YouTube appears to be in the early stages of launching its new community notes feature, with the rollout currently limited to a select group of users. Reports of YouTube’s official invitations to join the pilot program for this community-driven correction feature have begun circulating widely on social media, as noted by 9to5Google. Originally announced in…
Google has recently unveiled three innovative “open” generative AI models, which it describes as being “safer,” “smaller,” and “more transparent” than the majority of existing models. These new additions, named Gemma 2 2B, ShieldGemma, and Gemma Scope, extend the Gemma 2 family that was initially introduced in May. Each model is tailored for different applications,…
Google Chrome, one of the most widely used browsers among Android users, faced a significant issue this weekend when many users suddenly lost access to their saved passwords. This incident, which affected Chrome on Windows machines, highlighted the critical importance of keeping browsers updated to prevent such disruptions. Chrome offers features like cross-platform sync and…
Google has unveiled a set of new features for Google Maps specifically tailored for India, including long-requested support for incident reports on Android Auto. In a recent blog post, Google highlighted six new features for Maps in India. These features cater to regional needs, such as “Flyover” routes-elevated roads intended to reduce traffic congestion. The…
Google appears to be shifting away from the HDMI dongle design that has characterized its streaming devices, transitioning instead to a more traditional set-top box. According to images published by 9to5Google, the new device is named the “Google TV Streamer,” signaling not only a design change but also a departure from the Chromecast branding. The…
After years of delays, Google has announced that it will no longer remove and replace third-party cookies in its Chrome internet browser, a long-standing practice by advertisers. Cookies are small pieces of code that websites send to a visitor’s browser and remain stored there even if the user visits other websites. This practice has fueled…
Google Maps has long been evolving and enhancing its interface, gaining popularity for its creativity and functionality. The latest update further improves the navigation experience on Android devices by introducing a new sheet-based design that replaces traditional full-screen menus, keeping the map visible at all times. This global rollout showcases a fresh design with softer,…
Google is considering acquiring Wiz, a cloud cybersecurity startup that works with industry giants such as Amazon and Oracle, for up to $23 billion, The Verge reported. According to the Wall Street Journal, this would be nearly double the price of its 2012 acquisition of Motorola Mobility and would be Google’s largest acquisition of another…
Google Pixel smartphones have suffered from many issues in the past, which have been repeated across different generations of the series. Aspects such as outdated camera sensors, limited wide-angle cameras, slow loading speeds have been reported, and another issue was the cranky fingerprint sensor. According to a report from Android Authority, Google appears to have…
Apple plans to announce a deal with Google to integrate Gemini AI into its devices this fall, possibly during the company’s iPhone launch event in September, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman wrote in the latest issue of its Power On newsletter. A month ago, Apple announced during WWDC that it would bring ChatGPT to iPhones and other…