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Google Launches Free SAT Practice Tests Using Gemini

By Maria Konash Jan 22, 2026

Google introduces free SAT practice tests powered by Gemini, providing personalized feedback and analysis to help students prepare for standardized exams.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Doist Unveils Todoist Ramble to Turn Spoken Tasks Into Organised To-Dos

By Maria Konash Jan 22, 2026

Todoist introduces Ramble, a voice-to-tasks AI feature that captures deadlines, priorities, and assignees in real time across 38 languages.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Apple Plans Chatbot-Style Siri Revamp for iOS 27

By Maria Konash Jan 22, 2026

Apple is preparing a major overhaul of Siri that would turn the assistant into a chatbot-style interface integrated into iOS 27, reflecting growing competitive pressure in generative AI.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Fuelled by AI, Global Mobile App Spending Surpasses Games in 2025

By Maria Konash Jan 21, 2026

Worldwide app spending reached $85 billion in 2025, led by generative AI apps like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, as non-game apps surpassed games globally.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

YouTube Focuses on Fighting AI Slop in 2026, CEO Says

By Maria Konash Jan 21, 2026

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan highlighted reducing low-quality AI content and detecting deepfakes as priorities for 2026 while expanding AI tools for creators.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Google Trends Relaunches Explore Page With Gemini Capabilities

By Maria Konash Jan 14, 2026

Google Trends has updated its Explore page, integrating AI-powered features to help users compare searches, uncover related trends, and analyze data more efficiently.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Gemini’s New Beta Delivers Proactive Responses Using Your Photos, Emails, and More

By Maria Konash Jan 14, 2026

Google has launched a beta feature that allows Gemini to connect directly with user apps like Gmail and Photos for more personalized responses. The update aims to make Gemini more proactive while keeping privacy controls in user hands.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Google AI Shopping Protocol Draws Consumer Pricing Concerns

By Maria Konash Jan 14, 2026

A consumer watchdog raised concerns that Google’s new AI shopping protocol could enable personalized upselling and pricing. Google rejected the claims, saying its tools cannot alter prices based on user data.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, Enterprise Tech, News

Alphabet’s Market Cap Tops $4 Trillion Thanks to AI Investments

By Maria Konash Jan 12, 2026

Alphabet reached a $4 trillion market valuation after a 65% stock gain in 2025, fueled by AI investments including Gemini 3 and custom AI chips for enterprise and consumer products.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Breaking: Apple Picks Google Gemini to Power AI Features and Future Siri Upgrades

By Maria Konash Jan 12, 2026

Apple will rely on Google’s Gemini models and cloud infrastructure to power future artificial intelligence features, including Siri. The multi-year partnership supports Apple’s next generation of foundation models.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Google’s New Protocol Lets AI Handle Shopping End-to-End

By Maria Konash Jan 12, 2026

Google introduced the Universal Commerce Protocol, an open standard for agentic commerce, enabling AI-driven shopping, checkout, and branded agent interactions across retailers and platforms.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Amazon Launches Alexa+ AI Assistant on the Web

By Maria Konash Jan 5, 2026

Amazon has launched Alexa.com, bringing its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant to the web and mobile app, enabling family-focused tasks, smart home control, and content creation online.