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Gemini’s new blurred UI is finally reaching Android phones

Gemini’s new Android overlay adds a slick background blur for a cleaner, more integrated feel.

Android Central · Aug 1

Never lost: rumors claim a 'Pixel Tag' is on the way from Google to keep tabs on your stuff

Google is rumored to have a tracker on the way called the "Pixel Tag" to help users keep track of their belongings.

Android Central · Aug 1

Nano Banana 2 in Google Earth lets users go wild with AI in cities and more

Google Earth is getting the Nano Banana 2 treatment this week, letting users leverage AI for sci-fi city reworks or estate plans.

Android Central · Aug 1

New study reveals how AI is reshaping how people shop online — but they still don't really trust it enough

Report claims around 20% of UK online shoppers use AI search to start looking for new products, but AI recommendations have not translated into increased sales.

TechRadar · Aug 1

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 is here, and Pixel users get a much-needed audio fix

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 finally fixes the Pixel audio bug that plagued testers for months, making the preview far more usable as Google gears up for the stable September release.

Android Central · Aug 1

Alphabet rolls back AI image generation in Google Earth over policy violations

The tool had come under criticism for its potential for misinformation as it allowed users to ​create fake scenarios on top of ⁠real imagery ‌of monuments and landmarks. Google did not specify what types of images violated its policies. It said the images did not appear ‌in the main Google…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Grab 1.54TB free cloud storage for life — but you will need to sign up to 43 services

No strings attached, but you will need to subscribe to and maintain more than 40 services.

TechRadar · Jul 31

Here's your first look at Lenovo's upcoming Googlebook devices

Leaked renders have given us our first look at Lenovo's upcoming Googlebook devices.

Android Central · Jul 31

Why are home servers trending? I took the plunge in an attempt to demystify the quiet tech community of tinkerers that are choosing to build, upcycle and host it themselves

More and more people are saving money and cutting down on e-waste by building home servers — and finding a ‘real sense of empowerment and independence’ along the way by being able to beat subscription fatigue.

TechRadar · Jul 31

Reddit Stock Collapses 23% as AI Eats Away at User Growth

Reddit delivered strong earnings, but the numbers beneath the surface tell a different story. Slowing logged-in user growth and AI-powered search could threaten the platform's long-term value.

Barchart · Jul 31