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 […]

Google Messages adds two features your group chats desperately needed

After months of beta testing, Google Messages now lets you @mention people in group chats and recover deleted conversations within 30 days — here’s how both work.
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Google is using AI to make flights less harmful to the environment

Google’s AI research shows that avoiding contrail formation could significantly reduce aviation’s climate impact without major changes to flights.
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Google is removing the hassle of remembering SIM codes on Android 17

Android 17 could eliminate the hassle of remembering SIM PINs by automatically entering them after you unlock your device, while still protecting your SIM on other phones.
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Google experiments with AI-generated headlines in search results

Google is testing AI-generated headlines in Search, replacing publisher-written titles with rewritten versions, raising concerns about accuracy, transparency, and how news is presented to users.
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Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now
Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now

Buying a video doorbell is worth it for several reasons. They’re convenient if you get a lot of deliveries or visitors, as they let you glance at a phone alert to decide whether it’s necessary to drop everything and go to the door. They can provide peace of mind, too, particularly if you’re heading out […]