Wear OS 7 looks ready to land on Pixel Watchs soon

Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Watch 4 may soon receive Wear OS 7, according to updated Verizon support pages spotted before the rollout.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 13

Google Search can now monitor the web for updates on things you care about

Google AI Mode now lets users create Search agents that keep tracking the web in the background and send updates when something changes.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 13

Buying a laptop may soon come with an instant carbon score thanks to AI

Researchers are developing AI agents capable of calculating a product’s carbon footprint in real time, potentially helping consumers make more sustainable purchasing decisions.

Moinak Pal     June 12

Scammers used Gemini AI to power a massive phishing operation and Google just sued them

A Chinese scam network used Google's Gemini AI to flood millions of phones with fake texts and build over 9,000 phishing websites, prompting a landmark Google lawsuit.

Manisha Priyadarshini     June 12

Google’s new Gemini TV controls are here and TCL owners get them first

Google has launched Gemini TV controls exclusively on select TCL Google TV models, letting users adjust picture and sound settings using simple voice commands.

M. Priyadarshini     June 11

Google built an AI that can see football plays before they happen

Google DeepMind has unveiled TacticAI, an AI system developed alongside Liverpool FC that can predict football player movement up to eight seconds in advance while also generating tactical recommendations for set pieces.

Varun Mirchandani     June 11

If you’re using AI tools like ChatGPT to fact-check news, there’s some bad news for you

MIT researchers warn that relying heavily on AI chatbots like ChatGPT for fact-checking news may weaken users’ ability to independently spot misinformation.

Moinak Pal     June 10

McDonald’s new AI drive-thru has to prove it can handle hungry people

McDonald’s is testing a new Google-backed AI drive-thru system after its earlier ordering bot became a viral mess. The real challenge is whether Archy can make fast-food ordering feel boring again.

Paulo Vargas     June 10

Safari is finally fixing its extensions problem. Unlike Chrome, Apple will let you create your own

Safari is getting an AI-powered extension builder that lets users describe the browser tool they want. It could help Apple fix one of Safari’s oldest weaknesses without chasing Chrome’s giant add-on library.

Paulo Vargas     June 9

NotebookLM can now write code, build spreadsheets, and find sources for you

Google has upgraded NotebookLM with Gemini 3.5, a cloud-based code execution environment, and expanded file output support.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 8

Google AI Plus drops to $4.99 a month and doubles your storage

Google is cutting its AI Plus subscription price from $7.99 to $4.99 per month and doubling cloud storage from 200GB to 400GB.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 8

Estonia gave thousands of students free ChatGPT instead of banning AI in schools

Estonia has distributed free ChatGPT access to nearly 20,000 students as part of a nationwide experiment exploring how AI could reshape modern education.

Moinak Pal     June 8

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: After four months of testing, I can’t part with it

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the best showcase of consistent excellence and a solid return to innovative streak, despite not being the beefiest warrior in the Android ecosystem.

Nadeem Sarwar     June 6

Google really wants Gemini involved in every part of your phone now

Google is reportedly expanding Gemini’s integration with Google Contacts, potentially allowing the AI assistant to handle calls, messages, and contact-based tasks more naturally on Android.

Moinak Pal     June 6

Google’s new AI reply system could make texting feel easier

Google Messages is reportedly testing a new “tap to draft” feature that uses AI to generate longer, more contextual text replies inside conversations.

Moinak Pal     June 6

The post-warranty graveyard is filling up with working gadgets

Software updates are supposed to keep gadgets alive, but the Pixel 4a battery mess shows how easily they can become the thing that pushes old hardware into the grave.

Paulo Vargas     June 6

Gemini could soon offer a troubleshooting mode and save you a trip to help manuals

A new Gemini Troubleshooting mode has been spotted in the wild, offering step-by-step guidance and interactive widgets for fixing everyday problems more efficiently.

Manisha Priyadarshini     June 5

Google Meet’s AI note-taker now lets you customize your meeting notes and track decisions

Google Meet's "Take notes for me" feature now lets you toggle specific note sections and track meeting decisions with clear outcome labels.

Manisha Priyadarshini     June 5

Google makes it easier to follow the social media shenanigans of your favorite personalities

Google is giving creators a fresh spotlight in Search, and it could change how you keep tabs on your favorite online personalities. The update brings a new way to discover content without endlessly jumping between apps.

