Google Chat gets a long-overdue Gmail feature (plus a new home on the web)

Google Chat can now be accessed right at chat.google.com in your browser. The old URLs still work, but Chrome extensions may need to be updated. Chat is also adding the ability to schedule messages in ...

You can finally stop unknown senders from sliding into your Google Chat DMs

Google indicates that all other invitations from unknown users will be sent to spam. There's one important distinction, ...
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NotebookLM rolls out chat history, adds AI Ultra tier

After announcing in October, NotebookLM has fully rolled out chat history, while Google AI Ultra subscribers now have expanded usage limits.

Stop using ChatGPT for everything: I use these AI models for research, coding, and more (and which I avoid)

Obsessing over model version matters less than workflow.

ChatGPT users on iOS and Android now have access to a feature that first launched three months ago — why has it taken so long?

OS and Android users can now use Branched chats in the ChatGPT app The feature allows users to move messages into new ...
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Google Unveils New Tools and Libraries for Building AI Glasses Apps

With the release of the Android XR SDK Developer Preview 3, Google has introduced two new libraries to help developers create ...

Google Chat finally gains message scheduling

Message scheduling has begun rolling out. It is expected to be widely available around mid-January 2026. Additionally, ...