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  Gemini Is Reportedly Expanding Its Split-Screen Switch Feature to Candybar Android Phones

  Google is reportedly extending Gemini’s split-screen feature to standard Android smartphones. Previously limited to tablets and foldable devices, the tool lets users drag the assistant’s prompt bar into split view for quicker access. The update would bring the multitasking capability to regular candybar-style phones, expanding its availability ...

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  Apple Reportedly Plans AI Web Search Tool for Siri, Using Google’s AI Model for Responses

  Siri is reportedly getting a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered web search tool. According to the report, Apple is planning to add a Perplexity-style answer engine to its voice assistant, making it capable of answering more complex queries conversationally. The system is said to include three components, two of which could be powered by Googl...

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  Google Home Devices Confirmed to Get Gemini AI Integration Soon; Company Reveals Release Timeline

  Gemini for Home, the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for Google Home devices, is confirmed to be rolled out to users starting October 1. The initial rollout will bring the AI assistant in early access, with global rollout expected to arrive at a later time. Gemini’s integration will eliminate users’ need to use rigid commands and will al...

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  OnePlus Nord Buds 3r Launched in India With IP55 Rating, 12.4mm Drivers: Price, Specifications

  OnePlus Nord Buds 3r, priced at Rs. 1,799, will go on sale in India from September 8 in Aura Blue and Ash Black shades. The earbuds feature 12.4mm titanium-coated drivers, and AI-powered dual-mic call noise cancellation. Connectivity includes Bluetooth 5.4, Google Fast Pair, dual-device support, and up to 47ms low-latency game mode. It also support...

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  Google Upgrades Gemini Live With Visual Guidance, Adds Support for Phone and Messages Apps

  Google announced a new update for Gemini Live on Wednesday, adding new capabilities, broader app integration, and improved voice models for more natural speech. The Mountain View-based tech giant is also introducing visual guidance, allowing Gemini Live to highlight specific objects on the screen in response to user queries.

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  HTC Vive Eagle AI Smart Glasses Launched With Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 SoC, AI Assistant: Price, Specifications

  HTC Vive Eagle, the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) smart glasses, were launched on Thursday. The wearable devices mark HTC’s entry into the display-less smart glasses category. It comes with an in-built AI assistant which can be powered by Google’s Gemini or OpenAI’s GPT, the latter is currently available in beta.

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  Tecno Spark Go 5G Launched in India With 6,000mAh Battery, 50-Megapixel Main Camera: Price, Specifications

  The Tecno Spark Go 5G features a 6.76-inch HD+ 120Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 SoC, and a 6,000mAh battery. It offers AI tools like the Ella AI assistant, which supports multiple Indian languages, as well as the AI Writing Assistant, and Google’s Circle to Search features. The handset has a 50-megapixel rear camera with 2K video recordin...

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  Vu Glo QLED TV 2025 (Dolby Edition) Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  Vu Glo QLED TV 2025 (Dolby Edition) was launched in India on Tuesday. It is available in five sizes options, ranging from 43 inches to 75 inches. The QLED TV runs on the Google TV platform and is powered by the VuOn AI Processor, paired with 2GB of RAM. As per the company, it has equipped Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG technologies for visual enhance...

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  Tecno Spark Go 5G India Launch Date Announced; Amazon Availability, Key Features Confirmed

  The Tecno Spark Go 5G will launch in India on August 14 at 12pm IST, via Amazon. It will feature a 6,000mAh battery and measure 7.99mm in thickness, while weighing 194g. It will support no-network communication via Tecno’s Free Link App, along with AI tools like Ella AI, with support for multiple Indian languages, AI Writing Assistant, and Google...

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  Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Series Update Adds Google Gemini Support on Phones Running One UI 8

  Samsung seems to have started rolling out Gemini voice support for its latest Galaxy Buds 3 lineup, but you can only access it while running One UI 8 based on Android 16. Samsung's newly launched Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldable smartphones currently run on One UI 8. The rollout is expected to expand to more Galaxy devices shortly.

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  Samsung HW-Q990F and HW-QS700F Soundbars Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  Samsung’s 2025 Q-series soundbars, including the HW-Q990F and HW-QS700F, feature AI Sound Optimisation, Dynamic Bass Control, and Active Voice Amplifier Pro for enhanced audio. They include a Convertible Fit Design with Gyro Sensors for position-based tuning and a compact 6.5-inch wireless subwoofer. Q-Symphony Pro and Wireless Dolby Atmos offer ...

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  Gemini Rolls Out to Wear OS Smartwatches With Support for Natural Language Commands

  Google's Gemini AI assistant is now rolling out to Wear OS smartwatches, replacing the Google Assistant. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series, unveiled recently, will be among the first to feature the Gemini AI assistant. It will be available across various brands running recent Wear OS versions, while Wear OS 6 devices will support Gemini integration...

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  Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Series Could Launch With Gemini Voice Assistant

  Ahead of its expected launch on July 9, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has been spotted with Gemini voice assistant. The promo image, shared by WinFuture’s Roland Quandt on Bluesky, shows a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic with “Ask Google Gemini” on the display. Google is reportedly bringing AI assistant to WearOS, and hence, could be available fo...

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  Gemini on Android Will Soon Connect to Apps Even If User Disables Activity Logs, Won’t Affect Privacy

  Google’s email about changes to Gemini resulted in privacy concerns and confusion among several social media users. However, it turns out that people misunderstood the message due to an overlap between two technical terms. The Mountain View-based tech giant’s new feature for the Gemini AI assistant on Android will apparently not cause any priva...

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  Google Introduces Gemini CLI Open-Source AI Agent for Coding, Available to Developers for Free

  Gemini CLI, a command line interface for coding, was introduced by Google on Wednesday. It comes with agentic capabilities, and the tool can be used directly in the terminal, allowing ease of access and usability. Currently available for free, developers will get 60 model requests per minute and 1,000 requests a day.