At its Made on YouTube event, Google announced Custom Feeds, which let users create new homepage tabs by describing desired content and refining suggestions through ratings; the feature rolls out soon in the US across web, mobile and TV. YouTube also revealed upcoming support for GIFs in comments, group chat in direct messages for select countries, and expanded Ask YouTube AI features covering product videos, search results and music recommendations via Ask Music.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-23
YouTube unveiled two AI features for YouTube Music at its Made On YouTube event: Ask Music, a conversational search tool covering over 300 million songs including remixes and live versions, and Your Podcast Lineup, a personalized weekly audio guide highlighting recommended podcasts and episodes. Ask Music lets users type natural-language requests, like building a mix based on a song's influences or asking who played on a track, instead of searching by title or artist.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-23
Google is launching a new laptop family called Googlebook, paired with what it calls an 'intelligence system' rather than a traditional OS, built to integrate with Android devices and offer AI-driven productivity features. Five initial models from partners including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo will be available, with pre-orders starting September 21 and retail launches on October 4-5 across the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, and Australia. Prices for the lineup range from $899 to $1,299 depending on the model.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-21
Apple's newest Mac mini, powered by the M6 chip, has been reviewed as a compact desktop that offers strong performance relative to its price. The review notes that while Apple is promoting the machine's AI capabilities, its core strength lies in general computing power rather than any specific AI-driven use case.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-21
Meta is introducing a paid subscription that gives users expanded access to AI features across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. The move signals Meta's push to monetize its AI tools directly rather than offering them entirely free to its massive user base.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-15
A federal court has accelerated the timeline for finalizing Apple's $250 million settlement over false-advertising claims tied to delayed Apple Intelligence and Siri features. Apple had agreed in May to pay eligible buyers of iPhone 15 and 16 models between $25 and $95 per device after customers alleged the company advertised AI capabilities that weren't actually available at launch. The court's latest order, issued August 13, pushes forward the final approval hearing originally scheduled months later.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-05
Samsung has released a seventh One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 lineup, weighing 1,234MB and carrying the August 5, 2026 security patch. The update reportedly brings AI features similar to those on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, including an upgraded Finder with Google Search, My Fan Cam, and custom Now Nudge cards, alongside fixes for random reboots and Do Not Disturb behavior. It's currently rolling out in Germany, India, Poland, the UK, and South Korea, with a US release expected soon.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-28
Android Authority surveyed over 2,000 readers asking whether they would pay to unlock newer AI features on their older Pixel phones. More than 82% called such a purchase a waste of money, while roughly 10% said they'd rather buy a new phone outright, and just 6.8% would pay a subscription to extend their current device's life.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-27
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