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Gemini just picked up a massive upgrade that lets it tap into data from other Google apps, including Gmail, Photos, Calendar, Drive, YouTube, and Search, to deliver more personalized responses. With its new Personal Intelligence feature, the chatbot can now offer tailored answers that go beyond what you’ve shared in past chats, making Gemini feel more personal, proactive, and useful. But if speed is all you care about, Google is rolling out another new feature. The model picker in the Gemini app currently lets you choose between Fast, Thinking, and Pro models. The Fast model prioritizes quick responses, while the…

While scrolling through Instagram Reels you may have seen ads for DramaBox, a mobile app that streams short vertical dramas in the Chinese “duanju” format. Designed for quick, bite-sized storytelling on phones, it has racked up over 100 million downloads on the Google Play Store, showing there’s a clear demand for this kind of content. TikTok now appears ready to tap into that demand with its new PineDrama app. PineDrama is now available on Android and iOS in the US and Brazil. It’s free and, unlike DramaBox, isn’t stuffed with ads, at least for now. The core idea is largely…

As part of our World of Warcraft: Midnight cover story, I spoke with several key developers at Blizzard about looking ahead to The Last Titan. This subsequent expansion will bookend the World Soul Saga trilogy.  Of course, Blizzard is tight-lipped about the expansion, as it’s ostensibly several years away, but I was able to shed some light on its approach to redesigning Northrend, which the company has confirmed is a core focus of The Last Titan. Untouched since its introduction in 2008’s Wrath of the Lich King expansion, the iconic location represents World of Warcraft’s peak moments in pop culture.Exclusive…

So far, satellite connectivity on iPhones has focused on low-bandwidth emergency tools, including Emergency SOS via Satellite (2022) and Messages via Satellite (2024). However, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple could change the smartphone-satellite communication paradigm in a way no Android manufacturer has yet, by introducing “5G via Satellite.” Over the weekend, the YouTube channel Front Page Tech published a video about the iPhone 18 Pro’s design. The video discusses a punch-hole camera in the top left corner of the screen, along with a “structured light” Face ID module that lies beneath the screen (next…

Samsung is preparing a major display upgrade for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, one that could make the fold line far less visible than what we have seen so far. The buzz started after Samsung Display showcased a nearly wrinkle-free foldable OLED panel at CES 2026. According to industry watchers, this new panel is likely headed for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, which is expected to arrive in the second half of the year. Compared to the current Galaxy Z Fold 7, the new display reportedly improves crease depth by 20%, which could translate into a noticeably smoother screen when…

The ongoing memory crisis might spare Google’s Pixel 10a after all. According to the French publication Dealabs, the company could retain Pixel 9a’s pricing for the upcoming model. For the baseline variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, the Pixel 10a could cost EUR 549, while the 256GB storage variant could cost EUR 649. These are similar to the Pixel 9a’s retail price. However, as mentioned in the report, these prices are primarily for Europe. Why Google might hold the line on pricing this year However, the company could follow a similar price trend in other markets, including…

Bungie’s multiplayer extraction shooter Marathon has a new trailer revealing the game’s long-awaited release date. You can mark March 5 on your calendar as the date when you’ll begin your trip to planet Tau Ceti IV.First announced in May 2023, Marathon was originally set to launch last September, but it was delayed to address concerns stemming from an initially rocky player reception to the game’s Alpha test. The game was also at the center of a plagiarism controversy surrounding its art direction, which has since been resolved. The extraction shooter sees players controlling bio-cybernetic characters called Runners, who must scavenge…

Google appears to be working on making Magic Cue more useful on the Pixel 10 series. For the uninitiated, Magic Cue works like a background assistant, and it is easily one of the best AI features in Pixel 10. It can pull relevant information from apps you already use and surfaces it at just the right moment. For example, if you are chatting about a trip, Magic Cue might show your flight details without you having to search for them. Until now, it has relied on apps like Gmail, Messages, Calendar, Contacts, Keep, and Pixel Screenshots to do this. Magic…

Ball x Pit is getting its first big update next week, and it will bolster the game with “a wealth of content,” according to developer Kenny Sun and Friends. The update, titled The Regal, will add new characters, more balls, and other features.The Regal arrives on Monday, January 26, and adds two characters: The Carouser and The Falconer. As detailed in a Steam post, the Carosuer’s ability allows returning balls to orbit around him, while The Falconer has two falcons at her side that throw balls. Eight new balls join the game alongside several new passives that have not been detailed.…

A projector is one of the few upgrades that can make your living room feel completely different overnight. Not “slightly better,” but “how is this my house?” different—especially when you start talking about a screen size up to 200 inches. The XGIMI HORIZON Ultra 4K projector is down to $998.99, a 41% discount from $1,699.99. If you’ve been tempted by a big TV but don’t want to spend flagship-TV money, this deal is a compelling shortcut to a true home theater experience. What you’re getting This is a 4K home theater projector with Dolby Vision support, rated at 2300 ISO…