind the famous AI-powered “answer engine,” launched Comet, its own take at what browsing looks like in the age of AI. Here’s what it looks like. Built on Chromium, Comet obviously uses Perplexity as its default search engine. It comes with a sidebar assistant that can summarize pages, answer questions, and even take actions on the user’s behalf (booking ho

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Here’s how Material 3 Expressive might impact Google Docs (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 04:28:15

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s updating apps across Android to incorporate Material 3 Expressive design elements. We’ve identified some tweaks to the UI in Docs that aren’t yet live, but we can preview in the latest release. Docs should be getting the same sort of high-contrast backgrounds and more rounded screen elements we’ve already seen on other Google apps. App by app, screen by screen, Google’s slowly bringing a fresh look to its Android ecosystem. This summer, we’v

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Google’s Sergey Brin Calls U.N. Report on Big Tech’s Relationship With Israel ‘Antisemitic’

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2026-02-02 04:35:03

Last month, the United Nations released a report alleging that many major global corporations, including several Big Tech companies, have profited off of Israel’s ongoing genocidal assault on Gaza because of their insistence on continuing to do business with the Israeli government and military. In response, according to internal messages seen by the Washington Post, Google co-founder Sergey Brin told employees that the U.N. is “transparently antisemitic.” Cool. Brin’s response came in an intern

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OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2026-02-02 04:48:06

In Brief Hot on the heels of Perplexity’s Comet launch, OpenAI is planning to release an AI-powered web browser of its own to challenge Google Chrome, according to a report from Reuters on Wednesday. The ChatGPT maker reportedly aims to release its browser in the coming weeks. Much like Perplexity’s Comet and The Browser Company’s Dia, OpenAI’s browser is said to use AI to rethink how users browse the web. Supposedly, the browser keeps some user interactions inside ChatGPT instead of linking o

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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are the first phones to launch with Android 16

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-02 05:00:25

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are the first phones to ship out of the box loaded with Android 16. Similarly, the company's new Watch 8 Series will be the first to launch already running Google's Wear OS 6. That means Watch 8 is the first wearable to have Google's Gemini LLM ready to go the moment you switch it on, allowing you to ask the AI questions straight from your wrist. Samsung Google and Samsung are also upgrading Gemini Live so that it can be accessed on the external scree

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Google Maps comes to Garmin smartwatches

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-02 14:04:32

If you’ve ever wished that your Garmin smartwatch could do a better job of helping you find the restaurant you’re late for dinner at, you’re in luck. From today, Garmin has announced that the Google Maps app is available to download (for free, as you’d expect) from its Connect IQ Store. When open, Maps provides turn-by-turn directions as notifications on the watch display, allowing you to leave your phone in your pocket. Once you’ve entered a location in your Android (iOS doesn’t appear to be s

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Pixel Watch 3: Which Android smartwatch should you buy?

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-02-02 14:24:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung announced its newest lineup of Samsung Galaxy smartwatches on Wednesday at its annual summer Unpacked event. The Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are the brand's thinnest and lightest smartwatches yet, and they feature a wide array of health features aimed at continuous wellness capture. Right around the time of Samsung's hardware announcements, Google stole some of Samsung's thunder when it announced its Pixel Watches would also be getting Google's Gemini in a latest

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Your Android phone and watch are getting a major upgrade for free - Samsung models included

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-02-02 14:26:00

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Samsung Unpacked is here, and in addition to new device announcements and other updates, Google is rolling out some serious AI upgrades across the whole Android ecosystem, and Samsung devices will be the first to see them. Wearables are seeing the biggest upgrade, but almost all devices are getting something new. Also: Gemini can access your Android phone's other apps, unless you stop it - here's how Here's a look at several new AI integrations coming to Android. 1. Gemin

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Epic Games Settles With Samsung. That's a Big Deal for Fortnite Players and Gamers More Broadly

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-02 12:15:40

Epic Games says it's reached a settlement with Samsung after suing both Samsung and Google last year over antitrust issues. The action is likely a turning point for players of Fortnite and other games. Epic didn't disclose the terms of the settlement, but the original suit focused on Samsung blocking the installation of apps on its mobile devices, making it more difficult for users to install Epic Games titles, such as the popular Fortnite. At the time, Epic said it took 21 steps to install a g

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Perplexity just launched an AI web browser

