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Google sounds really excited about ‘massive’ feature update hitting Pixel Buds right now (Updated)

Update, October 7, 2026 (11:43 AM ET): Google has updated its announcement to remove mention of the original Pixel Buds Pro. Only the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Buds 2a are getting these updates. Still a “big” update, we guess — but maybe a…

Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Charge 6: Is Google’s Rumored Tracker Worth the Upgrade?

Fitbit Edge leaks point to GPS, an altimeter, apps, and seven-day battery life. See how it compares with Charge 6 and whether it is worth waiting for.

Fed. Circ. Overrules Albright, Sends Google IP Suit To Calif.

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The Federal Circuit on Tuesday overruled former U.S. District Judge Alan Albright's decision to keep a patent dispute between the University of Southern California and Google in the Western District of Texas, ordering the case transferred…

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Google’s latest version of Nano Banana ups the visual quality and consistency

Google tightens visual fidelity with Nano Banana 2.1 update.

Fairfax Co. rolls out Google AI blocker on school-issued laptops

wtop.com

Fairfax County is rolling out a new tool that will block students’ access to artificial intelligence-generated answers and summaries when they conduct a Google search on school-issued laptops.

Google’s power-hungry data centers crave nuclear energy

www.theverge.com

Google announced a new agreement to update six nuclear power plant sites across the US as the tech giant seeks to generate more electricity for its power-hungry data centers. Google signed the 20-year deal with Constellation, the leading…

Google rolling out ‘massive’ Pixel Buds Pro 2 and 2a update [U]

9to5google.com

Following last month’s addition of Gemini control, Google is rolling out a sizable Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a firmware update.

Hope you like RCS, because Google Messages plans to remove this easy way to turn it off

Google Messages could soon lose the ability to force SMS/MMS instead of RCS for each contact.

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Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services

arstechnica.com

Compromise of 3 domain registries allows hackers to walk off with unauthorized certs.

Google launches EmbeddingGemma 2, an open multimodal embedding model for devices

thenextweb.com

Google has released EmbeddingGemma 2, an open 740-million-parameter model that maps text, code, images, audio and video into a single space and runs entirely on a phone or a small board. It is licensed under Apache 2.0, has had no safety…

Claude launches Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides integration with sidebar and more

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If Gemini isn’t quite your cup of tea, Anthropic’s Claude now supports sidebar integration with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

Google is quietly making email verification less annoying in Chrome on Android

Chrome can now verify supported email addresses without sending you to your inbox.

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Google Photos vs. Gallery app: What's the difference and which should you use?

www.engadget.com

We compare Google's Photos and Gallery apps, so you can decide which one to use.

Dropbox Integrates with Google Gemini to Enhance Creative Workflows

smallbiztrends.com

Discover how Dropbox's integration with Google Gemini is transforming creative workflows, streamlining collaboration, and enhancing productivity for teams and individuals alike.

8 Best Prime Day Wearable Deals: Apple, Google, Samsung (2026)

www.wired.com

I’ve tested the wearables, tracked the prices, and found the Prime Day deals worth grabbing.

Google told to halt work on datacentres in Finland over environmental concerns

www.theguardian.com

Order on two construction sites comes after Google failed to carry out environmental impact assessments

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Google is taking away free access to these Gemini models — try these 7 free alternatives instead

www.tomsguide.com

With Google pulling back some features from the Gemini app’s free users, it may be time for them to try some other free AI options.