Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google make premium AI features free — programming, deep analysis, and voice communication
Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google have announced major updates to their AI tools — they are now more widely available.
Are junior Google Pixels being slowed down on store shelves to sell more Pro?
Since the release of the Google Pixel 8, all Pixel smartphones have been equipped with 120Hz displays, including the mid-range Pixel 8a. However, it appears that Google may be artificially limiting the refresh rate of displays in demo models of base devices such as the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 to encourage buyers to choose the more expensive Pro…
On the video of the thin Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge the Google Pixel 9a also appeared
A short video about the Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung’s upcoming ultra-thin smartphone, also showed the Google Pixel 9a. The video was quickly removed, but the photos remained.
AI chatbot test: Gemini hates insects, Grok is a good joker, and ChatGPT can’t do math
We decided to test popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for performing fairly simple and common tasks. For this purpose, we chose Claude 3.5 Sonnet by Anthropic, DeepSeek R1 by DeepSeek, ChatGPT 4o by OpenAI, Grok 3 beta by xAI, Gemini 2.0 Flash by Google, and Le Chat by Mistral AI. Although the tasks were not […]
Amazon closes its Android app store
Amazon has announced that it will close its Android app store in the summer of 2025. The corporation has many successful projects — Amazon Music, Prime Video, and Twitch — but hasn’t been able to beat Google Play.
Google Meet adds subtitle scrolling option for those who «sleep» in work circles
Google Meet has received several interesting updates — and among them option to scroll through subtitleswhich allows you to rewind the text recording of the conversation to the moment you accidentally listened to.
Circle and find: Google launches Circle to Search on iPhone
Google has announced an update that allows iPhone owners to quickly search for information right from the screen with a simple gesture. The new feature can be used in the Google Chrome and Google Search apps on iOS. This feature is similar to the Circle to Search feature that is already available on Android. It allows you to select objects on the…
Google integrates access to bitcoin wallets
Google plans to provide users with the ability to access their bitcoin wallets through Google accounts. The main goal is to make Web3 transactions as convenient and simple as traditional Web2 payment systems. Kyle Song, Google’s Web3 specialist for Asia Pacific, told this during Bitcoin Tech Carnival in Hong Kong. According to him, the tech…
Google launches «false» earthquake alerts at 2 a.m. on thousands of smartphones — in a region where they almost never happen
On Friday, around 2 a.m., thousands of Android smartphone owners in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, among others, received false emergency alerts about a 5.5 magnitude earthquake. The alarm turned out to be fake, and Google was the main culprit.
USAID executives suspect Gemini of spying and recording conversations through Google Workspace apps, — media
It is reported that the leaders of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have warned employees that Gemini can record their conversations through Google Workspace programs.
Android 16 Beta 2 gets professional settings for photographers
Google has released the second public beta of Android 16, and it will delight photographers who want more control over their photo and video shooting. Updates include enhanced manual exposure settings, fine-tuning of white balance, and support for Ultra HDR images in HEIC format.
Google Chrome will automatically change your «suspicious» passwords — new ones will be created by artificial intelligence
Google is testing a new feature in the Chrome browser that will automatically change users’ passwords if it detects that they have been compromised.
Gemini 2.0 Pro and Flash Thinking – Google adds «thinking» model to its app
Google has added its experimental artificial intelligence model to the Gemini app, capable of «reasoning» and explaining how it answers complex questions. The Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking update is part of a large-scale rollout of Gemini 2.0 AI. The new products also include the flagship Gemini 2.0 Pro model.
Google removed from its website a promise «not to use artificial intelligence for weapons»
Google has updated its «principles for using artificial intelligence» page and removed the promise not to use the technology for weapons development.
Fraudsters used a real phone and Google subdomains in an attempt to steal data
Programmer and founder of the Hack Club community Zach Latta reported an attempt to hijack an account from using real data Google.
Gemini 2.0 Flash: Google’s faster and smarter AI assistant is now available for all
Google Gemini AI assistant now provides access to the Flash 2.0 model to all users. Previously, this large language model was available in an experimental mode. However, it is now stable and available through a web application and an Android app.
