The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is supposed to have a stronger hinge and be rated for IP68 water and dust resistance. A recent durability test highlights familiar failure points and presents some new ones. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is, in fact, rated for IP68 water and dust resistance. This claim and certification mean the phone can withstand submersion in …
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Google’s Gemini can now help you schedule Google Calendar meetings
Google is launching a new tool that uses AI to make it easier for Gmail users with Google Calendar to schedule their meetings. On Tuesday, the company launched a Gemini-powered “Help me schedule” feature that will surface ideal meeting times based on calendar availability and then display them to the person you’re emailing to set up a meeting. The company …
Read More »Google’s Photoshop-killer AI model is coming to search, Photos, and NotebookLM
NotebookLM added a video overview feature several months back, which uses AI to generate a video summary of the content you’ve added to the notebook. The addition of Nano Banana to NotebookLM is much less open-ended. Instead of entering prompts to edit images, NotebookLM has a new set of video styles powered by Nano Banana, including whiteboard, anime, realtor print, …
Read More »Google’s new Home Brief feature impresses some, and spooks others
TL;DR Google recently launched a new Home Brief feature for Google Home that summarizes daily home activity using camera footage. Some early users say the feature isn’t functioning accurately, reporting ghost sightings and misidentifying animals and objects. The feature is still in early access and costs $10/month as part of Google’s Home Premium plan. Google recently rolled out a major …
Read More »Google’s Pixel Watch 4 just rewrote the rules for smartwatch repair
What you need to know The Pixel Watch 4 breaks away from its sealed, unserviceable predecessors by finally allowing users to repair their own devices. iFixit calls it the most repairable smartwatch on the market, giving it a near-perfect 9/10 score. Two Torx T2 screws replace messy adhesives, and both the display and battery are held by screws instead of …
Read More »Google’s Pixel Watch 4 is cool, but it’s also unexpectedly special
Google’s first foray into the world of smartwatches wasn’t quite a stellar hit, but three generations later, the Pixel Watch has truly matured. The Pixel Watch 4 has won nearly universal praise for its beautiful looks, rewarding software, reliable fitness tracking, and great battery life. But there’s another area where this one notches a crucial victory — ease of repair. …
Read More »This is why Snapdragon phones keep outperforming Google’s Pixel
Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google’s Pixel 10 has plenty going for it — but top-tier performance remains as elusive as ever. It’s been this way for years, but rather than closing, the gap appears to have grown between the latest Tensor G5 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. With smartphones now defined by AI workloads and gaming prowess, the …
Read More »One-click theme packs are coming to Android thanks to Google’s new Theme Manager
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Pixel phones haven’t traditionally been known for providing extensive customization options, but that perception is changing as Google adds new home and lock screen personalization features in the latest version of Android. The introduction of Material 3 Expressive in the first quarterly release of Android 16 has dramatically overhauled the look and feel of Android …
Read More »Google’s new Nest Doorbell is a worthy and easy upgrade [Gallery]
Google’s new Nest Doorbell (wired) is here and, if you’re looking to upgrade over the existing model, the good news is that it’s a truly effortless upgrade. The Nest Doorbell (3rd gen, wired) with 2K is a notable upgrade for a few reasons. First and foremost, it has that upgrade 2K resolution, which delivers improved low-light as well as that …
Read More »Gemini Enterprise brings together Google’s AI tools for business
To simplify AI adoption for businesses, Google is bringing together all its capabilities into one offering called Gemini Enterprise. The interface for Gemini Enterprise is basically gemini.google.com with a few more pro-level tools. It lets you access Gemini 2.5 Pro, Veo 3, and other Google models, as well as agents. First-party offerings include Deep Research and Data Insights. There’s also: A …
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