Google’s head of Pixel 9 design won’t apologize for its big, beautiful camera bump
There’s one striking feature of the newly unveiled Google Pixel 9 that photos can’t quite capture: its camera bar. Bigger than ever, it stands out prominently, thick enough to rival…
Gemini is taking over Google
On The Vergecast: Google’s latest AI push, Apple’s increasing regulatory mess, and some seriously nice TVs This week’s Google gadget launch was more than just a showcase of shiny new…
OpenAI shuts down election influence operation that used ChatGPT
OpenAI has taken decisive action against a coordinated influence operation linked to Iran that was leveraging ChatGPT to create content related to the U.S. presidential election. The company announced on…
What is Instagram’s Threads app? All your questions answered
In the past few months, the social media landscape has been buzzing with the rise of new and alternative platforms vying to replace Twitter as the go-to text-based social network.…
US judge says ‘monopolist’ Google can’t avoid app store reforms
In a significant development in the ongoing battle against Big Tech monopolies, a U.S. judge signaled his intention to issue a ruling that could reshape how Alphabet’s Google operates its…
Google’s AI-generated search summaries change how they show their sources
The AI Overviews in Google Search will show source websites to the right, and a new experiment is also adding links directly in the text. Google is once again redefining…
X begins rolling out support for passkeys on Android
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has begun rolling out passkey support for Android users, marking a significant step forward in account security. This follows the platform’s successful launch…
Meta axed CrowdTangle, a tool for tracking disinformation. Critics claim its replacement has just ‘1% of the features’
Journalists, researchers, and politicians are expressing growing concern over Meta’s decision to shut down CrowdTangle, a tool they heavily relied on to track the spread of disinformation across Facebook and…
MIT researchers release a repository of AI risks
As AI continues to weave itself into the fabric of our daily lives, the need to identify and manage the risks it presents has never been more urgent. For individuals,…
Google just dropped a new AI camera update — and you don’t need a new Pixel 9 for it
Google just rolled out a major AI update for its Magnifier app, designed to assist those with low vision—and the best part? You don’t need to splurge on the latest…
