The ongoing, bitter contract dispute between Google and Disney has claimed another major casualty, and this one hits right at the heart of your digital movie library. Just days after Disney pulled all its live channels from YouTube TV and yanked its entire movie catalog from Google's sales and … [Read more...] about From bad to worse: the ongoing feud between Disney and Google hits Movies Anywhere
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Google Maps Gets a Massive Gemini Upgrade with Conversational AI and Landmark Navigation
Google Maps is already one of the most helpful and essential apps on our phones, but it's about to get a whole lot smarter. In a new blog post, Google has announced a massive Gemini upgrade for Maps, transforming the app from a simple direction-giver into a truly conversational, all-knowing … [Read more...] about Google Maps Gets a Massive Gemini Upgrade with Conversational AI and Landmark Navigation
Google Meet chats will live on after the call, thanks to a new Google Chat integration
We have all felt the pain: you're in a Google Meet call, and the chat is flying. People are dropping important links, key bits of feedback, and helpful resources. You make a mental note to copy everything before you leave, but the meeting ends, you click the red "hang up" button, and... poof! All of … [Read more...] about Google Meet chats will live on after the call, thanks to a new Google Chat integration
Apple’s revamped Siri will reportedly “lean” on Google’s Gemini AI
In what might be one of the most significant and surprising tech partnerships in recent memory, a new report claims that Apple is turning to its biggest rival to power the next generation of its AI assistant. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman (via MacRumors), the revamped version of Siri, set for … [Read more...] about Apple’s revamped Siri will reportedly “lean” on Google’s Gemini AI
More Disney content disappears from YouTube and YouTube TV
If you thought the contract dispute that pulled 21 Disney-owned channels (including ESPN and ABC) from YouTube TV last week was bad, the news is getting even worse. The tense battle between the two companies has escalated further, moving beyond live TV and into Google's entire digital content … [Read more...] about More Disney content disappears from YouTube and YouTube TV
The hilarious, 2:30 AM origin story of how ‘Nano Banana’ got its name
Google's latest AI image model, Nano Banana, has been a viral sensation. In just a few short weeks, users have generated over 5 billion images with it, creating viral trends, restoring old photos, and even bringing deceased loved ones into new family portraits. It's a technical marvel, largely … [Read more...] about The hilarious, 2:30 AM origin story of how ‘Nano Banana’ got its name
The Pixel 10 is a certified hit: Google’s phone sales surge to a new record high
It's been a long and sometimes difficult road for Google's Pixel hardware. After years of finding its footing, stumbling on hardware choices, and working to build a market presence, it looks like the company is truly reaping the rewards of its persistence. Following a report last month that the … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10 is a certified hit: Google’s phone sales surge to a new record high
The Google TV Streamer hits a new all-time low, dropping to just $74.99
When Google launched the Google TV Streamer last year, it marked a significant step up from the Chromecasts we'd used for years. But its $99 price tag has always felt a bit steep to me, especially with the introduction of fantastic, hyper-competitive devices like Walmart's Onn Google TV 4K Pro and … [Read more...] about The Google TV Streamer hits a new all-time low, dropping to just $74.99
Here’s a look at the new gradient icons for Google Photos and Maps
featured image source: 9to5 Google A few months ago, Google officially updated its iconic "G" logo, swapping the flat, four-color design for a brighter, more dynamic gradient. The company explained this wasn't just a cosmetic tweak; the new look was meant to "symbolize the surge of AI-driven … [Read more...] about Here’s a look at the new gradient icons for Google Photos and Maps
The incredible $599 deal on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is back (for now)
Some of the best Chromebook deals are the ones that pop up, disappear, and then thankfully, pop up again. If you missed out on the last sale, we have great news: the fantastic $599.99 deal on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus has returned! This device remains one of our favorite clamshells in … [Read more...] about The incredible $599 deal on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is back (for now)
Samsung’s Galaxy XR includes an ‘Explorer Pack’ of freebies for early adopters worth over $1,000
At $1,799, the new Samsung Galaxy XR is a pretty serious investment. This is the first Android XR device, and it's squarely aimed at early adopters who want to be on the cutting edge of the new platform. And while it undercuts the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro, you're still putting down a good chunk of … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Galaxy XR includes an ‘Explorer Pack’ of freebies for early adopters worth over $1,000
Score a surprise discount on the entire Google Pixel 10 lineup, including the Fold
If you've been holding out for a deep discount on the Pixel 10 series, your wait might just be over. In a kind of strange move, both the Google Store and Best Buy have just dropped massive, limited-time deals on the entire Pixel 10 lineup, including the very first price cut on the Pixel 10 Pro … [Read more...] about Score a surprise discount on the entire Google Pixel 10 lineup, including the Fold
