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9 signs Google’s Gemini just ended ChatGPT’s dominance

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From Android to Workspace to custom chips, Google is quietly positioning Gemini to outperform ChatGPT. Here’s how its long-term AI strategy is set to dominate in 2026.

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The 'RAM Rationing' of 2026 could lead to some awkward moments of irony for the likes of Google and Apple — here's why

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In making AI better, the RAMifications are significant for future devices and their ability to multitask.

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Google Pushes AI Onto Devices

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For much of the past decade, artificial intelligence has been concentrated in the cloud. Large models trained and run in centralized data centers have powered chatbots, enterprise tools and consumer applications, but that approach comes…

What product categories do you want Google Pixel to enter?

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Remember Google Clips? The not-quite-a-GoPro that used AI to automatically capture key moments was released at the second Made by Google event, and felt like the company’s penchant for experimental software was going to extend into…

Android Circuit: Galaxy S26 Ultra Design, Google’s Pixel Warning, OnePlus Turbo 6 Confirmed

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This week’s Android headlines: Galaxy S26 Ultra design leaks, Google’s Pixel update warning, OnePlus confirm next adventure, smartphone adventure, 2026 as the year of the battery, and more...

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Google Launches Disco to Simplify Browsing and Enhance Online Tasks

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Discover how Google's new tool, Disco, is set to simplify browsing and enhance your online tasks, making your internet experience more efficient and enjoyable.

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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Moves Lower As Investors Assess Its AI Edge Against Google

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Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares are down Friday morning as the investors continue to weigh its competitive position in the AI space. This decline comes amid the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 trading flat to start 2026.

Save some money on your heating bills with the Google Nest Learning Thermostat at its lowest price yet

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As of Jan. 2, get the Google Nest Learning Thermostat at its lowest price yet.

Google AI Overviews put people at risk of harm with misleading health advice

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Exclusive: Inaccurate information presented in summaries, Guardian investigation finds

Google in 2026: What to expect [Video]

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2026 could be a blockbuster year for Google after some serious success across almost all areas in 2025. What should and could we expect? Here are a few early-year thoughts and expectations.

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Google snaps up datacenter power biz Intersect while xAI plans more capacity

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The AI-fueled datacenter boom continues apace, with Google parent Alphabet moving to acquire energy and infrastructure biz Intersect, while Elon Musk's xAI is reportedly planning to expand beyond its already huge complex in Tennessee.…

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I replaced Google Chrome with a free local browser on my Pixel, and I'd pay good money for it

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Puma works on iPhone and Android, providing you with secure, local AI directly in your mobile browser.

IronCalc makes powerful spreadsheets possible, without Microsoft or Google

IronCalc brings fast, Excel-compatible spreadsheets to your browser without locking you into Microsoft 365 or Google’s cloud.

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Can You Use A Google Chromecast Without Internet?

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You may think you need an internet connection to use Google's Chromecast function. In fact, the partly-discontinued technology relies on local connectivity.

Google Chrome on Android is getting a big upgrade for people who hate ads

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Google is rolling out a new Reading mode for Android devices that makes it much easier to use.

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After being called out by Elon Musk, Tesla's ex-AI director Andrej Karpathy says Google Waymo cannot do…

Former Tesla AI chief Andrej Karpathy believes Google's Waymo couldn't replicate Tesla's recent coast-to-coast autonomous drive. He highlighted Tesla's end-to-end neural network versus Waymo's modular system, which struggled during a San…

Claim a free Google Pixel Watch 3 worth £499 in rare New Year's deal

Shoppers on the hunt for a new phone can claim a free Pixel Watch 3 worth £499 with their purchase from Sky