InfiMaker launched a Kickstarter campaign on Aug 11, 2026, for its K1 desktop CNC mill, which uses AI to convert 2D images into 3D millable models, eliminating the need for CAD experience. Early bird …
SwitchBot launched Kata AI, an LLM-based generative AI assistant integrated into the SwitchBot app version 9.29 and newer, enabling natural language control of smart home devices, device setup, automa…
Google's Neural Expressive visual update for the Gemini app on Wear OS is now appearing on non-Pixel devices, with Android Authority's Tushar Mehta confirming the gradient overlay on his first-generat…
Google's Gemini AI assistant is reportedly responding to ambient conversations on Android and Pixel devices even when hotword detection is disabled, with users tracing the issue to hands-free assistan…
Google's rebranding of NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook has introduced features like Collections, but a regular user lists five desired improvements, including multi-notebook merging, source downloads, a…
Google's replacement of the Fitbit app with Google Health, launched alongside the $99 Fitbit Air, has improved after two months of updates, with AI-generated summaries and customizable home screens wi…
Google began a gradual rollout on August 6, 2026, of an "Add a source to Gemini Notebook" step in Workspace Studio, enabling users to automate adding text, Drive file links, and YouTube or web URLs to…
OpenAI is developing a feature in ChatGPT's Android app that will let users create and export custom stickers directly to WhatsApp, as discovered by Android Authority in an APK teardown. The feature, …
Google is finalizing its Gemini Proactive Assistance feature, expected to debut with the Pixel 11 launch on August 12, 2026. New onboarding screens discovered in Google app version 17.47.17.sa.arm64 r…
Google is developing a new AI-powered voice notes feature called Conversation Capture, internally codenamed Auris, which will record and transcribe audio and offer optional Gemini integration for summ…
Huawei's MateBook Pro S laptop features a 'Smart Shield Privacy Screen' that uses a two-layer pixel design to keep the display visible only to the person directly in front, with a physical switch or w…
The AIPER Scuba V3 cordless robotic pool cleaner dropped to $799.99 on Amazon in a Lightning Deal, down from its $1,399.99 recommended retail price, a $600 saving (43% off RRP) and matching its all-ti…
The Botslab W510 4K AI Security Camera System 2-Camera Kit is available for $220.58, a 31% discount off its $319 RRP, using promo code AA18 at Botslab. The kit includes two wire-free 4K/8MP cameras wi…
Google is developing a new 'Assign Task' option for its Gemini app that will let users assign tasks to Gemini Spark directly from a regular chat, without first selecting Spark from the sidebar. The fe…
Google is testing a "New agent" tool inside Gemini for Android that would let users create task-specific AI agents from a phone or tablet, according to an August 3rd APK teardown by Android Authority.…
Lenovo's Idea Tab 11-inch tablet is on sale at Amazon for $149.99, down from its $224.99 recommended retail price, a 33% discount. The tablet features a 2.5K IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a Me…
Google canceled its unreleased standalone AI Studio mobile app on July 31 after about 800,000 pre-orders across Android and iOS, and will instead bring the app-building experience into Gemini on mobil…
Android Authority contributor Rita El Khoury built a custom household management progressive web app using Anthropic's Claude AI after finding existing apps like Cozi Family Organizer, OurHome, and Sw…
Google's new selfie video sign-in feature lets users recover their Google accounts by recording a short video of their face, which the company compares to a previously recorded video to verify identit…
Google is preparing to introduce a new 'Coaching' preferences section in the Google Health app v5.04.1 that will allow users to disable AI Coach insights, according to strings discovered in the app. T…