Gemini could soon handle tasks in the background without holding your screen hostage

Gemini may soon stop interrupting your workflow. Google is developing a change that lets the assistant continue handling requests in the background, allowing users to move between apps without losing progress.
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NotebookLM could soon turn your study notes into classroom lectures

Google is testing a new Lecture mode in NotebookLM that can turn your notes and documents into long, spoken lectures. The feature aims to explain material out loud, making studying feel more like attending a real class.
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Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis

Waymo is testing a Gemini-powered in-car AI assistant, per findings from a 1,200-line system prompt. The assistant can answer general knowledge questions, control certain in-cabin features, and more.

Google finally stops your valet from reading your WhatsApp in the car

Android Automotive’s new Sensitive App Protection lets drivers lock individual apps with a PIN, enhancing privacy in shared cars without compromising essential functions.
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How to track Santa Claus this Christmas Eve using AI

If you’re a parent with young children, then you’ll probably hear this a lot on Christmas Eve: “Where’s Santa right now?” With tracking tools like the NORAD Santa Tracker and Google’s Santa Tracker, everyone can know when Father Christmas will ar…

Where IS Santa right now? He’s not far away…

It’s Christmas Eve, and as the night approaches, the chorus of ‘When is Santa coming?’ will be ringing throughout the house. NORAD believes he’ll be in your airspace between 9-12PM, but we know the rules… only if you’re asleep. If you’re wondering wher…

Snag Google One AI Pro at half-price before it disappears

Google’s New Year promo slashes 50% off Google One premium and AI Pro annual plans.
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The Pixel 10, our favorite Android phone, is nearly 50 percent off right now
The Pixel 10, our favorite Android phone, is nearly 50 percent off right now

If you’re in the market for a new Android smartphone — or on the hunt for a solid last-minute gift — Google’s Pixel 10 is a great place to look. We consider it the best Android phone you can buy, and right now, you can grab it at Amazon starting at $449 ($350 off) when […]

How AI broke the smart home in 2025 
How AI broke the smart home in 2025 

This morning, I asked my Alexa-enabled Bosch coffee machine to make me a coffee. Instead of running my routine, it told me it couldn’t do that. Ever since I upgraded to Alexa Plus, Amazon’s generative-AI-powered voice assistant, it has failed to reliably run my coffee routine, coming up with a different excuse almost every time […]

Your Nest cameras just got better at identifying faces and pets

Google’s plans to level up your smart home experience aren’t limited to bringing Gemini to your devices. The company is also upgrading its Google Home app to make your Nest camera footage far more useful. According to a new Nest help forum post, the la…