Think twice about upgrading to Gemini for Home – it’s getting some tasks ‘absolutely wrong’ and is full of bugs Gemini is taking over your Google smart home devices, but users are experiencing issues. TechRadar · Dec 17, 2025
The 2026 Cadillac Optiq Is An Incredible Luxury EV Value The Optiq is a lovable compact EV with plenty of luxury, value and comfort. But is it the best EV this year had to offer? InsideEVs · Dec 17, 2025
Google launches Gemini 3 Flash — and claims it's as fast as using traditional Search Google just launched Gemini 3 Flash and promises it will revolutionize AI search. TechRadar · Dec 17, 2025
Google's Pixel pocket-dialing nightmare is finally getting a fix Google finally fixed the Pixel’s pocket dialing nightmare, so your pants will stop calling 911 in a future update. Android Central · Dec 17, 2025
I've tested the OnePlus 15R: It's not the phone I expected OnePlus decided to transform its midrange phone into a more expensive, longer-lasting gaming machine. The OnePlus 15R has come out the other side of this process perfectly formed, but the increased price and sacrificed features make it a harder sell than its predecessors. Tom’s Guide · Dec 17, 2025
You can now play AI-generated video games in YouTube Just what you always wanted, right? Creative Bloq · Dec 17, 2025
I expected the OnePlus 15R's display to be run-of-the-mill, but it turns out it's exactly the OLED we've been asking for The OnePlus 15R sets a new standard for OLED smartphone displays, achieving excellent quality with superb eye care features. Android Central · Dec 17, 2025
Google now lets you customize your search results, so here's how to make GamesRadar+ your preferred source for gaming news The Google Preferred Sources feature is available in the US and India - and more countries coming soon GamesRadar · Dec 17, 2025
Gemini can now build you custom mini apps with this experimental Gem Google is letting users build mini apps within Gemini as part of an experimental Gem, bringing the technology from Opal to more users. Android Central · Dec 17, 2025
NotebookLM starts rolling out chat history on mobile and the web NotebookLM is finally rolling out chat history after an announcement in October, and now available across the web client and mobile app. Android Central · Dec 17, 2025
Firefox is becoming an AI browser and the internet is not at all happy about it That's one way to light up some Reddit threads... PC Gamer · Dec 17, 2025
‘It’s shattered our family’: how illicit offshore bookies exploit struggling gamblers who are trying to quit International network appears designed to profit from gamblers who have signed up with UK self-exclusion scheme GamStop The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025
I just tested the new ChatGPT Images vs. Google Nano Banana — and there's a clear winner I tested OpenAI’s new ChatGPT image update against Google’s Nano Banana using seven real-world prompts. Here’s which AI image generator actually wins. Tom’s Guide · Dec 17, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025 Amazon in talks to invest $10bn in developer of ChatGPT OpenAI seeking to strike latest deal in its efforts to pay for huge spending on datacentres
Android Central · Dec 17, 2025 Android TV just replaced the Discover tab with something more useful Android TV users are starting to see a new Free tab roll out across older and newer devices.
Windows Central · Dec 17, 2025 OpenAI just made ChatGPT images 4x faster and easier on the eyes — now CEO Sam Altman faces the GPU crunch OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Images with new capabilities, which Sam Altman described as “something fun.” The update promises greater precision, enhanced creativity, and is said to be four times faster.
International Business Times UK · Dec 17, 2025 Huge ChatGPT Images Update: Here's How to Use New Features of GPT Image 1.5 by OpenAI ChatGPT rolls out a major images upgrade with GPT Image 1.5, offering faster generation, smarter photo edits and powerful new tools that put OpenAI ahead of rival AI image platforms. Here is how to use it.
Tom’s Guide · Dec 17, 2025 Tom’s Guide Value Awards: The 43 Best Tech Bargains of the Year The price of everything is too much these days. This is the gear we've tested that delivers the greatest value.
GamesRadar · Dec 17, 2025 Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity publishing lead says "I'm not entirely sure we are the ideal target for the level of scorn" as backlash hits Larian over AI stance: "We don't use AI for art" "We have people who create art, and they use various tools…"
Android Central · Dec 17, 2025 Pixel's home screen search just got worse for everyday use Google is replacing Pixel Launcher's home screen search with the Google app, prioritizing faster access to AI Mode.
Android Central · Dec 17, 2025 Google's CC AI agent is a morning brief for early birds that taps into Workspace Google Labs launched its AI agent test, CC, which creates a daily morning brief based on your Workspace content.
International Business Times UK · Dec 17, 2025 Mozilla Pushes Firefox Towards AI — Loyal Users Warn It Risks Losing Its Soul Mozilla's new CEO Anthony Enzor - DeMeo stepped into action with a new goal - pushing Firefox towards AI. Will keeping up AI tech set new standards for Firefox?
Fortune · Dec 17, 2025 Is Google running away with the AI race? Its stock price sure seems to say so Google is emerging as the early winner in the Big Tech AI race—and its stock price is blowing away competitors.
Euronews · Dec 17, 2025 EU takes on Big Tech: Here are the top actions regulators have taken in 2025 In 2025, the European Union stepped up investigations of Big Tech companies for flouting rules on digital markets and services. Here are the main actions regulators have taken.