Android 17 has a cool new trick to keep AI assistants from screaming in your ears

Android 17 adds a separate assistant volume control, preventing sudden loud voice replies when you raise media volume. It’s a small tweak that makes everyday interactions with Gemini and other assistants far more comfortable.

AI is making us all sound the same at work — I tested it to see if it’s true

After a week of AI-written emails, I noticed something unsettling — I didn’t quite sound like myself anymore.

You can now transfer your chats and personal information from other chatbots directly into Gemini

Google is launching “switching tools” that, just as it sounds, will make it easier for users of other chatbots to switch to Gemini.

iOS 26.4 adds ChatGPT to you car’s infotainment screen

Apple’s latest iPhone update quietly delivers CarPlay’s most exciting upgrade in recent memory, opening the door to hands-free AI conversations, curated ambient playlists, and a long-promised video feature that’s nearly ready.

Google launches Lyria 3 Pro music generation model

Google is launching Lyria 3 Pro, an upgraded music model that generates longer, more customizable tracks, as it expands AI music tools across Gemini, enterprise products, and other services.

Gemini on Google TV can now answer your questions, teach concepts, and deliver sports briefs

Google is adding Gemini features to Google TV that let you ask questions, explore topics, and stay updated with sports briefs, all in one place.

Gemini, ChatGPT and most other AI chatbots think alike, and it’s bad for human creativity

AI chatbots may feel creative on their own, but new research shows they often converge on the same ideas, raising concerns that relying on them could quietly narrow human creativity.

Google TV’s new Gemini features keep fans updated on sports teams and more

Three Gemini-powered features are coming to your Google TV. This includes visual responses, deep dives, and sports briefs.