The Latest Breaking News from Google

This secret Google feature makes your smart thermostat look like wall art

There's so many options to choose from

T3 · Jan 21

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus vs. Galaxy Tab A9 Plus: A bigger upgrade than it looks

The Galaxy Tab A11 Plus delivers a newer (and faster) chip, faster charging, and longer software support than the Tab A9 Plus.

Android Central · Jan 21

How to enable or disable gestures on a Google Pixel phone

Using gestures on a Google Pixel for navigation or shortcut actions is useful, and it's easy o enable them, or disable them if you prefer.

Android Central · Jan 21

Google's AI overview search results are so dumb, it took author Chuck Wendig just weeks to convince it he has a cat named 'Sir Mewlington Von Pissbreath' that can speak 'limited Cantonese'

Chuck Wendig does not have a cat.

PC Gamer · Jan 20

Fake Chrome extension ‘breaks’ your computer before it hits you with malware — how to stay safe

Chrome and Edge users are being targeted by a fake ad blocker extension that crashes their browsers and then infects their PCs with malware.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 20

How to add Ideal Home as a 'preferred source' on Google – so you can stay up to date with all our latest content

Google's new feature allows you to customise your search results to see more of the websites you love

Ideal Home · Jan 20

ChatGPT Is quietly replacing Google's most important page, study finds

New data suggests ChatGPT is becoming the default starting point online, with people using it as their homepage, adding widgets and even wanting to shop inside the app.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 20

Honor and Realme have revealed phones with batteries that dwarf anything that Samsung or Google have launched — and that can last a week on a single charge

While battery sizes have remained relatively stagnant, two companies have released new phones with over double the standard capacity that can apparently last a user a whole week between charges.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 20

'People use Google because they want to, not because they’re forced to': As Google appeals antitrust ruling, it also asks to delay data sharing with rivals

Delay tactics.

PC Gamer · Jan 20

The ultimate "must-have" brand for 2026 is Microsoft — but only if you’re a phishing scammer

Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks. New data reveals how attackers exploit the tech giant's dominance to steal user credentials.

Windows Central · Jan 20