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What’s new in Android’s December 2025 Google System Updates [U]

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The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while…

I've tested Gemini 3, and it proves Google has what it takes to win the AI race

OpenAI is old news — there are three things about Google's Gemini 3 rollout that have me convinced it can come out on top of the AI race.

Google Adds Security Layers to Safeguard Agentic Browsing With Chrome

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Google has announced new tools it will use to improve the safety of agentic browsing with Chrome. The tools are designed in part to combat “the primary new threat facing all agentic browsers,” indirect prompt injection, Nathan Parker,…

Meta and Google turn to NextEra to feed insatiable datacenter power hunger

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The Chocolate Factory will also put its AI to work inside one of America’s biggest utilities

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This New Google Chrome Feature Is The Productivity Boost You Didn't Know You Needed

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Despite being one of the most popular browsers, Google Chrome lacked a crucial feature for the longest time. Now that it has arrived, here's how you can use it.

Apple and Google Are Making It Easier to Switch Between iPhone and Android

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When it's time to buy a new car, you don't necessarily need to stick with the one you had before. You don't lose your cloud-based photos by switching from Toyota to Subaru, nor will your friends yell at you for ruining the group chat by…

Google’s AI try-on app Doppl adds a shoppable discovery feed

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The tech giant says the idea behind the new feed is to display recommendations so users can discover and virtually try on items. Nearly everything in the feed is shoppable, with direct links to merchants.

Google says there are ‘no plans’ to put ads in the Gemini app

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A recent report claims that Google is preparing to inject its ever-more-popular Gemini AI tools with advertisements, but Google is adamant that there are “no plans” for ads in Gemini.

Here’s the Best Look at Google’s XR Glasses We’ve Gotten Yet

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Take a look at Project Aura's computing puck.

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Video shows how Google's version of NameDrop for Android will work

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Back in November we first heard that Google was working on creating something very similar to Apple's NameDrop, but for Android devices. NameDrop was launched in 2023 and lets you share files with another iPhone owner by simply bringing…

Google and Apple partner on better Android-iPhone switching

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Google and Apple have long existed as polar opposites, each ruling over their tech kingdoms with little interest in cooperation. But the latest build of Android's Canary operating system hints at an unusual instance of collaboration…

Gemini for Home update already working on some third-party Google Assistant speakers

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In a somewhat unexpected turn of events, Google’s big Gemini for Home voice assistant update doesn’t just work on Nest devices, but several third-party Google Assistant speakers too!

Your Google Wallet just got a truly helpful travel upgrade - here's how to set it up

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The features are designed to make sure you have easier access to important passes and information.

Amid rumors, Google assures Gemini users: 'no ads planned for the app'

Google is reportedly seeking to bring ads to its AI, Gemini, as reports claimed advertisers have been informed to make preparations.

Your selfies are about to look better with Google’s new touch up tools

Google Photos is testing a new “Touch Up” feature that adds AI-powered face retouching tools, letting users edit individual faces with simple sliders for natural, subtle adjustments.

Google to launch first of its AI glasses in 2026

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That includes the first of Google's AI glasses in partnership with Warby Parker.