Google is rolling out a major quality-of-life update to its smart home ecosystem, officially introducing a 15-minute conversational memory window for Gemini for Home. Detailed in the latest July 2026 Google Home release notes, this update allows your Google smart speakers and displays to remember … [Read more...] about Google smart speakers just became way more useful with this memory update
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Google brings Gemini Live to the original Home Mini and Nest Hub
If you are still rocking an original Google Home Mini or a first-generation Nest Hub, you probably felt a bit left out last fall. Back in October 2025, Google started rolling out its fluid, conversational Gemini Live assistant to newer smart home devices, leaving the older hardware behind. Today, … [Read more...] about Google brings Gemini Live to the original Home Mini and Nest Hub
Getting locked out of your Google Account just got a lot less stressful
Getting locked out of your Google Account is frustrating, especially if you don't have your usual phone or computer nearby to approve a login prompt. To help make account recovery a lot easier, Google just introduced a new backup method: selfie for sign-in. Building on the ongoing rollout of … [Read more...] about Getting locked out of your Google Account just got a lot less stressful
Samsung just revealed two new smart glass styles powered by Gemini
At Galaxy Unpacked in London, Samsung gave us a closer look at their upcoming intelligent eyewear by revealing two new frame styles designed in partnership with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Building on the early teasers we saw at Google I/O back in May, these screen-free smart glasses are built … [Read more...] about Samsung just revealed two new smart glass styles powered by Gemini
Samsung’s wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 looks incredible, but there’s a catch
If you’ve ever tried to type out a quick message on the narrow cover screen of a Galaxy Z Fold and ended up with a jumbled mess of typos, you know the struggle of Samsung's traditional foldable design. It has always felt just a bit too cramped for everyday phone tasks. Today, Samsung is finally … [Read more...] about Samsung’s wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 looks incredible, but there’s a catch
Google is taking on Anthropic’s expensive Mythos model with Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber
If you’ve ever spent hours hunting down a single bug or vulnerability in a sprawling codebase, you know how incredibly tedious and frustrating it can be. To help tackle this growing problem, Google just announced Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber. It’s a new, lightweight AI model built specifically to find, … [Read more...] about Google is taking on Anthropic’s expensive Mythos model with Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber
You can now edit videos with just prompts and create custom avatars in Google Vids thanks to Gemini Omni
If you've spent any time trying to create professional video content for a business or a marketing campaign, you know how incredibly time-consuming it can be. I can't tell you the number of times I've had a "quick edit" turn into an hour-long project. Well, Google is looking to fix that today by … [Read more...] about You can now edit videos with just prompts and create custom avatars in Google Vids thanks to Gemini Omni
The Google Pixel 11a just leaked, and it’s already shaping up to be a mid-range powerhouse
Even though the Pixel 11 series isn't officially out the door yet, we already have our first big leak for the upcoming Pixel 11a. Thanks to some new information from Mystic Leaks, we have a very clear picture of what Google's next mid-range device is bringing to the table, and it looks like the … [Read more...] about The Google Pixel 11a just leaked, and it’s already shaping up to be a mid-range powerhouse
Google’s excellent note-taking and research app gets a new name
Google is officially changing the name of its incredibly popular AI-powered note-taking and research app. Moving forward, NotebookLM will be known as Gemini Notebook. If you've been following along, this app actually started out as an experiment called "Project Tailwind" back at Google I/O in … [Read more...] about Google’s excellent note-taking and research app gets a new name
Google might finally ditch those problematic Samsung modems in the Pixel 11 series
If you’ve ever watched your Pixel’s signal bars suddenly drop to zero in a room where every other phone was totally fine, you already know Google has a modem problem. It has been a recurring headache since the original Tensor chip debuted in the Pixel 6, but a new FCC filing suggests the company … [Read more...] about Google might finally ditch those problematic Samsung modems in the Pixel 11 series
The Pixel 10 Pro is $300 off right now, and it’s still my favorite small phone
After a recent incident cracked the inner screen of my Pixel 10 Pro Fold, I had to make a quick device swap. I ended up switching back to the Pixel 10 Pro, and honestly, it served as a perfect reminder of just how much I love this small but mighty phone. As I’ve said before, finally having a … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10 Pro is $300 off right now, and it’s still my favorite small phone
Google Photos can now use Gemini Omni to “remix” your videos
Google just announced a new feature for Google Photos called "Video Remix." It's an automated editing tool built to help you transform standard video clips into more stylized, shareable moments without needing to spend hours in a complicated editing suite. The tool lives inside the "Create" tab … [Read more...] about Google Photos can now use Gemini Omni to “remix” your videos
