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Volvo EX60 debuts with Google Gemini AI, 400-mile range, and new platform architecture

Volvo unveiled its EX60, the world's first electric SUV powered by Google Gemini AI. Built on the new SPA3 platform with megacasting technology, the midsize electric SUV offers up to 400 miles of range and 670 horsepower. The EX60 integrates NVIDIA and Qualcomm chipsets for AI-native computing and arrives at U.S. dealers starting summer 2026.

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Volvo EX60 debuts with Google Gemini AI, 400-mile range, and new platform architecture

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NotebookLM finally integrates into Google Gemini app with redesigned plus menu on Android

Google has rolled out NotebookLM integration to the Gemini app on Android, bringing the AI-powered note-taking tool directly into the mobile experience. The update introduces a redesigned plus menu that switches from horizontal pill-shaped buttons to a vertical list layout, accommodating the new NotebookLM option alongside existing features like Camera, Gallery, Files, and Drive.

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NotebookLM finally integrates into Google Gemini app with redesigned plus menu on Android

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Google's Gemini AI assistant preps Agentic Mode and Live Experimental Features for Android

Google is developing major upgrades to Gemini Live including multimodal memory, proactive responses, and new agentic capabilities that let the assistant control phone tasks. Code strings reveal Live Thinking Mode and Deep Research enhancements, signaling Google's push to replace Google Assistant with a more capable universal AI assistant across Android devices.

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Google's Gemini AI assistant preps Agentic Mode and Live Experimental Features for Android

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Google expands Magic Cue on Pixel 10 with Wallet and Tasks, but reliability issues persist

Google is preparing to expand Magic Cue on the Pixel 10 with Google Tasks and Wallet integration, enabling the AI feature to show tickets and reminders automatically. But nearly 70% of users report the proactive AI tool hardly appears, raising questions about whether Google should prioritize core functionality and reliability over new features.

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Google expands Magic Cue on Pixel 10 with Wallet and Tasks, but reliability issues persist

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Samsung confirms core Galaxy AI features stay free, but paid premium tools may arrive soon

Samsung has officially updated its policy on Galaxy AI, confirming that 13 basic AI features will remain free indefinitely. The company quietly changed its website language after the 2025 deadline passed, removing concerns about mandatory subscriptions. However, Samsung reserves the right to charge for future enhanced AI features and third-party AI tools, leaving the door open for premium offerings.

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Samsung confirms core Galaxy AI features stay free, but paid premium tools may arrive soon

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Elon Musk Slams Apple Google Partnership as Gemini AI Powers Siri in $1 Billion Deal

Elon Musk criticized the Apple Google partnership that brings Gemini AI to power a revamped Siri, calling it an unreasonable concentration of power for Google. The xAI CEO argues the deal gives Google control over Android, Chrome, and now iOS, while his own AI chatbot Grok remains excluded from Apple's ecosystem.

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Elon Musk Slams Apple Google Partnership as Gemini AI Powers Siri in $1 Billion Deal

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Samsung revives Bixby with Perplexity AI integration as leaked screenshots reveal major upgrade

Samsung is transforming its struggling Bixby assistant with Perplexity AI integration in the upcoming One UI 8.5 update. Leaked screenshots show a new Bixby Live feature mirroring Google Gemini Live, Circle to Ask functionality similar to Circle to Search, and enhanced capabilities for handling complex queries. The revamped AI assistant will keep basic device controls while outsourcing research-heavy questions to Perplexity.

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Samsung revives Bixby with Perplexity AI integration as leaked screenshots reveal major upgrade

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Xreal Raises $100 Million as Smart Glasses Competition Intensifies with Google Partnership

Smart glasses maker Xreal secured $100 million in new funding from supply chain partners as it expands its collaboration with Google on Android XR. The Chinese startup, valued above $1 billion, unveiled two new AR glasses models at CES 2026 and aims to deliver affordable spatial computing experiences as competition from Meta, Apple, and other tech giants heats up in the wearables market.

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Xreal Raises $100 Million as Smart Glasses Competition Intensifies with Google Partnership

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Motorola debuts Razr Fold and Qira AI platform at CES 2026, enters wearable AI race

Motorola made a bold entrance at CES 2026, unveiling its first book-style foldable phone, the Razr Fold, alongside Qira, a unified AI platform that works across Lenovo and Motorola devices. The company also showcased Project Maxwell, a wearable AI concept that combines camera, microphone, and sensor inputs to provide real-time insights without requiring a phone.

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Motorola debuts Razr Fold and Qira AI platform at CES 2026, enters wearable AI race

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Lenovo Qira AI Assistant Bridges Phones and PCs with Seamless Cross-Device Intelligence

Lenovo and Motorola unveiled Qira at CES 2026, a cross-device AI assistant that maintains context across phones, PCs, tablets, and wearables. Unlike traditional chatbots, this system-wide AI performs tasks across devices and apps, working both online and offline while prioritizing on-device processing for privacy.

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Lenovo Qira AI Assistant Bridges Phones and PCs with Seamless Cross-Device Intelligence

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Samsung plans to double AI-powered devices to 800 million by 2026 amid chip shortage

Samsung's co-CEO TM Roh announced plans to double Galaxy AI-enabled devices to 800 million by 2026, up from 400 million last year. The aggressive expansion, powered by Google's Gemini, aims to reclaim the smartphone crown from Apple. However, an unprecedented memory chip shortage threatens price increases across Samsung's entire product lineup.

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Samsung plans to double AI-powered devices to 800 million by 2026 amid chip shortage

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Samsung One UI 8.5 leaks reveal Privacy Display that keeps prying eyes away from your screen

Samsung's upcoming One UI 8.5 software update includes a Privacy Display feature that automatically narrows viewing angles to prevent shoulder surfing in public spaces. The leaked features also show Bixby integration with Perplexity AI, positioning Samsung to compete with Apple's Siri-ChatGPT partnership ahead of the Galaxy S26 Ultra launch in early 2026.

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Samsung One UI 8.5 leaks reveal Privacy Display that keeps prying eyes away from your screen

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TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Targets Kindle Scribe With AI Features and Paper-Like Display at $549

TCL unveiled the Note A1 Nxtpaper, a note-taking tablet featuring paper-like display technology, Microsoft Copilot-powered AI tools, and a 120Hz refresh rate. Starting at $549 for 256GB, it undercuts Amazon's Kindle Scribe Colorsoft by $80 while offering handwriting-to-text conversion, audio transcription, and real-time translation. The device launches in February 2026 with early Kickstarter access at $419.

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TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Targets Kindle Scribe With AI Features and Paper-Like Display at $549

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Google Gemini overlay will let you multitask while AI processes requests in the background

Google is testing a major upgrade to the Gemini overlay on Android that addresses its biggest limitation. Users will soon be able to navigate away from Gemini while it processes queries, with a floating action button allowing them to return to persistent sessions. The update transforms how the AI assistant handles multitasking.

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Google Gemini overlay will let you multitask while AI processes requests in the background

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Google pushes Gemini transition to 2026, extending Google Assistant's life on Android devices

Google announced it will extend the timeline to replace Google Assistant with its AI model Gemini on Android devices into 2026, missing its original end-of-2025 deadline. The company cited the need for a seamless user experience as the reason for the delay, while the voice assistant replacement continues on Wear OS, Android Auto, and smart home devices.

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Google pushes Gemini transition to 2026, extending Google Assistant's life on Android devices

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