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Love NotebookLM but hate giving Google your data? I found a great open-source alternative

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 06/20/2026 08:00 EDT

Open Notebook works a lot like NotebookLM, but it can hook up to both cloud and local AI models. Read more ›

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A new report claims Verizon will soon cut a staggering 15,000 jobs

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 15:00 EDT

Verizon is reportedly preparing its largest-ever layoff for as soon as next week. Read more ›

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Hot sale: All Ring Battery Doorbell models hit record-low prices

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 14:10 EDT

Which of these should you get? Let us help you decide! Read more ›

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Deep Research supercharges NotebookLM to instantly scan hundreds of websites for you

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 14:08 EDT

Gemini's Deep Research is arriving in NotebookLM to make sourcing easier. Read more ›

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T-Mobile is giving the T-Life app an always-on assistant and more

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 14:08 EDT

T-Mobile just gave its T-Life app six new updates. Read more ›

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Android 17 is building a new Contacts Picker to keep your address book private

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 13:58 EDT

Android 17’s new Contacts Picker may provide a privacy-preserving way for apps to read your contacts. Read more ›

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ESPN isn’t back on YouTube TV yet, but there’s a new sports channel on the way

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 13:41 EDT

YouTube TV scores exclusive early access to NBC Sports Network. Read more ›

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Survey shows the Pixel speakerphone issue is more widespread than we thought

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 13:31 EDT

Your responses reveal that it's far from a niche complaint. Read more ›

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Google strikes back at scammers enabling those fake ‘stuck package’ texts

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 12:35 EDT

There's a good chance you've received fraudulent texts generated using Lighthouse. Read more ›

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The hottest Samsung phones are all at massive discounts!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 12:30 EDT

Whether you like the best, the thinnest, or a foldable, there's a Samsung deal here for everyone. Read more ›

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Forget the iPhone sock! Gemini’s helping me design an all-new Pixel carrying accessory

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 12:20 EDT

A classy phone like the Pixel 10 deserves a stylish way to lug it around town. Read more ›

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Google Play Store rolls out dedicated XR section for apps and games

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 11:54 EDT

Google Play Store has made some XR-related changes. Read more ›

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Spotify updates shuffle to prioritize variety over strict randomness

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 11:24 EDT

It's a common-sense change, but Premium users can choose to opt out. Read more ›

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The Google TV Streamer might not be on sale for much longer!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 11:16 EDT

Sign up for this offer before it is too late. Read more ›

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This Cap’n Crunch controller is way too fun, and it’s 45% off!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 10:31 EDT

Game in style! Read more ›

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Google Messages finally starts letting you @mention your friends in chats

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 10:23 EDT

Another modern chat feature comes to Messages. Read more ›

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A new, modern PS2 emulator just landed on the Play Store

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 10:11 EDT

Is it finally time to say goodbye to AetherSX2? Read more ›

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This E-Ink digital photo frame helps you create your own masterpieces

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 10:00 EDT

Using Google's viral Nano Banana image generator. Read more ›

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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 proves too hot for the OnePlus 15

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 10:00 EDT

The sleek new OnePlus 15 shuts you out if it overheats. Read more ›

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Get the new Apple Watch SE 3 at a $49.01 discount!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 09:40 EDT

Check your wrist. It's time to save on a new Apple Watch SE 3! Read more ›

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5 reasons why I’d buy the OnePlus 15 over the Galaxy S25 Ultra

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 11/13/2025 09:30 EDT

Beefy battery, superfast charging, exceptional performance, and other features make me want to buy the OnePlus 15. Read more ›

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