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-02 14:53:31

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. Perplexity, the startup behind the AI “answer” engine, has just launched its own web browser. The browser, called Comet, incorporates Perplexity’s AI search tools and assistant in a way that CEO Aravind Srinivas says “transforms entire browsing sessions into single, seamless interactions.” Comet will only be available to users who subscribe to the

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Pixel 9 Pro Fold: There’s a clear winner for me

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 17:00:36

Last year, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold raised the bar significantly over its predecessor, while also giving the Samsung Galaxy Fold 6 a run for its money. Of course, the market never stands still for long. The new Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 is now here, but how does it compare to its Tensor-powered rival? For me, the choice is clear. Although the Pixel 9 Pro Fold was a close rival to the Galaxy Fold 6, Samsung’s latest model brings enough improvements to widen the gap. Below, I’ll dive into why I re

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The 10 Prime Day deals that are most popular with Verge readers

theverge.com Barbara Krasnoff 2026-02-02 18:15:00

is a reviews editor who manages how-tos and various projects. She’s worked as an editor and writer (and occasional sci-fi author) for more years than she cares to admit to. She can be found on Threads as @barbarask. It may not surprise anyone who is tech-aware that publications such as The Verge track the affiliate links that are clicked by their readers — in fact, every article that links to a vendor has this statement on top: “If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commi

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Perplexity launches Comet, an AI-powered web browser

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2026-02-02 18:00:00

Perplexity on Wednesday launched its first AI-powered web browser, called Comet, marking the startup’s latest effort to challenge Google Search as the primary avenue people use to find information online. At launch, Comet will be available first to subscribers of Perplexity’s $200-per-month Max plan, as well as a small group of invitees that signed up to a waitlist. Here’s what a New tab looks like for me on Comet (Credit: Maxwell Zeff/Perplexity) Comet’s headline feature is Perplexity’s AI s

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Google is spicing up Gemini’s home screen with a visual revamp (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 22:36:55

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a new tweak to the Gemini home screen. The change expands the input box and adds a shadow. Corners now only appear on top of the input box. A few weeks ago, we told you about a change that could be coming to the Gemini home screen. That tweak would make the home screen a little more like ChatGPT’s by adding suggestion chips. But it looks like that may not be the only alteration in store for the page. Authority Insights story on Andr

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Gemini Live just got a whole lot more useful for your Samsung Galaxy phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 23:00:16

TL;DR Google recently introduced a new Gemini Live feature that lets users perform actions within other Google apps during a conversation. The feature initially supported actions within Google Maps, Calendar, Keep, and Tasks, but it now works with a few Samsung apps. Google has confirmed that Galaxy users can now perform actions within Samsung Calendar, Notes, and Reminders during a Gemini Live conversation. Google recently introduced a new Gemini Live feature that lets you interact with othe

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Circle to Search gets a key upgrade first on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 23:00:35

TL;DR The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are the first devices to receive the improved Circle to Search with AI Mode. AI Mode supports longer questions in Google Search and enables more descriptive answers. With AI Mode in Circle to Search, you can add context to screen snippets for improved results. AI Mode is also coming to Google Lens. Among all other touchpoints, Google has been especially bullish on injecting AI into our Search experience. After first launching its AI Mode in Google search

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Wear OS 6 is here, but your Pixel watch isn’t getting it first

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 23:00:42

TL;DR The Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are the first smartwatches to ship with stable Wear OS 6. Samsung’s new wearables run One UI 8 Watch based on Google’s latest platform. It’s unclear if all Wear OS 6 features, like dynamic color theming, are included on Samsung’s version. Samsung has one-upped Google by being the first to roll out the stable version of Wear OS 6. The newly launched Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic are the first smartwatches to come with the latest version of Goog

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Google’s powerful Gemini assistant is finally coming to the Pixel Watch and Wear OS

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-02 23:00:57

TL;DR Google is finally rolling out its Gemini assistant to Wear OS smartwatches, with the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series being the first to get it. The wearable version supports voice interactions, like answering complex questions and creating tasks, offering a more advanced experience than Google Assistant. Gemini will also come to existing smartwatches from brands like Xiaomi and OnePlus via an update that will likely replace the current Google Assistant app. When Google unveiled its Ge

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Your Android device is getting a big AI upgrade for free - here's what's new

