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Jan 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Gemini 2. 0 Flash: Big Changes for Everyone

Let's talk about a big update for everyone using the Gemini app. Google has just made a new tool available to everyone. This tool is called Gemini 2. 0 Flash. See, Google is replacing an older version called Gemini 2. 0 Flash Experimental. This older version was only for paying users. Now, ever

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Jan 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Watching Your Own Shows in Hotel Rooms Just Got Easier

Imagine this: You check into a hotel room and find an LG TV. You want to watch something from your phone on the big screen, but you don't want to mess with the hotel's clunky interface. Good news! LG has made this process simpler. They've added Google Cast to their hotel TVs. This means you can stre

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Jan 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Weather App: Missing Settings and Always-On Features

Ever since Wednesday, January 22, users of the Pixel Weather app have noticed some key settings have vanished. These settings include toggles for immersive vibrations and AI-powered weather reports, weather units, and app themes. Despite their disappearance, these features seem to be working non-sto

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Jan 28 2025BUSINESS

Google's Battle to Overturn a Massive EU Fine

Google is back in the courtroom, fighting a whopping €4. 1 billion antitrust fine from the EU. This time, they're not just asking for a reduction, but hoping to get rid of the fine completely. The issue? Google's business practices in the mobile OS market. The EU thinks Google's deals with Android p

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Jan 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tiny Time & Weather on Chromecast Screens: A Shrinking Issue

Lately, Chromecast users have spotted a peculiar change. The time and weather display on their Ambient Mode screens have shrunk to a size that's hardly noticeable from across the room. Why does this matter? Well, many people like to quickly glance at their TV for updates. This issue isn't affecting

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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chromebooks Get a Facelift: Controlling Your Computer with Just Your Face

Imagine using your face to control your Chromebook. Google is making this a reality with Face control, an AI-powered feature that lets users navigate their device using facial gestures and expressions. This tool, initially revealed in December, is now rolling out to more users. Face control allows p

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

X Games and Google Team Up to Revolutionize Judging with AI

Ever thought about computers judging sports? Well, that's exactly what's happening at the X Games! After teaming up with Google, they're rolling out a new AI judging system for ski and snowboard events at the superpipe. This 20-foot-tall freestyle course is usually judged by humans on things like co

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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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