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Google Voice launches two new personal plans with Workspace perks
Things are now more personal
Google Pixel 11 Leak Hints at Higher Prices, New Colors and More Storage
While Google's official Pixel 11 unveiling is next month, several key features of the next Android phone may have been revealed early.
Google's July 2026 update is here for your Pixel phone
Learn what to expect in Google's July 2026 Pixel updates for Pixel 6 and later devices, including the Pixel Tablet.
Google's Pixel 11 launch event is set for August 12, with possible price increases
Google's new phones could feature glowing LEDs and higher price tags.
Android 17 July update rolling out with four Pixel fixes
Google is rolling out the first update to Android 17 with the July 2026 security patch for the Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10a.
144 Gamecocks Earn First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll Spots
144 Gamecocks Earn First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll Spots
144 Gamecocks Earn First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll Spots
144 Gamecocks Earn First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll Spots
Google announces Pixel 11 launch event in August
It’s almost time for new Pixel hardware.
Google Voice now offers paid tiers with call recording & Gemini for personal accounts
Historically, Google Voice’s paid offerings were meant for enterprise customers, but Google is now letting you upgrade to a paid calling...
Google announces August 12 event for Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5
Made by Google 2026 is officially taking place on Wednesday, August 12. This is a week earlier compared to last year...
Google Pixel 11 leak claims higher prices, no 128GB model, August release date
A new leak reveals that Google is probably raising Pixel 11 series prices, finally ditching the 128GB storage option, and...
Hands-on: Nothing Phone (4b) is a better budget phone at an impossible price [Video]
The Nothing Phone (4b) is here and, with it, what feels like a better attempt at building an even-cheaper budget...
Nothing Ear (3a) debut for $99 with ‘Audio Snapshot’ storage and call recording [Gallery]
Nothing Ear (3a) have all of the basic earbud features, but also support call recording and an "Audio Snapshot" feature that both stand out.
Mollie Plotkin Group Responds to Rising Demand for Strategic Keynote Speaker Agency Support at Corporate Events
A growing number of companies now treat live events as strategic business tools, increasing demand for expert talent booking services that align...
First look: Google Translate is finally prepping the modern makeover it deserves
Google appears to be testing a major redesign for the Google Translate app on Android, complete with a modern home screen layout.
Apple adds new popup for AI features that send data to Google Cloud
Apple now uses Google servers to power some of its new and upcoming AI features, and the company is using...
If you use Google, you're training its AI. Here's how to opt out.
PSA: A change to Google's privacy settings let it train its AI on more of your data. Here's how to opt out.
Samsung ‘Galaxy Buds On’ surface with more Galaxy Watch 9, Ultra 2 leaks
Ahead of their launch, expected to be later this month, Samsung has accidentally confirmed its Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra...
‘Careless’ Nothing Ear (3a) leak shows vibrant colors and a smaller case [Gallery]
Ahead of their launch tomorrow, a new leak has shown off Nothing Ear (3a) in detail with vibrant colors and...
Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will follow foldables in price increase, leak says
Samsung’s foldables aren’t the only devices we expect to get a price increase. Reports say the Galaxy Watch 9 series...
Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch app leaks with Pixel Watch vibes and features [Gallery]
A new leak has revealed Samsung’s revamped Galaxy Wearable app for Galaxy Watch. SammyGuru obtained an early version of the...
Why Google's recent AI departures tell only part of the story
Recent AI departures put Google in the spotlight. Interviews with current and former Googlers reveal a broader shift in why employees are leaving.
There's one group of Android users Google's new sideloading rules won't affect
LineageOS says Google's new developer verification system for sideloading apps on Android will not affect devices running its custom ROM.
She quit Google and spent a year traveling; changed her view of success
Sara Wilczynska tried everything before leaving Google. She trained in sound healing, led diversity initiatives, and even cut her hours — but it wasn't enough.
UK tightens rules on overseas political donations to stop ‘dodgy funding’
LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) - Britain tightened its rules on overseas political donations on Monday, as part of efforts to stop foreign money influencing elections, and as concerns swirl around what Housing Minister Steve Reed called "dodgy funding". Las...
I tested Google's new smart speaker with Gemini AI. Here are 3 things to know before you buy.
