YouTube’s ‘Hype’ feature that boosts smaller creators launches globally
Viewers have the opportunity to hype up to three videos per week for a favorite creator. This gives the video points, which helps it gain traction on a new, ranked leaderboard.
Google will verify Android developers distributing apps outside the Play store
Google is increasing security measures around sideloading apps by removing anonymity for Android developers who distribute outside of the Play Store. Starting in September next year, Google will require developers in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand to verify their identities in order for their apps to be installed on certified Android devices via direct downloads […]
Google Gemini’s AI image model gets a ‘bananas’ upgrade
Google says that it’s behind the anonymous AI image editor “nano-banana” that’s been making waves on social media.
YouTube TV could lose Fox channels this week
With the start of the NFL season looming, it’s also a window where many TV contracts are up for renewal, and on Monday evening, YouTube TV and Fox sent out alerts indicating that their contract could come to an end as soon as August 27th, at 5PM ET. Google-owned YouTube TV says that “Fox is […]
Google Nest Camera and Doorbell leak shows off new colors and 2K video recording
According to a new report from Android Headlines, Google’s next-generation Nest Cams might get an upgrade from 1080p to 2K. Along with a series of leaked images that it says show off new colors for Google’s next set of devices, the report indicates the upcoming battery-powered Nest Cam and its indoor-only counterpart may feature new […]
Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store
Google will ask all Android developers to verify their identity starting next year.
NotebookLM’s Video Overview feature now supports 80 languages
NotebookLM’s Video Overviews now supports 80 languages, including French and Spanish.
AI doesn’t belong in journaling
In July 2023, I deleted the Day One journaling app from my phone and laptop. It was perhaps the best thing I’ve done as a lifelong diarist. The decision was prompted by Apple announcing its Journal app at WWDC that year. In that keynote, Apple said it would use “on-device machine learning” to provide prompts […]
Google makes it easier to edit Drive videos with a new Vids shortcut button
Now Workspace users can initiate a video edit using the Vids app directly from the Google Drive interface.