Google Photos now allows you to quickly mirror a photo. But there are limitations
The Google Photos app has a new useful feature that will be appreciated by those who like to take self-portraits. It is the ability to quickly mirror existing photos.
Google launches «voluntary release» program for Pixel, Chrome and Android developers
Google is offering voluntary resignations to employees of the Platforms & Devices division, which was formed last year, by combining the Pixel, Chrome and Android teams.
Google Pixel 9a will be released earlier: date, prices and specifications
Google Pixel 9a smartphone is expected to be unveiled this year before its predecessor in 2024. Previous rumors indicated the device’s launch around mid-March. Now, a new leak has revealed the exact release date, as well as the date when Google will start taking pre-orders for its next affordable Pixel smartphone.
First look at Samsung’s XR headset: Like Vision Pro, but on Android XR (video)
During Samsung Unpacked earlier this month, the company showed off both new smartphones and Project Moohan augmented reality headset based on Android XR, which it is developing with Google. Although attendees were not allowed to try the device at the event, YouTuber Marques Brownlee posted a video with a hands-on review of the prototype, giving us…
Just as Trump ordered: Google Maps to rename the Gulf of Mexico to «American» (US only)
Google announced, which will change the names of two US geographical locations in the application Google Mapsaccording to President Donald Trump’s January 20 order.
Google Pixel 9 Pro’s camera unit fell off — and it’s not the first time
Google Pixel smartphones are known for their quality cameras and unique design that sets them apart from others. Apparently, the Pixel 9 Pro camera block design is not very reliable.
The new life of Pebble: Google opens the source code for PebbleOS, and Eric Michigowski plans to «relaunch» the smartwatch
Founder and CEO of Pebble Eric Michigowski announced plans to revive smartwatch production.
Google Pixel 9a: good and bad news about the price
The Google Pixel 9a is due in mid-March. But a new leak has already brought detailed information about the prices of different versions of this smartphone. There is both good news and bad news here.
First look at Project Moohan, an augmented reality headset jointly developed by Samsung and Google (video)
Samsung and Google have joined forces to create augmented reality glasses. This was announced by the head of Samsung’s mobile division TM Roh. Currently, there is not much information about this project, even the approximate release date is unknown. Roh only noted that Samsung and Google «will strive to achieve the desired quality and…
Google gave Israel access to AI technology for military purposes – Washington Post
Google cooperated with the Israeli military immediately after its ground invasion of the Gaza Strip, trying to get ahead of Amazon in providing artificial intelligence services. This is evidenced by company documents obtained by the Washington Post.
Google Gemini will replace Bixby in Samsung Galaxy S25 and will be able to perform several tasks simultaneously
Google Gemini will become the main smart assistant on Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphones, replacing the default Bixby (access to the assistant is not closed, however, devices will launch Gemini by default).
Microsoft removed the interface that disguised Bing as Google — and declined to comment
Last week, journalists exposed a deceptive practice by Microsoft, which was aimed at attracting new users to Bing by essentially disguising the search engine as its main competitor.
Google Drive now synchronizes data faster and uses less traffic
Google has announced another update to its Google Drive cloud service, which will significantly speed up the synchronization of a local copy of files on a user’s computer with those stored in the cloud.
Microsoft disguises Bing as Google to make people use its search engine (video)
Microsoft has been trying for years to lure Google users to Bing, and in the latest twist of events, introduced something a bit sneaky, yet seemingly effective.
Dolby Atmos, move over: Samsung and Google’s new Eclipsa Audio spatial sound format will be a free alternative
Samsung and Google have unveiled a new audio standard called Eclipsa Audio, which will allow for 3D audio effects in certain YouTube videos this year. Support for the new format will be available in Samsung’s 2025 lineup of TVs and soundbars.
YouTube launches a crackdown on clickbait — so far, a mild one
Clickbait is annoying because it misleads about the actual content of the message. On YouTube, this is a common phenomenon and Google is starting to fight it.
