Google"s "FLoC" API could be a privacy-preserving alternative to cookies
The goal of FLoC, in Google's eyes, is to deliver advertising results "nearly as effective" as cookie-based approaches by grouping large groups of users into clusters called "cohorts." These cohorts will organize people into ad groups based on intere.....»»
Google’s Ask Photo feature is available for users that joined a waitlist
Select users can now search their entire Photos library through AI prompts......»»
From Open AI to hacked smart glasses, here are the 5 biggest AI headlines this week
Between OpenAI's $6.6 million funding round and some privacy-invading Meta Smart Glasses, we saw a scary number of developments in the AI space this week......»»
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Pixel Fold: What’s new?
There's finally a new Google Pixel Fold! Two years following the release of the PIxel Fold, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is here. Is it a worthy upgrade?.....»»
Save 30% on the Google Pixel Buds Pro!
Google's Pixel Buds Pro come with some pretty awesome features, and are currently on offer with up to 30% off the regular asking price. The post Save 30% on the Google Pixel Buds Pro! appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s hardware ec.....»»
Apple iPhone 16 vs. Google Pixel 9: a clear winner
We take a look at the Apple iPhone 16 and compare it to the Google Pixel 9. Both are great phones with lots to offer. For now, one bests the other......»»
TCL’s version of the The Frame TV just got a $700 price cut
The TCL NXTFRAME 4K QLED TV is a cheaper alternative to Samsung's The Frame TV, and its 85-inch model is on sale from Best Buy with a $700 discount right now......»»
Google (probably) made your internet faster
A new report shows that when Google Fiber enters a market, it boosts overall internet speeds for all providers, driving competitors to enhance their services......»»
Sony updates its best buds and headphones to support Google’s Find My network
The best headphones and earbuds from Sony in 2024 now work inside Google's Find My Device network, making them a little easier to local should you misplace......»»
Google as Darth Vader: Why iA Writer quit the Android app market
A remarkably open farewell note from seven years of Android development. The team behind iA Writer, a distraction-free writing app that syncs across platforms, has left its Androi.....»»
Android 16 Codename Tipped to be Baklava
It appears as though Google is getting ready to start over, folks. Or maybe more appropriately, they already did and we’re all just behind the times. Details are out, pointing to Android 16 being codenamed Baklava, a flaky layered dessert that.....»»
Pebblebee’s New Universal Item Trackers Work on Either Google or Apple Find My Networks
When Google launched its new Find My Device network earlier this year, Pebblebee was one of the first companies to launch a series of item trackers that worked with it. There was an issue with them, though – that first batch of trackers only w.....»»
Samsung’s One UI 7 Won’t Hit Beta Until “End of This Year” (Updated)
Google offered up Android 15 in several preview and beta forms for a good chunk of 2024 before pushing it to AOSP at the beginning of September. While they didn’t release it for Pixel phones at that same time, they told us to expect it within t.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 4, 2024 – iOS 18.0.1 and more now available
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.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 3, 2024 – AirPods repairability, 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.....»»
Google Wants to Expand Gemini Live for More Languages
Expanded language support arrives for Gemini Live. The post Google Wants to Expand Gemini Live for More Languages appeared first on Phandroid. Following the expanded roll-out of Google’s Gemini Live for English language users, it loo.....»»
Looks like the Pixel 9a Might Arrive Earlier than Expected
Google might shake things up next year. The post Looks like the Pixel 9a Might Arrive Earlier than Expected appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 9a leaks are coming in strong – shortly after several details about Google’s upc.....»»
iOS 18 has a big privacy change. Here’s what it means for you
The new iOS 18 update adds lots of new features for iPhone users and many more are on the way. Here's an iOS 18 change you probably didn't hear about......»»
Google expands its AI search function, incorporates ads into Overviews on mobile
Google announced a slew of new AI-enhanced features for its Lens app, including voice questions, video analysis, and "dramatically more helpful results.".....»»
Google’s Gemini Live now speaks nearly four-dozen languages
Google announced Thursday that it is expanding its Gemini Live feature to 40-plus new languages and connecting Gemini AI to more Google apps via Extensions......»»
Intel and Google Cloud team up to launch super-secure VMs
Google Cloud and Intel have joined forces to create new super-secure Confidential Computing instances for regulated industries......»»