11 million devices infected with botnet malware hosted in Google Play
Necro infiltrated Google Play in 2019. It recently returned. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Five years ago, researchers made a grim discovery—a legitimate Android app in the Google Play market that was surreptitiously.....»»
Get ready: Google Search may bring a pure ‘AI mode’ to counter ChatGPT
Google may be preparing to add more AI features to its search engine as its competition with OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot ramps up......»»
Discovery of enzyme pathway may lead to lifesaving leishmaniasis treatments
A breakthrough in understanding how a single-cell parasite makes ergosterol (its version of cholesterol) could lead to more effective drugs for human leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease that afflicts about 1 million people and kills about 30,000 peopl.....»»
It just got a lot easier to see what pictures are in your Google Photos albums
Google Photos is one of the best photo apps, and it's always getting better. The latest improvement makes it easier to see what's in your albums......»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 20, 2024 – Apple Watch Ultra 3 rumors, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
The AI war between Google and OpenAI has never been more heated
Potentially groundbreaking AI releases have been coming in fast, sending experts' heads spinning. Over the past month, we've seen a rapid cadence of notable AI-related announcemen.....»»
Google will apparently offer “AI Mode” right on its main search page
The most direct push for Google's Gemini chat so far. Google will soon take more steps to make AI a part of search, exposing more users to its Gemini agent, according to recent re.....»»
Advancing light control: New opportunities for metasurfaces in optoelectronics
A global review of advancements in integrating metasurfaces—thin planar arrays of nanostructures—into optoelectronic devices highlights their potential to transform technologies such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, optical modulators, an.....»»
Digital labels can help grocers waste less food
In 2022, U.S. grocers wasted 5 million tons of food, with 35% of it going to landfills, according to the food waste nonprofit ReFed. More than half of that waste—2.7 million tons—was past the labels' expiration dates......»»
Google Photos is getting a cool new feature to speed up your photo edits
Google Photos for Android is picking up another one-click editing tool. "Quick Edit" should be arriving soon on supported devices......»»
Google and OpenAI blitz December with so many AI releases, it’s hard to keep up
Potentially groundbreaking AI releases have been coming in fast, sending experts' heads spinning. Over the past month, we've seen a rapid cadence of notable AI-related announcemen.....»»
3 games leaving Xbox Game Pass you should play this weekend (December 20-22)
Make sure you play Lego 2K Drive, Humankind, and Party Animals before they leave Xbox Game pass at the end of the month......»»
3 new PS Plus games that you should play this weekend (December 20-22)
Get ready for the holidays by playing Forspoken, Rabbids: Party of Legends, or PHOGS! on PS Plus this weekend......»»
Chrome is getting a new AI-powered scam detection tool
A new feature coming to Google Chrome will leverage the power of AI to help detect potential scams on websites. The post Chrome is getting a new AI-powered scam detection tool appeared first on Phandroid. There are many websites out there.....»»
Not to be outdone by OpenAI, Google releases its own “reasoning” AI model
Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking is Google's take on so-called AI reasoning models. It's been a really busy month for Google as it apparently endeavors to outshine OpenAI with a blitz of.....»»
We loved the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, and it’s on sale today
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is one of the best smartphones Google has ever produced, and today, you can get the 256GB unlocked version of the device for only $950......»»
Here’s why some PC gamers shouldn’t install the latest Windows 11 update
Microsoft confirms that Windows 11 24H2 is causing issues with Auto HDR and leading to unresponsive games......»»
Crypto scammers posing as real brands on X are easily hacking YouTubers
Fighting game YouTuber now fighting Google over “monstrous” post-hack revenue loss. For months, popular fighting game YouTubers have been under attack. Even the seemingly most.....»»
Plasma heating efficiency in fusion devices boosted by metal screens
Heating plasma to the ultra-high temperatures needed for fusion reactions requires more than turning the dial on a thermostat. Scientists consider multiple methods, one of which involves injecting electromagnetic waves into the plasma, the same proce.....»»
Scientists achieve collective quantum behavior in macroscopic oscillators
Quantum technologies are radically transforming our understanding of the universe. One emerging technology is macroscopic mechanical oscillators, devices that are vital in quartz watches, mobile phones, and lasers used in telecommunications. In the q.....»»
Android 16 adds a new way to use the Google Pixel 9’s fingerprint sensor
Android 16's latest update introduces the ability to unlock your phone even with the screen off, thanks to the Pixel 9's ultrasonic sensor......»»