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Samsung just dropped two new budget devices to kick off 2026
Just ahead of CES 2026, Samsung has officially announced two new additions to its budget-friendly lineup for the US market: the Galaxy A17 5G smartphone and the Galaxy Tab A11+ tablet. While the flagship "S" series usually gets all the glory, the "A" series is the bread and butter for millions of … [Read more...] about Samsung just dropped two new budget devices to kick off 2026
I’m a diehard Pixel user: Here are 5 tips to help you set up your new Google Pixel phone
Whether you just upgraded to the new Pixel 10 Pro or you are switching from an iPhone for the first time, unboxing a new Google Pixel phone is always exciting! In my opinion, you now have one of the best smartphones on the planet. But, here's the thing: Google packs so much intelligence into … [Read more...] about I’m a diehard Pixel user: Here are 5 tips to help you set up your new Google Pixel phone
Forget PowerPoint: You can now create slide decks in seconds with NotebookLM
I have been saying for a while now that NotebookLM is the sleeper hit of the AI era. While everyone else was focused on chatbots, Google built a tool that actually helps you understand information. It started with the "Audio Overviews" feature, which can turn dense documents into listenable … [Read more...] about Forget PowerPoint: You can now create slide decks in seconds with NotebookLM
The Pixel 10 GPU fix we’ve been waiting for is finally coming soon
If you bought a Pixel 10 back in October, you probably have a complicated relationship with it. The phone is fantastic—the cameras are unmatched, and the AI features are helpful—but if you try to play a graphics-heavy game, things get weird. Since launch, the Tensor G5 chip has faced criticism … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10 GPU fix we’ve been waiting for is finally coming soon
Android Desktop just got a casting upgrade, but here is why I don’t think it’s Aluminium OS
Google is continuing its steady march to make Android more capable on big screens. In the latest Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, spotted by Android Authority, a cool new feature has appeared: the ability to cast content directly from an external display. Previously, if you plugged your Pixel into a … [Read more...] about Android Desktop just got a casting upgrade, but here is why I don’t think it’s Aluminium OS
Google’s new ‘CC’ AI agent wants to be your morning executive assistant
The race to build a truly useful AI "agent" is heating up, and Google has decided to start leveraging one of their biggest advantages: your data. Today, Google Labs unveiled CC, a new experimental AI agent designed to streamline your daily productivity by synthesizing your digital life into a … [Read more...] about Google’s new ‘CC’ AI agent wants to be your morning executive assistant
Google launches ‘Preferred Sources’ globally to let you pick your favorite news sites
Google announced today that it is globally rolling out "Preferred Sources," a new feature that gives users direct control over which publishers appear in the "Top Stories" section of Search. Previously available only in limited testing, the feature is now launching for all English-language users … [Read more...] about Google launches ‘Preferred Sources’ globally to let you pick your favorite news sites
Why I think Google’s new Disco browser is a glimpse at Aluminium OS
For months, we have been tracking rumors and leaks about a massive platform shift—a move away from the ChromeOS we know today toward a new, Android-based platform codenamed "Aluminium OS." And while Google hasn't officially unveiled all the details about this new operating system, the leaks have … [Read more...] about Why I think Google’s new Disco browser is a glimpse at Aluminium OS
Meet Disco: Google’s wild new experimental browser that builds apps for you
Imagine asking your browser to plan a trip to Japan, and instead of just giving you a list of links, it actually writes code to build you a custom, interactive travel app in seconds. That is the promise of Disco, a new experiment from Google Labs that uses AI to reimagine how we use the web. And it … [Read more...] about Meet Disco: Google’s wild new experimental browser that builds apps for you
I finally got Gemini on my Nest speakers, and you can too (within 24 hours)
For the past few months, the rollout of Gemini for Home—the massive AI upgrade that replaces the aging Google Assistant on smart speakers—has been a bit of a lottery. It seemed like some people got the invite quickly, while others (myself included) have been checking our Google Home apps daily with … [Read more...] about I finally got Gemini on my Nest speakers, and you can too (within 24 hours)
YouTube TV announces ‘Plans’ for 2026: Sports-only package, family plan, and more
Since its inception, YouTube TV has been one of the best ways to cut the cord without losing the live TV experience. But as the price has slowly crept up to $72.99 over the years, the service has started to feel a lot like the cable packages it was meant to replace. We’ve all asked the same … [Read more...] about YouTube TV announces ‘Plans’ for 2026: Sports-only package, family plan, and more
