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Google says its new Gemini 3.8 Flash model ‘works harder’ but might cost more

Google launched Gemini 3.8 Flash, arriving just a few weeks after its predecessor. The company claims the new model "works harder" than Gemini 3.7 Flash by performing more reasonin…

Google starts rolling out the google.com/goto URL as a passthrough URL to help prevent scraping of its search results by third-party tools and AI companies (Barry Schwartz/Search Engine Roundtable)

Barry Schwartz / Search Engine Roundtable : Google starts rolling out the google.com/goto URL as a passthrough URL to help prevent scraping of its search results by third-party too…

Google gives publishers a new way to fight AI-driven traffic losses

Google is giving publishers a new button that lets readers make them a preferred source across Search, Discover, and Google News, potentially boosting their traffic as AI search se…

Google announces new study tools, including a student hub, notebooks, and interactive 3D visualizations in Gemini, plus student offers for Google AI plans (Amanda Caswell/Tom's Guide)

Amanda Caswell / Tom's Guide : Google announces new study tools, including a student hub, notebooks, and interactive 3D visualizations in Gemini, plus student offers for Google AI …

Google packs Search and Gemini with new AI study tools

The launch of the new study features marks Google's latest effort to make Gemini the AI assistant that students turn to when learning and studying, as it continues to compete with …

Google Gemini is getting a dedicated student hub

As we're gearing up for back-to-school season, Google is rolling out a new dedicated student hub in Gemini. It's a one-stop repository for collecting research in a study notebook, …

Google’s Pet Memory forgot who my cats are

One of the best things my smart home does is help me care for my pets, and security cameras are particularly useful for keeping track of my many critters. But the barrage of notifi…

Sources: Google has told suppliers it plans to move all Pixel phone, smartwatch, and wireless earbud manufacturing out of China in 2027 amid US-China tensions (Lauly Li/Nikkei Asia)

Lauly Li / Nikkei Asia : Sources: Google has told suppliers it plans to move all Pixel phone, smartwatch, and wireless earbud manufacturing out of China in 2027 amid US-China tensi…

Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories (2026): Mous, dbrand, Bellroy

Protect your Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, or Pixel 10 Pro XL with a tried-and-true phone case, screen protector, and Qi2 charger.…

The Google Pixelsnap Charger With Stand Is 50 Percent Off Right Now

Speedy Qi2 wireless charging in a magnetic puck and stand combo makes Google’s Pixelsnap well worth grabbing at half price.…

Passwords stored in public Google Doc then showed up in search results

Developer spotted hostname and credential string lurking in autocomplete…

Google bamboozled me into paying for Google Photos a decade ago — and now it’s doing something similar with the Pixel 11 Pro

When you're so used to something, it's hard to let it go…

Ticketmaster Users Can Now Prompt Google’s Gemini AI Chatbot to Find Live Events

Gemini users can ask the AI platform to help find event tickets through Ticketmaster's connected app.…

Made by Google 2026: Everything Announced

Every year, Google holds the Made By Google event, where the company reveals its flagship mobile hardware for the next year. This time around, we already know the Pixel 11 is going…

Trevor Noah Hosted the Made by Google Event: But Why?

Google tapping a former Daily Show anchor to be a tech show host might seem like a curveball, but it makes more sense than it seems.…

Sources: former Google exec Jeff Dean is in talks for $1B in funding at a ~$10B valuation for his new science and engineering-focused AI startup, Discovery Loop (Business Insider)

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My Favorite Things from Made by Google 2026

Google announced everything before its actual live event, but there were still plenty of interesting things at the company’s Pixel announce event.…

Pre-ordering the new Google Pixel 11 range? Score a free PS5 or a Fitbit Air from these telcos and retailers

Alternatively, you can save up to AU$1,000…

Google Search Is Dying. What Comes Next Is Worse

As AI eats the web, the internet’s collective memory is disappearing…

What’s new in Android’s August 2026 Google System Updates: More accurate Wear OS workout routes

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across...…

I went back to Google TV after the Fire TV let me down, and I haven't looked back

No sideloading on new Fire TV and other sticks don't match what Google TV offers.…

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight the billionaire tax

California's Prop 40, would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of the state's billionaires.…

Google’s base Pixel 11 probably won’t have ‘HiLight’ but will actually have enough RAM

With just hours left to go for Google’s Pixel 11 launch event, details keep on leaking out, with some clarification...…

I avoided a monthly Google One fee by nuking years of hidden Drive clutter for free

Reclaim your Google Drive storage space without spending a dime…

Google is turning things up to 11 in latest Pixel 11 Pro teaser

Ahead of this Wednesday's Made by Google launch event, the company is dropping its latest video teaser for Pixel 11 hardware.…

Google is fixing the upside-down Sheets icon

Google's updated the icon for the Sheets app on iOS. The new version is rotated 180 degrees and more closely resembles a spreadsheet.…

What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event

It’s Pixel launch season again.…

Google's classic Search button is gone in a new AI-first homepage

Google tests an AI-focused homepage for signed-out users, adding Create images, Ask about files and Brainstorm alongside the search box.…

