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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

Google AI Mode Adds Personalised Responses Using Gmail and Photos

By Maria Konash Jan 22, 2026

Google AI Mode now taps Gmail and Photos to provide tailored answers, helping users with personalized planning, shopping, and recommendations.

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Google DeepMind Acquires Hume AI Voice Team

By Maria Konash Jan 22, 2026

Google DeepMind has acquired Hume AI’s CEO and top engineers to boost Gemini’s voice features, while Hume AI continues licensing its technology to other firms.

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Ex-Google Team Debuts Sparkli, a Generative AI Learning App for Children

By Maria Konash Jan 22, 2026

Former Google employees launched Sparkli, a generative AI app that uses interactive media to help children learn through exploration rather than text-based chatbots.

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.

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Humans& Raises $480 Million Seed Funding From Nvidia, Jeff Bezos to Build AI Collaboration Tools

By Maria Konash Jan 20, 2026

Humans& secures $480 million in seed funding from Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, and top VCs, aiming to develop AI tools for collaboration and productivity.

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Thinking Machines Lab Loses Co-Founders as Talent Returns to OpenAI

By Maria Konash Jan 15, 2026

Two co-founders of Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab are leaving the startup and rejoining OpenAI, marking a notable leadership shift less than a year after launch.

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Wikimedia Foundation Expands AI Collaborations With Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Perplexity

By Maria Konash Jan 15, 2026

Wikipedia marked its 25th anniversary by announcing new Wikimedia Enterprise partnerships with major AI and technology companies. The collaborations aim to support responsible use of human-curated knowledge at scale.

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.

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OpenAI Heads to the Super Bowl with a 60-Second Ad Spot

By Maria Konash Jan 13, 2026

OpenAI is expected to air a 60-second commercial during NBC’s Super Bowl LX broadcast, marking another high-profile push into mainstream advertising. AI companies have significantly increased TV and digital marketing spending in 2025.