Google and Samsung just launched the AI features Apple couldn’t with Siri
Google and Samsung just launched the AI features Apple couldn't with Siri Google just announced that Gemini will soon be able to take care of some multi-step tasks on your phone, like ordering food or hailing a car, starting first with the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and the just-announced Samsung Galaxy S26 phones. It […]
Gemini is getting its first agentic capabilities
Gemini is getting its first agentic capabilities Gemini can now prep a rideshare or grocery order, though you’ll have to submit the order yourself. | Image: Google Google’s Gemini AI is getting one step closer to being more like an actual assistant. Starting with some Pixel 10 phones and the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, Gemini […]
Honor’s new MagicPad 4 is the world’s thinnest Android tablet
Honor's new MagicPad 4 is the world's thinnest Android tablet The new MagicPad 4 is a full millimeter thinner than last year’s model. | Image: Honor Honor has announced a new version of its already slim MagicPad tablet that’s now even thinner. Last year’s MagicPad 3 was just 5.8mm thick, but the new MagicPad 4 […]
The Pixel 10A and Soundcore Space One are just two of the best deals this week
The Pixel 10A and Soundcore Space One are just two of the best deals this week Welcome to the weekend, folks! The Reviews and Guides team here at The Verge is gearing up for all things Unpacked, but Samsung isn’t the only one readying new phones. Google just announced the Pixel 10A, which, for you […]
Social media on trial: tech giants face lawsuits over addiction, safety, and mental health
Social media on trial: tech giants face lawsuits over addiction, safety, and mental health A set of bellwether cases alleging that social media platforms harmed teens’ safety and mental health is going to trial this year, putting executives like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the stand to answer questions about what they’ve done or not […]
Google’s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app
Google's AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app Let Gemini be your, uh, Bard? | Image: Google Google has given Gemini the ability to spit out AI-generated music, courtesy of DeepMind’s latest audio model. Beta access to Lyria 3 is rolling out in the Gemini app, enabling users to generate 30-second tracks based […]
Google Pixel 10A preorders come with a $100 gift card
Google Pixel 10A preorders come with a $100 gift card As promised, Google opened preorders for its Pixel 10A midrange phone, and it’ll launch on March 4th. We already published a hands-on with the device, and I encourage you to check it out (we think it’s more like a better Pixel 9A than a slightly […]
The Pixel 10A is a little too much like last year’s phone
The Pixel 10A is a little too much like last year's phone Google’s midrange Pixels have been our top pick for budget Android phones for a while. They offer good cameras and most of what you need at a budget-friendly price. But this year’s upgrade feels so minimal, I’d liken it more to a Pixel […]
Google’s AI search results will make links more obvious
Google's AI search results will make links more obvious Google says it will now display links more prominently inside its AI-powered features in Search. Robby Stein, the vice president of Google Search, announced on Tuesday that a list of links will now appear inside a pop-up when you hover over the sources in AI Overviews […]
Google announces dates for I/O 2026
Google announces dates for I/O 2026 It’s official: Google I/O 2026 will take place from May 19th to 20th. In an announcement on Tuesday, Google says it will share the “latest AI breakthroughs and updates in products across the company, from Gemini to Android and more” during the event, which will take place in-person in […]