Google's Gemini AI will gain access to Android users' Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and Utilities apps, regardless of whether Gemini App Activity is enabled, starting July 7th. While Google claims users can disable these features, the exact method remains unclear. This default access raises privacy concerns, particularly as Google stores...
Google's Pixel 10 Pro will reportedly feature a doubled PWM refresh rate of 480Hz, addressing a long-standing display criticism. The base Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold will remain at 240Hz. All Pixel 10 models will see increased brightness, with the Pro models reaching up to 2250...
Google launched Imagen 4, a text-to-image model offering improved text rendering. A premium version, Imagen 4 Ultra, provides more precise image generation for a higher cost. Both are available via the Gemini API and limited free testing in Google AI Studio. While producing high-quality images following prompts accurately,...
Conflicting reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro's display design is uncertain. One source claims a small front camera hole, eliminating the Dynamic Island. Another indicates a smaller Dynamic Island will remain. A third source agrees with a smaller Dynamic Island. The future of the Dynamic Island and the...
A US judge ruled that Anthropic's use of copyrighted books to train its Claude AI model is a transformative use, not violating copyright law. This decision, part of a lawsuit filed by three authors including Andrea Bartz, allows Anthropic's fair use defense. However, the judge rejected Anthropic's request to...
Tesla's robotaxi service, launched in Austin on June 22nd, is undergoing early access testing with select users. Initial livestreams reveal a user-friendly app similar to Uber, with a flat $4.20 fare. While mostly smooth, some incidents included lane violations, speeding, and questionable pick-up/drop-off locations. However, the robotaxis...
Microsoft extends Windows 10 security updates for another year until October 2026. Users can pay a $30 fee, use 1000 Microsoft Rewards points, or sync PC settings to the cloud to receive these Extended Security Updates (ESU). ESUs are a temporary solution for legacy software, offering critical security...
Microsoft extends Windows 10 support beyond its October 2025 end-of-life date. Consumers can get an extra year of security updates for free by opting into Windows Backup or using 1000 Microsoft Rewards points, or by paying $30. This offer doesn't officially extend support, but provides an additional year...
Nvidia launched the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU for desktops and laptops. The desktop version, starting at $249, features 8GB GDDR6 VRAM and 2560 CUDA cores. Laptop versions, starting at $999, utilize 8GB GDDR7 VRAM and offer similar core counts, enabling slimmer designs. While Nvidia claims impressive performance...
Google has re-released the Android 14 update for Chromecast with Google TV after a previous rollout was halted due to issues. The new update (UTTC.241218.008.H1.13427172) addresses bugs, upgrades the system to Android 14 from Android 12, and includes the January 2025 security patch. Improvements include support for Find...
