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Google is continuing its work to make links more prominent in AI Mode and AI Overviews.

Based on a recent report, YouTube is apparently considering adding audiobooks as a new medium alongside music and video.

Following its announcement at Google I/O earlier this year, Google’s new Universal Cart is now rolling out in the US, giving you the ability to shop the web and watch for deals using Search, Gemini, and more.

Apple’s debut in the foldable market was always going to have an impact on Android foldables, with many brands having been optimistic that it would have a positive ripple effect. For Samsung, that appears to be true, as the company says that interest in its Galaxy Z Fold 8 remains significantly higher following the iPhone Duo’s announcement.

Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 update continues to pick up steam, with several more Galaxy devices joining the fray.

Ahead of its Android XR-based Aura launching later this year, XREAL is giving its flagship One Pro a “Plus” upgrade without raising the price.

Good morning! Today I’m watching this epic discussion between Thom Yorke and Harry Styles, reading everything I can about the new Ocarina of Time remake, playing MMO Solitaire with 400 other people, and jamming to Remi Wolf’s new album, Mud.

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Google is testing a big firmware update for the Google Home, Home Mini, Nest Mini, and Nest Audio.

It’s been less than a month since YouTube said it planned to let users post GIFs in the comments section. The time has come, and this is just the beginning of a gradual rollout.

The latest Google Home app is improving support for local network control over Matter devices, including Philips Hue lights.

Google has begun emailing Gemini AI Plus members to inform them when their Gemini subscription will no longer include access to the advanced models – just Flash.

Google Home is getting a fresh update with improvements to reordering your favorite devices, redesigned controls for third-party smart home devices, and some much-needed fixes for Gemini commands.

In response to more AI-generated content appearing on streaming services, YouTube Music is adding a new AI label directly to the player.

Google’s new Fitbit Edge tracker launches later this month and, as we get our review together, here’s a quick hands-on look at the new middle child of Google’s wearable lineup.

The Samsung Health app is getting a pretty major update this week with support for new coaches for sleep and running, as well as support for scanning meals to track calories and macros.

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Google is announcing new Android features to help combat messaging and phone scams, including enhanced protection mode in Google Messages.

Unlike a lot of AI features, most of Samsung’s Galaxy AI tools are genuinely useful. Transcript, Call, and Note Assist are awesome tools, and Samsung is bringing those and more to more users and languages.

After first coming to Apple TV, the official Pocket Casts app is now available to download on Android TV and Google TV devices.

A bug in the Google Home app has left device lists messy for some users, with no obvious way to fix it for the time being.