The new Google Home Speaker with Gemini is smart and capable, but it fails to stand out much from similar rivals.
Infuriating Google commercial imagines the founding fathers embracing AI
It should make Americans of every political stripe want to hurl their devices against a wall.
3 features that Google still hasn’t launched
This is a list of features that Google has shown off but not yet launched. It goes a bit beyond...
What Does The 'Z' Symbol Mean On Google Maps?
Of all the icons and symbols that you may come across in Google Maps, one that may confuse you is a recurring "Z" symbol. Here's what it means.
What should a ‘Google Home Display’ be now that Google Home Speaker has set the stage?
The next generation of Google’s smart home era has arrived, with the Google Home Speaker having set the stage. With...
I am switching from OneNote to Google Keep on Android because of this single feature
Gemini changed the game
I tried a hidden Android Auto feature Google doesn't want you to know about
Google limits what Android Auto can do, but you can sideload apps to unlock YouTube, screen mirroring, and more. Here's how it works.
Sergey Brin and 11 tech leaders fighting California's billionaire tax
Google cofounder Sergey Brin has poured $82 million into an effort to undercut California's proposed billionaire tax. He isn't alone in the fight.
New Google commercial imagines a Declaration of Independence written with help from AI
Two hundred and fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a new commercial asks: What if the Founding Fathers had access to Google Workspace?
Galaxy Z Fold 8 prices leak – the all-new ‘Wide’ is cheaper than the unchanged ‘Ultra’
Peak ironic comedy. That’s how I’d describe leaked prices for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, as Samsung’s all-new “Wide”...
I tried this hidden Google Maps trick in Android Auto; now every drive feels smarter
Google Maps finally feels more proactive
Former CIA official left Google to start AI business: Career advice
Candice Bryant spent nearly 16 years at the CIA before joining Google. She shares why she left Big Tech and the philosophy that's guided her career.
Yasam Ayavefe Highlights Long-Term Business Growth Strategy Built on Operational Discipline and Sustainable Value
Greece, July 4, 2026 -- Yasam Ayavefe has outlined a long-term business growth strategy centered on disciplined execution, operational consisten...
Google Maps rumored to undergo its biggest evolution yet
Google Maps may soon be able to order food for you.
Google Wallet finally shows all your spending in one place
Purchases made on phones and watches appear together
Best Buy’s 4th of July Blowout Sale: Deals From Apple, Bose, Google, JBL, and Samsung
We're scouring the internet for the best deals so you can save with minimal effort. Celebrate this holiday weekend now with massive discounts on top tech, including iPads, Soundbars, Switch 2 accessories, and more.
With ERP.net’s New App Builder, Businesses Can Create Applications Directly Inside Their ERP System
Bulgaria, July 3, 2026 -- European enterprise software company ERP.net has introduced App Builder - a new Agentic AI-native platform that enabl...
Google Maps may soon expand beyond restaurant suggestions to actually placing your order
Ask Maps is getting ready to expand from just recommending restaurants to actually placing orders for you.
Nick Mayer Ford Mayfield Expands Ford Transit Van Inventory for Businesses Across Northeast Ohio
Nick Mayer Ford Mayfield helps businesses throughout Mayfield Heights, Cleveland, Mentor, Euclid, Beachwood, Solon, and Northeast Ohio find the ...
Report claims OxygenOS and Realme UI set to be discontinued
The woes for OnePlus continue as a new report suggests that OxygenOS is being discontinued alongside Realme UI.
All of the best 4th of July deals on Samsung Galaxy gear, Google, LG OLED TVs, Copilot+ PCs, e-bikes, more
The 4th of July long weekend has arrived and we are tracking a giant selection of notable deals. This includes...
If you still own one of these 6 popular Android phones, it's probably time to upgrade
Holding onto an old Android phone from Samsung, Google, or Motorola? It might be time to finally give in and upgrade.
Pixel users aren't receiving calls, but the issue might be Google's phone app
What if you missed a call and there was an issue, or worse?
Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 [Gallery]
With Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 today, Google is rolling out a third wave of bug fixes for Pixel devices and Platform Stability...
Android 17 QPR1 hits Platform Stability with today's Beta 6 release
Google has announced that Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 is releasing today, which includes several fixes and improvements.
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 for Pixel
Following last week's release, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 is rolling out today for Pixel devices...
