Google’s next Gemini upgrade might not arrive as soon as expected

Google has reportedly delayed Gemini 3.5 Pro after the AI model failed to meet internal coding goals, raising concerns about its pace in the AI race.

Phones     Moinak Pal     5 days ago

Gemini could finally let you choose how friendly it sounds

Google is testing voice customization for Gemini, letting users adjust energy, warmth, formality and speaking speed for a more personalized AI assistant.

Phones     Moinak Pal     5 days ago

You can now link your favorite apps to AI Mode in Google Search to get things done

Google Search's AI Mode can now connect to apps like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music to complete tasks for you.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     5 days ago

You can now edit videos in Google Vids by simply describing the changes

Google has added Gemini Omni and personal avatars to Vids, giving paid users new ways to create, edit, and present videos without traditional editing tools.

Phones     S. Kumar Manglam     5 days ago

NotebookLM just got a new name and a serious upgrade for Google AI Pro subscribers

Google has rechristened NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook, and the rebrand comes with an expansion of the upgrades that debuted on the Ultra tier last month.

Phones     Pranob Mehrotra     5 days ago

Personal Intelligence in Search now connects to Google Calendar

Google AI Mode now connects with Calendar, letting Search create events and deliver responses tailored to your schedule and availability.

Phones     Moinak Pal     5 days ago

This smart knitted fabric can flip switches, count your steps, and even change shape

Harvard researchers created programmable knitted fabric that changes shape, acts as electronic switches, and could power the next generation of wearable technology.

Phones     Moinak Pal     5 days ago

Gaming against AI could make you more confident with real teammates

AI opponents in gaming boosted player confidence, increased playtime by 50 percent, and encouraged more people to team up with friends, according to new research.

Phones     Moinak Pal     5 days ago

Google rejects alarming report that says its Search AI tools are unsafe for kids

Google disputes a child-safety assessment of AI Overviews and AI Mode, arguing that its testing was unrealistic. The report documents troubling responses and questions whether parents have enough control over Search.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     6 days ago

Google’s AI search just failed a major kids’ safety test, and it’s kind of alarming

A new Common Sense Media report says Google's AI Overview and AI Mode fail kids in crisis, hand out deepfake tips, andcan't even agree with themselves half the time.

Phones     Rachit Agarwal     6 days ago

Google just teased a Pixel 11 feature we have been waiting months to see

A multicolored light in Google’s new Pixel 11 series teaser may reveal how Pixel Glow will work on the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro.

Phones     Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     6 days ago

Xiaomi beats Samsung to become the first non-Pixel phone with stable Android 17

While Samsung and others are still stuck in beta, Xiaomi has quietly started rolling out stable Android 17 to select Xiaomi 17 series phones.

Phones     Rachit Agarwal     6 days ago

Android’s biggest app store shake-up in years begins next week

Google Play opens to rival Android app stores in the US on July 22, but competing storefronts must meet Google’s requirements before users see any meaningful change.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     July 15

Opera’s growth shows users will switch browsers when given a choice

Opera's browser is picking up serious market share in the US and UK, proving that when people get a real choice, they are happy to ditch the default.

Phones     Rachit Agarwal     July 14

It’s hot out there, but please stop putting your warm phones in the fridge

Experts and smartphone makers warn that putting an overheating phone in the fridge can cause condensation, leading to internal damage that may cost far more than overheating itself.

Phones     Moinak Pal     July 14

Gemini can make sense of the world around you, but don’t let it observe your children just yet

Researchers tested Gemini 2.5 Pro on parent-child interaction videos and found AI is reliable at observation but falls short when making expert-level judgments about child communication.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     July 14

Pixel Watch 5 leak bares it all, and it seems Google is playing it safe again

Leaked Pixel Watch 5 renders reveal two sizes and four apparent finishes, but Google’s next smartwatch may pair its familiar pebble design with internal upgrades and a higher starting price.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     July 14

I let Gemini take care of my houseplants, and they’ve never looked better

I used to lose more plants than I kept alive. Then I started asking Gemini for help, and my indoor jungle finally began to thrive.

Phones     Shimul Sood     July 14

I underestimated this NotebookLM feature until it completely changed how I study

A looming exam finally convinced me to try NotebookLM's Mind Maps. Now, it's the first feature I use whenever I start a new notebook.

Phones     Shimul Sood     July 14

If you shoot RAW, Snapseed just solved one of your biggest headaches

Snapseed's latest Android release adds support for most major RAW formats, plus in-tool undo and redo controls.

Phones     Pranob Mehrotra     July 14

Pixel Watch permission error won’t go away, but there’s a weird fix

Pixel Watch owners are stuck with a Fitbit permission error that won't disappear, even after a factory reset. Thankfully, one user has found an odd workaround that actually works.

Phones     Rachit Agarwal     July 13

Google Home Speaker (2026) review: Smarter and punchier, with a subscription pinch

The latest edition of the Google Home Speaker serves a compelling mix of rewarding voice controls, surprisingly punchy audio output, and the most advanced suite of smart home features that you can get on a speaker under a $100 budget.

Phones     Faiz Aly     July 13

This Android malware can spy on your screen, read your texts, and control your phone remotely

A new version of RedHook Android malware uses your phone's own built-in debugging tool to take remote control of your device without needing root access or a USB cable.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     July 13

The Pixel 11 may finally ditch Samsung’s modem for better battery life and connectivity

An FCC filing suggests Google's Pixel 11 could finally ditch Samsung's modem for better battery and connectivity.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     July 13

New Pixel 11 leak reveals colors, specs, and a surprise accessory ahead of launch

With the Pixel 11 a month from its August 12 debut, a leaked set of retailer listings just revealed colors, specs, and a hint at Google's first ever item tracker

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     July 13

The best phones in 2026: our 14 favorite smartphones right now

Here are the best smartphones on the market today, from the Galaxy S26 Ultra to the iPhone 17. if you're shopping for a new phone, this roundup is for you.

Phones     S. Kumar Manglam     July 13