Google unveiled Pixel 9 Pro Fold — with Tensor G4, Gemini, large screen and $1799 price
At the Made by Google 2024 event, the company confirmed the change in the naming scheme of its smartphones and introduced the foldable Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which is now part of the main Pixel line.
Pixel 9 Pro and Pro 9 XL: new flagships with Tensor G4 chip and AI features starting at $1000
In addition to the basic model Pixel 9 Google also introduced premium versions of the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. They are similar to the standard model in many ways, but have better displays and cameras.
Google introduces Pixel Studio — an offline image generator for Pixel 9 smartphones
Google has announced Pixel Studio, a new AI-powered image creation app that will work offline on Pixel 9 smartphones.
Google Pixel 9: powerful Tensor G4 processor, improved cameras, and Gemini AI starting at $800
As part of the Made by Google 2024 presentation, the search giant unveiled its new Pixel 9 line of smartphones. In addition to including the foldable Pixel 9 Fold Pro in the series, the company offered a wider variety of traditional monoblock devices.
Google showed Pixel Buds Pro 2 — TWS headphones with Tensor A1 chip and improved ANC for $229
Google has announced new wireless headphones Pixel Buds Pro 2, which are smaller, lighter, and have twice the active noise cancellation compared to the previous model.
Google Wallet gets the ability to create digital passes with image recognition
The Google Wallet Android app has received a new Everything else feature, announced during the I/O 2024 event in May. The company has started its wide deployment among users.
The end of YouTube and website monetization: Google AdSense deactivates Russian accounts
Russia continues to implement large-scale technological import substitution. Although sometimes it is forced. The other day Russian authorities decide to block YouTube in the country. And now Google has decided to block AdSense for Russia. We are talking about a contextual advertising service that allowed video authors and website owners to earn…
Pixel 9 Pro XL: Tensor G4 chip, 6.8-inch display, periscope camera, and price from $1100
There are still a few days left before the official presentation of Google’s Pixel 9 smartphones. And thanks to new leaks, we can already find out the full specifications of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL model.
Apple loses $20 billion a year due to Google’s recognition as a monopolist
Google pays Apple about $20 billion a year to remain the main search engine on the platform. According to the latest court decisionthe transaction may be declared invalid.
Google Pixel 9 — first look at the new weather app
Google is creating a new, standalone weather app for the upcoming Pixel 9 smartphones. It features an even more minimalist look and feel to the latest Android OS.
Chrome ad blockers will not work — uBlock users have already received a warning
Some users of uBlock Origin, one of the most popular Chrome extensions for blocking ads, have been told that it should be removed or replaced. Google is moving to a new MV3 platform, so only the «stripped-down» version will work.
Google «is a monopoly» in search – US judge rules in long-running antitrust case
A US federal court has ruled that Google has illegally abused its monopoly over the entire search industry. The decision was made in a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice and several states in 2020.
Pixel Watch 3: 41 and 45 mm sizes, 2000 nits brightness and new features
We’re about a week away from Google’s next big presentation. Thanks to a lot of leaks, we already know a lot about the upcoming Pixel 9 series of smartphones. And now, thanks to the release of a promotional video, we’ve learned more about the Pixel Watch 3 smartwatch.
Google is still without competitors: The New York Times and 13 other top publications blocked access to SearchGPT
SearchGPT from the creators of ChatGPT was positioned as a powerful replacement for Google with artificial intelligenceHowever, some top foreign publications suddenly blocked access to the alternative search engine
The first live photo of Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the leak of the official promo video
As is often the case with Google Pixel smartphones, almost everything about them is known on the eve of the presentation. Now we have the first real-life photo of Pixel 9 Pro Fold and its promo.
Google Pixel 9 / Pro will have only 128 GB of storage in the basic version, and improved «fast» charging will be limited to 45 watts
On the eve of the Made by Google event scheduled for August 13, a new batch of information about the technical characteristics of the upcoming Pixel 9 smartphones has emerged. According to informed sources, all three models will have 128 GB of storage in their basic version.
