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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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Deal: Ember Smart Cup starts your day with a hot cup of joe, and keeps it hot!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/17/2025 11:10 EDT

There's nothing worse than a cold sip of joe! Read more ›

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This tiny clamshell might be your next EDC gaming handheld

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 10/17/2025 10:53 EDT

The miniature Game Boy Advance SP clone is launching this weekend. Read more ›

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This denim-clad Android flagship is jean-ius

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/17/2025 09:41 EDT

It's giving "Casual Friday." Read more ›

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Frustrated by your internet bill? AT&T is raising prices yet again

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Varun Mirchandani @ Android Authority · 10/17/2025 08:05 EDT

After raising prices in 2023 and 2024, and posting $4.9 billion in quarterly profit, AT&T wants even more of your money. Read more ›

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Switch and save: T-Mobile sweetens the deal on 5G Home Internet and Fiber

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/17/2025 07:26 EDT

Customers can save $20 per month on 5G Home Internet and get up to $200 back with a voice line bundle. Read more ›

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It’s several months later and I still hate split notifications on my Android phone

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 10/17/2025 07:00 EDT

My phone doesn't let me choose the notifications panel I prefer and it's endlessly frustrating. Read more ›

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These 5 apps died this year, and I already miss them dearly

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 10/17/2025 06:00 EDT

It's been a brutal few months for some of Android's once beloved apps. Read more ›

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Here’s when Samsung will ditch Microsoft for photo backups

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Varun Mirchandani @ Android Authority · 10/17/2025 05:57 EDT

Samsung reportedly marks April 11, 2026, as breakup day for One UI Gallery and OneDrive. Read more ›

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The Galaxy S26 Edge proves Samsung has an identity crisis

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 10/17/2025 05:30 EDT

Anything you can do, I can do better. Read more ›

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This is the the main upgrade I want to see on the Pixel 10a

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 10/17/2025 05:00 EDT

Ditch the plastic, Google. Read more ›

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OnePlus set to unveil OnePlus 15 flagship lineup this month, and here are the colors

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/17/2025 04:40 EDT

The OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Ace 6 (potentially rebranded into the OnePlus 15R) are all set to launch in China in ten days. Read more ›

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Deal: The Litheli Eclair 1000 Portable Power Station has built-in power banks!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 20:06 EDT

Save $280 on this awesome power station. Read more ›

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Deal: The Apple Mac Mini M4 is too good for just $499

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 19:19 EDT

This could be the best computer option for many of you! Read more ›

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Heading home? Google Maps might tell you how long it’ll take before you even ask

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 18:12 EDT

You know the way to your place, but this change would let you get a sense of how long the drive will take at a glance. Read more ›

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Save a whopping $520 on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 with 512GB!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 17:42 EDT

This is still the best deal we've seen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7! Read more ›

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Nest speakers start showing some new color — is Gemini to thank?

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 16:44 EDT

Multicolor light effects have just started appearing up on Nest speakers, right in time for the Gemini preview. Read more ›

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The Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 update has gone MIA

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 16:29 EDT

The update has a bug that causes the SystemUI to crash. Read more ›

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Verizon-owned Total Wireless now has a free plan, though there are a few catches

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 16:28 EDT

Partnerining with Lifeline, Total now has a totally free plan available only in California. Read more ›

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Save $100 on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, amazing ANC headphones

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 16:20 EDT

Silence all the noise with these stunning headphones. Read more ›

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Gemini can basically use Google Sheets for you now

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 10/16/2025 16:06 EDT

Google says this will 'save valuable time in your workday,' so you can... do more spreadsheets, probably? Read more ›

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