Google Gemini Spark Comes to Mac With Local File Automation
Google today launched Gemini Spark for its macOS desktop app, allowing the AI agent to automate tasks involving local files and desktop workflows. Google announced the update today, adding a dedicated Spark tab to the sidebar of the Gemini app for macOS. The feature allows the AI agent to take action on files stored locally on a user's computer rather than just responding to questions in a chat window.
Meta plots AI cloud business to challenge Amazon, Microsoft and Google
Meta plots AI cloud business to challenge Amazon, Microsoft and Google
Meta slaps a premium subscription on an existing smart glasses feature
Meta will charge glasses users $20/month for a new Meta One Premium subscription, and one of the first features to...
Gemini Spark, Google's agentic assistant, is now available on Mac
Google's 24/7 agentic assistant, Gemini Spark, comes to Mac alongside other improvements, like real-time tracking and support for more apps.
Meta building cloud business to sell excess AI computing capacity
The company is weighing plans to sell access to AI models and raw computing capacity, setting up new competition with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
Meta Is Building a Cloud Business to Sell Excess AI Compute
Meta Platforms Inc. is developing plans for a cloud infrastructure business that will sell access to AI computing power and models, setting up a new vector of competition with industry leaders like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.
AI, Data Centers, and the New Politics of Power Demand
Artificial intelligence (AI) has overturned the long-stable trajectory of U.S. electricity demand. After decades of flat growth, planners and regulators now face a surge driven by hyperscale data
Azure CLI Password Spray Hits at Least 78 Microsoft Accounts in 81M+ Attempts
Huntress says attackers made 81M Azure CLI password spray attempts from June 12-26, 2026, using ROPC to bypass weak CAPs.
Android 17's new lock screen trick could frustrate anyone trying to break into your phone
Google has detailed how Android 17 implements tougher lock screen security by drastically reducing PIN guess attempts and more.
Gemini Spark Comes To Google's Gemini App For macOS
The Gemini macOS app now has access to Google’s Spark agentic AI assistant.
The "Father of the Internet" is finally retiring
Vinton Cerf, one of the creators of the protocols underlying the internet, will step down as Google's chief internet evangelist next week.
Samsung drops first official Galaxy Z Fold 8 teasers, ‘New Shape, New Joy’ [Gallery]
With less than a month to go, Samsung is kicking off its train of Galaxy Z Fold 8 teasers with...
Google rolling out Pixel Camera 10.4
Pixel Camera 10.4 is now more widely rolling out via the Google Play Store as a minor update. We’re not seeing any user-facing changes...
Gemini Spark rolling out to macOS app for local tasks, automation
As previewed at I/O 2026, Gemini for macOS now supports Gemini Spark. This is the first of two big desktop app updates...
Google kills Tenor GIF API, forcing changes at X, Discord, and more
Tenor still connects to Google apps, but other platforms must look elsewhere for GIFs.
Google introduces a faster, cheaper image generator with Nano Banana 2 Lite
Google is updating its image generator to make it faster and cheaper, making it a more useful tool for creators looking to make AI content.
Google's new Nano Banana 2 Lite image model is its fastest and cheapest yet
They may not look as good, but Nano Banana 2 Lite images only take a few seconds to create.
OnePlus is now pushing its users to buy Oppo products in some regions
OnePlus is, in some regions, pushing its customers to buy Oppo products instead, and the subtext isn't at all quiet here.
Samsung’s app for Android XR-powered Galaxy Glasses shows case, ‘One UI XR’ [Gallery]
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Glasses are not coming out in the immediate future, but new leaks shed a bit of new...
Stripe, Visa and over 140 other businesses to launch stablecoin to rival Tether and Circle
Other big-name participants include BlackRock, American Express, and Google.
NotebookLM adding Short Video Overviews with Nano Banana 2 Lite
Google today announced Nano Banana 2 Lite and preview availability of Gemini Omni Flash, as well as NotebookLM Short Video Overviews.
How to Access Gmail Live on Android and iOS
Gmail Live is available on Android and iOS to users with Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscriptions. This is the new way to search - here's how to access.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 comparison shot shows massive height difference between phones
At this point, it’s clear that Samsung is planning to launch a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Fold...
