Don't Miss Your Chance To Grab The Galaxy S24 Fe For Just $524.99

One of the biggest reasons to choose the Galaxy S24 FE as your next device is its integration with Galaxy AI. This gives the phone a variety of smart features to help you navigate your daily tasks and otherwise mundane interactions with the device in new and more convenient ways. For example, you could use Google’s Circle to Search to identify things you see online. The Galaxy S24 FE also has a decent camera setup, allowing you to take some stunning photos that you might not otherwise have the ability to do, especially if you’re using a significantly older phone....

January 8, 2026 · 1 min · 181 words · Cathleen Warren

Galaxy S23 Camera Quality Reportedly Dropped With One Ui 7

For many Samsung Galaxy S23 series owners, the camera has been a standout feature. It’s one of the main aspects that made it a classic in the company’s catalog. That said, it seems that some users are unhappy with the picture quality after installing a long-awaited update. Recent reports suggest that One UI 7 (based on Android 15 ) might be causing a significant downgrade in camera performance for some Galaxy S23 users....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 383 words · David Dunn

Galaxy S25 Gets The August Security Update—almost—globally

Galaxy S25 owners, get ready to install a new software version. Samsung is expanding the availability of its August 2025 security patch , which is now rolling out to all models of the Galaxy S25 lineup in Europe and India. The company began shipping the patch last week, first in its home country, South Korea. Samsung rolls out the Galaxy S25 August 2025 security update in Europe and India The patch is currently reaching Galaxy S25 series units in Europe with firmware version 5AYG2 and in India with firmware version 5AYG4....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 329 words · Theresa Blecha

Galaxy Z Trifold Scarcity Will Make It Extremely Hard To Find

Samsung ‘s introduction of the Galaxy Z TriFold at APEC 2025 marked the next major step for foldable phones with its innovative dual-hinge design. The device itself sun doubt represents an engineering milestone and generated a lot of interest. However, new information regarding the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold production suggests it will be extraordinarily difficult to find, placing it firmly in the niche category. Reports from the supply chain obtained by Korean media confirm a highly restrictive production schedule that will severely limit the phone’s availability before the end of the year....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 351 words · Amy Covello

Galaxy Z Trifold Unboxing Video: Samsung Showcases Its First Tri

Samsung ’s first tri-fold smartphone is the talk of the town now. The Galaxy Z TriFold is its name, and it was announced a couple of days ago. With that being said, Samsung has just released a new promo video on YouTube. Samsung shows the Galaxy Z TriFold in official unboxing video This promo video is actually an official unboxing of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold. It has a duration of around 2 minutes, and it’s embedded below this paragraph for your viewing pleasure....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 385 words · Herbert Leone

Garmin Reveals Three New Watches, Including A Kids Watch With 2

Garmin has announced three new smartwatches this week, including the Bounce 2, a new kids smartwatch that offers security and peace of mind for parents. There are also two new watches for adults. One of these is the new Instinct Crossover AMOLED. This is essentially the same as the Instinct Crossover, but now with an AMOLED display for clearer visibility regardless of whether it’s day or night. Lastly, there’s the new Venu 4, which comes with several upgrades compared to previous models....

January 8, 2026 · 3 min · 528 words · Joy Worrell

Gemini Live Gets Video Quality Boost: Your Ai Can See Better

For those who enjoy interacting with Google’s AI assistant, Gemini , through its live camera feature, there’s welcome news. Google has just improved the video resolution while using Gemini Live with Camera. This means clearer visuals and a more effective way to show your AI assistant what you’re seeing. Improved video resolution and quality while using Gemini Live with Camera Many Android users had reported experiencing blurry video when using the Gemini Live feature....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 337 words · William Mccall

Ghibli & Bandai Lead Charge Against Openai Over Sora 2 Training Data

The advancement of text-to-video AI models like OpenAI’s Sora 2 has been rapid and unstoppable. However, the technology may have just hit a major roadblock from some of the most influential creators in the world. Companies behind some of the world’s most beloved Japanese IP—including Studio Ghibli, Square Enix, and Bandai Namco—have formally demanded that OpenAI immediately stop using their copyrighted content to train the Sora 2 video generation model ....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 412 words · Albert Nelson

Google Denies Rumors That Gmail Was Used To Train Gemini Ai

A wave of confusion hit the internet after claims spread that Google had used people’s Gmail messages to train its Gemini AI. This bold statement triggered discussions on social media platforms and forums. Responding to this, Google has now denied the claim that Gmail content was used to train Gemini and worked to correct the rumors. The whole fiasco began with a misinterpretation of Gmail’s Smart Features. Google responds after claims Gemini was trained using Gmail messages The initial wave of confusion emerged when MalwareBytes published a story claiming that Google had quietly shifted Gmail settings in a way that could allow user messages to be trained for Gemini ....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 316 words · Kristy Monro

Google Gemini Gets A Fresh Look In Web: Redesign Rolling Out

If you’re a regular user of Google Gemini , you might notice some changes rolling out to the web version. Google is giving its AI assistant a fresh coat of paint, and it’s not just about aesthetics. This UI redesign—or refinement—aims to make Gemini cleaner, more organized, and easier to use. Google Gemini UI redesign: Here’s what’s changing One of the first things you’ll spot is the prompt bar moving from the bottom to the center of the screen....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 333 words · Jessica Hunter

Google Is Taking Serpapi To Court For Data Scraping On Search Results

In the world of tech, data is the new gold. There’s even a fierce legal battleground around how companies “mine” it. Last Friday, Google escalated these tensions by filing a federal lawsuit against SerpApi, a Texas-based firm specialized in data scraping. The core of the conflict? Google alleges that SerpApi is running a “parasitic” operation by harvesting massive amounts of search results and reselling them to third parties. Inside Google’s lawsuit against SerpApi for Search data scraping According to the complaint filed in California, SerpApi doesn’t just browse like a regular user....

