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Google’s NotebookLM introduces Data Tables feature

www.engadget.com

Google's latest addition to its NotebookLM artificial intelligence research platform is a feature called Data Tables. The tool can collect and synthesize information across multiple sources into a chart that can be exported to Google…

Google preps a fix for what's probably the Phone app's most annoying trait

www.androidcentral.com

Google is testing a solution to a problematic issue Android users have with the Phone app when on a call.

Can Law Enforcement Access Google Search Data Without a Warrant? Pennsylvania Says Yes

natlawreview.com

On December 16, 2025, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that individuals do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in general, unprotected Google search records. Commonwealth v. Kurtz, No. 98 MAP 2023 (Pa. Dec. 16, 2025). In this…

Google Fi subscribers can basically get a free Pixel Watch 3 LTE

9to5google.com

While it’s not a holiday gift made of bricks like in years past, Google Fi subscribers can get a free Pixel Watch 3 LTE this holiday season.

5 reasons the Google app is a must-download on your iPhone — especially before your next flight

www.tomsguide.com

The Google app on iPhone does more than search. From Gemini-powered answers to visual tools and faster discovery, here are five features worth using right now.

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Stripe's agentic play; Google doubles down on India

www.americanbanker.com

The payment fintech is marketing technology that lets merchants sell through AI agents; Google adds a credit card for India's national real-time payment rail. That and more in American Banker's global payments and fintech roundup.

I ran a battery test between the best Samsung, Google, and OnePlus phones - here's the surprise winner

www.zdnet.com

Among the year's best Android phones, here's the one that lasted the longest in our endurance tests.

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New York Times columnist David Brooks, Google co-founder Sergey Brin among new faces in Jeffrey Epstein photo release

nypost.com

Congressional Democrats released another trove of documents handed over by the estate of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Google’s Gemini app can check videos to see if they were made with Google AI

www.theverge.com

Google expanded Gemini's AI verification feature to videos made or edited with the company's own AI models. Users can now ask Gemini to determine if an uploaded video is AI-generated by asking, "Was this generated using Google AI?" Gemini…

Google brings Gemini for Home to Canada in its first international expansion

9to5google.com

Google only kicked off its Gemini for Home rollout a few weeks ago, but it’s full steam ahead for the company’s efforts to replace Assistant. After speeding up invites in the US last week, we’re now seeing our first international expansion…

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Google Pushes Surprise Pixel Update That Could Affect Millions of Users

www.techrepublic.com

Google rolls out a surprise second Pixel update to millions of users, sparking speculation about a critical fix and hinting at an upcoming pocket dial solution.

Google Adds AI Content Detection Tools to Gemini

So now, users can check if something was generated by AI before sharing.

Google's Superman Easter Egg Will Make You Want To Rewatch The Movie On HBO Max

www.bgr.com

Joining Google's library of fantastic Easter eggs is a new one dedicated to the recent Superman film, which is now available for streaming.

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen) review

www.tomsguide.com

The new Google Nest Doorbell boasts tons of helpful features and a better video quality, but be prepared to pay for those new updates.

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Google Gemini is getting an AI video detector

www.howtogeek.com

Google is expanding its content transparency tools within the Gemini app. It is now possible to verify videos generated by the company's own artificial intelligence models. Keep in mind, this is exclusive to anything Gemini made, because…

Google is finally fixing a major Pixel home screen frustration

www.phonearena.com

The latest Android beta includes a feature users have been demanding for years.

Google Play and YouTube purchases return to Movies Anywhere, here’s how to get them back

www.howtogeek.com

Last month, Google and Disney had a bit of a spat over YouTube TV licensing. One of the unexpected consequences was that Google Play and YouTube movie purchases disappeared from the Movies Anywhere service. The dust has finally settled,…