Google Maps will show what the area looked like in the 1900s — 18th century is next
Google has announced a new feature called Google Maps AR Experience. It will show what the area was like in the 1900s. AR Experience will also offer interactive maps that contain more information about the history of prominent places.
Google advertised a fake Google Authenticator website with phishing
Google has faced a serious security problem with its advertising platform. Attackers are creating fake Google Authenticator ads that actually distribute DeerStealer malware that can steal users’ confidential information.
Pixel 8 Pro has received an unofficial mod that fixes a long-standing problem with display flickering
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a reliable smartphone with a great display. But it’s not very comfortable for users who are sensitive to the PWM refresh rate used on many modern displays. For some people, the low PWM frequency makes the smartphone display unusable altogether. Thanks to the new modification, this problem can be fixed.
Google Chrome suddenly «forgot» passwords of 17 million Windows users — and didn’t want to share them anymore
The incident occurred last week and lasted almost 18 hours until the company fixed the problem on July 25.
Pixel 9 will be able to add people to group photos using artificial intelligence
Google continues to blur the line between reality and virtuality with its new Pixel 9 smartphone.
The world’s first video review of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL from the Ukrainian YouTube channel Andro-News
Ukrainian YouTube channel Andro-News made the first exclusive video review of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL smartphone on the Internet. The sample provided by Pixophone is an engineering sample, but it is unlikely to undergo significant changes in the release version.
Google «pumped» Gemini: more tokens, a Ukrainian app, and an anti-hallucination feature
Google has announced a major Gemini update that should make artificial intelligence an even more convenient assistant.
Google Drive adds automatic subtitles to video files
Google is introducing a new feature that automatically creates subtitles for video files uploaded to Google Drive using speech recognition technology.
Google ex-engineer launches WebXray search engine — it will show you which sites are tracking you
The new tool aims to increase the transparency of online tracking and help people better protect their privacy online.
Code that comes to life: Google models the emergence of life in the digital environment
Finally, Google has created something that multiplies faster than fake news on the Internet.
An Israeli startup prevented the most expensive deal in Google’s history. What happened?
The agreement between Google and Wiz was estimated at $23 billion — and it was to become the most expensive in the history of the search giant.
Google Chrome now automatically searches for «gluttonous» tabs with the ability to close them
The Google Chrome browser has been given the ability to «fix» the problem with tabs that consume a lot of resources. If performance issues are detected, a window with a list of tabs and the «Fix» button will appear.
Farewell to goo.gl: link shortening service will go into oblivion in August 2025
Google continues to systematically reduce the list of services it offers to users. In the spring of 2019, the company announced about the closure of the Google URL Shortener service (goo.gl), which was launched 10 years before. And now we know when it will finally stop working.
Pixel 9 Pro in all its glory: Google has published the official video of the smartphone
The last few days have been generous with leaks, which have been described by design or individual features of the upcoming Pixel 9 series smartphones. Google decided to join in and published an official video of the Pixel 9 Pro even before the official announcement.
New Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 XL leak: how the design of Google’s next smartphones will change
With less than a month to go until the next Made by Google event, leaks about upcoming devices are becoming more frequent. We recently learned that Pixel 9 series smartphones will be more expensive than their predecessors (prices in Europe exceed €2000)and now TikTok user pixo_unpacking has posted a video of pre-production samples of the Pixel 9…
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (CB514-3HT) review: a laptop for a healthy person
For many computer users, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 will be a real salvation after laptops with the annoying Windows operating system, which, despite its significant advantages, has serious drawbacks compared to Chrome OS. Unlike most models with this OS, the hero of the review has much more powerful hardware. It’s like a Chromebook at…
Google Gemini artificial intelligence snooped through a user’s file without permission
Artificial intelligence in the form of assistant programs on computers and smartphones raises natural security concerns. Google Gemini seems to be reading user files even if it is prohibited.
Google, Microsoft or Ukraine? Who consumes more electricity
In 2023, Google and Microsoft each consumed 24 TWh of electricity, which exceeded the consumption of more than 100 countries. However, it should be recognized that both companies also generate more money than many countries.