Google pulls the plug on Tenor API, killing GIF pickers around the web
GIFs are a huge part of the modern web, with Tenor being one of the libraries that powers a variety...
Moto Tag 2 launches in the US with Find Hub UWB support, $20 for a limited time
After launching in other parts of the globe earlier this year, Motorola is finally bringing Moto Tag 2 to the...
Google's chatty Keep Live and Gmail Live interfaces make first appearance
Google's 'Live' conversational AI is now showing up in Keep and Gmail, letting you chat with your notes and emails directly.
New BioShocking Attack Tricks AI Browsers Into Leaking User Credentials
LayerX says BioShocking used indirect prompt injection to trick six AI browsers into copying credentials from signed-in accounts.
Google Play Store is getting faster everywhere, from your Android phone to your car's dashboard
Google Play Store is becoming faster across phones, tablets, TV, Wear OS, and Android Auto, and receiving a bunch of new Store features.
Oracle E-Business Suite Flaw CVE-2026-46817 Actively Exploited in the Wild
Oracle E-Business Suite vulnerability CVE-2026-46817 (CVSS 9.8) is being actively exploited in the wild despite Oracle’s recent patch release.
People Share Their Most Embarrassing ER Visits And They're Unreal
"We went to the ER, and the nurse said, 'We have no protocol for a microwaved arm... let me see what Google says.'"
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series colors look stunning as official cases leak [Gallery]
While we’ve yet to get clean renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, a new leak shows off Samsung’s...
Gmail Live now in testing on Android and iOS
Following the announcement at I/O 2026 last month, Google is now testing Gmail Live on Android and iOS. This feature lets you...
OpenClaw app for Android puts AI agents in your pocket and… looks like that
AI agents are the latest “next big thing” for AI, but OpenClaw has been working at the idea for a...
Netflix and Superheroes Are Having a Rough Stretch on Streaming....
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) I have a quick prediction before we start today’s article: You might see this data in future news articles. Not my specific charts or analysis, but the core trend I’ve been monitoring—Netflix is having a lackluster Q2—will become inescapable. Often, folks want to know “What does the data say?” Well, that’s what it says. I haven’t seen this analysis hit the trades really yet, but I have a feeling some other outlets are going to start making this case soon. Remember, you read it here first. You probably have read about the problems facing superhero films at the box office this weekend. Well, this week, I explore whether superheroes are dying on TV as well! And the data says: definitely maybe! We have a lot to cover in today’s Streaming Ratings Report, which covers the two weeks of 18-May and 25-May. Today, I’m just looking at TV, like Netflix’s disappointing Q2, superhero shows underwhelming, a few TV shows dropping off the charts, The Pitt finally ending its epic run on the viewership charts (and whether “view counts” change its status as one of the biggest shows of all time), all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. Tomorrow, I’ve got a great rundown of the film side of things. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, Showlabs, TV Time trend data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of May 18th to May 31st, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Television - Netflix’s Q2 Slump Continues Having analyzed streaming ratings for going on half a decade, I have learned to trust my gut, but I’m always relieved when I can find actual data to back it up. For example, after a string of very popular shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, The Lincoln Lawyer and The Night Agent came out, week after week, in January and February, my gut wondered if Netflix had enough new and returning TV shows to sustain them throughout the year. Since then, Netflix’s post-March slate of shows has not impressed me. This week seemed to feature a potential new hit, but then, like a classic Duffer Bros. TV show, there was a twist. I speak of The Boroughs, Netflix’s latest (and last) Duffer Bros. produced show. The pitch is “Stranger Things with older actors”. And it topped the Nielsen charts: With just two weeks of viewership, The Boroughs would have been a top 25 debut show last year: But here’s the twist: Netflix has already cancelled The Boroughs! What happened? Likely a few things. First, the show didn’t do as well globally as it did in the US. As What’s on Netflix showed, it lagged behind several other shows that got cancelled. Second, its completion rate was likely low; after an initial burst of interest, it quickly dropped off on the Samba TV and Luminate charts. Third, the Duffer Bros. left Netflix for Paramount, and that may have factored into Netflix’s decision here. (Though I tend to believe that if a show is doing well, Netflix would have kept greenlighting seasons.) Still, just because I can explain why Netflix may have cancelled this show doesn’t mean I’m justifying