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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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Fitbit’s food logging is broken right now, but that’s no excuse for a cheat day

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Varun Mirchandani @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 14:00 EDT

Users are hungry for a fix while Fitbit sorts out the mess. Read more ›

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YouTube isn’t down, it’s your ad blocker again

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 13:58 EDT

YouTube's latest ad blocker crackdown caused thousands to think the site is down. Read more ›

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Your bedtime scrolling habit might not be wrecking your sleep after all

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 13:16 EDT

In big news for phone addicts, new research found no clear link between bedtime screen use and poor sleep in adults. Read more ›

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This upcoming Google Play Store change could make app reviews actually useful

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 12:12 EDT

Google might finally let you search through user-submitted reviews. Read more ›

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NotebookLM gets flashcards and quizzes to put your knowledge to the test

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 11:33 EDT

Google's update to NotebookLM unlocks new study aids to help you pass that next test. Read more ›

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After devastating typhoon, one phone survived flooding and three days in the mud

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 11:04 EDT

A tragic story from the Philippines shows both human resilience and surprising phone durability. Read more ›

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This ultra-powerful Anker Prime Power Bank is at a record-low price!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 09:22 EDT

Throw a bunch of battery power in your pocket and head out without compromises! Read more ›

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Bug or feature? YouTube Shorts bug removes all buttons for a super clean experience

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 08:17 EDT

Many users can't see any interaction buttons or creator info on the Shorts pane. Read more ›

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Fitbit’s latest experiment lets Pixel Watch users check for early signs of bad health

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 07:51 EDT

And get notified for the risk of high blood pressure. Read more ›

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LG’s 3-in-1 MoodMate projector brings color, sound, and streaming to your living room

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 07:41 EDT

Set a screening or just set the mood. Read more ›

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Back Tap not reliable on your Samsung phone? This Good Lock update is for you.

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 07:08 EDT

Not happy with Back Tap functionality on your Samsung phone? The latest RegiStar update should help. Read more ›

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I scanned my face in ChatGPT’s new Sora app, and the results blew me away

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Calvin Wankhede @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 07:00 EDT

Can Sora replace YouTube Shorts and TikTok? Not anytime soon, but it's still an impressive technical feat. Read more ›

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SATELLAI Collar vs Halo Collar 4 vs SpotOn: Which GPS dog collar performs best?

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Ankit Banerjee @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 06:16 EDT

Which one delivers the best comfort, tracking, and peace of mind for you and your pup? Read more ›

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Google Messages will soon save you from opening web pages — here’s how Insights will work

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 06:00 EDT

We've spotted the exact instructions that will be passed on to Gemini to generate Insights summary. Read more ›

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Samsung should not release the Galaxy Z Fold 8 if it’s missing these 2 features

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Rita El Khoury @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 06:00 EDT

I fear Samsung's eye will be on the TriFold and it will adopt the laziest attitude for the Z Fold 8. Read more ›

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Leakers just can’t agree if the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s cameras are an upgrade or a downgrade

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 05:37 EDT

Making matters more confusing than ever. Read more ›

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Gemini on Google Home is here — how’s it working out for you?

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 05:24 EDT

We want to hear from you. What are your thoughts about Google Home’s upgraded assistant? Read more ›

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I tried to love Gemini Live ahead of its Google Home debut, but I can’t imagine paying for it

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Calvin Wankhede @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 05:00 EDT

Google's Gemini Live is still not dependable, one year on. Read more ›

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iPhone 18 Pro leak suggests Apple could copy Nothing with this key design choice

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 04:25 EDT

Apple's next iPhones might take a page out of the Nothing playbook for this design choice. Read more ›

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One UI 8.5’s notification summaries may not be to everyone’s delight

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 11/07/2025 03:28 EDT

And could especially disappoint multilingual users. Read more ›

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