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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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These are the 7 open-source apps I recommend to everyone starting with self-hosting

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 10/02/2025 05:00 EDT

Self-hosting too complex? Start with these easy self-hosted picks. Read more ›

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Spotify Car Thing 2.0: Verizon is killing its in-car Google Assistant/hotspot gadget

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/02/2025 04:18 EDT

Say goodbye to Verizon's nifty in-car accessory. Read more ›

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Samsung could bring one of Apple’s most polarizing notification features to One UI 8.5

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 10/02/2025 02:38 EDT

It seems like Samsung is basically using Google's work-in-progress notification summary feature. Read more ›

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All Amazon Fire tablets drop to record-low prices!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 21:41 EDT

Amazon Fire tablets are already cheap at retail prices. These discounts make them a steal! Read more ›

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Deals: Get a great Narwal robot vacuum and mop for as low as $260!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 20:17 EDT

Keep your floors clean and your wallet fatter with these robot vacuum discounts! Read more ›

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Save $230 with this bundle: Amazon Echo Spot and Echo Frames

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 18:34 EDT

You can save big if you get these Alexa-powered devices together! Read more ›

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Either Galaxy Watch users are suddenly sleeping better, or Samsung changed how sleep scores work

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 17:47 EDT

For some reason, lots of Galaxy Watch users suddenly seem to be topping the charts with their sleep score numbers. Read more ›

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YouTube is trying out a new look on mobile, and users respond exactly how you’d expect

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 16:21 EDT

Some YouTube users are seeing a new UI design on mobile. Read more ›

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Gemini’s refusal to make anything but 1:1 square images is driving us crazy

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 16:18 EDT

Gemini keeps ignoring requests for the wide 16:9 pictures lots of users want. Read more ›

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Deal Alert: Six month’s of Visible’s most expensive plan for just $22.50 a month

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 14:16 EDT

A great deal for what is as close to Verizon postpaid as you'll find in the prepaid world. Read more ›

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Galaxy Ring battery scare leaves user stranded and hospitalized (Update: Samsung investigating)

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 14:02 EDT

From health tracker to health hazard, Samsung says this was an "extremely rare" case. Read more ›

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Google Search AI Mode just got way more visual

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 14:01 EDT

Google is adding images to your AI Mode search results. Read more ›

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Gemini’s home screen could soon get a Discovery-style redesign

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 13:58 EDT

Our latest APK teardown revealed that Google is testing a dramatically different look for the Gemini UI. Read more ›

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I used the new Google Home Speaker. Here’s why you should save your money

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 13:11 EDT

With Gemini and Gemini Live coming to older speakers, it feels like the Google Home Speaker lacks a clear hook of its own. Read more ›

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These are the very best Verizon deals you’ll find this October

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 12:19 EDT

From Pixel 10 to iPhone 17, there's a free phone promotion for just about every type of user. Read more ›

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T-Mobile customers can now use some of their favorite apps even in the middle of nowhere

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 11:54 EDT

You can now use select apps through T-Satellite! Read more ›

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Accidentally played a song you hate? Spotify won’t hold it against you anymore

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 11:42 EDT

There's finally a way to stop one bad listen from haunting your recommendations. Read more ›

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If your Samsung Galaxy Ring turns into a finger trap, here’s the escape route

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 11:39 EDT

Samsung has a guide on how to remove that stuck Galaxy Ring. Read more ›

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The best Cricket Wireless deals of October 2025

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 11:02 EDT

Save big on the Galaxy S25, Motorola Raz, and more! Read more ›

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T-Mobile’s unlimited Google Photos storage perk is now officially dead

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 10/01/2025 10:46 EDT

The carrier is no longer taking in new enrollments for its exclusive Google One plans that offered unlimited Photos storage. Read more ›

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