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Google Pixel Buds 2a TWS earphones surface in new colors

www.gsmarena.com

Google unveiled the Pixel Buds 2a TWS earphones last August in Iris and Hazel colors, which are expected to be joined by two new color models that have surfaced online.

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Google Brings Genie 3's Interactive World-Building Prototype to AI Ultra Subscribers

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Genie 3 lets you generate a video game-like world in seconds with only a text prompt.

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Pixel 10 and Pixel Watch 4 discounts return to the Google Store

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After the inaugural 2026 deals, the US Google Store has brought back the same discounts on the Pixel 10 series and Pixel Watch 4.

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Game companies see share prices plummet following the launch of Google's very limited virtual world generator, Project Genie

www.eurogamer.net

Gaming companies saw share prices plummet this week after Google rolled out Project Genie 3, an AI tool that lets users generate virtual worlds in 60-second bursts from text prompts.

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Google may let websites opt out of AI Overviews after UK pressure

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Google is exploring new options to allow websites and publishers to opt out of having their content used in AI Overviews. The move comes after the UK government urged the company to provide more control to content creators, citing growing…

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Here’s everything Google added to Gemini in January 2026

Just because it’s the start of the year doesn’t mean Google is slowing down on Gemini updates. In fact, Gemini has already picked up a long list of new features in January 2026. Given that new features tend to roll out gradually, and it…

Google's Project Genie lijkt ervoor te zorgen dat sommige investeerders hun vertrouwen in Roblox, Unity en... GTA 6 verliezen

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Na de onthulling van Genie, Google’s generatieve‑AI‑gestuurde tool voor het bouwen van virtuele werelden, doken de aandelen van meerdere grote gamebedrijven omlaag, vermoedelijk omdat sommige investeerders geloven dat je met AI nu in één…

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Met Google AI Project Genie kun je speelbare werelden creëren op basis van prompts, dus natuurlijk is het ook gebruikt om Nintendo-games zoals Mario en Zelda na te maken

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Google is gestart met de verkoop van toegang tot Project Genie, een interactieve wereldbouwtool waarmee gebruikers speelbare omgevingen kunnen creëren op basis van een prompt, zelfs werelden met Nintendo‑personages.

I used Apple AirPlay and Google Cast all the time until I learned about these issues

www.pocket-lint.com

They're not really designed to match your TV's capabilities perfectly.

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AI Is 'Underhyped,' Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Says, Predicting Massive Impact On Healthcare, Finance, Business Automation

www.benzinga.com

Eric Schmidt says AI is underestimated but will revolutionize finance, healthcare. AI is automating boring business tasks.

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Google confirmed it is closing free YouTube background playback loopholes

www.gsmarena.com

Most users tend to associate and purchase YouTube Premium to remove ads on the popular platform. However, there are a few other features Google locks behind that paywall as well. Most notably – background playback.

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Goodbye ChromeOS: Leaked ‘Aluminium’ OS Reveals Google’s Android Desktop Future

www.forbes.com

The end of ChromeOS is near. A leaked video confirms 'Aluminium OS' (ALOS) will bring a full Android desktop experience to laptops.

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Google Pixel cases are $5 in wild 90% off accessory sale at Verizon

9to5google.com

Verizon has a wild sale going on right now, with hundreds of accessories available for 90% off, including Google’s official Pixel 10 case for just $5.00.

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What new Google Messages features are rolling out [January 2026]

9to5google.com

Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and devices we’ve checked,…

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Should you downgrade to Google AI Plus?

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Google AI Plus came to the US this week as the more affordable alternative to AI Pro, which previously served as the entry point to premium Gemini features. Whether it’s worth downgrading comes down to how you use Google AI.

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'Google’s leaked Aluminum OS looks like the ChromeOS I've waited years for': why I might actually ditch Windows 11

www.tomsguide.com

Windows 11 is at a breaking point, but Google’s newly leaked Aluminum OS could finally deliver the "Pro" desktop and gaming alternative I’ve been waiting for.