it. In particular, as I’ve noted before, Netflix is losing a lot of their bigger shows as they reach their natural ends, and they need to replace those shows. This show had the hallmarks of a big new genre show, and it’s their biggest hit of the last few months (in the US at least), but now it’s done. Netflix’s other show this week—The Four Seasons, the second season of the “hit” show from last year—definitely disappointed. Its sophomore season had about half the viewership of the first, only 12.7 million hours. It also only had a two week run on Samba TV, and its numbers were all down on Luminate too. In other words, even with two successes, the Q2 slump for Netflix looks real: I could add to the list of disappointments: Both Lord of the Files and Man on Fire had short runs on the Nielsen charts. Running Point’s sophomore season also opened to about half its viewership, similar to The Four Seasons. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’s second season—see below—didn’t even make any of the three viewership charts I track, unlike the first season. Netflix is absolutely having a dismal second three months of 2026. If this Nielsen data is any indication, and I think it is, I think this will show up in Netflix’s engagement report, and maybe even their financial outcomes. And the rest of June doesn’t look much better. We have two hit shows coming back—Sweet Magnolias, one of their quietest big shows, and Avatar: The Last Airbender, a big hit for them in 2024—but the other big swings are limited series crime thrillers i.e. no future season potential. Like I said above, sometimes when I uncover a juicy nugget like this, other outlets end up writing very similar articles mimicking the data without credit. We’ll see if that happens this time! Share Television - The State of Superhero Shows on Streaming When I first heard the pitch for Spider-Noir—a Sony TV show on Prime Video that binge-released eight episodes first on MGM+ then on Prime Video two days later—I had my doubts. It’s a live-action Spider-Man show set in the 1930s, starring Nicholas Cage, based on a cameo of a character in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. No, seriously, that’s the pitch. That could either go terrifically well or horribly wrong. Great because, Spider-Man. He’s the biggest superhero we have. I’ve seen tracking numbers that put the new _Spider-Man: Brand New Da_y as the blockbuster of the year and initial pre-sales back that up. And yet this Spider-Noir pitch feels very esoteric. (Also, the eight-episode binge release feels very “Amazon copying Netflix” again.) So what’s the data say? And what does this say about the future of superhero shows?
Gemini's personalized AI image generation is now free for U.S. users
Google is expanding Gemini’s personalized AI image generation to eligible free users in the U.S., allowing the chatbot to create images based on your interests and data from connected Google apps.
WhatsApp usernames launch ‘later this year’ – here’s how to get yours now
WhatsApp has just announced that usernames are officially coming, but you might not be able to get yours just yet....
Valve doesn’t let Dbrand’s coolest Steam Machine accessory leave the testing facility
Dbrand announced that users who ordered the Companion Cube skin for the Steam Machine will not, in fact, find companionship...
Samsung’s confusing ‘Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’ name is basically official in latest leak [Gallery]
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is set to include two devices, the Fold 8 and the Fold 8...
Google Pixel Watch 5 seemingly surfaces with four variants and even more questions
As another year goes by since the last Pixel hardware launch, the Pixel Watch 5 is beginning to surface online...
WhatsApp is Finally Getting Usernames to Help Keep Phone Numbers Private
WhatsApp is rolling out username reservations globally, letting users reserve unique names before the privacy feature launches later this year.
Pixel Watch 5 Just Got Major Confirmations
Google's new Pixel Watch 5 lands at FCC, confirms connectivity, satellite SOS, several sizes, and clues us in on release date.
Google Pixel phones may soon let you ‘shuffle’ your favorite wallpapers
According to new findings under the hood of Google’s software, future Pixel updates may deliver support for a “shuffle” option...
Google Cloud to Offer Specialist AI Models for Science Research
Alphabet Inc.’s Google will start offering specialist artificial intelligence models from software company SandboxAQ through its cloud service, expanding enterprise and research access to technology designed to accelerate drug discovery, materials science and semiconductor manufacturing.
I started using Projects in Google Drive; it instantly boosted my productivity
Google Drive finally feels smarter
I found a hidden Google Maps feature that made my Pixel's always-on display useful
A hidden Maps trick worth turning on
Google employee who made nearly $1 million explains why he left
A former Google employee says AI equity, job security concerns, and years of side projects convinced him to leave and build his own company.