Reddit blocking all search engines except Google, as it implements AI paywall
Reddit is now blocking all search engines except Google from indexing its site as it effectively implements a paywall for AI training. Back in February, it was revealed that Google was paying Reddit more than $60M a year to get access to user pos.....»»
Report: Custom Tensor Chips for Future Pixel Watches
There’s been so much focus on Google building up its custom chipsets for Pixel phones that it was only a matter of time until the same talk shifted to Pixel watches. The latest intel suggests that Google will bring a custom Tensor chip to the P.....»»
Much Improved Face Unlock Reported for Pixel 11
Remember Soli on the Pixel 4 lineup (pictured above)? Well if you have fond memories, it is now being reported that Google is bringing something similar to the Pixel 11. In a leak from Google’s chip division, which seems to be full of holes lat.....»»
Google Now Selling Refurbished Pixel Phones
Google announced today that it is now selling certified refurbished Pixel models via the Google Store. This is a first for Google, allowing customers to get Pixel phones for up to 40% off the original retail price. Models available in the program are.....»»
Google’s Pixel Weather Appears to be Widely Rolling Out to Older Pixel Devices
As a part of the October Pixel Feature drop, Google shared that it was planning to push the Pixel Weather app to older Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6. But as is the case with almost every feature drop, the timing was vague or needed a rollout.....»»
Google Maps and Google Earth just got tons of new AI-powered features
Google on Thursday announced updates for some of its most popular apps, including Waze, Google Maps, and Google Earth. Needless to say, the updates include … The post Google Maps and Google Earth just got tons of new AI-powered features appeare.....»»
Waze Conversational Reporting lets you report incidents just by talking to Gemini AI
Google’s Waze app is so popular with drivers because of its unique incident reporting feature, which helped it stand out from the crowd of navigation … The post Waze Conversational Reporting lets you report incidents just by talking to Ge.....»»
Claude now has a dedicated AI Mac app from Anthropic
The Mac’s AI announcement week continues on. Apple doesn’t have any new AI-ready Macs to announce today, but instead we’re getting a dedicated Mac app from one of the biggest AI players. Claude is now available in a Mac app from Anthropic......»»
Google Maps adding weather disruption reporting & more detailed driving map
In addition to Gemini for search, summaries, and Q&A, Google Maps for Android and iOS are getting updates to improve the entire driving experience “from start to finish.” more….....»»
Google on scaling differential privacy across nearly three billion devices
In this Help Net Security interview, Miguel Guevara, Product Manager, Privacy Safety and Security at Google, discusses the complexities involved in scaling differential privacy technology across large systems. He emphasizes the need to develop secure.....»»
Generative AI is coming to Google Maps, Google Earth, Waze
Conversational search and hazard reporting and more detailed maps, all thanks to AI. Google revealed today how it plans to use generative AI to enhance its mapping activities. It'.....»»
This underrated Google Chrome feature turned me into a power user
I don't like it when a browser gets in my way, but a relatively new feature in Chrome has completely changed how I browse......»»
Simple science summaries written by AI can help people understand research and trust scientists
Artificial intelligence-generated summaries of scientific papers make complex information more understandable for the public compared with human-written summaries, according to my recent paper published in PNAS Nexus. AI-generated summaries not only.....»»
Gemini in Google Maps may be the best use of mobile AI yet
Google has started to integrate its Gemini AI into Google Maps, and the interesting new features should prove quickly useful......»»
AI may soon make it easier to find the right Android app
Code discovered in a build of the Google Play Store app suggests a new AI search feature is coming to make it easier to find the right app......»»
AI method captures ecotourism photos to monitor remote animal species
A team of computer scientists, ecologists and statisticians at Stony Brook University, working with a colleague from the U.S. Geological Survey, has found that it is possible to use AI applications to find images captured by ecotourists for use in st.....»»
Ancient Mayan city discovered via page 16 of Google search results
Who ever goes beyond page one of Google search results? Well, Luke Auld-Thomas did, and it led to the discovery of a lost city......»»
HP unveils new AI PCs, software tools to help boost productivity
New AI programmes released by HP to handle time-wasting admin tasks......»»
The Google Play Store could use AI to help answer questions about apps
An upcoming update to the Google Play Store could come with a new feature that uses AI to let users ask questions about apps. The post The Google Play Store could use AI to help answer questions about apps appeared first on Phandroid. Ther.....»»
Why cyber tools fail SOC teams
A recent Vectra AI report highlights a growing distrust of threat detection tools. 47% of respondents note they do not trust their tools to work the way they need them to. Moreover, 60% of SOC practitioners say security vendors flood them with pointl.....»»
How agentic AI handles the speed and volume of modern threats
In this Help Net Security interview, Lior Div, CEO at Seven AI, discusses the concept of agentic AI and its application in cybersecurity. He explains how it differs from traditional automated security systems by offering greater autonomy and decision.....»»