Google has started putting clear warning notices on the Play Store for apps that drain too much battery. These warnings appear in a box that says something like “This app may use more battery than expected due to high background activity. ” It points out apps that cross a set limit on how much th
Google’s Sameer Samat stepped onto the stage at Galaxy Unpacked and announced that Android 17 will bring “amazing things. ” He described the platform as shifting from a simple operating system to an intelligent system that learns and adapts to users. The focus is on embedding AI at the core of Andro
Google has added new tricks to its Gemini AI that let users ask the phone to run simple tasks, like ordering a ride or food. The update is still in testing and works only on a handful of apps that deal with food, groceries or rides. It can be used on certain Pixel and Samsung phones and is available
William “Wilbur” Miller Barbour grew up in Middletown and later made a name for himself far beyond his hometown. After finishing high school there, he went on to study at Elizabethtown College and then pursued a career in social work. He joined the National Urban League, where he helped plan program
Willy Nast, a resident of Ames, has taken a unique approach to true-crime storytelling. His podcast, "City of Lights, " focuses on the aftermath of a tragic event rather than the crime itself. The story begins in Aurora, Illinois, where Nast, then a 22-year-old creative writing student, knocked on t
Google has just given its Gemini 3 Deep Think model a serious boost. This isn't just a minor update; it's a major improvement, especially for tasks like science, coding, research, and engineering. The upgraded model is now available in the Gemini app, but only for those with a Google AI Ultra subscr
Google is pushing a fresh software upgrade to its Pixel lineup today. The new version, called Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2. 1, arrives about a month after the previous one and skips the expected Beta 3 label, which surprised many. The update is aimed at several models: Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, and 7a
Google has introduced a new feature called Auto Browse in Chrome. It's an AI tool that can handle tasks like booking flights or finding apartments. This feature is part of Google's ongoing effort to integrate AI into Chrome. It's currently available only to US users who pay for Google's AI Pro or AI
Google's Pixel phones had a problem with a feature called "Take a Message. " This feature was supposed to record messages from callers when users missed or declined calls. But, it accidentally sent background noise to the caller instead of just the message. This happened on older Pixel 4 and 5 model
William Foege, a towering figure in public health, passed away at 89. His contributions were immense, yet he remained humble. He led the charge against smallpox, a disease now eradicated thanks to human effort. Foege's work didn't stop there. He served as the director of the Centers for Disease Cont