The most expensive acquisition in Google’s history — how much will the Israeli startup cost the company?
If the deal goes through, it will become the «most expensive» in Google’s history.
Pixel 9 will be more expensive than its predecessors: prices in Europe exceed €2000
French edition Dealabs has announced European pricing for four upcoming Pixel 9 smartphones: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. As in the case of Samsung’s recent foldable devices, Google’s devices will be more expensive than their Pixel 8 counterparts.
Google Wallet on the Internet is now available in Ukraine – it replaces Google Pay
In April, Google launched the web interface of its Wallet service in the United States, and later it appeared in Japan. Now the company has expanded its scope to the international level. The web version of Google Wallet is now available in Ukraine.
Google Pixel 9 and 9 Pro are likely to get an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor – like Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Ever since the Pixel 6 series switched to an in-display fingerprint sensor, users have complained that unlocking performance has deteriorated compared to the Pixel Imprint sensor. Over the years, performance has improved, but the Pixel 9 series is rumored to be even better thanks to an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
Spotify «hacked» Pixel smartphones — playing a track causes the interface to crash cyclically
Another problem, less severe than smartphone failurehas befallen Google Pixel owners. On some Pixel smartphones, using Spotify leads to a system crash, which is «cured by» rebooting.
Awadhi, Marwadi, and Cantonese — Google Translate has learned 110 more languages thanks to artificial intelligence
Google has added 110 new languages to its translator — it previously supported 133 languages in total, so this is a big progress for the service.
«But we are better than Google and OpenAI»: Meta prevents AI from training on Facebook and Instagram posts
Meta Corporation has announced that starting today, it will start training its AI on Facebook and Instagram posts published by citizens of the UK or the European Union.
Google has scheduled the presentation of Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3 for August 13
Google has announced that its annual Pixel event will take place on August 13. This is incredibly early for 2024, as Made by Google usually takes place in October.
Federal Google Pixel owners must update their smartphones within 10 days or stop using them – US government demand
The update for Google Pixel smartphones released earlier this month received a large number of security fixes. Among them was the zero-day vulnerability CVE-2024-32896. Google labeled it as «high risk» and warned users that this vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to attack the device.
Pixel smartphones will get Adaptive Thermal feature to solve overheating problems
Modern Android smartphones have built-in features designed to prevent the phone from overheating and being exposed to high temperatures. Users are alerted when a heat problem occurs, and Pixel smartphones slow down certain functions, such as charging speed, and in the event of overheating, the phone automatically shuts down to avoid serious damage.…
Chrome on Android can now read web pages aloud
Google is starting to roll out a new feature in the Chrome mobile browser on Android called Listen to this page. As the name implies, it can read aloud a webpage opened in the browser.
Pixel Camera 9.4 — manual lens selection on Pixel 6 Pro and 7 Pro and Fold, improved HDR+ released
The June Android Feature Drop brings updates to Google’s proprietary camera. Among other things, the Pixel Camera 9.4 app for Pixel 6/7 Pro and Fold now has a lens section with manual settings.
YouTube is testing server-side ad integration to better counter ad blockers
The developer of SponsorBlock, an extension designed to skip sponsored video segments, said that YouTube is experimenting with server-side ad integration.
Google opens registration for Kaggle machine learning competition
Google is inviting people interested in machine learning to a two-week Kaggle competition where they can practice their skills on real or near-real tasks.
Google Pixel Watch 3 renders show smaller bezels and increased thickness compared to its predecessor
A new rumor claims that the next model of the Pixel Watch 3 smartwatch could be released alongside the Pixel 9 series and bring significant changes. The Pixel 9 series of smartphones is due in October.
Google no longer plans to retain Pixel devices that have been received for repair with «unauthorized parts»
Google’s Pixel device repair policy was criticized when it was noticed that the company would not return the device to the owner if it used «unauthorized parts». The company is now removing this restriction from its policy.
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