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Google just gave the Gemini Live app its biggest update yet - Android and iOS versions included
Google just gave the Gemini Live app its biggest update yet - Android and iOS versions included
Adding Google Calendar, Keep, Maps, and Tasks support just took Gemini Live to the next level for me.
Aug. 13, 2025
Want free e-books? You can get hundreds for a few more days - here's how
Want free e-books? You can get hundreds for a few more days - here's how
It's a great time to be an e-book lover.
Aug. 13, 2025
Your Windows PC has a secretly useful backup tool - here's how to access it
Your Windows PC has a secretly useful backup tool - here's how to access it
Looking for a traditional yet flexible program to back up your personal files? Windows has a built-in tool that you can take advantage of.
Aug. 13, 2025
I've used Rakuten for a year and earned nearly $500 - here's how
I've used Rakuten for a year and earned nearly $500 - here's how
Have you added something to an online cart recently? Don't check out until you read this.
Aug. 13, 2025
This palm-recognizing smart lock left me wondering how I lived so long without it
This palm-recognizing smart lock left me wondering how I lived so long without it
The TCL D1 Pro is a palm vein smart lock that's rechargeable, easy to set up, and fairly priced.
Aug. 13, 2025
Why Perplexity is going after Google Chrome - and yes, it's serious
Why Perplexity is going after Google Chrome - and yes, it's serious
Perplexity made an unsolicited $34.5 billion bid for Google's web browser and claims it has the backing to pull it off.
Aug. 13, 2025
Android phone feeling slow? I changed these 4 settings to revitalize the whole system
Android phone feeling slow? I changed these 4 settings to revitalize the whole system
Just a few quick taps and swipes can make your old phone feel brand new again.
Aug. 13, 2025
I tried Lenovo's $3,000 rollable ThinkBook and can't go back to regular-sized screens
I tried Lenovo's $3,000 rollable ThinkBook and can't go back to regular-sized screens
First shown off at CES, Lenovo's ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 features an extendable 120Hz OLED display. I spent a week with it - here's my verdict.
Aug. 13, 2025
This is the fastest local AI I've tried, and it's not even close - how to get it
This is the fastest local AI I've tried, and it's not even close - how to get it
I've been on the hunt for the quickest model I can find, and I believe gpt-oss:20b might just be it.
Aug. 13, 2025
I customized my Linux desktop in minutes with this free app - here's how
I customized my Linux desktop in minutes with this free app - here's how
Looking to customize and jazz up your Linux desktop? Conky can help. Here's how.
Aug. 13, 2025
The security gadget I never leave home without (and it's not an AirTag)
The security gadget I never leave home without (and it's not an AirTag)
I take security seriously, and I've been using one tool for several years now to protect my most valuable online accounts.
Aug. 13, 2025
Why I recommend the Google TV Streamer over competing Roku and Amazon Fire models
Why I recommend the Google TV Streamer over competing Roku and Amazon Fire models
Whether you're revamping an old setup or turning a standard TV into a smart one, the Google TV Streamer is the top streaming device for Android users.
Aug. 13, 2025