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Microsoft’s June 7 Xbox showcase will give players a clearer view of upcoming games, Game Pass value and the company’s wider gaming platform plans.
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Google announced Gemini-powered Android features meant to make phones more assistant-like, raising practical questions about usefulness, privacy and user control.
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FTC Location-Data Settlement Shows Why Phone Privacy Still Matters
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Android XR Glasses Push AI Wearables Closer to Real Consumers
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Encrypted Messaging Between iPhone and Android Begins Rollout
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