Apple SVP says iPhone will be obsolete in 10 years
Apple Senior Vice President Eddy Cue believes: AI can change technologies so much that the iPhone will become unnecessary. However, Apple’s own AI is currently does not demonstrate significant progress.
Google releases Gemini 2.5 Pro — AI model creates web applications from simple ideas
Google continues to develop and improve its Gemini AI assistant. After the release of the model Gemini 2.0 Flash optimized for daily activities and other tasks, the company announced about the launch of Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview for developers. Interestingly, it was announced ahead of schedule.
Google accidentally showed the Android 16 interface — what is Material 3 Expressive?
Google has accidentally revealed details of the new Android 16 — Material 3 Expressive interface, which is being prepared for an official presentation at the I/O conference. In a blog post that quickly disappeared from public access (but a copy remained in the Internet Archive), the company talked about the redesign of the system, based on…
Google goes Hollywood — the company has created a film and TV division 100 Zeros
Google signs a multi-year partnership agreement with Range Media Partners and launches 100 Zeros, a film and TV production division.
Former Google employee and fact-checking specialist: «Generative AI is being imposed on us… They created a self-confident liar»
Alexios Mantzarlis spent five years at Google, where he worked on generative artificial intelligence and factual accuracy in Search. He’s gone, accuracy and usefulness are no longer the main thing.
Watch out, Google: OpenAI adds ad-free shopping to ChatGPT
OpenAI allowed users to make purchases directly in ChatGPT — and now it looks even less like a regular chatbot.
3 days in the office or dismissal: Google introduces new requirements for remote workers
Several Google divisions have warned employees working remotely that they may be fired if they do not show up in the nearest office at least 3 times a week.
Gmail allows you to unsubscribe from all subscriptions in one click — only on Android for now
Google’s Gmail email service is launching an interesting feature called «subscription management», which allows users to unsubscribe from all subscriptions in just one click.
Gemini has learned to generate 720p video, but with a limit of 8 seconds
Gemini Advanced users can now generate videos using the Veo 2 model. To do this, just make a text request and describe your idea.
Google fixes a 20-year-old bug in Chrome that caused «to escape» browsing history
Almost every platform or service has its own security vulnerabilities — and Chrome is no exception. Recently, Google has already fixed several serious issues that could have given attackers access to sensitive data in the browser, and now it’s fixing another important bug.
Google pays salaries to AI engineers for a year after dismissal — to prevent them from leaving for competitors
Artificial intelligence specialists are worth their weight in gold, so some large companies pay them extra just to keep them from leaving for competitors.
Google DeepMind describes in detail how artificial intelligence can destroy the world
Google DeepMind researchers have been working on the security problem of general artificial intelligence (AGI) and released a document that explains the risks and principles of safe development.
April Fools’ Day «joke» Google has 2.5 billion users and 10 billion downloads after 21 years
When Google introduced Gmail on April 1, 2004, many people thought it was a joke. Now almost everyone uses this service.
Pixel 10 Pro Fold in official renders – yes, this is definitely a new smartphone
Official renders of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold appeared on the web a few months before the smartphone was announced. The novelty looks almost identical to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and retains the same design.
The smartest AI Google Gemini 2.5 Pro suddenly became free for everyone
Google unexpectedly announced on Saturday, releasing the latest Geminі 2.5 Pro (experimental) model to all users — including free users.
Google Chrome gets multitasking mode: how to enable and use it?
Google is working on a new feature called Split Tabs, which is similar to Split Screen, which is already available in Microsoft Edge and Vivaldi. Currently, this feature is available in Chrome Canary and allows you to split and merge tabs through the right-click context menu using the Show side by side option.
Has Google created the smartest AI? New Gemini 2.5 outperformed all competitors in tests — and is available for free
Google introduced Gemini 2.5 is a new family of AI models capable of reasoning.