I tried Google Wallet's new allowance feature, and my kid's already ditched their debit card

The new feature lets you send money to your children without them needing a card or separate account.…

Google adds third-party games store Aptoide to the Play Store for Android users in the US, following a judge's orders in the antitrust lawsuit with Epic (Ryan Whitwam/Ars Technica)

By Ryan Whitwam / Ars Technica. View the full context on Techmeme.…

Google Finally Adds a Competing App Store to Google Play After Years-Long Battle With Epic

Aptoide is now the first third-party app store available directly through the US Google Play Store.…

This Is Google Play's First Third-Party App Store

Google Play now officially hosts a third-party app store, the first of likely many to come.…

Google Sheets gets a new icon (sort of): Mistake or due to feedback?

The entire Google Workspace family of apps got new icons in May. Three months later, the Google Sheets icon has been updated...…

Google Play users in the US can now pay with Venmo

Google Play is adding Venmo in the US, allowing users to pay for apps, games, subscriptions and other digital content through their Venmo accounts.…

Google Play Store just got a payment method Android users actually want

A new way to pay…

Google is making it harder to build custom ROMs for Pixel phones

Google is reportedly making developers request Pixel kernel code via Google Forms, causing long delays for custom ROMs like GrapheneOS.…

Google is testing Search without the ‘Google Search’ button

A new version of the Google Search homepage has been spotted, and it removes the Google Search button to make room for AI tools.…

Google Play Store starts distributing third-party Android app stores – here’s how it works [Gallery]

Google has opened the floodgates, with third-party app stores on Android now showing up in the Play Store in the US.…

AI agents are moving online course cheating beyond chatbot-written essays via commands like "log in and complete my quiz"; major chatbots did not refuse prompts (New York Times)

From New York Times. View the full context on Techmeme.…

Made by Google event: Pixel 11 Pro, Fold & Watch 5 breakdown

CNET's Mike Sorrentino breaks down the latest Pixel hardware teasers and leaks.…

Live Updates From the ‘Made by Google’ Pixel 11 Event 🔴

Follow along with the Gizmodo crew as we cover all the Pixel 11 series phones, Pixel Watch 5, and any other new Pixel-related announcements.…

Google adds Venmo as a payment option on Google Play for games, apps, add-ons, subscriptions, and more in the US, adding to support for PayPal and Cash App (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch)

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Google Play adds Venmo as a payment method for apps, games, and more

Have a balance sitting in Venmo? Now you can use it for apps, games, movies, and more at the Google Play Store.…

Gemini is spooking Google Maps’ users by chiming in on chats uninvited

Gemini is spooking some Google Maps users by interrupting private chats. Here is how to disable hands-free access on your Android device.…

Google's obsession with AI is killing what made Pixel phones special

I miss when the Pixel solved problems instead of chasing AI trends…

Google Play now takes Venmo payments

You can now use your Venmo balance or linked accounts for Google Play purchases.…

You can now pay for apps on Google Play using your Venmo account

Google's announced that users are now able to link their Venmo accounts to Google Play to pay for apps and subscriptions.…

How to watch Made by Google 2026 — Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag and more

Google Play adds Venmo as a payment option

The ability to add Venmo to Google Play comes as people are spending more money on apps and games.…

I tweaked this Google Nest sound setting to find out how much my dog barks when I'm not home

I wish I had done it sooner…

6 hidden Google apps you aren’t using, but should be

There are many Google apps that your phone didn't come with. Here are the best ones that should've been there all along.…

Google Pixel 11: Higher Price, Less RAM?

Google's "Made By Google" event isn't until Aug. 12, but the company's already teasing the Pixel 11 line itself: Official images, pricing hints and a redesigned camera bar. We brea…

Is Google’s Pixel 11 Lineup Worth the Hype?

In this Made By Google preview, CNET’s Mike Sorrentino breaks down the official teasers and leaks surrounding the Pixel hardware set to launch.…

Google spoiled its own Pixel 11 event

Google has already revealed a few Pixel 11 details ahead of its big event.…

Can Google Boost Pixel Photos With AI Horsepower, Not Gimmicks?

Commentary: Google has the potential to advance the state of the art, but we’ll see if it just wants flashy AI features instead.…

Google is finally letting a rival app store onto the Play Store

Aptoide Games is coming to Google Play in the US, giving Android users an easier way to try an alternative gaming app store.…

Google One has quietly turned your Android phone into another subscription

Google didn’t just build a better subscription with Google One. It made free Android storage basically impossible to live with.…

Google Chrome is working on new feature which lets you open PDF files in your preferred app

Chrome for Android is testing a feature that could automatically open downloaded files in the user's preferred app instead of Chrome.…

9 Google Pixel announcements every fan needs to watch for on August 12

Google's next Pixel event is on August 12. If you're a Pixel fan, there are 9 big announcements you'll want to keep an eye out for.…

Google could kill this useful and free Gemini feature in favor of a paid one

According to a report, Google may be planning to discontinue Gemini Gems later this year, forcing users to migrate to Spark Skills.…