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After first debuting in September for one series of devices, Gemini for TV is now coming to the Google TV Streamer.

For several years now, Samsung has celebrated Earth Day by adding a new lineup of flagships to its “Certified Re-Newed” program. The company appears to be changing up its schedule, however, as the mainline Galaxy S25 series and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 are both now available months ahead of schedule.

Google Meet’s in-call emojis will no longer be limited to generic reactions as the service begins rolling out full library access to certain devices.

An insider report indicates that Samsung may have “noped” out on delivering the Galaxy S26 Edge alongside the traditional three devices, which pushes the Galaxy S26 series release up to its initially expected February launch timeframe.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series was expected to be quite thin compared to past generations, but new rumors are clarifying that this probably won’t be the case, while also revealing the “Plus” model that just rose from the grave.

Samsung is starting to open up the One UI 8 beta to Galaxy Watch 5 users, all the while the Galaxy Watch 6 is getting its second beta update as the full release looms close.

One of the big bonuses of Samsung Health, the app you use for tracking workouts and data from Galaxy Watch, is that there’s no monthly cost. Samsung is now adding a subscription to the app, though, but only for new guided workouts that integrate with Galaxy Watch.

As previously communicated, YouTube TV is sending subscribers a $20 credit in light of Disney content still not being available.

Gemini for Google Home has arrived and, with it, a glimpse of Google’s view of the future of the smart home. But that future is still held back by the simple fact that, like anything with AI, it makes too many mistakes.

Besides the AI-powered coach, the Fitbit redesign introduces Material 3 Expressive to the Android app.

As the YouTube TV vs Disney feud continues to roll on, a new report suggests that the $20 credit Google promised in the event of an “extended period” without the channels is apparently set to be sent to subscribers on November 9.

The fight between Disney and YouTube TV might seem fairly commonplace on the surface, especially if you’ve followed any carriage disputes in the pre-streaming era. But despite Google’s cable replacement showing no signs of slowing down its growth, the stalemate between it and the House of Mouse has already expanded well beyond its usual scope, without any signs of peace coming any time soon.

Over a week after channels first vanished, there’s no sign of a deal between Disney and YouTube TV, with a “leaked” Disney memo and YouTube’s response no signaling that either side is giving in.

The Google app’s legacy voice search experience is finally being modernized with a redesign inspired by Search Live.

Welcome to episode 77 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will discuss the latest AI improvements making their way to Google Maps in the coming months, including improved conversational guidance along routes and landmark navigation. From there, we cover Google’s ongoing feud with Disney following the expiration of their shared YouTube TV contract, before finishing up with a dive into some extremely impressive Pixel 10 sales numbers.

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Upcoming Google Wallet settings will provide a “new way for you to get more personalized recommendations” from your “purchase and pass” history.

If you’re seeing a new icon in the top-right corner of Google Drive this morning, it’s for Google Workspace Flows.

By now, enough dust has settled, the prices have come down a wee bit, and you’re ready to upgrade. But which Pixel released in 2025 is right for you? Bear with us, here’s everything you need to know.