It seems Google is wasting no time in getting updates out to the Chromecast with Google TV in 2025. A new update has just started rolling out, and while it doesn't bring the much-anticipated Android 14, it does deliver some important security enhancements. Version STTL.241013.003 bumps the … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV gets first update of 2025, no Android 14
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Google’s ‘Daily Listen’ merges your Discover feed with NotebookLM’s podcast style
As promised, Google is once again trying out what looks to be a useful and aspirational new feature that heavily utilizes AI. This time around, the new feature is called 'Daily Listen' and it has the potential to be a massively-used feature that I think I could see myself taking advantage of … [Read more...] about Google’s ‘Daily Listen’ merges your Discover feed with NotebookLM’s podcast style
Google CEO Sundar Pichai teases new AI products and features coming soon
2024 was a groundbreaking one for Google in the realm of artificial intelligence, with advancements like Gemini 2.0, NotebookLM, Willow, Veo 2, and various innovative strides across Search, YouTube, Cloud, Android, Pixel, and more. This momentum shows no signs of slowing down, either, as Google CEO … [Read more...] about Google CEO Sundar Pichai teases new AI products and features coming soon
Google and MediaTek team up on new Filogic chipset purpose-built for the smart home
The smart home landscape has always been a bit of a Wild West, with gadgets from different brands often refusing to play nicely together. But the Matter standard is changing all that, promising a future where our smart homes are truly interconnected. Now, Google and MediaTek are throwing their … [Read more...] about Google and MediaTek team up on new Filogic chipset purpose-built for the smart home
Reserve a Galaxy S25, get $50 and be entered to win $5000: no purchase required
As we've seen in the past few years, Samsung is back at it again with pre-reservations for their latest, greatest phones. This time, they're upping the anticipation for their next Galaxy S25 devices with a "Reserve Now" campaign that's loaded with goodies. And the best part? You're not locked into … [Read more...] about Reserve a Galaxy S25, get $50 and be entered to win $5000: no purchase required
Android Quick Share is adding QR codes as an option to share files
Google is rolling out a really handy new feature for Android users after announcing it back in December: QR code-based sharing in Quick Share. First announced back in December, this update is set to simplify file sharing across Android devices. Here's how it works: when you're ready to share a … [Read more...] about Android Quick Share is adding QR codes as an option to share files
The best version of the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ is $80 off
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" is without question one of the best Chromebook devices that was released in the past year. When it debuted alongside the awesome Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, we knew Lenovo had made something pretty special with it. A few months later, and it seems most people … [Read more...] about The best version of the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ is $80 off
Upcoming MediaTek MT8196 Chromebooks will basically have the Dimensity 9400 inside
Wow! I was not prepared for this today. After doing some extensive digging around, I've finally mapped out the cores that will be inside the MediaTek MT8196 that we've been tracking the development of for at least a couple upcoming Chromebooks. As a quick reminder, the baseboard for this … [Read more...] about Upcoming MediaTek MT8196 Chromebooks will basically have the Dimensity 9400 inside
Google TV to get Gemini AI and more mics so you can talk to your TV more easily
Google has just introduced some seriously cool AI upgrades coming to Google TV. Powered by their Gemini models, these new features aim to make your TV experience even more interactive and intuitive, the company announced at CES on Monday. Instead of fumbling with the remote, you and your family … [Read more...] about Google TV to get Gemini AI and more mics so you can talk to your TV more easily
Samsung Galaxy S25 looks amazing in the latest, perhaps final leaks
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch is two weeks away, and the leaks are still coming in. New official-looking images have surfaced, giving us a glimpse of the super-slim display bezels and a fresh "Icy Blue" color option. They come via WinFuture, and there are a few things we can glean from these … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S25 looks amazing in the latest, perhaps final leaks
It looks like the first Pixel update of the year is rolling out today
The first Pixel update of the new year is fashionably late, but still here within a realistic time frame for an update delivered on the heels of a few holidays. Verizon has officially announced that the January 2025 security patch is beginning its rollout today, January 7th, and as usual, the update … [Read more...] about It looks like the first Pixel update of the year is rolling out today
Google is preparing replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Wear OS
It seems Google's popular AI model, Gemini, is about to land on your Wear OS watch. 9to5 Google has been digging through the latest Google app APK (version 16.0.5) and found some interesting lines of code that suggest Gemini is making its way to our wrists. This follows Google's recent trend of … [Read more...] about Google is preparing replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Wear OS
