Samsung began presenting Galaxy Watch and Health app users with a consent notice that requires agreeing to let Samsung use health data—including prescriptions, diagnoses, and menstrual cycle records—f…
Google AI Mode on Android now allows users to search their chat history, with a new "Search threads" bar in the navigation drawer. The feature, previously limited to the web, is rolling out widely on …
Google quietly launched Magic Pointer on the Play Store, offering an early preview of its AI-powered desktop experience for the upcoming Googlebook. The app turns any on-screen selection into a Gemini…
Meta is debating whether to keep the privacy LED off for always-on 'super sensing' AI glasses that would capture images every few seconds and use continuous audio for Meta AI, according to Financial T…
Google's Pixel 11 lineup will cost $100 more across all models, starting at $899, with the 128GB entry-level tier eliminated, according to leaks. The company blames AI-driven component shortages for t…
9to5Google launched a subscription service called 9to5Google Pro, offering ad-free podcasts, a Discord community, and expanded content for $5 per month or $50 annually. The move aims to adapt to chang…
Google has quietly installed a new app called 'Signatures' on Android devices via the June 2026 Play system update, allowing users to store legal signatures without public announcement. The app, spott…
Google has begun beta-testing Gmail Live, a Gemini-powered voice interface for Gmail that allows users to search their inbox using natural language instead of typed queries. The feature, announced at …
Google has launched Gmail Live AI in beta, allowing Android and iOS users to search their inboxes using natural language voice commands. The feature, announced at Google I/O, is part of Google's rollo…
OpenClaw released an Android companion app that pairs with its Gateway to enable chat, voice, and device-aware automation, but early user feedback is negative with a 2.2 star rating and complaints of …
Google has launched a Gemini-powered 'Take notes for me' feature for Google Meet, available to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers at $19.99 per month, which transcribes, summarizes, and stores conversations…
Consumer electronics prices are rising across the board, with AI industry demand for components and resources driving up costs. Smartphones have largely been spared so far, but analysts say that trend…
Google debuted the Google Home Speaker on June 24, 2026, replacing the Nest Mini with a $100 price point and Gemini-powered conversational features. Reviewers note improved audio with a 58mm driver an…
Google added a 'Select from screen' feature to Gemini in Chrome, allowing users to draw boxes around text or images in the active tab and attach them to prompts, arriving with Chrome 149. Separately, …
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Reality Elite XR platform at Augmented World Expo, offering up to 48 TOPS of on-device AI performance and significant GPU, CPU, and NPU improvements over its predeces…
Google has fixed a bug that prevented Gemini from making calls on Android and Android Auto. The issue, which displayed a 'Something went wrong' error, was resolved with an app update available via the…
Google launched information agents in AI Mode for AI Ultra subscribers, with expansion to AI Pro planned for summer 2026. The agents monitor blogs, news, social media, shopping, finance, and sports fe…
Google has started rolling out Search agents in AI Mode for AI Ultra subscribers, enabling 24/7 background monitoring of web content to deliver synthesized updates on user-specified topics, such as ne…
Google began rolling out Gemini-powered natural-language TV controls on select TCL televisions in the US on June 11, 2026, allowing users to adjust picture and sound settings by describing issues in p…
Google is adding an opt-out toggle in Search Console that lets publishers exclude their sites from being used in AI Mode and AI Overviews, while continuing to appear in regular Search results. Sites t…