Topic: google products
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Gboard Rambler usage limit: What happens when you hit it
Google confirmed that hitting the Gboard Rambler usage cap automatically switches the feature to offline mode, preserving core voice transcription with punctuation, capitalization, and filler-word removal. Offline mode lacks advanced cloud-based capabilities like style-based rewrites and condensi...
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Google removes AI tool after users generate fake satellite images
Google temporarily disabled its new AI feature in Google Earth after users generated realistic but fabricated satellite imagery, including fictional buildings and altered coastlines. The pause follows concerns about disinformation, as some AI-generated images were shared without labels, potential...
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Pixel Watch 5 leaks in official renders with fresh colors and bands
Google's Pixel Watch 5 has been revealed in official renders showing four color variants: Dark Anthracite, Natural Silver, Pyrite, and Warm Gold, with the Warm Gold option exclusive to the 41mm case size. The renders showcase a new analog watch face with wavy background elements and a prominent G...
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Google Images Homepage Now Recommends Photos Before You Search
Google Images has redesigned its homepage for its 25th anniversary, replacing a sparse search bar with a curated, scrollable gallery of photos tailored to each user’s interests before they type a query. The new "browseable" homepage features a dynamic, immersive layout similar to Pinterest or Img...
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Pixel Watch 5 leak reveals four finishes
Leaked renders reveal the Pixel Watch 5 will come in four case finishes: Dark Anthracite, Natural Silver, Warm Gold, and Pyrite, each paired with a specific band color. The Warm Gold finish will be available only for the 41mm model, while all four finishes are offered for the smaller variant. Goo...
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20 Best Prime Day Phone Deals Worth Buying in 2026
Amazon's Prime Day 2026 features standout smartphone deals, with the Google Pixel 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 seeing some of their lowest prices yet. While deep discounts focus on Android flagships, Apple iPhones have modest price drops, and budget-friendly options from OnePlus and Motorola inc...
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Early Google Home Speaker review reveals major flaw: non-removable power cable
An early adopter received a Google Home Speaker before launch, finding its build and sound quality impressive but criticizing the non-removable power cable as a notable drawback. The permanently attached power cord limits storage, travel, and replacement options, unlike many competing smart speak...
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Google TV Streamer update now supports Google Home speakers
The Google TV Streamer's latest update adds full support for Google Home speakers, allowing users to cast audio and control speaker groups via voice commands. The update enables the Streamer to function as a more effective Smart Home hub, bridging the gap between Google's streaming hardware and i...
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Fitbit Air offers a smarter solution to AI health chaos
The Fitbit Air uses AI to simplify health data into actionable insights, like suggesting hydration or breathing exercises, rather than overwhelming users with raw numbers or alarmist advice. The device's human-centered design makes the AI feel like a supportive partner, improving user behavior by...
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Pixel Watch bands drop to $5 in Google sale
Google has slashed prices on official Pixel Watch bands in a limited-time sale, with some styles dropping as low as $5, offering an affordable way to refresh the device. The sale features a variety of materials, colors, and sizes, with discounts sometimes applied as coupons at checkout, allowing ...
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How AI Is Transforming Your Laptop
Big Tech's developer conferences emphasize that AI will revolutionize daily life, but it raises the question of whether consumers actually want these AI-powered changes. The Vergecast analyzes announcements from Microsoft Build and Google I/O, including AI agents like Gemini Spark and Nvidia RTX ...
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Hidden Android Setting You Should Enable on Every Phone
A key Android security feature, often overlooked, is the ability to require device authentication (like a fingerprint or PIN) before a password manager auto-fills sensitive information, adding a crucial second layer of defense. This "autofill authentication" setting protects passwords, payment de...
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Gemini adds notebooks for project organization
Google has launched "Gemini Notebooks", a new feature for its AI platform that creates centralized spaces to aggregate files, chat histories, and instructions, forming a persistent knowledge base for more contextual responses. The tool is similar to OpenAI's Projects and integrates with Googl...
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Pixel 11 Pro Fold: First Look & Impressions
The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold appears to be an iterative refinement, focusing on user-requested improvements like a slimmer profile and a redesigned, more modern camera housing. It is rumored to feature the same advanced camera system as the standard Pixel 10 Pro, promising a significant leap in p...
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Google Weather App for Android is Being Discontinued
Google is discontinuing its standalone Android Weather app, redirecting users to a Google Search results page for forecasts as part of a broader effort to streamline services. The change consolidates weather information into Search, offering core data like temperature and forecasts with minimal p...
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Google's Smart Glasses: I Almost Forgot My Phone
Google is launching new AI-powered smart glasses next year, aiming to provide seamless, hands-free access to information and positioning them as a strategic move in a competitive market with players like Meta. Learning from the privacy and design failures of its earlier Google Glass, the new prot...
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Google's Nano Banana Pro: Hands-On Image Generator Test
Google's Nano Banana Pro is an advanced AI image generator designed for professional use, featuring enhanced capabilities and seamless integration into business workflows. Key upgrades include 4K resolution output, direct integration with Google Slides and Ads, and improved text rendering for err...
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Google Gemini Arrives on Android Auto
Google has launched its Gemini AI assistant for Android Auto, enabling drivers to use natural voice commands for navigation, messaging, and complex tasks to maintain focus on the road. Access requires downloading the Gemini app on an Android smartphone, with activation via voice, touch, or steeri...
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Google's AI now powers more accurate weather forecasts
Google has integrated its advanced AI weather model, WeatherNext 2, into popular platforms like Search and Pixel phones, offering faster and more accurate forecasts for everyday use. The new model operates eight times faster than its predecessor, generating hundreds of potential weather outcomes ...
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Google's NotebookLM Can Now Conduct Deep Research
Google has integrated its Deep Research tool into NotebookLM, enabling users to conduct comprehensive investigations directly within the app, with access rolling out to all users soon. The tool offers two research methods: a fast option for quick answers and a deep style for thorough analysis, in...
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