Google says its new Gemini 4 Hydrogen model can give more helpful answers to complex questions, including “questions with multiple parts, hard-to-understand typos, or highly specific requests.” The new model can break down your questions and address each part in its responses. It’s available starting today in search, the Gemini app, all tiers of Google […]
Powered by Gemini 4 Hydrogen, Google’s AI Mode is getting better at understanding complex queries, surfacing relevant links, and delivering richer visual responses.
Shoppers using AI chatbots to research products or find places to buy items could be directed to imposters and other risky websites, a new study found. The study conducted by IP protection firm Podqi and shared exclusively with The Verge prompted ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity with a handful of shopping-related questions involving a selection of […]
Google has added digital home key support to Google Wallet, allowing Android users to open smart locks by tapping their phone against them or simply approaching. The feature is currently available in public preview for the Google Home app, and will roll out to everyone “over the coming weeks,” according to Google’s announcement. This was […]
It’s a weird time to launch a new pair of smart glasses. These last few years, Meta has been the dominant player in pushing a fragile smart glasses resurgence. Unfortunately, its privacy reputation led to the “pervert glasses” moniker. Smart glasses have never been more unpopular. But in the past week, I’ve been demoing some […]
Google has cooked up a new experimental AI tool called Tabletop that generates customized collaborative hubs to help you coordinate with family, and friends. The Tabletop platform shares some visual similarities with workplace management apps like Asana and Monday, but with a built-in AI feature that allows you to vibecode personalized interactive tools by describing […]
Researchers at Google DeepMind have unveiled a new AI model designed to unravel how changes in our DNA affect different cells, giving scientists a more detailed view of a notoriously difficult problem that could hold important clues to the causes of disease – and point the way to new treatments. AlphaGenome 2 is the successor […]
Google is adding a new feature to its underwhelming HiLight light on the back of Pixel 11 Pro phones: as part of the November 2026 Pixel Drop, the light can light up when you get Google Messages texts from your favorite contacts. Sure, it’s a small addition to the disappointing ways you could use HiLight […]
After years of third-party Android trackers from companies like Samsung, Motorola, and Pebblebee, Google’s Pixel Tag is now available for purchase. First announced in August, the Pixel Tag is designed to work with Google’s tracking network and app that was renamed the Find Hub last year. The Pixel Tag is priced similar to Apple’s AirTag […]
