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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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Teardown reveals this new Android flagship is hiding an insane cooling system inside!

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 11/10/2025 00:38 EDT

JerryRigEverything peeled the REDMAGIC 11 Pro to reveal what might be the coolest liquid cooling system we've ever seen. Read more ›

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YouTube TV is paying up: Here’s how to claim your $20 Disney blackout credit

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 11/09/2025 23:06 EDT

YouTube TV is now offering subscribers $20 in bill credits for missing Disney channels. Read more ›

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12 apps I urge non-techies to install on their Android phones

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 11/09/2025 07:00 EDT

Looking beyond preinstalled apps or the obvious choice can often yield a better user experience. Read more ›

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The Venu 4 upped its fitness tools and price tag, and it’s still my favorite Garmin smartwatch

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 11/09/2025 06:30 EDT

The Venu line remains one of the best options for serious athletes who also want smartwatch aesthetics and features. Read more ›

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I almost ditched Chrome for Samsung’s new PC browser, but one missing feature is stopping me

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 11/09/2025 06:00 EDT

I rely on custom search engines too much to use a browser that lacks them. Read more ›

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T-Mobile might still be the best postpaid carrier, but the bar is low

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 11/09/2025 05:30 EDT

Postpaid just isn't what it used to be, making prepaid more appealing than ever before. Read more ›

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The only upgrade I want from a new Kindle Scribe is a foldable design

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 11/09/2025 05:00 EDT

Portability is all the Scribe is missing. Read more ›

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5 reasons why the next Kindle Scribe has my full attention

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 11/08/2025 09:00 EDT

Productivity looks better in color. Read more ›

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Stop chatting, start doing: 5 AI tools that aren’t just another ChatGPT

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 11/08/2025 08:00 EDT

There are more than just chatbots out there. Read more ›

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Android 16 fixes a big privacy flaw in its ‘approximate’ location setting

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 11/08/2025 08:00 EDT

Android 16 makes it harder for apps to infer the locations of rural users from their devices’ approximate locations. Read more ›

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Ready or not, Gemini will soon replace Google Assistant

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority 3 place · 11/08/2025 07:01 EDT

This week, we discuss Google Assistant’s demise, Android’s big app store changes, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 benchmarks. Read more ›

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YouTube Music uploads saved my rare songs — here’s how

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 11/08/2025 07:00 EDT

Preserving my music library, one upload at a time. Read more ›

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Dear Google: I want my smart glasses to become my food logbook

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 11/08/2025 06:00 EDT

Because food tracking is still stuck in the manual age Read more ›

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This new Chrome feature is my favorite productivity hack

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 11/08/2025 05:30 EDT

It's finally here, and I love it. Read more ›

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What I learned after using a Google TV projector in my bedroom for 30 days

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 11/08/2025 05:00 EDT

The short answer: there’s a lot of Netflix to be watched. Read more ›

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NOOK GlowLight 4 lands in Ocean Teal ahead of the e-reader’s next refresh

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 17:30 EDT

An old lineup gets a new look. Read more ›

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Gamers take note: Android’s best emulation frontend just got a significant update

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 17:28 EDT

Finally put a number on your gaming obsession with time tracking. Read more ›

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Survey reveals you can’t live without Disney channels on YouTube TV

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 16:43 EDT

Disney channels are still dark on YouTube TV, and more than half of our polled readers said they couldn't live without them. Read more ›

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This unbeatable Nothing Headphone 1 deal might be the perfect Friday treat

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 16:06 EDT

Amazon just slashed the price of the Nothing Headphone 1 by 15% giving you the chance to pick it up for only $254. Read more ›

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If the rumors are correct, Verizon’s ‘bold’ new direction may apparently include mass layoffs

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 15:05 EDT

... it's also possible that AI will play a big role in filling the customer service holes left by the cuts. Read more ›

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