Millions of Pixel phones could be vulnerable to a new cyberattack – here's what you need to know A cybersecurity company discovered Showcase.APK which can give hackers backdoor access to your Pixel phone. TechRadar · Aug 16, 2024
Ex-Google CEO Schmidt advised students to steal TikTok’s IP and ‘clean up the mess’ later In a now-deleted video, Eric Schmidt suggested entrepreneurs can rely on lawyers to handle legal matters stemming from rapid development. Fortune · Aug 15, 2024
Disney Poaches YouTube Subscription Exec Adam Smith for Chief Product and Technology Officer Role Smith, who oversaw YouTube Music and YouTube Premium as VP of product management at Google, will report to Disney Entertainment co-chairs Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, and ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro Multichannel News · Aug 15, 2024
Finally, 'Zoom Enhance' brings finer details to the Pixel 8 Pro Google announced that its "Zoom Enhance" feature is finally ready to debut on a few Pro model Pixel phones. Android Central · Aug 15, 2024
A hidden app lurking on millions of Pixel phones could leave them vulnerable to hackers, here's when to expect a fix Your Pixel device, which is widely regarded as a very safe and security-forward device, could have this hidden app installed that leaves you vulnerable. Laptop · Aug 15, 2024
A surprisingly tough Pixel 9 Pro XL survives a gruesome durability gauntlet The Pixel 9 Pro XL went through the durability gauntlet and surprises in one crucial area. Android Central · Aug 15, 2024
Google updates AI Overviews to make it easier to check its accurate Google has been tinkering away at AI Overviews and now the AI feature is supposed to be easier to fact check. Tom’s Guide · Aug 15, 2024
Samsung's affordable phones and tablets are picking up 'Circle to Search' Google's Circle to Search feature is coming to Samsung's Galaxy A-series phones and Tab S9 FE. Android Central · Aug 15, 2024
Google Expands AI-Generated Search Queries To New Countries AI Overviews, the feature that Google adds to the top of search results, was initially made available to U.S. users in May. However, the rollout was marred by inaccurate responses. International Business Times · Aug 15, 2024
Should you upgrade to the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold? Whenever a new phone hits the market, there's a little part of us who wonder whether we need a new phone. With all of the changes Google brought forth, deciding whether you should upgrade to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold could be an easy decision, or incredibly difficult. Android Central · Aug 15, 2024
The reckless 'fun' of unfettered AI Grok-2, the new X model announced yesterday by Elon Musk, is the "most uncensored model of its class yet." Fortune · Aug 15, 2024
You can't buy the original Pixel Fold right now, but Google says it'll return Google delivered a statement to Android Central about the availability of certain past-gen Pixels. Android Central · Aug 15, 2024
Google's AI Overviews pick up a 'save' feature as it expands to more countries Google's latest update involved AI Overviews, which gained a few new features amid an expansion. Android Central · Aug 15, 2024
Google's AI Overviews goes global, hopefully without the rock-eating suggestions Google AI Overviews released in six new countries. TechRadar · Aug 15, 2024
AAP · Aug 15, 2024 Amazon tests AI for audiobooks but new rules are coming Amazon is testing AI-generated voices for audiobooks in the absence of guidance, its executives say, as government officials reveal AI rules are in the works.
Android Central · Aug 15, 2024 The Pixel 9 'Add Me' feature is quintessentially Google. More like this, please Google does some things really well. The Pixel 9 and its Add Me camera feature is one of those things.
TechRadar · Aug 15, 2024 The Pixel 9 Pro Fold doesn't support a stylus, and that's a big miss by Google - here's why Google Pixel 9 Pro is getting lots of critical praise for the redesign but it is missing one – at least for me – important feature
Tom’s Guide · Aug 15, 2024 Google removes hidden Pixel app that could have left millions of phones vulnerable to malware, spyware and other attacks Pixel phones sold by Verizon ship with a demo app you can’t uninstall which contains a server vulnerability that can be exploited by hackers in their attacks.
TechRadar · Aug 15, 2024 The Google Pixel 9 launch proves that RAM is the next great smartphone separator The Google Pixel 9 Pro's impressive RAM capacity suggests that RAM will be the next bottleneck spec for smartphones.
Android Central · Aug 15, 2024 Google Meet gets a fresh makeover with on-the-go calling and 'stacked' effects Google detailed an overhaul inline for its video calling app on mobile devices.
TechRadar · Aug 15, 2024 Google says it has found Iranian hackers hitting top US presidential election targets Google has warned that Iranian group APT42 is targeting US elections, and they're having some success
T3 · Aug 15, 2024 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 just snagged a massive charging upgrade There's a surprise upgrade in the Pixel Buds Pro 2 that slipped under the radar.
Laptop · Aug 15, 2024 Will Google's new Gemini AI features get people to switch to a Pixel phone? Google just announced some exciting new Gemini features for Pixel phones, but are they enough to entice people to switch to a Pixel? Maybe, but Google has competition.
TechRadar · Aug 15, 2024 Many top-level open source projects found leaking GitHub auth tokens Google, AWS, Red Hat, and others, have had vulnerable projects sitting on GitHub, leaking auth tokens.
Android Central · Aug 15, 2024 Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: The ultimate battle The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra comparison will show what these two flagship phones have to offer. Will their specs be enough?