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News Weekly: Disney and YouTube TV's feud, Google Maps a much-needed upgrade, Qualcomm's earnings soar, and more

This week, YouTube TV and Disney's feud continues, Google Maps gets a massive Gemini upgrade, Qualcomm reports its Q4 earnings, Galaxy S26 might be a tad heavier on your wallet, and Samsung's trifold leaks again.

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from IKEA's 21 new smart home gadgets to our Samsung Galaxy XR review

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from IKEA's 21 new smart home gadgets to our Samsung Galaxy XR review

The week's top stories from GTA 6, IKEA, Samsung, Google and more for November 8, 2026.

Resident of at-risk girls home were subjected to ‘real-life Hunger Games,’ including sexual and psychological exploitation, lawyer claims

Resident of at-risk girls home were subjected to ‘real-life Hunger Games,’ including sexual and psychological exploitation, lawyer claims

Vista Maria, a nonprofit home for at-risk girls in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, announced in October that its inpatient program will end in December

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Google Maps gets an AI upgrade that could completely change how you navigate

This long-awaited Gemini update to Google Maps is finally starting to roll out

Google Maps gets a Gemini boost to help you navigate the roads like a pro

Google announced major updates headed for Maps, as Gemini joins, as well as Lens.

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Google Maps just got one of its biggest updates ever thanks to Gemini AI — here's the new features you can try now

Google Maps just launched an array of Gemini AI features. Here are all the new things you can now do.

Google Maps is getting a big Gemini upgrade for drivers – here are 4 new features coming soon

Google has announced several new Gemini-powered features that are coming to the Google Maps app –here's what they do and when they roll out.

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Google Maps Is About To Get Way Easier To Use While Driving

Google Maps Is About To Get Way Easier To Use While Driving

Want to find a vegan sushi restaurant along your route with plenty of parking? Google says you can just ask.

Gemini AI to transform Google Maps into a more conversational experience

Gemini AI to transform Google Maps into a more conversational experience

Google Maps is heading in a new direction with artificial intelligence sitting in the co-pilot’s seat

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Here's what the redesigned Google Photos and Maps icons look like

Here's what the redesigned Google Photos and Maps icons look like

Google was reported to have icon redesigns for Maps and Photos, similar to the gradient update for the "G" logo.

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Google Maps and Polestar fix the worst part of highway driving

Google Maps and Polestar fix the worst part of highway driving

Polestar 4 becomes the first car to get Google Maps’ real-time lane guidance.

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Always stuck in the wrong lane? Google Maps is rolling out AI-powered live lane guidance, for a select few

Always stuck in the wrong lane? Google Maps is rolling out AI-powered live lane guidance, for a select few

Google is rolling out AI-powered live lane guidance to make sure you don't veer off on the wrong road.

Google Maps now offers real-time lane guidance, but only in this one car

Google Maps now offers real-time lane guidance, but only in this one car

This clever new Google Maps feature is unique to the Polestar 4

Google Maps Is About to Get A Whole Lot Smarter With 'Live Lane Guidance'

Google Maps Is About to Get A Whole Lot Smarter With 'Live Lane Guidance'

The 2026 Polestar 4 will debut a new Google Maps feature that will make getting lost on the road really difficult.

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The 2026 Polestar 4 Is Flawed But Charming—And Probably Polestar's Best Yet

The electric Polestar 4 SUV-coupe gets up to 310 miles of range, and loses its rear window for a camera system. Here's why it all works.

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Android's upcoming feature could make the always-on display actually useful

Android’s always-on display could become a mini-home screen in the near future.

Google Maps adds a useful tweak for its Android Auto interface – and may soon help you save your phone battery while navigating

Google appears to be testing a more centered map in Android Auto, with a power-saving mode on the way too.

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Supply teacher banned for telling pupil, ‘if you took him outside and shot him, no one would miss him’

Science supply teacher Carolyn Akers also told the pupil he would ‘grow up to be transgender’ and hit him on the head with a booklet

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Google Maps is getting a huge upgrade for millions — and it could be a real lifesaver

Google Maps may soon introduce a power-saving mode that could keep you traveling longer.

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Google Maps is testing a battery-saving mode you've always needed

Google Maps is working on a new power saving mode.

Google Maps could soon get its biggest design upgrade in years – and it'll save your battery too

A future update could save your bacon when it really matters.

I tested Waze on a 400-mile road trip — and now I've changed my mind about Google Maps

While I've preferred Google Maps to Waze in the past, a recent road trip helped changed my mind about which mapping app to use for directions.

I rode 3,000 miles following a David Bowie lyric – and this is why you should do the same

Is there life on Mars? We can't be sure, but we do know that basing a cycling itinerary on the song's “from Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads” lyric results in a life-changing adventure

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Restaurant workers arrested for allegedly attacking man and disabled son who asked for help with car trouble

Court records show that at least two of the men are employees of the restaurant Yucatan

5 Android Auto tips and tricks I swear by to improve your daily commute

I used Android Auto almost daily with my commute to work. Here's five of my favorite Android Auto tips and tricks to get the most out of Google's car software.

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