Google launches new device protection program called Pixel Care+
Google says Pixel Care+ provides a “higher level of coverage, service and peace of mind for Google hardware owners.”
Google Pixel 10 Pro review: AI, Qi2, and a spec bump too
Last year, Google proved it could make a phone that looks and feels like a true flagship, despite the software feeling like an AI jumble. This year, the Pixel 10 Pro starts to put AI features together in a way that actually makes sense – and it manages to upgrade the hardware a bit, too. […]
Pixel 10 Pro review: Familiar hardware, filled with Google’s AI
This vision of the Pixel encompasses Google’s consumer AI suite. Google wants Pixel owners to live and breathe Google AI in all aspects of their lives through the new devices.
Google will now let everyone use its AI-powered video editor Vids
Google is rolling out a basic version of Vids to everyone. Until now, the AI-powered video editor has only been available to Google Workspace or AI plan subscribers, but now users can broadly access the app with templates, stock media, and a “subset of AI capabilities,” product director Vishnu Sivaji tells The Verge. Launched last […]
Google’s Pixel Tablet is up to $170 off ahead of Labor Day weekend
As we approach the end of August, early Labor Day deals have begun to appear, offering you a chance to save on speakers, noise-canceling headphones, TVs, and outdoor gear. Now we can add Google’s 128GB Pixel Tablet to the list, which is down to $249 ($150 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store, […]
Google is building a Duolingo rival into the Translate app
Google is putting AI-powered language learning tools into its Translate app. The new feature, rolling out now in beta, can create customized language lessons based on your skill level and your purpose for picking up a new language, such as vacationing in another country. For now, Google Translate can only help English speakers practice Spanish […]
Google Translate takes on Duolingo with new language learning tools
Translate is also getting new live capabilities to make it easier to communicate in real-time with a person speaking a different language.
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.