Shimul Sood     June 5

You may not necessarily want it, but a barrage of Googlebooks are coming from top brands

Googlebook could arrive with up to eight devices this fall, giving buyers more choices across Intel, Snapdragon, and MediaTek hardware, but key pricing, specs, and availability details remain unconfirmed.

Paulo Vargas     June 5

Google will comb through your Gmail inbox if you ask it while working in Drive

Google is expanding Ask Gemini in Drive by letting users add Gmail threads as sources for AI-powered answers, summaries, and cross-referenced workplace insights.

Moinak Pal     June 4

Google eases how you pay for stuff online and it’s an impulse shopper’s nightmare

Google is rolling out Google Pay direct checkout and a faster biometric authentication system, while bringing Google Wallet digital ID support to select EU member states.

Manisha Priyadarshini     June 4

Google wants your app code so badly, it’s willing to pay for it

Google is offering to pay Android developers for access to their code through a "confidential content offer pilot." The program is framed as a revenue opportunity, but the link in the email tells a different story.

Rachit Agarwal     June 4

Google Photos on Android finally gives your custom stickers a home

Google Photos on Android is rolling out a dedicated Stickers folder in the Collections tab, automatically saving every custom sticker you create. The update brings the Android app to feature parity with iOS, which received the folder in January.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 3

Google wants to kill your expensive voice transcription subscription

Google AI Edge Eloquent is a free dictation app for Mac that transcribes and polishes your speech on-device, no subscription, no cloud, and no privacy concerns.

Rachit Agarwal     June 3

Leaked Pixel 11 wallpapers hint at what color options you’ll likely get to choose from

Leaked wallpapers for the Pixel 11 lineup reveal a more muted color direction for Google's next smartphone lineup, with soft greens, beiges, and pinks replacing the bolder tones of recent years.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 3

Google’s new AI app wants to replace endless scrolling with stories about your own life

Google’s Dreambeans is an experimental AI app that processes your Gmail, Calendar, Photos, YouTube, and Search data overnight to deliver 10 to 14 personalized lifestyle stories.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 3

Google wants you to 3D-print your own Fitbit Air bands

Google is opening up the Fitbit Air ecosystem in a surprising way, giving creators the tools needed to design and even 3D-print their own custom bands.

Shimul Sood     June 3

Google Photos will turn your pictures into a digital wardrobe that you can mix-and-match

Google Photos is getting a new AI-powered feature that could change the way you plan outfits using photos you already have.

Shimul Sood     June 3

Google Play Books is getting an AI reading companion that remembers where you left off

The next time you lose track of a book, Google Play Books may have a surprisingly helpful solution waiting for you.

Shimul Sood     June 3

Google says Nest cameras can now identify and track your furry friends at home

Google's Pet Memory lets supported Nest cameras identify pets by name, but Ring's Search Party backlash shows why AI pet recognition already carries privacy baggage.

Paulo Vargas     June 3

Google is adding some of Android’s best safety features to kids’ phones

Android is getting a meaningful safety upgrade aimed at younger users, and it could become one of the platform's most useful additions yet.

Shimul Sood     June 3

Android will now warn you if someone is using AI to fake your contact’s voice on a call

Google has launched fake call detection for Android devices, using end-to-end encrypted RCS technology to verify the caller in real time.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 2

Google’s first new smart speaker in six years might finally have a release date

A since-removed Best Buy Canada listing suggests June 25, 2026, as the Google Home Speaker's launch date.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 1

Rivian thinks Apple CarPlay is already obsolete and AI is the reason why

Rivian says AI-powered vehicle assistants could eventually replace Apple CarPlay by offering deeper integration and more natural interaction inside future cars.

Moinak Pal     May 30

Google Drive can now batch-scan your documents and spare you a few other frustrations, too

Google Drive's redesigned document scanner is rolling out on Android with Smart Batch Scanning, Auto-Best Frame, and Duplicate Detection.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 30

Your WhatsApp and Google Meet calls will show up in Samsung’s Phone app with One UI 9

Samsung's One UI 9 will display WhatsApp and Google Meet calls directly in the default Phone app's call log.

Shikhar Mehrotra     May 29

Google Health’s rough Fitbit takeover is already forcing a major cleanup plan

Google is responding to criticism of its Fitbit replacement with a cleanup roadmap for Google Health, starting with workout fixes this week and expanding into sleep, nutrition, Coach, and data-sharing updates.

Paulo Vargas     May 27