Gemini 3 Powering Google AI Overviews Globally
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- Posted on January 28, 2026
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Google AI Overviews are now being powered by Gemini 3 globally, by default. Robby Stein, VP of Product, Google Search announced, “We’re making Gemini 3 the new default model for AI Overviews globally, so you get a best-in-class AI response right on the search results page, for questions where it’s helpful.”
ETH price prediction as Ethereum prepares for ERC-8004 mainnet rollout
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- Posted on January 28, 2026
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Ethereum (ETH) holds near $3,000 as institutions accumulate despite mixed short-term sentiment. Strong staking, wallet growth, and ETF inflows support Ethereum’s price floor. ERC-8004 could unlock AI-driven on-chain demand and long-term ETH value. Ethereum is entering a pivotal phase as price action, institutional flows, and protocol-level innovation begin to converge. After a volatile start to […]
Google Exploring Ways To Allow Sites To Opt Out Of AI Overviews & AI Mode
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Google just announced it is looking into ways to allow websites to specifically opt out of Google using its content in the Search generative AI features such as AI Overviews and AI Mode. This comes based on UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) new requirements for Google Search.
Drowning in spam or scam emails? Here’s probably why
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- Posted on January 28, 2026
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Has your inbox recently been deluged with unwanted and even outright malicious messages? Here are 10 possible reasons – and how to stem the tide.
12 Shows Like ‘His & Hers’ You Should Watch Next
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. The first of a trio of Alice Feeney thrillers getting streaming series adaptations, His & Hers is a glossy, brisk and, perhaps most importantly, twisty Netflix mystery starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal. Thompson plays Annie Andrews, a has-been news reporter who decides to get […]
These ‘Obsolete’ iPhones Just Received a New Update
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- Posted on January 27, 2026
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Many of us choose to upgrade our smartphones every two or three years, while others pick up the latest model every year. But just because it’s the norm to swap out your smartphone on a regular basis, that doesn’t mean all of us do. Smartphones can last a long time, especially if you maintain it […]
Android Auto’s Best Kept Secret Is a Programmable Shortcut
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There’s so much visual stuff you can customize in Android Auto. But Android Auto’s capabilities go beyond aesthetics and the apps that pop up when you turn on the car. There’s a hidden shortcut switch you can enable to run an action in the car that’s programmed on your phone. No matter what car you’re […]
‘Clawdbot’ Is Now ‘Moltbot,’ but Still Carries the Same Security Concerns
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On Monday, I was introduced to “Clawdbot,” the latest AI craze taking over tech social media channels. Clawdbot is designed to be an agentic personal assistant. In layman’s terms, that means the bot can perform tasks on your behalf: You give it full access to your computer, and it can organize your inbox, code for […]
This 2025 Roku Smart TV Is on Sale for 30% Off
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. As far as smart TVs go, the Roku interface is one of the easiest to use, and with a variety of different lines, it’s also easy to find one that fits your budget. The […]
How to Get Your Share of These Billion Dollar Amazon Settlements
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January isn’t over yet, and Amazon’s already set to pay more than $3 billion to U.S. customers across various settlements. If you’ve bought anything from Amazon recently, keep an eye out: Bezos’ baby could owe you some money. How to get Amazon’s returns settlement If you’ve had difficulty returning an Amazon package recently, you could […]
These Anker Wireless Earbuds Deliver Excellent Noise Cancellation for Under $60
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds just dropped to $56.99 on Amazon, their lowest price yet, according to price-trackers. Normally $99.99, these true wireless earphones have been widely praised for what they offer at […]
Your iPhone Might Not Be Fully Compatible With Apple’s New AirTag
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- Posted on January 27, 2026
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. On Monday, Apple released a new AirTag—but you wouldn’t know that from looking at it. The new AirTag is visibly identical to the old one, despite dropping nearly five years later. But the point of this refresh wasn’t to introduce a new design, or even […]
Here’s Where to Find Your Settlement From the Siri Lawsuit
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- Posted on January 27, 2026
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If you filed a claim last year as part of the Siri class action suit against Apple, your payment is on the way. According to the settlement website, class payment distribution began on Jan. 23, and many users on Reddit report that funds have landed in their bank and payment apps over the last several […]
10 Hacks Every Smart TV Owner Should Know
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Whether you’re a smart TV veteran or are somehow just now setting your first TV with an internet connection, there’s a lot to learn. Modern TVs are basically computers, complete with their own operating systems and application ecosystems. That means you can tweak them to run better.—or just the way you want them to. Here […]
This Four-Pack of Eufy Security Cameras Is on Sale for $180
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Home security setups tend to get expensive fast, especially when you’re trying to cover more than just the front door. That’s what makes this current deal on the Eufy Security SoloCam S220 4-Camera Pack […]










