Google Expands Availability of Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental and 2.0 Pro Experimental

Following last Wednesday’s announcement, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental and 2.0 Pro Experimental are now rolling out more widely on Android and iOS apps. Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental: A New Way of AI Reasoning Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash serves as its default AI model, optimized for speed and everyday tasks. However, the Flash Thinking Experimental version introduces a unique way of displaying AI’s thought process […]

Android 16 Beta Unveils Possible New Time Zone Change Notification

Google released the first beta of Android 16 last month, and early testers are already uncovering hidden features that could make their way into the final release. Among them is a new time zone change notification, spotted by Android expert Mishaal Rahman in Android 16 Beta 1. A New Way to Track Time Zone Changes Android already has a robust system that automatically adjusts […]

Amnesty Criticizes Google’s Decision to Lift AI Restrictions on Weapons and Surveillance

Google’s recent decision to remove its prohibition on using artificial intelligence (AI) for weapons and surveillance has drawn sharp criticism from Amnesty International. Matt Mahmoudi, Researcher and Adviser on AI and Human Rights, warned that the move sets a dangerous precedent and increases the risk of human rights violations. Concerns Over AI in Warfare and Surveillance Amnesty International has long documented the threats posed by AI-powered […]

Google Releases Gemini 2.0 as AI Competition Intensifies

Google has officially launched Gemini 2.0, its most advanced AI model suite yet, marking a significant step in the ongoing AI race among tech giants. While access was initially limited to developers and trusted testers in December, Google has now made the models widely available in a general release. Gemini 2.0: New Models and Pricing The Gemini 2.0 suite includes multiple models tailored for different tasks: For developers, Gemini […]

Google Prepares to Launch Emergency RCS Messaging in the US

Texting emergency services can sometimes be more effective than calling, and Google has been working on expanding support for emergency texts via RCS—the modern upgrade to SMS. While Google previously promised this feature would arrive in 2025, recent findings suggest the rollout is getting closer. A report from Android Authority has uncovered hidden code in the latest Google Messages update, referencing emergency RCS messaging and its […]

Samsung and Google Confirm Partnership to Develop AR Glasses

Samsung has officially confirmed that it is collaborating with Google to develop augmented reality (AR) glasses, putting an end to months of speculation. Ahead of its Samsung Unpacked event, the company told Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that both tech giants will work as “one team” to create a new wearable AR device, joining the likes of Apple and Meta in the race to bring AR technology to mainstream […]

Google Password Manager May Soon Get a ‘Delete All Data’ Button

Switching from one password manager to another can be a straightforward process, but it often turns into a frustrating ordeal—especially when the service you’re leaving doesn’t offer an easy way to delete all your stored credentials at once. Fortunately, recent findings suggest that Google may be working on a solution. According to Android Authority, an APK teardown of […]

Google Chrome Tests PermissionsAI to Reduce Annoying Pop-Ups

Google is testing a new AI-powered feature for Chrome, called PermissionsAI, designed to minimize intrusive pop-ups requesting location access or notification permissions. The feature, first discovered by Windows Report, uses Google’s Permission Predictions Service and Gemini Nano v2 to predict whether a user is likely to approve a request. If the system determines the answer is probably no, the request is tucked into a less intrusive UI instead of […]

Google Restructures AI Teams to Accelerate Gemini and DeepMind Development

As part of its efforts to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, Google is reorganizing its AI teams under the Google DeepMind division. This move further consolidates the company’s AI research and development to streamline innovation across its platforms, services, and tools. >>>AA-PBSN4AT Replacement Battery for Samsung Galaxy Book NP750TDA NP750TDA-XD1US Key Changes in AI Team Organization On Thursday, […]

Samsung and Google Unveil Eclipsa Audio: A Game-Changing Dolby Atmos Alternative

Samsung and Google have officially announced the rollout of Eclipsa Audio, a revolutionary three-dimensional audio format aimed at competing with Dolby Atmos, the current leader in spatial audio for consumer devices. The collaboration, first revealed in 2023, seeks to democratize high-quality 3D audio through an open-source platform accessible to a broader audience. What is Eclipsa Audio? Eclipsa Audio is […]