A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?
A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?

Today on Decoder, we’re talking about the landmark social media addiction trials that just resulted in two major verdicts against Big Tech. There’s one case in New Mexico against Meta, and another in California against both companies, which have said they plan to appeal. These are complicated cases with some huge repercussions for both how […]

Google Home’s latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands
Google Home’s latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google is launching another update to its Home app, which is supposed to make controlling your smart home with its Gemini AI assistant “more natural and reliable,” according to this week’s release notes. With the update, you can describe the type of lighting you want, such as “the color of the ocean,” and Gemini will […]

Google raises storage to 5TB at no extra cost, if you already pay for AI Pro

Google’s $19.99-per-month AI Pro plan now includes 5TB of storage instead of 2TB, giving paying Gemini users a meaningful storage upgrade without raising the monthly bill.

You can finally access Google Photos on Samsung TVs

Google Photos is here on Samsung TVs, letting users access and relive memories directly on the big screen without casting.

Gmail finally lets you change your cringey old usernames

Google is finally doing the thing Gmail users have been begging for years, which is letting them change the actual username in their Gmail address. This is no longer just an early rollout, as Google says the feature is now available for all Google Acco…

Google Pixel phones might soon block downgrading to an older Android build

Google may be tightening anti-rollback protection on future Pixel phones, which could stop users from flashing older Android versions even for testing or recovery.

Google Photos wants to stop you from accidentally ruining your snaps

Google Photos is redesigning its editor to reduce accidental changes, replacing gesture shortcuts with a more deliberate workflow that prioritizes precision, stability, and fewer unintended edits across Android devices.

Google is prepping a fitness band to beat the screen-less rage that is Whoop

Google is building a screen-less Fitbit band to rival Whoop, and it comes with an AI health coach powered by Gemini.

Google Pixel 11 Pro CAD renders leak, hinting at subtle design upgrades

Leaked CAD renders reveal the Pixel 11 Pro’s refined design, suggesting Google is focusing on subtle improvements rather than major visual changes.