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Google Photos Revamps UI and Introduces Gemini-Powered Video Editing Feature
Google Photos has updated its bottom navigation bar to a floating design and added a new "Video Remix" editing feature powered by Gemini.
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Google’s SynthID Exposes Fake Image of Mitch McConnell
An image of Senator Mitch McConnell bedridden was revealed to be AI-generated. Google's SynthID technology helped detect the forgery, raising questions about the effectiveness of deepfake countermeasures.
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Android Backup to Count Toward Google Storage; Impact Limited
Google changes policy to count Android backup data against account storage. Average 40MB means minimal impact, but users are urged to review settings.
AI
Google Uses Search Media for AI Training, Opt-Out Available in Settings
Google has started using media uploaded to its search services, such as images and audio, for AI training. Users can opt out via settings. A new point of contention over data collection.
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Swedish Court Orders Google to Pay $2 Billion in Damages
Sweden's Patent and Market Court has ordered Google to pay approximately $2 billion in damages to comparison shopping site Pricerunner as part of an EU antitrust follow-on lawsuit.
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YouTube Music's Gemini Integration Transforms Android Music Experience
The integration of YouTube Music and Gemini is fundamentally changing the Android music experience. We explore how it stands apart from competitors like Spotify.
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Pixel Incoming Call Silence Bug Emerges as a Serious, Unexplained Issue
A bug in Pixel smartphones is preventing ringtones from sounding, causing users to miss incoming calls. Links to Scam Detection and Call Screening features are suspected, but changing settings doesn’t always resolve the issue.
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Gemini Personalized Image Generation Now Free in the US
Google expands Gemini's personalized AI image generation feature to free users in the US, allowing images to be created using user interests and linked Google account data.
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Unlocking All Gemini Extensions: Which Ones Are Truly Useful?
A comprehensive test of Google Gemini's extensions reveals that while smart home control might justify switching from Google Assistant, most integrations lack practicality.
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Google Proposes a "Middle Path" for AI Regulation, Aligning with Its Business Interests
Google has unveiled a new policy document advocating for a balanced approach to AI regulation, proposing the establishment of an industry-funded independent body called FARO. The proposal highlights contradictions with past demands for stringent oversight.
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Google's New Home Speaker Falls Short of 6-Year-Old Nest Audio in Sound Quality
Google's new Home Speaker, released in 2026, has received criticism for its sound quality, which reportedly falls short of the 2019 Nest Audio.
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Chrome’s “Send to Your Devices” Feature Solves Tab Management Challenges
A fresh look at Chrome’s long-overlooked “Send to Your Devices” feature reveals its potential as a practical solution for tab management, freeing users from reliance on bookmarks and abandoned tabs in professional workflows.
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Google Labs Releases "DESIGN.md" Specification for AI Agent Design
Google Labs has unveiled DESIGN.md, a specification to streamline visual identity for AI agents by structuring design tokens and intentions.
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Touchscreen Issues Reported on Pixel Devices with Android 17
The Android 17 update has caused touchscreen malfunctions across all Pixel models. Google is working on a fix, but delaying the update is advised.
Dev
The Floundering of Google’s AI Strategy: Overlapping Products and Organizational Chaos Come to Light
Key personnel are leaving Google, leaving the company lagging in AI agent development. Six months post-Gemini 3, organizational disarray threatens its full-stack advantage.
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Android 17 Wi-Fi Bug Concentrated in Google Apps
Reports of Wi-Fi connectivity issues have surfaced shortly after the rollout of Android 17. Despite showing as connected, no data transmission occurs, particularly affecting Google apps. Enabling IPv6 on routers has been suggested as a workaround.
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Pixel 10a Gains Voice Translate Functionality with June Pixel Drop
Google's June Pixel Drop update brings Voice Translate, previously exclusive to the Pixel 10 series, to the more affordable Pixel 10a. While limited to six languages, this feature enables real-time call translation at an accessible price point.
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Google Earth Launches Free Browser-Based Flight Simulator
Google Earth’s flight simulator is now accessible via web browsers. No installation needed, but it’s not meant for actual flight training.
AI
Google CEO Pichai Faces Large-Scale Protest at Stanford Graduation; AI Military Contracts in Focus
During Google CEO Sundar Pichai's speech at Stanford University's graduation ceremony, about 200 students walked out. Protests stem from AI's use in military and immigration surveillance, including Project Nimbus.
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Gemini Omni Brings Video Editing to Sci-Fi Realm: Conversational Video Generation and Editing Complete
Google's Gemini Omni allows simultaneous input of text, images, and video, enabling video generation and editing through natural language commands. Its output understands physics and culture, setting it apart from conventional AI video generation.
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YouTube Hides Shorts Dislike Button Again, Changes Like Icon to Heart
YouTube resumes A/B testing on Shorts UI, hiding the dislike button from the sidebar and replacing the like icon with a heart.