Google users are quietly using '&udm=14' — here's why
… The trend reflects more than just annoyance with AI answers, for many users it's about having control. The growing backlash against AI-heavy search AI Overviews can certainly be useful. …
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Google is turning the internet into a giant group chat — and websites aren’t invited
… Google's AI-powered vision for Search At Google I/O 2026 , Google doubled down on its AI-powered vision for Search with expanded AI Mode features, conversational follow-ups, synthesized answers and tools designed to keep users interacting with Google’s AI instead of bouncing between websites. …
I discovered a hidden Android feature that shows which apps are watching me, and what it revealed was startling. Here's how to take back control of your phone.
… More from Tom's Guide This iPhone and Android setting might be quietly leaking your home address 3 Android speed killers hiding in plain sight — here's how to fix them The most common charging habit is actually killing your phone — here's the fix TOPICS Kaycee Hill How-to Editor LATEST ARTICLES 1 S…
Elon Musk just lost his OpenAI lawsuit — and the fallout could reshape the AI race
… The case centered around Musk’s claim that OpenAI’s transformation from a nonprofit research lab into a commercial AI powerhouse violated the company’s founding principles. Musk had also challenged OpenAI’s deep partnership with Microsoft and sought enormous financial damages. …
I tested this $100 wireless AI mic — and it's a game changer
… More from Tom's Guide I took this AI note-taker to all my meetings for 7 days — I have one major regret that changed how I use it Claude Cowork for Windows — how to download and install the AI assistant I found 5 search engines that don't force AI summaries on every search Christoph Schwaiger LATES… …
iPhones Coverage | Tom's Guide
… Here are all the best deals you can get on every iPhone in Apple's new lineup. iPhones iOS 27 may be able to organize your tabs with the push of a button, and save you the hassle of searching through them all. iPhones A high-fidelity mockup of the upcoming iPhone Fold/Ultra has been shown off by te… …
Claude Opus 4.8 just launched — and Anthropic says it's far less likely to ‘fake’ answers
… More from Tom’s Guide I used the ChatGPT ‘butter’ prompt for deep research — and my results got way better ChatGPT might be quietly rewarding people who know how to think clearly — these prompts can help I tested ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini to build a resume with Canva — and there's a clear winner …
Google announces high-end Googlebook laptops to compete with MacBooks
… Gemini can search the web or connect to your Google apps to generate a personalized background, for instance. Another example is that Gemini can create a single spot on your desktop containing travel information for your trips. …
Google is secretly phasing out Android apps — and AI is the reason why
… That mirrors a broader industry trend toward local AI processing, where phones increasingly use onboard AI hardware instead of relying entirely on remote data centers. …
I had 10,000 unread emails — here is the exact Gemini 3.5 Flash prompt I used to clear them in 5 minutes
… That's why I think one of the strongest uses for AI remains breaking down complex topics into plain English. Because Gemini connects to live Google Search data, it can explain current events using up-to-date information. …