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NotebookLM goes global, gains web and Google Slides support
NotebookLM, Google’s free tool for using AI to study or ask questions about a specific set of information, is massively expanding across the globe and gaining new support for websites and Google Slides.
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Google launched AI Overviews in mid-May to all users and, following some viral mistakes, it seems the company has pulled back, as new research shows it may be appearing in merely 15% of search queries.
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During the Google Store summer sale, Pixel 8 and 8 Pro buyers can get four months of Google One AI Premium for free.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps location history change rolling out, Your Timeline on web going away
Back in December, Google announced that Maps Location History would soon be stored on your phone instead of the cloud. This change to the Google Maps Timeline is continuing to roll out, and will see the deprecation of Your Timeline on the web.
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Google made a big commitment with the Pixel 8 last year with the promise of 7 years of software updates and, now, Apple has confirmed that that’s more than an iPhone will be guaranteed.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV homescreen only shows apps, no recommendations or ads, in strange bug
In what seems to be a rolling bug across Google TV devices, users have found that their homescreen is going mostly blank, skipping recommendations and only showing their apps.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung confirms ‘Galaxy Watch FE’ name in website slip-up as launch approaches
Following several other leaks, Samsung has now confirmed the name of its upcoming budget smartwatch as the “Galaxy Watch FE.”
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Samsung’s new lineup of Gaming Hub monitors go on pre-order with gifted credit
Samsung recently announced a total of eight new monitors, each equipped with Samsung’s Gaming Hub that allows users to connect to cloud gaming services with ease. These self-sustained monitors are now available for pre-order, and doing so comes with a substantial gift card.
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Shortwave adds ‘Inbox Splits’ to help divide up your Gmail inbox
The true successor to Inbox, Shortwave, is adding Inbox Splits, which allow you to divide your Gmail inbox into smaller, bite-sized chunks.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing Phone (3) won’t launch until 2025, but it’ll have AI
The Nothing Phone (3) won’t be coming this year, the company has confirmed, but Nothing also has some AI projects in the works.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle acquires Cameyo to boost virtual Windows apps for enterprise on ChromeOS
Google has acquired Cameyo to encourage enterprise adoption of ChromeOS by making it easy to run legacy Windows apps.
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Deals: Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 from $200, Galaxy Tab S9 $200 off, Up to 15% off Samsung’s new Smart Monitors, more
Wednesday’s deals have arrived with some solid $100 price drops on Galaxy Watch 6 in various sizes and styles starting from $200 shipped. But before that, we spotted a straight $200 price drop on Galaxy Tab S9 from $599 just after Samsung started offering up to 15% off its latest monitor lineup alongside the $300 in FREE credit. A new Amazon low on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra ANC Earbuds and more are also waiting down below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Gorilla Glass ‘7i’ improves drop and scratch protection for mid-range Android phones
Corning’s Gorilla Glass is used throughout the mobile industry to protect displays, but more affordable devices often end up using older versions. Today, Corning has introduced “Gorilla Glass 7i” which is focused on bringing better protection to affordable devices.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung briefly leaked the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 in an ad
We’ve heard a lot about the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, but official-looking images haven’t really made their way online yet. But, now, Samsung itself has allegedly posted an ad for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, showing off the updated designs in full.
Expand Expanding CloseWhere is Zoom Enhance for Pixel 8 Pro? [Video]
How are we still waiting on Zoom Enhance? The feature was touted as coming to the Pixel 8 Pro way back during the launch keynote at Made by Google. Where is the camera function? Maybe we can work it out.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app for Android & iOS is now rolling out to UK, Europe
Following the last country/language expansion at the end of April, Google’s Gemini app for Android and iOS is now coming to the UK and Europe.
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Google Maps beta crashing in Android Auto
After updating to the latest beta version of Google Maps, some Android Auto users are having issues with mapping in their cars.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages ‘Nudges’ and birthday reminders are back [U]
After introducing in 2022, Google Messages for Android has removed a “Nudges” capability that provided reply and birthday reminders.
Expand Expanding CloseI hope the Fitbit logo remains or: The boringness of the ‘G’
This is the least important part of Fitbit’s absorption into Google — seriously, where is the dark theme — but I hope its logo and brand identity survives. I’m specifically referring to the arrow logo comprised of dots, lowercase “fitbit” wordmark, and soothing green/teal color palette.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says it will not keep Pixel devices sent in for repair with ‘unauthorized parts’
Google’s repair policy for Pixel devices was briefly under fire when it was noticed that the company would not return a device to the owner if it used “unauthorized parts.” Now, the company is striking that from its policy.
Expand Expanding CloseThe AutoPro X Android Auto Wireless adapter enables Samsung Dex in your car
Forget clunky interfaces and restricted app access with Mayton’s AutoPro X. This in-car dongle goes beyond the somewhat limited boundaries of Android Auto, transforming your car’s navigation screen into a full-fledged computer or laptop experience.
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New York City is using Google Maps to help you find a public bathroom
Announced this week, New York City officials are putting a focus on improving the use and finding of public bathrooms in the city, and that includes using Google Maps to do it.
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How to sign up for the Google Home Public Preview and test new features
Google allows users to test out new Google Home features in something called a “Public Preview.” Signing up gets you early access to the newest version of the Home app and new features as they become available. Here’s how to join the list to join the Google Home app’s Public Preview.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini appears to be adding a Spotify extension
After rolling out a YouTube Music extension last month, Google may soon add a Spotify extension to Gemini.
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