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Google’s NotebookLM can now turn your docs into AI videos on Android and iOS
NotebookLM on Android and iOS is getting Video Overviews, allowing users to convert PDFs and notes into short AI videos, complete with playback controls and new customization options for visuals.
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Google AI Plus is live in the US, here’s what you get
Google AI Plus just launched in the US as part of a 35-market expansion. The $7.99 plan adds paid Gemini access, Flow and NotebookLM tools, plus 200GB storage you can share with family.
AI Mode in Google Search now lets you ask follow-ups from AI Overviews
AI Mode in Google Search now lets you ask follow-ups directly from AI Overviews, then continue in AI Mode without retyping context. Google says it’s rolling out on mobile globally, with links still visible.
Your ChatGPT writing quality dip wasn’t in your head
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says GPT-5’s writing got harder to read because the company prioritized coding and reasoning. He’s promising GPT 5.x will bring back clearer prose without losing technical gains.
Yahoo Scout is an AI ‘answer engine’ that wants to challenge Perplexity and Google’s AI mode
With Scout, Yahoo is entering the AI search race by betting that users still want visible sources, challenging rivals like Google and Perplexity that increasingly keep links in the background.
Research reveals how these simple Chrome extensions are hawking your privacy
Research shows that even simple Chrome extensions can quietly invade user privacy, with some hijacking clipboards, impersonating trusted tools, and tracking activity without clearly telling users what is really happening.
Google wants Chrome to show what parts of a webpage are human or AI-generated
Google is exploring a new Chrome feature that could clearly label which parts of a webpage are human-written or AI-generated.
Your Google Photos photo to video clips can now include sound
Google Photos is upgrading Photo to video with typed AI prompts, editable suggestions, and audio that can be added automatically. You can generate a short clip in moments, save it, then share it.
Early tests suggest ChatGPT Health’s assessment of your fitness data may cause unnecessary panic
A reporter gave ChatGPT Health access to a decade of fitness data, and its assessment was not only incorrect but also inconsistent across chats.
This NEXTGEAR Clear Shift PC lets you switch from showpiece to stealth
NEXTGEAR’s Clear Shift desktops aim to fix the glass case problem with a simple mode switch. You can go from bright showcase lighting to a calmer look fast, without rebuilding your setup.
AI chatbot hype is real, but daily use at work remains limited
AI tools are spreading across offices, but an employee survey suggests they are far from becoming a daily work habit, even as companies and tech leaders continue to push AI adoption.
If your old PC struggles, this $999.99 OMEN deal is a clean reset
Save $250 on the HP OMEN 16L gaming desktop, now $999.99 (compared value $1,249.99). Includes an Intel Core i5-14400F, 16GB DDR5 RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GDDR7, and a 1TB SSD for a well-balanced gaming setup.
Gemini in Google Calendar now helps you find the best meeting time for all attendees
Google Calendar gets new Gemini-powered Suggested times feature to help users find the most optimal meeting time for all participants.
Your Claude chats just got more powerful with interactive app support
Claude now lets you use apps like Slack, Canva, Figma, and more directly in chat, turning the AI chatbot into a full-on workspace.
Microsoft has released an emergency Windows 11 update to fix crashing apps
Microsoft has released another emergency Windows 11 update after a January patch triggered widespread app crashes, Outlook failures, and cloud sync issues, forcing the company into rare back to back fixes.
The rise of adaptive displays: How Lenovo is redefining productivity & play
Displays have evolved steadily for years. Specs got sharper, refresh rates got higher, and bezels got thinner, but we’re now entering a new chapter where screen is no longer just a window into content. Displays are becoming intelligent, intuitive companions that adjust to how we work, play, and interact through the day. “If you look […]
Here’s what happened to your Gmail inbox over the weekend
Gmail users reported an unusual issue over the weekend that flooded their primary inbox with promotional emails and suspected spam warnings.
Your iPhone’s Siri upgrade may be tied to iOS 26.4
Apple is preparing to demo a rebuilt Siri in late February, ahead of an iOS 26.4 beta next month. The upgrade leans on Gemini, runs on Private Cloud Compute, and targets a spring rollout.
If you use Google AI for symptoms, know it cites YouTube a lot
A study of 50,807 German health searches found Google’s AI Overviews cite YouTube more than any other site. The AI also pulls links beyond top results, so quick symptom answers can lean on lower-bar sources.
Your first Windows on ARM gaming laptop may be a Lenovo Legion
A Lenovo listing leak points to a Legion 7 tied to NVIDIA's N1X label, hinting a Windows on ARM gaming laptop is coming. The next proof will be specs, drivers, and real-world benchmarks.
New study shows AI isn’t ready for office work
Mercor’s APEX-Agents benchmark finds top AI models score under 25% accuracy on realistic consulting, legal, and finance tasks.
Google Research suggests AI models like DeepSeek exhibit collective intelligence patterns
A Google study finds advanced AI models mimic collective human intelligence by using internal debates and diverse reasoning paths, reshaping how future AI systems may be designed.
Microsoft tells you to uninstall the latest Windows 11 update
Microsoft says uninstall Windows 11 update KB5074109 to fix Outlook Classic hangs, black screens and other stability issues affecting users.
