An Android OS preview: Five key trends we expect in 2025 Google is changing how it handles Android releases in 2025, and the broader ecosystem has exciting updates. Android Central · Dec 21, 2024
Google TV and Roku need to steal this one feature from Samsung’s Tizen OS Samsung has become a dominant player in the TV OS business, but Google TV and Roku need to invest in some game streaming apps for further innovation. Tom’s Guide · Dec 21, 2024
Oppo Reno 12 FS review: a colorful budget contender The Oppo Reno 12 FS 5G steps forward from the budget tier with a lot of personality, which is frankly needed to balance out inconsistent performance. TechRadar · Dec 21, 2024
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories, from Meta smart glasses leaks to Superman's dog and ChatGPT on WhatsApp Here's the biggest tech news stories, from Meta, OpenAI, Nintendo and more for December 21, 2024. TechRadar · Dec 21, 2024
I tried astrophotography on the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro XL — here's the phone that won me over I took a few of my favorite flagship phones to capture astrophotography images to see what they can produce. Here are my favorite shots from the iPhone 16 Pro Max, OnePlus 12, Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. Tom’s Guide · Dec 21, 2024
How Rebecca syndrome has been co-opted by the manosphere to shame women LET’S UNPACK THAT: It’s a condition that sees sufferers struggle with jealousy over their partner’s exes. But in an increasingly misogynist online culture, it’s being weaponised to punish people for having a sexual past, finds Helen Coffey The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024
I tested the transcriptions on iPhone Voice Memos vs Google Recorder — here's the winner Both the Voice Memos app on iPhones and Recorder app on Google Pixel devices can transcribe recordings. But which one does it better? Tom’s Guide · Dec 21, 2024
Google Counters Bid By US To Force Sale Of Chrome Google late Friday countered a US call to sell its Chrome browser, suggesting a judge address antitrust concerns by barring the firm from making favorable treatment of its software a condition of licensing. International Business Times · Dec 21, 2024
OpenAI unveils o3 and o3 mini — here’s why these 'reasoning' models are a giant leap OpenAI has introduced its latest AI models, o3 and o3-mini, designed to enhance reasoning, coding proficiency, and problem-solving. Tom’s Guide · Dec 20, 2024
Google might gift Chrome enhanced AI detection for scams and data siphons This AI detection feature in Chrome might help users when browsing online. Android Central · Dec 20, 2024
Tshey Bennett murder described as ‘chilling’ by sheriff as suspect’s Google searches are revealed The suspect reportedly Googled “What does a dead body look like after two days?,” “How many prostitute murders go unsolved?” and “If you're strangled can you still scream?” The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024
OpenAI launches next-gen reasoning models with "incredible" coding capabilities OpenAI announced its new flagship o3 model as a successor to its o1 reasoning model. It also sports incredible coding capabilities and is up to three times better at handling tasks and answering complex queries. Windows Central · Dec 20, 2024
Google should look to Microsoft if the Pixel Laptop comes to fruition There's a good chance the Pixel Laptop is nothing more than a prototype of a prototype. But if it's actually something in Google's pipeline, here's what I think it should look like. Android Central · Dec 20, 2024
Google Photos plans to bring a quicker editing mode to its share menu Google Photos was spotted adding a "Quick Edits" option in its share menu. Android Central · Dec 20, 2024
International Business Times UK · Dec 20, 2024 AI Mafia Demands £10k After Attacking London Eatery With Fake Reviews, Tanking Their Google Rating An 'AI mafia' extorted a London restaurant with fake negative reviews, demanding £10,000 in Bitcoin. The restaurant fought back with Google's help.
TechRadar · Dec 20, 2024 Google Chrome is testing a new AI tool that scans for scams to help save you from online trickery Google Chrome is testing an on-device AI tool to detect scams in the hope of enhancing online safety while maintaining user privacy.
The Conversation · Dec 20, 2024 ‘Yes, I am a human’: bot detection is no longer working – and just wait until AI agents come along You’re running late at the airport and need to urgently access your account, only to be greeted by one of those frustrating tests — “Select all images with traffic lights” or “Type the letters you see in this box”. You squint, you guess, but somehow you’re wrong. You complete another…
Laptop · Dec 20, 2024 Google's new Gemini AI model can show you that it's really "thinking" New 'reasoning' AI models are popping up left and right, and this latest model from Google could be its most impressive yet.
International Business Times · Dec 20, 2024 Google Reshapes Itself Amid AI Rivalry: 10% Managerial Cuts And A New Vision For 'Googleyness' Google has reduced its managerial workforce by 10% as part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations amid increasing competition from AI rivals like OpenAI.
T3 · Dec 20, 2024 I’m a smart home expert – these are the best smart home releases from 2024 11 smart home releases from 2024 actually worth buying, including Amazon Echo and Google Nest
Android Central · Dec 20, 2024 Android doesn't need the Apple ecosystem features the EU wants to give it The European Union wants to help platforms like Android by giving it Apple-exclusive features — but that should give you pause.
Laptop · Dec 20, 2024 Google's AI Overview broke the Internet this year — is AI ready to replace search? Google's Search Generative Experience got off to a rocky start in 2024.
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024 Fact check: Misleading Google search results on UK asylum seeker crime rate Full Fact has seen what appear to be screenshots of Google results on this topic shared on social media in recent months.
Barchart · Dec 20, 2024 Will Nvidia Dominate the Next Phase of AI? Should you buy Nvidia stock now or wait for a better entry point?
TechRadar · Dec 20, 2024 ChatGPT vs Gemini: What are the differences? Two of the biggest players in AI go head-to-head