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9to5google.com > 02/21/2026 > chrome-address-bar-ai-mode

Google brings full AI Mode prompt box to Chrome address bar

2+ hour, 3+ min ago  (191+ words) Following last month's big Gemini in Chrome update, AI Mode in Google's desktop browser is getting its own upgrade in the address bar. Previously, the integration in Chrome's Omnibox was a button at the right that sent what you entered…...

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9to5google.com > 02/20/2026 > google-weather-app-android-deprecation

The Google Weather Android ‘app’ is going away

18+ hour, 37+ min ago  (307+ words) Google is getting rid of Android's de facto Weather app in favor of Search results.This deprecation slowly started a few months ago, but is now picking up steam. The Google app has long offered a fullscreen "Weather" experience that's…...

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9to5google.com > 02/20/2026 > notebooklm-slide-prompts

NotebookLM rolls out prompt-based slide revisions, Gemini 3.1 Pro, more

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (233+ words) NotebookLM has received a slew of updates in the past few days, headlined by Gemini 3.1 Pro and slide customizations. NotebookLM rolls out prompt-based slide revisions, Gemini 3.1 Pro, more NotebookLM has received a slew of updates in the past few days,…...

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9to5google.com > 02/20/2026 > openai-smart-speaker-camera-report

As Google Home Speaker reboot nears, OpenAI reportedly launching smart speaker with camera

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (239+ words) OpenAI is apparently working on a new smart speaker due to launch in 2027, according to a new report. The Information (via 9to5Mac, Engadget) reports that OpenAI's first hardware product in collaboration with ex-Apple designer Jony Ive will be a smart speaker,…...

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9to5google.com > 02/20/2026 > google-has-ignored-androids-digital-wellbeing-tools-for-years-so-whats-next

Google has ignored Android's Digital Wellbeing tools for years, so what's next?

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (235+ words) 2018 didn't just mark a growing sense of exhaustion with the internet, though. It was also the year Musical.ly merged with its then-new owner ByteDance, resulting in TikTok launching in the US just as Android 9 Pie started rolling out to…...

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9to5google.com > 02/19/2026 > samsung-bixby-reboot

Samsung reveals Bixby reboot with device controls, AI, arrives in One UI 8.5 [Gallery]

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (308+ words) After a false start back in January, Samsung has re-announced its Bixby reboot, which delivers more AI and will go live in One UI 8.5. Bixby has been in place on Samsung devices for years, but Google's services have generally been…...

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9to5google.com > 02/19/2026 > googles-tensor-g6-rumored-to-be-paired-with-new-titan-m3-security-coprocessor

Google's Tensor G6 rumored to be paired with new Titan M3 security coprocessor

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (486+ words) Will Sattelberg is an editor and podcaster at 9to5Google. He's been covering all things Android since 2021 when he joined the team at Android Police, serving as both News Editor and Phones Editor throughout his tenure. Prior to professionally covering Android and…...

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9to5google.com > 02/19/2026 > pixel-at-a-glance-sports-finance

Pixel At a Glance adds Sports and Finance updates 

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (159+ words) Pixel At a Glance is getting its first new information types in quite some time today with Sports and Finance. The At a Glance settings page warns that Sports "may affect battery life." The "Choose your teams" shortcut takes you…...

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9to5google.com > review-even-realities-g2-smart-glasses

Review: Even Realities G2 smart glasses add a simplistic yet engaging floating display for your face

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1896+ words) There exists a group of users who don't need smart glasses to record video or play media for them " they just want a simple device that blends seamlessly into their everyday with important notifications and assistance at their fingertips, and…...

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9to5google.com > 02/19/2026 > youtube-tv-conversational-ai-test

YouTube tests 'conversational AI' on TV apps

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (236+ words) Google says that it is now testing a new "conversational AI" tool on its TV apps for YouTube, enabling new features if you use the microphone. Conversational AI on YouTube comes in the form of the "Ask" box underneath videos....