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Google’s Gemini overlay bubble is getting a fresh gradient design as testing expands
Credit: AssembleDebug / Android Authority TL;DR Google appears to be expanding testing of a Gemini overlay bubble that lets conversations persist after you dismiss the...
Google is already killing off this helpful Gemini-powered tool
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced that it will sunset the consumer version of Gemini Code Assist for GitHub. The tool...
Google now lets you try its custom AI avatars without signing up for a paid plan
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google Vids is bringing free AI avatars and video tools to all US Google account holders. AI avatars...
Google’s latest Android XR demo gives smart glasses a killer use case
Credit: XREAL TL;DR Google has demonstrated how Android XR devices can guide users through a city using floating 3D navigation markers and Gemini-powered voice narration....
Google Calendar finally expands event colors with a full RGB picker
Credit: Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR Google Calendar is expanding the number of available colors for event personalization. Users will be able to select...
Smart glasses could be about to face some heavy restrictions for drivers
TL;DR Legislators in Illinois are already changing hands-free driving laws to address smart glasses. The state is preparing to explicitly deny smart glasses an exception...
Google confirms: These Nest smart speakers have ended production
TL;DR Both the Nest Mini and Nest Audio appeared “out of stock” on Google’s web store earlier this month. Pre-orders of the new Google Home...
Google is testing adding an AI Mode shortcut right in Chrome’s toolbar
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing an AI Mode button for the Chrome toolbar. When the button is clicked, it will...
Android 17 users are running into some strange problems with Wi-Fi data in certain apps
TL;DR Android 17 is now available for Pixel phones, but some users are experiencing an odd Wi-Fi bug. While their phones show an active Wi-Fi...
iOS 27 almost killed my AirPods Pro 3
Macworld As long as I’ve been able, I’ve rushed to install beta AirPods firmware to test the latest audio features before they arrive. So right...
Amazon has reduced AirPods to record-low U.K. prices ahead of Prime Day
Macworld Best AirPods deals at Amazon U.K. £49 off AirPods Pro 3 £39.20 off AirPods 4 £43.60 off AirPods 4 with ANC Amazon Prime Day...
Siri AI is both impressive and disappointing
Macworld The big new feature coming in iOS 27 is Siri AI, and the broader Apple Intelligence features it’s built on. Landing on the more...