Chrome takes on AI browsers with tighter Gemini integration, agentic features for autonomous tasks

Google Chrome is adding Gemini in sidebar and is rolling out an agentic feature for AI Pro and Ultra users

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.
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Google pitches Gemini to students studying for India’s most competitive college entrance exam

Google’s launch of practice tests for JEE follows its recent move to offer full-length SAT practice tests in Gemini.

Google’s more affordable AI Plus plan rolls out to all markets, including the U.S.

Gemini 3 Pro and other AI tools are now available globally through the Google AI Plus plan, which is $7.99 per month in the United States.

Apple may have scaled back a few of its original AI features for Siri

Apple’s next-generation Siri won’t arrive all at once. Instead, the company is reportedly staging its AI ambitions across multiple iOS releases and events.
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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.
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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.
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Apple will reportedly unveil its Gemini-powered Siri assistant in February

We’re about to get our first real look at the results of the recently announced AI partnership between Apple and Google.

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.
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