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-02-02 23:01:00

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Samsung Unpacked is here, and in addition to new device announcements and other updates, Google is rolling out some serious AI upgrades across the whole Android ecosystem, and Samsung devices will be the first to see them. Wearables are seeing the biggest upgrade, but almost all devices are getting something new. Also: Gemini can access your Android phone's other apps, unless you stop it - here's how Here's a look at several new AI integrations coming to Android. 1. Gemin

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I unsubscribed from 20 lists in seconds with Gmail's new tool - here's how to use it

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-02-02 23:45:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET A few months ago, Google rolled out a new feature for Gmail on Android that makes it easier to clean out your inbox by showing a single list of all your subscriptions and providing a simple way to unsubscribe from these lists. Also: Run out of Gmail storage? How I got another 15GB for free and without losing any files Google officially expanded the feature today, making the announcement in a blog post that "Manage Subscriptions" is now showing up on Gmail for desk

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Android’s Circle to Search feature gets AI and gaming upgrades

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-02-02 23:00:00

Google is adding new AI features to Android’s Circle to Search and Gemini Live tools. The update was announced today, alongside the launch of the next-generation Galaxy foldables, and it includes new Gemini Live capabilities for Samsung devices and integrates Google’s search-centric AI Mode chatbot right into Circle to Search. AI Mode made its debut in Google Search earlier this year, allowing users to find information and web links via a Gemini-style chatbot instead of the traditional search e

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Google brings Gemini to Wear OS watches, adds AI Mode to Circle to Search

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-02-02 23:00:00

Google announced on Wednesday that it’s rolling out Gemini to Wear OS watches, nearly two months after teasing the move back in May. The tech giant is also adding new Circle to Search capabilities by integrating its AI Mode search experience directly into the feature and adding support for gaming-related queries. Gemini is rolling out to watches from Pixel, Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, and Xiaomi that are running Wear OS 4+ over the coming weeks, the company says. The announcement is part of Google’

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Google Maps comes to Garmin watches, bringing turn-by-turn navigation to your wrist

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-03 04:33:59

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Garmin has released an official Google Maps for its smartwatches that offers turn-by-turn navigation when your smartwatch is connected to an Android phone. The app can show the next three turns and notify users of upcoming turns with a gentle vibration. The app is compatible with over 90 Garmin smartwatch models and is available for free on the Connect IQ store. Garmin users have long had to rely on third-party apps like Maps Nav to get turn-by-turn navi

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Google Photos will soon let you animate your stills, here’s how (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-03 09:05:38

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos could soon introduce a new Remix feature that uses generative AI to help users create short videos from still images. We first spotted the feature in a teardown in May and gave you an early look at its interface last month. Google has since updated its UI and added a new pop-up showcasing how the feature works. Google is prepping a new generative AI feature for Google Photos that will allow users to convert still images into short video

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Android Auto begins erasing Assistant as Gemini prepares for takeover (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-03 16:16:37

TL;DR With the newest version of Android Auto, references to “Google Assistant” are being replaced with generic terms like “Digital Assistant,” despite still referring to the existing Google Assistant settings. The changes indicate Google’s ongoing transition from Google Assistant to Gemini across supported platforms. Google has long begun phasing out Google Assistant in favor of Gemini across its supported platforms. Back in May, Google had shown off Gemini for Android Auto and cars with Goog

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This new setting in Android ensures core Google services are always up to date

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-03 16:31:27

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is adding a new dashboard to streamline updates of crucial background services on Android. It’s called “System services” and can be found on your Android device’s Privacy & Security settings. The System services dashboard lets you manage existing services or install new ones. Alongside the core Android firmware on your phone, Google adds a layer of additional services responsible for enabling various features on your device, strengthening its s

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Whatever you do, don’t buy these two Google smartwatches on Prime Day

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-03 17:00:57

Ryan Haines / Android Authority As fun and exciting as Prime Day can be, Amazon’s big shopping event can also be a bit of a mess. With so many sales to keep track of, it’s no surprise that some of the deals you find aren’t all that they’re cracked up to be. Such is the case with Prime Day discounts on Google smartwatches. You’ll find numerous Google wearables on sale for this year’s Prime Day, and while some of the savings are legitimately great, others … not so much. The two Google smartwatc

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An OpenAI Web Browser Is Imminent, Report Says. That Would Really Shake Up the Web

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