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Character.AI owes Google and Big Law firms nearly $7M, court filings show

Character.AI filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday and plans to complete a court-supervised sale of the company by the end of the year.

Your Google Subscription Just Lost Most Of Its Value

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Google AI Plus is marketed as a compelling way to access Google's Gemini models for a low entry price. Now, however, Google is cutting back some access.

Google Home users are watching their carefully organized rooms fall apart

Apple is spending today showing off its shiny new smart home hardware, which is bound to leave Google Home users wondering when Google will make its next big move. For some, though, new gadgets are probably the last thing on their minds —…

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Judge skeptical of claims Google AI tool wiretapped customer service calls

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The plaintiffs argue businesses such as Home Depot and Discover did not disclose they use AI-powered virtual customer service agents provided by Google.

Not ready to give up Google Assistant? There's apparently a way to bring it back

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Someone found a way to bring Google Assistant back from the dead on Android

I replaced Google Maps Timeline with a self-hosted app, and it does things Google doesn't offer

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Google Maps Timeline is one of those features that can be incredibly useful when needed. It can remind you where you went on a particular day, the places you visited on vacation, and even the routes you took from A to B. I never liked the…

Google Ads conversion adjustments: How to bid toward better leads

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WebFX reports highlight how Google Ads conversion adjustments allow advertisers to correct recorded conversions, improving Smart Bidding's accuracy.

Google Ads conversion adjustments: How to bid toward better leads

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WebFX reports highlight how Google Ads conversion adjustments allow advertisers to correct recorded conversions, improving Smart Bidding's accuracy.

Google’s Gemini Argon 4 Is Now Available Worldwide

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Its prices make it competitive for developers and businesses willing to pay for their AI use, but the lack of a free option will likely hamstring mainstream appeal.

Hey Google, where is the next Nest Hub?

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Apple’s long-rumored smart home display is finally here and it begs the question – why hasn’t Google released a new Nest Hub in half a decade?

New Apple TV 4K vs. Google TV Streamer: How the two streaming boxes stack up

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Apple just announced its new Apple TV 4K (4th gen) for $300, twice the price of the Google TV Streamer. But is it worth it?

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Trump's super intelligence is rapidly catching up in the USA with 3X rise in search as Google Trends shows decreasing interest in 'Enemy' AI — while the rest of the world blissfully ignores it

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The term “super intelligence” is growing in prominence in the US – but the rest of the world is sticking with “artificial intelligence”

Google makes it easier to find apps and listen to YouTube in your car

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Google is making its in-car Play Store better, and YouTube finally gets background playback.

My Google Pixel's photos look different after I take them, so I switched to a camera app that doesn't edit my photos

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Google's Pixel phones have always been renowned for their excellent cameras. But what frustrates me is that what you see in the viewfinder doesn't always match what you get after you press the shutter button.

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Google releases Gemini 4 Argon, its new frontier model: Benchmarks, how to try it, and pricing

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Google announces Gemini 4 Argon, a frontier model built around coding and cyber defense

Apple’s HomePod mini 2 is here to challenge Google Home Speaker

Apple’s HomePod mini 2 looks the same, but its Sound Glow and audio tricks don’t.

Google says Gemini 4 Argon is a ‘powerhouse’ AI model, and anyone can pay for it

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Google has released Gemini 4 Argon globally to paying users, in the Gemini app, in Search and through the API. The $2 and $10 per million token prices are a launch discount against standard rates of $4 and $20. Google has released Gemini 4…

Google Wallet update adds receipt scanning and three other features

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Google Wallet is quietly getting four useful upgrades, including new features and refinements to what's already there.

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Google Sheets Canvas Builds Mini-Apps From Prompts: How It Works

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Google Sheets canvas uses Gemini to create interactive mini-apps from prompts. Here's how to build Kanban boards and dashboards, plus subscription and availability requirements.