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Google TV's free channel shuffle continues, but it’s not all bad news
By Jay Bonggolto published
nip and tuck Google TV drops some free channels (again) but sneaks a few back in.
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Google TV Streamer update seemingly kills Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD formats for good
By Brady Snyder published
Bug fixes The latest update for the Google TV Streamer fixes a few bugs, but it also confirms that Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD formats were never coming.
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Google Contacts gets a sweet, emoji-based profile update for people you've saved
By Nickolas Diaz published
Just for you Google was spotted pushing a profile icon update for its Contacts app.
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Google updates Gemini Live, plans screen sharing and live video support
By Brady Snyder published
Live upgrades Google appears to be upgrading Gemini Live with new models, and is teasing new features on the horizon, including screen sharing and live video support.
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Android 16 Beta 2 is here with new media, camera, and graphics updates
By Brady Snyder published
Early preview Android 16 Beta 2 is landing on Pixel phones enrolled in the Android Beta Program, and it brings a few big changes.
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Google gives Family Link a new look and plans new supervision tools
By Brady Snyder published
Parental controls Google is bringing a few new Family Link features that debuted on the Galaxy Watch for Kids to Android phones.
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Google Maps adds reporting options for weather-related roadside hazards
By Nickolas Diaz published
For your fellow driver Google was spotted rolling out an update for Android Auto that adds new roadside reporting options.
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YouTube wants to use machine learning to figure out who's lying about their age
By Brady Snyder published
Old enough? Unsurprisingly, AI is a huge part of YouTube's 2025 plans. That includes ML age verification and auto dubbing.
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