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I stopped uploading research to NotebookLM, and my local LLM does everything Google's version promised

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There are always tools that you can't stop using and talking about once you go hands-on with them. However, as time passes, the novelty often wears off and they slowly fade into the background as you move on to the next shiny thing.

Apple, Google, Samsung Face New ITC Probe Over Audio IP

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The U.S. International Trade Commission on Wednesday said it will review BoomCloud 360's claims that Google, Apple and Samsung have imported electronic devices that infringe a trio of patents owned by the spatial audio technology company.

Meta is learning a lesson about camera glasses that Google learned more than 10 years ago

Google Glass taught Google that camera glasses make people uncomfortable. Now, Meta is reportedly developing a camera-free version of its AI glasses.

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Your Google Home widgets will now eat up less of your battery life

Google Home's latest release offers fixes and improvements across the board.

Google doubles down on today’s preview builds with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 offers Google's latest look at the platform's next big update.

Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel

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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 now available for Pixel devices, with this release nearly three weeks since the last update.

Google Home app brings battery-efficient widget, reduces gray device tiles

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Besides Home MCP, Google today is also rolling out Home app (especially for the homescreen widget) and Gemini for Home voice assistant updates.

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Google just made a huge smart home move — and it’s good news for Claude AI fans

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Third-party AI agents like Claude can now control Google Home devices. Here is what it means for your privacy, security and smart devices.

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I replaced my Google TV's home screen with a free launcher, and I don't want to go back

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While I prefer using my Google TV box over my smart TV's apps, that doesn't mean Google's platform is flawless. For some time, I've been toying with the idea of trying out a third-party launcher to replace my home screen.

Google is playing a different AI game than everyone else, and Wall Street may be missing the point

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Investors have been fixated on the relative performance of Alphabet’s AI models when they should instead be cheering the company’s cloud potential, an analyst says.

Gemini was broken on the Pixel Watch 5, but Google’s got a fix

A Pixel Watch 5 bug is causing Gemini to fail, and no one knows why.

Google adds MCP integration to Google Home, letting third-party AI agents analyze home data and control devices, rolling out to Premium Advanced users in the US (Jennifer Pattison Tuohy/The Verge)

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Google adds MCP integration to Google Home, letting third-party AI agents analyze home data and control devices, rolling out to Premium Advanced users in the US — Google Home adds MCP integration, allowing third-party AI agents to analyze…

Google Home MCP lets Antigravity, Claude, OpenClaw, & more control your smart home

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Google today announced “Home MCP” to let your personal AI agent interact with your smart home devices via the Model Context Protocol.

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Google Pixel phones pwned in zero-click attacks

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Both Google and Uncle Sam warned that attackers have exploited a zero-day improper authorization bug in Pixel phones' cellular modems that can bypass permission checks and escalate privileges with no user interaction required. The hole has…

This Pixel Watch 5 Deal Can Put Google’s Latest Wearable on Your Wrist for $100 Less

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If you’re after a smartwatch with cellular connectivity, this is a bargain you won’t want to miss.

Upgraded Xiaomi TV Stick HD now available in more countries with Google TV and Dolby Audio

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Xiaomi has released its upgraded TV Stick HD in more countries. Now sold in the Eurozone for under €55, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) boasts a faster chipset than its predecessor, as well as Google TV and Dolby Audio support.

Google Home now lets you give the keys to your smart home to any AI agent you please

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Which AI do you trust the most with your smart home? If you have a preference as to which AI model you'd like to control your devices, but you're annoyed that your Google Home won't let you pick the one you want, you'll be pleased to know…

Samsung's Gallery Cloud Sync app adds Google Photos support just as it drops OneDrive

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You know how Samsung offers a 6-month trial of the Google AI Pro plan for free with select Galaxy devices? Beyond the AI features, that plan also gives you 5TB of cloud storage – and soon you will be able to use that more easily, thanks to…

Google Maps keeps killing your podcast volume (here's why and how to fix it)

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I stopped letting Google Maps ruin my podcast drives, and here's what actually works.

Android Auto update lets you customize your Google Maps ‘driving avatar’ via car display

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Google is rolling out an update for Maps on Android Auto that gives users the ability to edit their “driving avatar” directly from the car’s display.