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Google’s NotebookLM App Now on Android

Tim May 20, 2025 1

NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered service that was previously viral for generating podcasts about any topic, is now available on Android. With the app, students or researchers can gather information from all sorts of sources, then create whatever they might want...

Watch: Google Hosts TED Talk and Demos Android XR Glasses

Tim April 17, 2025 2

Google showcased its Gemini-powered Android XR (extended reality) glasses at a TED Talk recently. Back in December, we got our first look at Samsung's headset for the platform, but at this Talk, we see what's essentially a leap forward from Google Glass. We've...

Use Google’s Latest AI Features to Plan Your Next Vacation

Tim March 27, 2025 2

Google announced a variety of features and tools this week, all aimed at planning your next trip. They range from AI-powered to good old fashioned hotel price tracking, but let this all be a sign that it's time you got away for a bit. Pictured above is one of...

Pixel 9a Has Extra, Extra Small Model of Gemini AI With Less Features

Tim March 20, 2025 3

Due to the Pixel 9a's shipping with 8GB RAM, instead of the 12GB or 16GB of RAM we saw with the rest of the Pixel 9 lineup, Google had to ship a smaller model of Gemini AI with the device. For the people who track this stuff, it's important to note, because...

Gemini Advanced Now Gets ‘Deep Research’ on Mobile

Tim February 20, 2025 3

Announced this week, Gemini Advanced users on mobile can now access Deep Research. With this, Gemini can generate "comprehensive, easy-to-read reports" on nearly any research topic, with the goal being to save users hours of research time. Deep Research was...

Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Supports Generative AI, Available in Coming Months

Tim February 12, 2025 1

Qualcomm announced fresh silicon for mid to upper range devices this week, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. Expected to launch in China-based phones (OPPO, realme, Honor, etc.) first in the coming months, Qualcomm is packing plenty of high-end features inside of what...

Pixel, Android Team Googlers Offered ‘Voluntary Exit Program’

Tim January 30, 2025 25

If you're a US-based Googler working for a team focused on Android, Pixel, Chrome or a number of others, you probably already saw the news hit your work inbox that you're being offered a "voluntary exit program" complete with a severance package. Following...

Gemini-Powered Smart Glasses Already on Kickstarter for $209 (Updated)

Tim January 3, 2025 4

This week is full of news concerning technology you put on your face, so here's a bit more for you. Over on Kickstarter, you can back a project that puts Gemini (but also ChatGPT and Claude) into a pair of glasses. Think Ray-Ban's Meta smart glasses, but not...