The Latest Breaking News from Google

Google Calendar's web client gains a Gemini in Workspace side panel

A Gemini side panel is rolling out as part of Google Calendar's web client, and it'll try to be your AI personal assistant.

Android Central · Mar 7, 2025

Google Home Max will soon lose support for a critical safety feature

Nest Aware subscribers can be alerted if their Google Home Max hears a dangerous sound, but that functionality will be gone in a few months.

Android Central · Mar 7, 2025

Google wants to use your search history to personalize Gemini responses

In a beta version of the Google app, a Gemini Personalization model has been found that leverages a user's search history for more insightful responses.

Android Central · Mar 7, 2025

Google is rolling out an even more AI-heavy search engine mode because 'power users want AI responses for even more of their searches'

I, for one, absolutely do not welcome our new AI overlords.

PC Gamer · Mar 7, 2025

The Google TV Streamer just fixed its biggest flaw

This essential app has finally come to Google's streaming device, six months after launching.

What Hi-Fi? · Mar 7, 2025

Philips' new gaming projector has some impressive specs – but it also faces some stiff competition

Philips will release its latest gaming projector in April, complete with an integrated Google TV dongle and 120Hz refresh rate

What Hi-Fi? · Mar 7, 2025

Foldable Apple iPhone price: luxury device could cost £1,000 more than iPhone 16 Pro Max

Despite the daunting price tag, it’s claimed Apple could ship 20 million of the devices by 2027

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025

YouTube adds cheaper Premium service, but it comes with a whole bag of catches

YouTube Premium Lite is a lot cheaper, but it lacks some key features and is not coming to the UK just yet.

T3 · Mar 7, 2025

Android 16 beta users are reporting major battery drain issues – but I’m not too worried about it

The latest Android 16 beta seems to be putting increased stress on phones’ battery life, with some users reporting the need to charge up twice a day – but with a stable release still a ways off, there’s time for Google to fix it.

TechRadar · Mar 7, 2025

Android 16 brings a much-needed upgrade to Google Maps that iOS users already have

Google Maps has become the first app to get live update support with the latest Android 16 beta, with the app now able to show directions and other information on your phone’s lock screen.

TechRadar · Mar 7, 2025