Cheaper YouTube Premium Lite plan may be coming soon, but it has ads
Some people might say the YouTube experience is being ruined by YouTube Premium price hikes, Google’s tougher stance on ad blocker use, and more annoying …
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New leak shows how the Pixel 9a will rival the iPhone SE 4
Apple will unveil the iPhone SE 4 on Wednesday, a device that will look like the iPhone 14 but sport iPhone 16 specs that can …
Gemini AI just got a new feature ChatGPT can’t match yet
The smarter AI programs like ChatGPT and Gemini become, the more we’ll want to use them as the virtual assistants they can be. For that …
The Pixel 9a might fix our biggest gripe with Google’s smartphone design
We’ve reached peak smartphone design, as most phones look the same. They’re all-screen devices with smaller or larger cutouts at the top for the camera …
Google I/O 2025 begins on May 20th
The 2025 Google I/O developer conference will take place from May 20th to May 21st, Google announced on Tuesday. This year’s event will take place …
Goodbye to the Gulf of Mexico: Both Google and Apple have now updated their Maps apps
(This post has been updated, below, to reflect that the name change is now live in both Google Maps and Apple Maps.) Among the flurry …
Google AI chief says DeepSeek’s $6 million claim is ‘exaggerated’
It’s hard to keep up with all the AI breakthroughs, but one story that continues to resonate days later is the arrival of DeepSeek. Not …
Google Search is getting an AI Mode soon – here’s what it does
ChatGPT Search isn’t my main search engine, but it’s an increasingly important online search tool in my arsenal. I don’t specifically press the ChatGPT Search …
Google fumbled its big Gemini AI ad for the Big Game
Google is one of the top AI firms in the world, developing bleeding-edge AI under the Gemini umbrella. But Google isn’t seen as the leading …
Scientists are trying to make AI suffer. What could go wrong?
Scientists are playing with fire. Researchers at Google DeepMind and the London School of Economics have been running a new study that uses a game …
Hour-long unskippable ads are showing up on YouTube
Google started a big fight against ad blocker use on YouTube a few years ago, which was perfectly understandable. YouTube is free for people who …
Identity Check is Android 15’s most important new security feature
Having my iPhone stolen is one of my worst nightmares, but I’m prepared to deal with the problem. I’ve enabled all the anti-theft protections Apple …
UK watchdog announces formal investigation into Apple and Google mobile monopolies
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has formally launched an antitrust investigation into Apple and Google’s strategic market status in the region due to their …
Why you might want a Pixel phone instead of Samsung’s new Galaxy S25
Samsung is getting ready to announce its new Galaxy S25 lineup on Wednesday, but we already know everything to expect. Long story short, we’re looking …
EU is rethinking investigations into US tech giants ahead of Trump presidency
The European Commission is reassessing investigations of tech giants, such as Apple, Meta, and Google, as these companies urge President-elect Donald Trump to intervene against …
After a 2-hour interview, Google can make an AI that thinks and acts like you
Imagine distilling a person’s personality, opinions, and decision-making style into an AI replica. This concept isn’t science fiction—it’s the foundation of a groundbreaking study by …
Bing was caught trying to trick people into thinking they’re using Google
If you can’t beat ’em, spoof ’em. At least, that appears to be Microsoft’s strategy for Bing, which now mimics the UI of Google.com when …
Google TV Freeplay adds 15 new channels in time for the holidays
Some free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) services shout from the rooftops every time they add new channels, but Google has been quietly expanding its Freeplay …
How to follow Santa’s sleigh using Google’s Santa Tracker
It’s December 24th, which means that if you have children or you’re visiting family with children for Christmas, they are probably asking about Santa. Thankfully, …
Google Maps Street View data provides key information to solve a murder case
I use Street View features in Google Maps all the time to navigate new locations. It’s an easy way to see your destination before you …
Google Search is getting an AI Mode to compete with ChatGPT Search
OpenAI has done something that some people thought would be impossible. The company created an AI-powered search engine called ChatGPT Search, which has been in …
This is Google’s answer to ChatGPT o1 reasoning AI
OpenAI has dominated the AI news cycle for the past couple of weeks thanks to its clever “12 Days” announcements. That didn’t stop Google from …
Gmail is using new AI models to keep spam and scams out of your inbox
This is an exciting time of year, one in which we spend quality time with friends and family and exchange presents with loved ones. Unfortunately, …
Whisk is Google’s newest AI image generator, and it looks amazing
OpenAI is dominating the AI scene right now after having cleverly taken over the holidays with its “12 Days” event. Each weekday brings us a …
Google smart glasses with Gemini AI hands-on: Google Glass done right
When it demoed Project Astra at I/O 2024 in May, Google teased smart glasses for the first time. The company did the same thing during …
Samsung’s Vision Pro rival is official: Meet the Project Moohan XR headset
The last thing I expected to happen this month was seeing Samsung and Google announce the XR devices they teased together with Qualcomm nearly two …
YouTube TV gets huge 14% price hike to $83 per month
In an e-mail sent to its subscribers, YouTube announced that YouTube TV will soon have a 14% price hike. Starting in January, the monthly price …
