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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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Sketchy S26 Ultra leak reveals no one wants that unoriginal orange color (Update)

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 08:49 EDT

Update: You should take this with an even bigger pinch of salt. Read more ›

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (October 8)

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C. Scott Brown @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 08:30 EDT

Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team! Read more ›

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Bored with One UI 8? Samsung’s next big update is coming by the end of 2025

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 08:21 EDT

One UI 8.5 beta could arrive as early as next month. Read more ›

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Land the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 at a record-low of $315 for a limited time

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Team AA @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 08:20 EDT

The stunning wearable hasn't been available for long, so this first chance to save 10% on it is well worth a look. Read more ›

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The best 3DS emulator now has dual-screen support, just in time for dual-screen handhelds

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 07:51 EDT

Could this mean emulation handhelds are finally ready to replace original 3DS hardware? Read more ›

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Here’s why Google’s pushing you to set up Health Connect on your Android phone

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Mishaal Rahman @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 07:30 EDT

Google is sending notifications to get users to enable Health Connect, Android’s health and fitness data aggregator. Read more ›

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Your Android phone may soon help you warn your iPhone friends about earthquakes (APK teardown)

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 07:00 EDT

Is an earthquake coming? Android may soon let you help spread the word. Read more ›

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The KONKR Pocket FIT is the affordable flagship gaming handheld of my dreams

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 06:30 EDT

At this price, it's hard to say no. Read more ›

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The Android vs iPhone debate is exhausting, and we all need to move on

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Ryan Haines @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 06:00 EDT

If nothing else, I'm down for a debate where nobody gets mad. Read more ›

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Synology reversing it’s hard drive policy is good, but it might be too late

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 05:56 EDT

Synology's latest update backtracks on hard drive restrictions, but rebuilding consumer trust won't be easy. Read more ›

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I’m done pretending all Google subscriptions are equal — only these two are worth it

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 05:30 EDT

YouTube Premium, Google AI, Google Home Premium, oh my! Read more ›

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That compact Android e-reader that doubles as a phone is finally ready for prime time

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 05:28 EDT

The BOOX P6 Pro is all set for prime time, complete with a color display, cellular connectivity, and Play Store access. Read more ›

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Should you buy a Pixel 10 now or wait for Black Friday to save even more?

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Mitja Rutnik @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 05:16 EDT

The Pixel 10 series is on sale, but will Black Friday offer better deals? Read more ›

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NotebookLM just got even more useful with another handy Google Drive integration

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 05:16 EDT

Now you can search for content within files stored on your Google Drive. Read more ›

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From Stephen Hawking to Michael Jackson, Sora 2’s slop is not even sparing dead celebrities

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 05:15 EDT

Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, JFK, and Tupac are among the other personalities mocked using Sora 2. Read more ›

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Emulator-ception: People are running an emulator inside an emulator on Android

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 05:06 EDT

It's amazing that this works, but performance is another story. Read more ›

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Sketchy S26 Ultra leak reveals no one wants that unoriginal orange color

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/08/2025 02:49 EDT

Samsung has offered orange colors before, but this vibrant shade would be more in line with Apple's latest wares. Read more ›

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October Pixel update isn’t here yet, but Verizon just spilled the details

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 10/07/2025 23:39 EDT

Google hasn't started rolling it out just yet. Read more ›

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Google finally breaks silence on new Nest Hubs, and it’s more of a slow burn than a comeback

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 10/07/2025 22:56 EDT

It looks like Google's smart display vision is still alive and waiting for Gemini to catch up. Read more ›

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Lowest price of 2025: CMF Watch 3 Pro slashed to just $79

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/07/2025 20:56 EDT

The CMF Watch 3 Pro is too awesome for this price. Read more ›

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