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This is good news for Pixel users. Google’s rapid action to defend users against new spyware threats must be commended. And the rapidity of a second update adds to that. But it also adds to the wider disconnect across Android. Samsung and other OEMs have not yet completed the deployment of the first set of updates this month.
Google’s shift from Assistant to Gemini on smartphones is delayed, meaning users can continue using Assistant while Google fine-tunes Gemini for a full mobile rollout.
Google Labs debuted its new productivity tool, CC, which generates morning briefings using AI. It was great for sifting through my spam folder.
This is good news. Prepare for a quieter life. Google is simplifying the online experience for all 3 billion users of Chrome, the world’s most popular browser. This came first to Android smartphones and is now rolling out to desktops. Here’s what to look for.
The dark web reports launched in March 2023 as a perk for Google One subscribers. The reports were expanded to general access in 2024. Now, barely a year later, Google has decided it doesn’t see the value in this type of alert for users.
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Google's next experimental AI project is called CC, and there's already a waitlist to try it
CC will deliver personalized morning briefs to get you prepped for the day.
Google said AI Mode will deliver faster, smarter answers and tackle complex questions, comparisons, and planning with stronger reasoning.
This may come as a shock, but Google says Gemini 3 Flash is faster and more capable than its previous base model. As usual, Google has a raft of benchmark numbers that show modest improvements for the new model.
To start using CC, all you need to do is join the waitlist. Once you are off the list, you'll automatically begin receiving the morning summary. The feature is currently limited to users aged 18 or older in the US and Canada, with Google AI Ultra and other paid subscribers given first preference.
Georgia residents who bought apps or subscriptions on Google Play may be eligible for money under a proposed $700 million nationwide settlement.
Samsung will launch new home appliances powered by Gemini at CES 2026. The AI chatbot is coming to Samsung’s new Family Hub refrigerator to offer users a more convenient and personalized experience. The company will also showcase a Bespoke AI Wine Cellar with a Gemini-powered AI Vision system.
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