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Android Authority ·
Credit: Richard Priday / Android Authority TL;DR A developer has released an open-source toolchain (called “gbos-vm”) that lets Apple Silicon Mac owners run Googlebook OS inside a GPU-accelerated virtual machine. The setup requires an...
Engadget ·
You'll be able to access Google Play and its apps on the new Amazon Alexa tablets.
TechCrunch ·
The lineup includes three models: Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Amazon Alexa Tablet 11, and Amazon Alexa Tablet 8.
Android Authority ·
TL;DR Google Maps is launching its first-ever fan-favorite Dining list, highlighting popular eateries and the biggest food trends across 10 cities worldwide. The annual list draws on Maps reviews, ratings, and directions, with 2026...
SiliconANGLE ·
Google LLC’s Cloud division today introduced Gemini agent, a unified artificial intelligence assistant that can act autonomously, generate code and complete work across any device, including web, mobile and desktop. The new agentic AI...
Electronics Weekly ·
Check out the launch of Google's Project Suncatcher prototype datacentre satellite, with its Trillium TPUs (Tensor Processing Units). It's courtesy of SpaceX's Transporter-18 rideshare mission. The post Pic of the Day: Google’s Project...
Phoronix ·
Sashiko that was built by Google engineers for agentic review of the Linux kernel code changes and powered by Google's AI models continues proving very valuable to kernel developers. In less than one year since they launched Sashiko for...
TechRadar ·
Dave is a freelance tech journalist who has been writing about gadgets, apps and the web for more than two decades. Based out of Stockport, England, on TechRadar you'll find him covering news, features and reviews, particularly for...
Android Authority ·
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority Earlier this summer, we learned Google Messages was adding a new feature that lets users chat about upcoming features . Many Android Authority readers agreed this felt like an unnecessary feature...
Android Authority ·
TL;DR Some Acer Googlebook 14 owners have reported that their device is stuck in a bootloop. At least four users have reported the issue, while solutions like unlocking and re-locking the bootloader don’t seem to work. We’ve asked Acer...
Phoronix ·
While Linus Torvalds previously shot down plans for Profile Guided Optimizations (PGO) in the mainline Linux kernel, Google engineers are hoping still to get that out-of-tree functionality upstream. They also would like to see PGO...
Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business ·
In an effort to increase transparency around artificial intelligence, Google has officially made its SynthID Detector available to the general public . Accessible via a dedicated website ( synthid.com ), the free tool allows anyone to...
Android Authority ·
TL;DR Google appears to be working on Phone Unlock for Googlebooks, letting a nearby unlocked Android phone unlock the laptop. New setup screens show the feature could work automatically when you open the lid, move the mouse, or press a...
Android Authority ·
Credit: Richard Priday / Android Authority TL;DR Some Reddit users report that they’re unable to pair their Pixel phones with their Googlebooks. Two Android Authority team members also report that they can’t pair their Pixels with...
Silicon Republic ·
Google has, to date, watermarked more than 180bn images and videos, it said. Read more: Google makes SynthID AI detector publicly available
Ghacks Technology News ·
Google has started rolling out a firmware update for the Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and Pixel Buds 2a that brings Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation to the Pixel Buds Pro 2, a tap gesture to mute calls, and automatic pausing when...
IT Pro ·
New Google Gemini setting could give AI tool broad access to users' Macs
Android Authority ·
Credit: Jerry Hildenbrand / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet’s new stacked card design is facing criticism from users now that it’s rolling out more widely. A major complaint is that multiple cards from the same bank can look...
SiliconANGLE ·
Google LLC is making its SynthID identification tools for artificial intelligence-created and AI-edited videos and images more widely available with the launch of a new service that everyone can use. The web-based SynthID Detector can...
BGR ·
Google Maps features many useful icons, but it's not always obvious what they're for. Here's what the camera symbol on Google Maps means and how to use it.
MacRumors ·
Google today said it is making its SynthID Detector available to everyone for identifying content created using AI. SynthID Detector first rolled out to members of the media last year, and it is now available worldwide in English....
