Google set the bar high for Gemini 3. It’s promising a bunch of upgraded features in its shiny new AI model, from generating code that produces interactive 3D visualizations to “agentic” capabilities that complete tasks. But as we’ve seen in the past, what’s advertised doesn’t always match up to reality. So we put some of […]
Perplexity is launching its AI-powered browser on Android. The new Comet app is available to download now, and it comes with many of the same features as the desktop version of the browser, including the ability to summon Perplexity’s built-in AI assistant while you surf the web. It’s one of the first major AI-centric browsers […]
Google just announced some unexpected and welcome news: Pixel 10 owners can now send and receive files with Apple devices over AirDrop. According to Google, this works with iPhone, iPad, and macOS devices, and applies to the entire Pixel 10 series. It’s limited to Google’s latest phones for now, but Google spokesperson Alex Moriconi says, […]
Move over Google Assistant, there’s a new robot to yell at while driving. Starting today, Google is rolling out its Gemini AI assistant to Android Auto users, allowing drivers access to a “truly conversational” voice assistant who can help with directions, messages, and errands. With Gemini, “you can just speak naturally, have a back and […]
Nvidia has partnered with Google to launch a new cloud gaming plan exclusive to Chromebooks. GeForce Now Fast Pass will allow Chromebook owners to stream over 2,000 games directly from an existing PC game library without ads, and new Chromebook purchases will include a year’s membership for free. Fast Pass looks similar to GeForce Now’s […]
Gemini will replace Google Assistant and give drivers the ability to make playlists, access email, and learn about a city — all through voice.
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) released the latest version of the Qi2 standard in April 2025, bringing wireless chargers a step closer to the faster charging rates offered by USB cables. Qi2.2 supports up to 25W charging, which is a welcome improvement to the 15W that has been the maximum rate for the standard since […]
You no longer need an iPhone to get the most out of AirPods. Apple’s AirPods provide a basic listening experience when paired to non-Apple devices, but the free LibrePods app, developed by Kavish Devar, unlocks features like ear detection, head gestures, and customizations on Android and Linux devices, as spotted by Android Authority. LibrePods was […]
Google is making it easier for Gemini users to detect at least some AI-generated content. From today, you’ll be able to use the Gemini app to determine if an image was either created or edited by a Google AI tool, simply by asking Gemini “Is this AI-generated?” While the initial launch is limited to images, […]
Google just took the wraps off Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image), its improved image generation and editing model built on Gemini 3 Pro that promises to “turn your visions into studio-quality designs with unprecedented control, flawless text rendering, and enhanced world knowledge.” That’s a step up from those hyperrealistic 3D figurines that caused the original […]