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PRODUCTIVITY & SERVICES
What If Your PDFs Could Talk? Gemini Turns Documents into AI Podcasts
Google has been on a spree lately with its Gemini expansion. Following the introduction of new models, the company is now rolling out two new features: Audio Overview, which turns documents and PDFs into podcast-style discussions, and Canvas, a collaborative workspace for seamless AI-powered interactions.

by Jade Bryan Jardinico

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TABLET
Google Pixel 9a Ditches the Visor For a New Design
Google has updated its mid-range phone lineup with the Pixel 9a ahead of its usual schedule. The new model brings familiar upgrades to the processor, operating system, and AI features, along with the first major design change since the launch of the Pixel 6 series. Keep reading to discover all the details of the new phone.

by Rubens Eishima

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VR & AR
Core Devices Brings Pebble’s Legacy to Life with Core 2 Duo & Core Time 2
Pebble smartwatches are back in a new form. Following the decision to spin off Pebble’s smartwatch lineup, the brand—now under Core Devices—has unveiled the Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2. These new models serve as the spiritual successors to the Pebble 2 and Pebble Time 2, featuring updated specs and launching in July 2025.

by Jade Bryan Jardinico

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PRODUCTIVITY & SERVICES
Fire Hazard: Airlines Restrict In-Flight Power Bank Use
Imagine this: You’re sitting in one of those huge planes, and suddenly you see smoke rising from an overhead compartment. It’s not only panic-inducing but extremely dangerous—in other words, there’s a fire! This is exactly what happened aboard an Air Busan flight at the end of January. The cabin ceiling was almost completely destroyed by the flames.

by Hayo Lücke

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DEALS & ONLINE SHOPPING
Microsoft’s Copilot to Provide Gaming Assistance Soon
The Xbox platform has been spared from Microsoft’s intelligent assistant, Copilot, until today. (Un)fortunately, this situation is set to change soon. Assistance will soon be offered in the selection, setting up, and understanding games.

by Matthias Wellendorf

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EVENTS
Factory Reset Bricked Your Chromecast? Here’s How to Fix It
It was a rough week for Google Chromecast users as reports surfaced about the Chromecast 2nd Gen and Chromecast Audio failing to cast. While Google eventually released a fix, some users attempted troubleshooting before the official update arrived. While some managed to resolve the issue, others were left with bricked devices. Now, Google is rolling out an update to address those non-functioning Chromecasts. Also read: How to activate Gemini in your Google Home device

by Jade Bryan Jardinico

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Samsung Galaxy S25+ Review: Top Performance but Disappointing Upgrades
Samsung updated its flagship phones in 2025 with most of the changes in design and specs focusing on the bigger S25 Ultra. But what about the regular S25+? We tested the updated “standard” flagship and tell you all about its performance, cameras, battery life, and more.

by Rubens Eishima

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TABLET
iPhone 17 Air: A Leap into Slimness at the Cost of Connectivity?
The next iPhone generation is set to attract new customers with a particularly slim model. This is not only at the expense of the size of the battery. Users will also have to live with restrictions in other areas.

by Matthias Wellendorf

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SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER
Say Goodbye to Gemini: ChatGPT Arrives as Default Assistant Option
Although Gemini has taken over many Android devices, the platform’s flexibility allows users to switch to other assistants, such as Samsung’s Bixby on Galaxy devices or third-party chatbot apps. However, despite its popularity, ChatGPT has not been officially supported as a default assistant—until now. That could change soon with an upcoming update. Also related: How to install ChatGPT into WhatsApp

by Jade Bryan Jardinico

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GIVEAWAYS
MWC Highlights: The Best Phones Featured
The nextpit team covered the floor at MWC 2025 in Barcelona and, similar to each year, came across lots of launches. Obviously, we also came up with a “Best Of” list where three smartphone manufacturers stood out in particular, having picked up the gong for the “Best of Show” award.

by Michael Büttner

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