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.

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.

ChatGPT and Gemini are fighting to be the AI bot that sells you stuff
ChatGPT and Gemini are fighting to be the AI bot that sells you stuff

The AI-powered shopping rivalry is heating up as Google and OpenAI launch new features to help you buy things while interacting with their chatbots. Now, Google is teaming up with Gap Inc to allow its Gemini AI assistant to purchase clothes on your behalf from any of its stores, which include Gap, Old Navy, Banana […]

A BlackBerry you might actually want just landed on Kickstarter
A BlackBerry you might actually want just landed on Kickstarter

When The Verge’s Allison Johnson went hands-on with the company’s Titan 2 Elite phone at MWC 2026, Unihertz didn’t divulge pricing info. But the compact Android phone with a BlackBerry-inspired keyboard is now available for preorder through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign and starts at $489, with a discount for early backers bringing it down to […]

Google’s Android Automotive is moving from the dashboard to the ‘brain’ of the car
Google’s Android Automotive is moving from the dashboard to the ‘brain’ of the car

Google announced a new version of its Android Automotive open-source operating system for software-defined vehicles. Whereas previously Android Automotive operated exclusively in the car’s infotainment system, Google is now expanding its “open infrastructure” to the non-safety parts of the car’s internal computer system. As cars have swiftly become “computers on wheels,” there is still a […]

Gemini avatar lets you appear in AI content without filming yourself

Google may soon let you create a reusable 3D avatar inside Gemini, allowing you to insert yourself into AI-generated images and videos without constant selfies, signaling a shift toward faster and more consistent content creation.

Android Auto connection issues leave Pixel and Samsung users stuck

Android Auto connection issues are hitting Pixel and Samsung users, with widespread reports of failed or unstable connections. A recent update or Android 16 feature may be involved, but no fix is available yet.

Google’s new Pixel 10 ads made me go ‘Wait, WHAT are they trying to sell?’
Google’s new Pixel 10 ads made me go ‘Wait, WHAT are they trying to sell?’

Ever watch a TV ad and wonder, “How did this get approved?” Today, Google has not one but two new ad spots for its six-month-old Pixel 10 phones, and… let’s just say they may not come across as intended. First, there’s “With 100x Zoom,” an ad that appears to suggest that if a vacation rental […]

Google Translate is getting a pronunciation coach to fix your awkward accent

Google Translate is testing a new AI-powered pronunciation training mode that lets users practice speaking and receive feedback on their accuracy.
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Gemini task automation is slow, clunky, and super impressive
Gemini task automation is slow, clunky, and super impressive

I’ve been testing out Gemini’s new task automation on the Pixel 10 Pro and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which for the first time lets Gemini take the wheel and use apps for you. It’s limited to a small subset right now – a handful of food delivery and rideshare services – and it’s still in […]