January 8, 2026 · 3 min · 484 words · Kenneth Collins

Google Maps Integrates Tesla Supercharger Availability Across Devices

Google Maps and Tesla have joined hands to deliver live Supercharger availability information directly within the navigation app. This new feature will allow EV drivers, both Tesla and non-Tesla alike, to check the real-time availability of the Supercharger stalls before arriving at the station. EV drivers can now see real-time availability of Tesla Superchargers on Google Maps Starting today, once users open Google Maps and view a Tesla Supercharger station, they’ll see an availability “pill” in the location information tab....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 305 words · Beverly Lafferty

Google One: Everything You Need To Know

Google One is the company’s latest cloud storage offering, which combines your storage across Google products into one service. Every user gets 15GB of free storage (5GB for Gmail, 5GB for Drive, and 5GB for Photos) that can be used across your Google account; it also includes Google Recorder recordings and device backups. But Google One does come with a number of other freebies, and it’s a paid service, too....

January 8, 2026 · 12 min · 2363 words · Noah Lowery

Google Photos Is Testing A New Tiktok

Google Photos is reportedly testing a new TikTok-style feature that could help users find related videos more easily. The idea behind the feature is similar to the Memories tool, which highlights old photos using artificial intelligence . However, this time, the main focus is on video clips. The tool will group videos that share common details, such as place or event. TikTok-style short video clip section is coming to Google Photos As reported by AndroidAuthroity , the V7....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 344 words · Josephina Sparks

Google Photos Perspective Correction Returns With Improved Editing Layout

Google Photos users on Android will finally be able to access the long-awaited perspective correction tool. It was quietly removed during the app’s major editing section redesign earlier this year. With the new update, the feature is making a comeback . This will finally provide relief to users who struggled with the redesigned interface and missed this precise adjustment option. Perspective correction features make a comeback on Google Photos Google has officially confirmed that the perspective correction feature is now being rolled out with the update....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 328 words · Ollie Smith

Google Reshapes Android Tv Content Discovery With A New Free Experience

Google is redefining how content reaches viewers as it rolls out a new free content discovery tab on Android TV. Google TV is the main focus of the brand. But it is not letting go of the older Android TV, which is a good thing. The company continues to roll out updates and features to improve the user experience on the older version. Google shifts content discovery on Android TV Back in 2021, Google introduced the Discover Tab to refresh the Android TV home screen and bring it closer to the newer Google TV look....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 324 words · Jasmine Chin

Google Rolls Out Gemini For Android Auto Globally

Ever since Google launched Android Auto, Google Assistant has been the default voice assistant. This allowed users to use some of the features of Android Auto hands-free. But now, Google Assistant will need to look for another job, as it has been replaced by AI. Google has announced that Gemini for Android Auto has started to roll out globally . Gemini for Android Auto rolls out globally We previously reported that Google had started the rollout of Gemini , but it wasn’t available for all users....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 384 words · Lori Mcmillan

Google Working To Fix Gemini Ai's "depressive" Answers

If Gemini has been acting weirdly for you, you’re not alone. Multiple user reports on social media suggest that Gemini’s responses have been self-flagellating and contain “a defeatist” tone. In other words, Gemini goes into a loop of excessive apologies and self-criticism. Turns out Gemini’s odd responses are triggered by a bug, which Google is actively working to fix . Google working on fixing a Gemini bug that triggers defeatist-toned responses The issue was first highlighted by an X user, @DuncanHaldane , via a post back in June....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 389 words · Brandon Morton

Google's 'recovery Contacts' Let Friends Help You Regain Lost Account Access

Most of us these days have many things linked or stored to our Google Account; it could be contacts, emails, photos, and whatnot. No doubt, it’s easy for you to get back into your Google Account if you lost access because you forgot your password. However, things can go horribly wrong when you lose your device that doesn’t have an updated recovery phone number. Google understands this and has announced a new feature called Recovery Contacts , which will help you securely regain your account access....

January 8, 2026 · 2 min · 334 words · Howard Doyle

Govee’s New Smart Lights Take Tv & Outdoor Lighting To The Next Level

Govee has showcased a range of new smart lighting products at the ongoing IFA 2025 trade show in Berlin. Among the bunch, the most exciting devices include the Govee TV Backlight 3 Pro and Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism. The former is Govee’s new premium lighting solution that mimics the colors on your TV’s screen, while the latter is a light strip that allows you to decorate your home. Govee’s TV Backlight 3 Pro is brighter and captures colors better than earlier models Govee states that the TV Backlight 3 Pro uses an industry-first HDR triple-camera color-matching system to accurately capture TV screen colors....

January 8, 2026 · 3 min · 428 words · Claire Banh