Wear OS can now send life-saving earthquake alerts without your phone The update allows Wear OS watches to deliver emergency alerts without being paired to a smartphone. Android Central · Feb 24
Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Gemini 3 Pro: Google’s new AI is slower on purpose — and smarter for it Testing Gemini 3.1 Pro against Gemini 3 Pro in a round of creative prompts TechRadar · Feb 24
Best built-in parental control app A comparison of the best built-in parental control apps, covering their features, pros, cons, and which app is ideal for your needs. TechRadar · Feb 24
Google Messages is finally getting a location-sharing upgrade that we've been waiting years for It looks as though Google Messages is getting real-time location sharing very soon, and there's a tweak to group chats too. TechRadar · Feb 24
Google Pixel Watch (and other Wear OS users) just got a potentially life-saving new upgrade Wear OS users can get earthquake alerts on watch – even if you're nowhere near your phone. TechRadar · Feb 24
I made 3 songs with Gemini’s Lyria 3 — one was shockingly good I played around with Google Gemini's Lyria 3 feature to create three AI-produced songs to varied results; one of them ended up sounding way better than I expected Tom’s Guide · Feb 24
I used this SSD flash drive to solve my Pixel 10 Pro XL storage problems TeamGroup's X2 Max looks like any other flash drive. But what you don't realize is that it has a custom 1TB external SSD. Android Central · Feb 24
I found the best ChatGPT Plus alternative in 2026 — and it’s free Thinking about canceling ChatGPT Plus? This free alternative delivers powerful AI tools without sacrificing your edge. Tom’s Guide · Feb 24
Gemini 3.1 Pro is a powerhouse for deep work — here are 7 prompts that prove it Gemini 3.1 Pro is Google’s newest reasoning-heavy model, designed for long context, complex logic, and agentic workflows. Here are 7 copy-paste prompts that show how to use it like a research and execution partner. Tom’s Guide · Feb 24
Hegseth and Anthropic CEO set to meet as debate intensifies over the military's use of AI Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to meet with the CEO of Anthropic The Independent UK · Feb 24
Nine urges Albanese to force tech companies to compensate media in face of AI threat Long-awaited news bargaining code with Google, Meta and TikTok at risk of further delay, chief executive says The Guardian - AU · Feb 24
This new Google TV 4K box not only has Dolby Vision and Atmos, but another nice trick: you can add more storage using a microSD card A cheaper alternative to Google's own TV streamer TechRadar · Feb 24
Musk's xAI and Pentagon reach deal to use Grok in classified systems As Anthropic and the Pentagon fight, Elon Musk is moving in. Axios · Feb 23
Circle to Search has 3 secret powers most people don’t know about Circle to Search is a few years old now, but it has consistently gained features over its lifetime that make it a worthwhile tool to this day. Android Central · Feb 23
What Hi-Fi? · Feb 23 TCL C7K / QM7K vs Sony Bravia 5: which Mini LED TV should you buy? Can TCL's incredible bang-for-buck defeat Sony's prestige branding?
Motor1 · Feb 23 The 2026 Mazda CX-5 Just Raised Its Own Bar: Review The Mazda CX-5 has always been one of the best-handling vehicles in its segment, and the automaker’s focus on making a fun-to-drive family crossover resulted in a dedicated fan base. But for as fun as it was, the previous CX-5 had its shortcomings.
TechRadar · Feb 23 Beat the freeze with the coziest home essentials — from snuggly heated throws to mood-boosting lamps Gadgets and homeware to keep out the chill.
MusicRadar · Feb 23 “A fun, unique way to express yourself”: Google adds AI music creation app Lyria 3 to its Gemini assistant But questions remain over its training
Bored Panda · Feb 23 69 Times Boomers Tried To Use Technology And Failed Miserably There's an inevitable expiration date on coolness, and the older you are, the more likely you are to become uncool. New trends, technologies, slang, and even emojis escape the grasp of older people every day. And Bored Panda is here to poke some lighthearted fun at folks who still don't…
What Hi-Fi? · Feb 23 New OLEDs and QD Mini LED TVs feature in Panasonic’s 2026 range, but there’s something missing It looks as though we’ll be waiting a while for a Z95B replacement
The Conversation · Feb 23 How Homeland Security’s subpoenas and databases of protesters threaten the ‘uninhibited, robust, and wide-open’ free speech protected by Supreme Court precedent The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly issuing administrative subpoenas to identify anonymous social media accounts that criticize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Google, Meta and Reddit have complied with at least some of those requests, according to The New York Times.
T3 · Feb 23 One of Samsung Galaxy S26's new features requires a new wake word – here's why you'll be saying "Hey, Plex!" Samsung is going to expand the AI options available on its Galaxy S26 phones – but it could be confusing
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Police are finding suspects based on their online searches as courts weigh privacy concerns Criminal investigators hoping to develop a suspect are turning to a powerful cyber tool by asking Google to disclose who had been searching for relevant information
T3 · Feb 23 Google plans something big for Pixel 11 – and it could make the new phone an essential purchase Google could bring a major boost to its next-gen Pixel 11 smartphone
International Business Times UK · Feb 23 Nancy Guthrie Update: FBI Leads Questioned as Google Warns Popular Nancy Search Evidence Could Be Random Noise Google disputes critical search evidence in Nancy Guthrie case, raising questions about FBI leads while investigation continues with DNA and surveillance analysis.