Google launches Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking AI model that can «reason»
Google announced its first AI model focused on «reasoning», called Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking. It is available on the platform AI Studio.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: «Google makes more money on Windows, literally»
Microsoft Windows is the most popular operating system. Its openness to third-party apps and services brings insane profits to Google and AI providers.
To spite viruses: ChromeOS can now reset settings without deleting data
Google announced the release of the new ChromeOS M13, which includes the handy Safety reset feature. This allows Chromebook users to reset their laptops to standard settings without a full wipe. The update also introduced a new accessibility option Flash notifications to assist those who may have difficulty hearing or seeing notifications.
Google Play will stop monetization for apps from russia on December 26
Google has announced a complete cessation of financial cooperation with developers from russia in the Google Play store starting December 26, 2024.
Google announces Android XR — an open OS for headsets and augmented reality glasses
Google follows in Apple’s footsteps and introduces a separate Android XR operating system for extended reality headsets. Under this term, the company includes a combination of VR, MR, and AR.
How does Google’s Willow quantum chip threaten cryptocurrencies?
Remember that recent market correction? We broke down the reasons and analysts’ forecasts. Well, one of the triggers for the crypto crash was the hype around the capabilities of the new Willow chip by Google. How is this related to cryptocurrency? Directly. The latest quantum processor can perform calculations in 5 minutes that would take the…
Ukrainians searched for electronics on Google in Russian in 78% of queries, but Ukrainian is growing every year, — Promodo
According to a study by Promodo (via Forbes), e-commerce searches in Ukrainian on Google grew by 5% in 2024, while in 2025 — they are forecast to grow to 36.6%.
You can write the code and play the game: Google launches Gemini 2.0 universal AI model
Google released an updated version of Gemini 2.0 artificial intelligence, which will become the basis for all the company’s products. The release took place 10 months after the launch of previous version 1.5.
12 useful Google Chrome extensions that were downloaded most often in 2024
Google unveiled a ranking of the most popular Chrome extensions — some of which can help you boost productivity, have fun, or even save money.
Google Docs has 40 new templates — and they can make your work much easier
Google Docs just rolled out new templates designed to jazz up your documents and generally make your life easier.
Sending Windows 10 to the trash, or a new life for an old laptop with Chrome OS Flex
Old laptops are often a pain in the ass: they boot slowly, get hot, and Windows 10 runs like a snail. But that’s no reason to give up. Instead of filling up landfills with electronic waste, you can give your device a second life. With Chrome OS Flex, a lightweight, fast, and modern operating system […]
Google has created a quantum chip with «breakthrough» achievements – calculations take 5 minutes instead of 10 septillion years
Google’s Quantum Computing Lab has nailed a significant breakthrough. The company announced that its new quantum computing chip called Willow can perform complex computational tasks in less than 5 minutes. Google claims that one of the world’s fastest supercomputers would take 10 septillion years to complete this task—more than the…
Google reveals gaming trends in 2024: what gamers search for most often
Browser puzzle games are more popular than AAA games.
2024 in Google queries: what did Ukrainians search for most often?
Google named the most popular search queries among Ukrainians in 2024 — and unsurprisingly, “power outage schedules” took the top spot.
Google launches new AI models for image and video creation: Imagen 3 and Veo
Google’s Vertex AI platform has received two new artificial intelligence models – Imagen 3 and Veo. The first one generates images based on a text description, and the second one animates images using a text description. They can work independently or together.
What could be Google Pixel Tablet 2: characteristics of the canceled tablet leaked online
Google has most likely canceled the release of the Pixel Tablet 2. First was reported about canceling the release of the Pixel Tablet 3 successor, but later it turned out that the second version of the tablet was still canceled. And now we have information about the characteristics of the Pixel Tablet 2, which tells us what this canceled device…
Google will mark «low-quality apps» in the Play Store: what are the criteria?
It seems like Google is working on a new feature that will warn users about potentially low-quality apps in the Play Store.
Google Messages will get a backup and restore function for easy transfer between devices
Google Messages has now become the standard messaging app on many Android phones and tablets, helping to drive the adoption of RCS (Rich Communication Services) around the world. Google Messages now has a backup and restore feature for your chats.
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