Google and Character.AI negotiate first major settlements in teen chatbot death cases
The settlements are among the first tied to lawsuits accusing AI companies of harming users.
Character.AI and Google settle teen suicide and self-harm suits
Character.AI and Google have reached settlements with several families whose teens harmed themselves or died by suicide after interacting with Character.AI’s chatbots, according to new court filings. The details of the settlements are still unknown. The parties notified a federal court in Florida that they had reached a “mediated settlement in principle to resolve all […]
Motorola’s first smartwatch promises 13-day battery life and Polar-powered health tracking
At CES, Motorola announced its first smartwatch, the Moto Watch. According to Motorola, the Android watch offers up to 13 days of battery life, alongside Polar-powered health tracking, open-source software, and dual-frequency GPS – a combination that helps set it apart from Apple’s and Google’s flagship wearables. Battery life is easily its most notable feature. […]
Keep your home warm with the Google Nest Learning Thermostat, now only $230
While everyone is paying attention to the cool new stuff being exhibited at CES at this very moment, there are some good deals to be had on devices that are already available but equally cool. For example, the 4th-gen Google Nest Learning Thermostat, which our reviewer called “a stunner,” is now available for $229.99 at […]
Gemini on Google TV is getting Nano Banana and voice-controlled settings
Gemini on Google TV is getting a major update that makes the AI assistant more helpful and more visually engaging. The big highlights are obviously the addition of Nano Banana and Veo support for creating AI videos and images directly on your TV. This can be anything from modifying your family photos for a laugh […]
2025 was the year AI got a vibe check
AI’s early-2025 spending spree featured massive raises and trillion-dollar infrastructure promises. By year’s end, hype gave way to a vibe check, with growing scrutiny over sustainability, safety, and business models.
Samsung plans to bring Google Photos to its TVs in 2026
Samsung said that Memories features for Google Photos will be exclusive to its TVs for six months
Google Photos is coming to Samsung TVs in 2026
Google Photos will finally be available on TVs next year, starting with an upcoming integration for Samsung TVs. Samsung announced that the planned integration will “seamlessly bring the photos people capture on their phones to Samsung TVs, where they can appear in a larger, cinematic format,” and that it wants Google Photos to be “deeply […]
The Google Pixel Watch 4 made me like smartwatches again
Google’s Pixel Watch 4 is an excellent smartwatch with fast charging and great design.