Bing made Google dance and then stole some search traffic
Bing made Google dance and then stole some search traffic Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wanted to make Google dance two years ago, with an AI overhaul of Bing that was designed to steal Google’s all-important search market share. Now, there are plenty of signs that Microsoft has successfully taken search share off Google, both in the […]
Epic’s Game Store is bringing Fortnite back to Google Play
Epic's Game Store is bringing Fortnite back to Google Play Epic’s Game Store is bringing Fortnite back to Google Play Following an appeals court victory on Thursday, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney tweeted that “the Epic Games Store for Android will be coming to the Google Play Store.” This is despite Google’s plan to appeal the […]
Prices leak for every Pixel 10 phone
Prices leak for every Pixel 10 phone Leaked images of the base Pixel 10 lineup. We’ve already seen what every Pixel 10 model looks like, and now we might know the pricing, too. A new leak from Android Headlines suggests the base Pixel 10 with 128GB of storage will have the same $799 starting price […]
Google is using AI age checks to lock down user accounts
Google is using AI age checks to lock down user accounts Google will soon cast an even wider net with its AI age estimation technology. After announcing plans to find and restrict underage users on YouTube, the company now says it will start detecting whether Google users based in the US are under 18. Age […]
The latest MacBook Air with M4 is down to its lowest price ever
The latest MacBook Air with M4 is down to its lowest price ever The laptop is down to an all-time low price. If you need a laptop for school or work, our top recommendation is Apple’s 13-Inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip, which is at an all-time low price of $799 ($200 off) at […]
Google’s NotebookLM can now make narrated slideshows with AI
Google's NotebookLM can now make narrated slideshows with AI Google’s NotebookLM can now make narrated slideshows with AI Google’s NotebookLM is getting a new Video Overviews feature that uses AI to create slideshows with narration. The feature is rolling out now in English, and Google says that support for “more languages” is coming soon. “You […]
Google’s AI Mode update adds even more tools for students
Google's AI Mode update adds even more tools for students Google’s AI Mode update adds even more tools for students Users will soon be able to upload PDFs to AI Mode, too. | Image: Google Google is bringing a bunch of new features to AI Mode, and is positioning the update as a way to […]
Yet another Pixel 6A caught fire
Yet another Pixel 6A caught fire Another user has reported their Pixel 6A catching fire — but this time, it appears to have occurred after applying Google’s recent battery performance update that was intended to prevent overheating issues, as spotted by Android Authority. In a post on Reddit, a Pixel 6A user says they awoke […]
Google gets its swag back
Google gets its swag back This week, I take a look at the surprisingly strong state of Google, Meta gets a new chief AI researcher, and more. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out this week’s Decoder episode about deepfakes and where they are headed. Also, do you use an AI coding tool […]
I tried Gemini on the Pixel Watch. Here’s what it’s like
I tried Gemini on the Pixel Watch. Here's what it's like I tried Gemini on the Pixel Watch. Here’s what it’s like Wristy business. I’m just getting acquainted with Gemini on the Pixel Watch I’m wearing when it tells me that there’s a kind of pastry called “nun’s farts.” This relationship is off to a […]