Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now
Google's battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now The standard Nest Doorbell makes it easy to identify visitors and packages when you’re not at home. | Image: Google Buying a video doorbell is worth it for several reasons. They’re convenient if you get a lot of deliveries or visitors, as they let you glance […]
Now everyone in the US is getting Google’s personalized Gemini AI
Now everyone in the US is getting Google's personalized Gemini AI Google announced on Tuesday that all users in the US will now have access to its Personal Intelligence feature, which lets you connect various Google apps to provide context for Gemini’s responses and suggestions. Access was previously limited to Google AI Pro and AI […]
Google Pixel 10A review: Just buy the 9A
Google Pixel 10A review: Just buy the 9A I’m not entirely sure why the Pixel 10A exists. Google hasn’t upgraded the chipset, cameras, or battery in the new phone, and the tweaks it’s made elsewhere are minimal at best. The flatter camera island is good, I guess! In one sense this isn’t a big problem: […]
Google Chrome is coming to Arm-powered Linux devices later this year
Google Chrome is coming to Arm-powered Linux devices later this year You can download Chrome for Linux, and you can download Chrome for Arm devices – but if you’ve got a computer running Linux on Arm, not so much! Now, Google says it’s finally bringing Chrome to ARM64 Linux machines in Q2 2026, following Chrome […]
What it was like to watch grieving parents stare down Mark Zuckerberg in court
What it was like to watch grieving parents stare down Mark Zuckerberg in court Around a dozen parents huddled in the dim hallway outside the courtroom in February, nervously gripping paper tickets. They were glaring at a gray tote bag held by a member of the court staff – the one who’d determine, by lottery, […]
Gemini’s task automation is here and it’s wild
Gemini's task automation is here and it's wild Computers ordering cappuccinos. A couple of weeks ago, Google and Samsung announced a big Gemini development coming to their newest devices: task automation. Starting with food delivery and rideshare apps, Gemini would be able to use certain apps on your behalf in a virtual window to take […]
Google’s TV Streamer 4K doubles as a smart home hub and it’s on sale
Google's TV Streamer 4K doubles as a smart home hub and it's on sale Between March Madness and the Oscars, now might be a good time to improve your TV setup. Google’s TV Streamer 4K is currently on sale for $79.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Target, and Walmart, which is its second-best price to date […]
You can now ask Google Maps ‘complex, real-world questions’ — and Gemini will answer
You can now ask Google Maps 'complex, real-world questions' — and Gemini will answer Google is continuing to weave Gemini into the firmament of its most-used products. Today, it announced that Google Maps was getting a new AI-powered “Ask Maps” feature that allows for “complex, real-world questions” with highly detailed, personalized responses. In the past, […]
Google’s Gemini AI is getting a bigger role across Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Google's Gemini AI is getting a bigger role across Docs, Sheets, and Slides Google is embedding its Gemini AI assistant even more deeply within its Workspace apps. The changes, which are rolling out to Google Workspace and AI plan subscribers, include a new Gemini chat window inside Google Docs, a way to generate entire spreadsheets […]
Employees across OpenAI and Google support Anthropic’s lawsuit against the Pentagon
Employees across OpenAI and Google support Anthropic's lawsuit against the Pentagon On Monday, Anthropic filed its lawsuit against the Department of Defense over being designated as a supply chain risk. Hours later, nearly 40 employees from OpenAI and Google – including Jeff Dean, Google’s chief scientist and Gemini lead – filed an amicus brief in […]