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Jan 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Future Phones: A Sneak Peek at Codenames and Chips

Google is already planning ahead for its 2026 Pixel phones. The Pixel 11 series, codenamed after bears, includes the Pixel 11 ("cubs"), Pixel 11 Pro ("grizzly"), Pixel 11 Pro XL ("kodiak"), and Pixel 11 Pro Fold ("yogi"). All these devices will use the Tensor G6 chip, internally named "malibu". Whil

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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Trick: AI Boost for Stock Apps

Samsung is diving deeper into AI with its latest move. Google's Gemini AI will soon be connected to Samsung's stock apps like Calendar, Notes, and Reminders. This isn't surprising, given Samsung and Google's tight partnership over the years. They've even worked together to save the Android smartwatc

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Makers of Poppy Playtime Sue Google Over Fake Games

Mob Entertainment, the company behind the popular horror game Poppy Playtime, is taking Google to court. They claim Google isn't doing enough to stop fake versions of their game from appearing on the Google Play store. These fake games trick players into paying large amounts of money for something t

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Gemini App Gets Real-Time Boost with AP News

Google's Gemini app is about to get a whole lot more up-to-date. The tech giant has teamed up with The Associated Press (AP) to bring real-time info right to your fingertips. Imagine you're curious about the latest news on something happening right now. Instead of searching through old articles, the

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Jan 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Customizes Search Help for Android Gamers

Ever found yourself stuck on a tough level in a mobile game? Google has a new trick up its sleeve that might make your life easier. They're working on a feature called "Get Game Help" for their Circle to Search tool. How does it work? Simply snap a screenshot of your current game screen, and Circle

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Jan 11 2025EDUCATION

STEM Boost: Dorchester District 2 Gets $25k Grant for Innovation

Dorchester School District 2 is revamping its STEM programs with a fresh boost from Google. The tech giant has awarded the district a $25, 000 grant, which Superintendent Dr. Shane Robbins plans to use to spark creativity in classrooms. Unlike usual funds, which are often restricted, this grant offe

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Opinion Rewards Goes Dark: What's the Big Deal?

Have you ever wished you could use your Google Opinion Rewards app in the dark without straining your eyes? Well, your wish has come true! Google has finally rolled out a dark theme for its Opinion Rewards app. This server-side update doesn't come with many bells and whistles, but it does give you t

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Jan 04 2025SCIENCE

Using Drones and Satellite Data to Track Coastal Cliff Erosion

Researchers have come up with a smart new way to figure out how much coastal cliffs are eroding. They combined data from drones, satellites, and laser measurements to see how bad the erosion is. This method helps us understand both natural wear and tear on cliffs and damage to protective structures

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Jan 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Users Get 80% Charge Limit, with a Small Catch

The latest Android 15 QPR1 update, released in December, introduces a new feature for Pixel users. You can now set your phone to charge only up to 80%, which is great for your battery's health. But here’s the thing: this feature doesn’t work if your phone is turned off. It's a bit of a bummer if you

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Dec 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Weather Frog's Exit: What Google Changed and Why

Ever wondered what happened to the popular weather frog on Google Weather? The Pixel Weather team finally answered this question on the Made by Google Podcast in October. It turns out, Froggy didn't fit the new design Google had in mind. The team shared that they faced a tough choice. Half of the u

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