Android 16 will allow you to unlock Google Pixel with your fingerprint with the screen turned off – previously they could not do this
Starting with the Pixel 6, all Pixel smartphones (except for the foldable models) come with a fingerprint scanner below the display. However, unlike many other smartphones, the Pixel only works when the screen is on. Luckily, this limitation will be addressed in the Android 16 update for Pixel.
Google Pixel update improves graphics performance by 60%
As a rule, software updates do not provide a significant increase in smartphone performance. Usually, it can get worse due to the addition of new features. But Google decided to break this stereotype. The company has released updates for almost all Pixel models, starting with the 2022 devices, and the results are simply amazing. In Geekbench 6…
Google Pixel 9a is unveiled and costs $500, but will be released only in April — known reason
Probably, Google has decided to act in a race against the clock with rumors that fully revealed the new smartphone. Pixel 9a presented officially, but it will be available later.
More expensive than Motorola: Google acquires cloud service Wiz Inc for $32 billion
Google announced signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz Inc. The Israeli cloud cybersecurity company will strengthen Google Cloud. This is the largest deal in Google’s history.
Google to help Ukrainians master AI with free AI Essentials course
2500 Ukrainians will be able to take the course for free Google AI Essentials on the Coursera platform. Participants will gain knowledge about artificial intelligence and will be able to get certified by Coursera.
First reviews of Google Pixel 9a «leaked before release: videos, tests, specifications
This has never happened before, and it has happened again. Reviews of the Pixel 9a smartphone are already circulating online even before its official announcement. Several full unboxing videos have already appeared on YouTube, demonstrating the design and features of the smartphone. And these are not just short reviews – one of the bloggers…
What’s new in Android 16: custom icons, split notification and settings panel, animated weather effects
Google has released a new beta version of Android 16. Although at first glance, there are few changes, signs of important updates were found in the code. Among them are the return of the ability to change the shape of icons on the home screen, a completely updated notification panel, and other innovations.
Google Assistant’s end. Gemini will replace it on Android in 2025
Google has officially announced that it will replace Assistant with Gemini this year. The only exception will be devices with older versions of Android.
Google Pixel 9a shown in video: what’s new in the budget flagship?
According to rumors, the official release of Google Pixel 9a will take place in a few days. Meanwhile, new leaks have appeared online, including an unboxing video and information from retailers.
Google Photos adds freedom of choice: how to delete a photo from the cloud but keep it on your phone?
Google Photos is a popular application for viewing and saving photos. Although there are many more powerful alternatives on the market, Google Photos remains the leader in terms of users. Now, the Android version has a new feature — the ability to undo a device backup.
Google unveils Gemma 3 — the world’s most powerful AI model to run on a single graphics card
Google has updated its family of «open» Gemma AI models and introduced Gemma 3 — the most powerful AI to date, according to the company, that can be run on a single graphics card.
First look at Google Pixel 10 — now with a third «eye»
A well-known OnLeaks insider has shared the first images of the upcoming Google Pixel 10 smartphone. Renders based on CAD models show the smartphone in pink color. The design of the Pixel 10 looks recognizable and quite interesting. The source also shared the dimensions of the smallest model in the lineup.
Amazon’s AI praises Mein Kampf as «a true work of art», and Google picks up on it
Amazon and Google’s AIs fell into the trap of calling Mein Kampf «a true work of art».
Google secretly collects information from Android devices — even before apps are launched
Google secretly collects and stores large amounts of data from Android device owners. This applies even to those who have never used the company’s apps.
Sergey Brin: Google will be the first to launch «strong AI», but you need to work from offices — and at least 60 hours a week
Sergey Brin co-founded Google in the 1990s with Larry Page, but stepped down from the company in 2019 — however, the AI boom forced the businessman to return to the office, and now he believes that other employees should follow suit.
Google Translate «upgraded» with artificial intelligence — with explanation of grammar, regional features and change of translation styles
Soon, Google Translate may receive new artificial intelligence features that will allow users to interact with translations and get additional context (cultural and regional, in particular).
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.
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