Google is using artificial intelligence to help airlines fly in a way that reduces the extra heat they add to the planet. Instead of focusing only on carbon dioxide, the company is looking at contrails – those thin white trails that form behind planes. Contrails can act like blankets in the sk
Hubert Davis became the first Black head coach in North Carolina men’s basketball history when he was hired by the University of North Carolina. He has never hidden the significance of that milestone, noting in his first press conference that his African‑American identity matters to him and to the p
Google has refreshed its map app so that when you drive, the screen shows a 3‑D view of your surroundings instead of a flat picture. The change is part of the company’s new “Gemini” AI lineup and is billed as the biggest update to navigation in ten years. The 3‑D view adds depth to buildings and
Google has added a new feature to Android’s core system that lets the software learn from real phone usage. The kernel, which sits at the heart of Android and connects apps to hardware, uses about 40 % of a device’s CPU time. Small changes here can make a noticeable difference in how fast apps
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
Pixel users can now see sports scores and stock news right on their lock screen, thanks to a new update that brings two fresh data types into the At a Glance widget. The feature first appeared in early February and is still rolling out, so not every device will see both options at once. When enab
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
