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With fingers in pretty much every pie imaginable — search engines, phones, smart assistants, office software, even robots — Google is one of the biggest players in the tech industry, and it can be hard to keep up with everything they do. Thankfully, we keep up with it for you, whether you want reviews, in-depth analysis, or breaking news about what Google’s doing now.
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You can now link your favorite apps to AI Mode in Google Search to get things done
Google Search's AI Mode can now connect to apps like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music to complete tasks for you.
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It’s hot out there, but please stop putting your warm phones in the fridge
Experts and smartphone makers warn that putting an overheating phone in the fridge can cause condensation, leading to internal damage that may cost far more than overheating itself.
Gemini can make sense of the world around you, but don’t let it observe your children just yet
Researchers tested Gemini 2.5 Pro on parent-child interaction videos and found AI is reliable at observation but falls short when making expert-level judgments about child communication.
Pixel Watch 5 leak bares it all, and it seems Google is playing it safe again
Leaked Pixel Watch 5 renders reveal two sizes and four apparent finishes, but Google’s next smartwatch may pair its familiar pebble design with internal upgrades and a higher starting price.
I let Gemini take care of my houseplants, and they’ve never looked better
I used to lose more plants than I kept alive. Then I started asking Gemini for help, and my indoor jungle finally began to thrive.
I underestimated this NotebookLM feature until it completely changed how I study
A looming exam finally convinced me to try NotebookLM's Mind Maps. Now, it's the first feature I use whenever I start a new notebook.
If you shoot RAW, Snapseed just solved one of your biggest headaches
Snapseed's latest Android release adds support for most major RAW formats, plus in-tool undo and redo controls.
Pixel Watch permission error won’t go away, but there’s a weird fix
Pixel Watch owners are stuck with a Fitbit permission error that won't disappear, even after a factory reset. Thankfully, one user has found an odd workaround that actually works.
Google Home Speaker (2026) review: Smarter and punchier, with a subscription pinch
The latest edition of the Google Home Speaker serves a compelling mix of rewarding voice controls, surprisingly punchy audio output, and the most advanced suite of smart home features that you can get on a speaker under a $100 budget.
This Android malware can spy on your screen, read your texts, and control your phone remotely
A new version of RedHook Android malware uses your phone's own built-in debugging tool to take remote control of your device without needing root access or a USB cable.
The Pixel 11 may finally ditch Samsung’s modem for better battery life and connectivity
An FCC filing suggests Google's Pixel 11 could finally ditch Samsung's modem for better battery and connectivity.
New Pixel 11 leak reveals colors, specs, and a surprise accessory ahead of launch
With the Pixel 11 a month from its August 12 debut, a leaked set of retailer listings just revealed colors, specs, and a hint at Google's first ever item tracker
The best phones in 2026: our 14 favorite smartphones right now
Here are the best smartphones on the market today, from the Galaxy S26 Ultra to the iPhone 17. if you're shopping for a new phone, this roundup is for you.
Google just beat its own Prime Day Pixel 10 Pro deal, and the Pixel 11 may explain why
Google has dropped the 128GB Pixel 10 Pro to $699, beating its Prime Day price as inventory thins ahead of the expected Pixel 11 announcement in August.
Acer’s new Android phone lets you take better selfies with a rear display
Acer has quietly launched the Sospiro A15 with a 1.88-inch rear screen, a 64MP camera, Android 16, and a 5,000mAh battery. Here's everything the new budget phone offers
Google’s next foldable just leaked in its most elegant color yet
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold has appeared in a classy new Pine finish, accompanied by a slimmer body and a cleaner version of its familiar camera island.
Anthropic is giving away Claude Fable 5 at no extra cost for a limited time
Anthropic is offering paid Claude subscribers free access to Claude Fable 5 until July 19, after which continued use will require separate usage credits.
The Pixel 11 is almost here, and these are the 3 upgrades I’m begging Google to make
The Pixel 11 is just around the corner, and Google has a chance to fix three long-standing issues that have held the Pixel experience back for years.
Google’s new Magic Pointer Play Store listing reveals a Gemini shortcut built for Googlebooks
Google’s newly surfaced Magic Pointer listing reveals a Gemini-powered cursor for Googlebooks, but incompatible Android devices mean the feature remains an early preview rather than something consumers can try today.
Google may finally ditch Samsung’s modem in the Pixel 11, and Tensor G6 could be better for it
Google’s Pixel 11 FCC paperwork contains a MediaTek reference, suggesting Tensor G6 may abandon Samsung’s Exynos modem in pursuit of better battery efficiency and stronger everyday connectivity.
Your Google Voice calls just got an AI note-taker, and a cheaper price tag
Google Voice is bringing Gemini's AI note-taking to phone calls, plus new standalone plans that let anyone with a Gmail account run a professional phone system without Workspace subscription.
Your Google AI Studio apps can finally have polished, presentable web links
Google AI Studio now lets users assign personalized ai.studio addresses to full-stack web apps deployed through Cloud Run.
My old Pixel keeps getting AI features Apple wants a newer iPhone for
My Pixel 8a keeps gaining AI tools while Apple’s newest model leaves the standard iPhone 17 behind, and that gap says plenty about long-term support.
You can now check if a Google ad was made using AI
Google is adding an AI transparency label to ads on Search, YouTube, and Discover, letting you check if an ad was made with generative AI.
Android can now back up more of your phone, but Google is also letting you say no
Android is adding granular switches for message and device backups while testing automatic Documents uploads to Google Drive, giving users more control over what gets saved and what consumes their cloud storage.
Google just changed how it grades the AI models you use for Android coding
Google resets its Android Bench leaderboard with a new testing framework and eight new models.
AI image generators have escaped nightmare fingers and entered the fake premium era
I tested Meta Muse, Gemini Nano Banana 2, and ChatGPT Images 2.0. The obvious AI failures are fading, but the new flaws are harder to laugh off.
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