The Register ·
Imagine going to a Google website at its correct URL, only to be redirected to a crim's illegitimate copy. Attackers hijacked top-level domains, allowing them to alter DNS records and mint fraudulent HTTPS certificates for several...
Slashdot ·
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Alphabet's Google and gaming tools developer Unity Software announced a new platform that will allow people to create video games from simple text prompts, marking the latest incursion...
Android Authority ·
TL;DR Google announced Android 17 QPR1 on September 17. While older Pixel phones have been getting their updates, QPR1 has yet to hit the Pixel 11 series. The Pixel 11 has already been involved in other incidents where it seemingly had...
BleepingComputer · · Medium severity
Hackers obtained unauthorized HTTPS certificates for several Google domains and hijacked domains in the country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs) for Ghana, American Samoa, and Sierra Leone after compromising third-party operators and...
The Verge ·
What year is it, and what dessert name of Android are we up to? Di Benedetto / The Verge A common misconception I've seen with Googlebooks is that the Quick Insert and Google logo keys are new. They're not, as they first debuted a...
TechRepublic ·
Google Docs can now edit Markdown files natively, narrowing the gap with Obsidian for teams that write, review, and collaborate on .md files. The post Google Docs Can Now Edit Markdown Natively — Can It Replace Obsidian? appeared first...
TechRepublic ·
Google is backing Constellation’s $4.3 billion nuclear upgrade plan, adding 890 MW of new capacity as AI data center power demand rises. The post Google Nuclear Deal to Add 890 MW Through $4.3B Reactor Upgrades appeared first on...
TechRepublic ·
Google DeepMind’s EmbeddingGemma 2 brings text, image, video and audio search to consumer devices with lower memory and less reliance on cloud AI. The post Google DeepMind Launches EmbeddingGemma 2 for On-Device Multimodal Search...
TechRepublic ·
Google’s Nano Banana 2.1 cuts image-generation costs, improves editing consistency and gives developers only weeks to migrate from Nano Banana 2. The post Google Launches Nano Banana 2.1 With Better Image Editing and Lower Costs...
TechRepublic ·
Google’s October 2026 update patches critical Pixel flaws, fixes VoIP and keyboard bugs, and may mark the end of regular support for Pixel 6. The post Google October Update Fixes Pixel Bugs as Pixel 6 Nears End of Support appeared first...
TechRepublic ·
Claude now works inside Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. See how it compares with Gemini for editing, spreadsheets, presentations, and Workspace context. The post Claude vs Gemini: Comparing Google Docs, Sheets and Slides appeared first...
Android Authority ·
Credit: Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR A new quick edit button is available for videos in Google Photos. When sharing, the button appears in the bottom right corner of the preview. There are a few differences between this quick...
BGR ·
If you have Google's Pixel Buds ear buds, you're about to get a whole bunch of new features as part of Google's October update rollout.
The Hacker News · · Medium severity
Attackers compromised three country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs) and obtained unauthorized HTTPS certificates for several Google domains, Google said on October 6. Google's own systems were not breached, but any domain ending in .gh...
Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business ·
Anthropic announced a major expansion of its flagship artificial intelligence assistant, rolling out direct integrations and live editing capabilities for Google Workspace applications, including Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google...
Android Authority ·
TL;DR Microsoft is testing a new Mobile devices tile in Windows 11 Quick Settings that lets you control a linked phone without opening Phone Link. The tile can let Android users toggle Do Not Disturb, adjust the phone’s volume, or make...
PYMNTS.com ·
Google plans to launch an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered gaming platform in partnership with video game company Unity. The partnership is designed to “put game creation in the hands of millions of new creators, and bring new...
Gizmodo ·
Gemini told us the Grimace was added, but the photo of Paxton and Trump is real.
Android Authority ·
TL;DR Google is working on an AI-powered Game Finder feature for the Play Store that could offer more personalized game recommendations. A new Gamer DNA profile would use your gameplay, ratings, and interests to shape suggestions, and...
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