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7 AI features I'd like to see the iPhone 17 embrace from Google, OpenAI, and others

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-31 17:15:17

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The release of the Google Pixel 10 phones with deeply integrated AI features that offer impressive new capabilities has revealed how vulnerable the iPhone 17 could be. Many of the smartest AI services in the world are already on the iPhone as apps, and so there's the possibility that Apple could partner with them for deeper integrations. The new AI camera features in the Pixel 10 could be the bigge

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Uncomfortable Questions About Android Developer Verification

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-31 15:14:19

Uncomfortable Questions About Android Developer Verification ICEBlock “is an innovative, completely anonymous crowdsourced platform that allows users to report Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity with just two taps on their phone.” The developer of ICEBlock disclosed his identity. In addition to receiving threats of federal prosecution over the app, the developer has faced other backlash, including his wife being fired from a federal government job. This is one recent example d

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Microsoft headquarters go into lockdown after activists take over Brad Smith’s office

techcrunch.com Connie Loizos 2025-10-31 14:32:17

Protesters stormed Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters on Monday and made it into president Brad Smith’s office in Building 34, forcing a temporary lockdown. The “No Azure for Apartheid” group reportedly live-streamed their sit-in on Twitch, hoisting banners, chanting ‘Brad Smith, you can’t hide, you’re supporting genocide!’ and posting a mock legal summons charging Smith with “crimes against humanity.” TechCrunch has reached out to Microsoft for more information. According to The Verge, the prot

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Google to verify all Android devs to block malware on Google Play

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-10-31 18:23:46

Google is introducing a new defense for Android called ‘Developer Verification’ to block malware installations from sideloaded apps sourced from outside the official Google Play app store. For apps on Google Play, there was already a requirement for publishers to provide a D-U-N-S (Data Universal Numbering System) number, introduced on August 31, 2023. Google says this has had a notable effect in reducing malware on the platform. However, the system didn’t apply to the vast developer ecosystem

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Silk Typhoon hackers hijack network captive portals in diplomat attacks

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-10-31 22:33:59

State-sponsored hackers linked to the Silk Typhoon activity cluster targeted diplomats by hijacking web traffic to redirect to a malware-serving website. The hackers used an advanced adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) technique to hijack the captive portal of the network and send the target to the first-stage malware. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) tracks the threat actor as UNC6384 and, based on tooling, targeting, and infrastructure, believes it is associated with the Chinese threat act

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Google Will Make All Android App Developers Verify Their Identity Starting Next Year

wired.com Ryan Whitwam 2025-10-31 22:17:33

Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its next security initiative could make the biggest concessions yet in the name of blocking bad apps. Google has announced plans to begin verifying the identities of all Android app developers, and not just those publishing on the Play Store. Google intends to verify developer identities no matter where

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Mysterious ‘Nano-Banana’ Project Revealed to Be Google’s Latest Image Editor

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2025-11-01 02:35:11

Google just upgraded its AI image model, and it actually looks to be a pretty significant step up. The company rolled out Gemini 2.5 Flash Image today, a major refresh that promises smarter and more flexible image generation. The upgraded model allows users to issue natural language prompts to not only generate images but also merge existing photos and make more precise edits without creating weird distortions. It also taps into Gemini’s “world knowledge” to better understand what it’s generati

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Google’s AI Weather Model Nailed Its First Major Storm Forecast

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2025-11-01 02:55:30

While generative AI tools that primarily amount to slop generators grab most of the attention in the artificial intelligence space, there are occasionally some actually useful applications of the technology, like Google DeepMind’s use of AI weather models to predict cyclones. The experimental tool, launched earlier this year, successfully managed to provide accurate modeling of Hurricane Erin as it started gaining steam in the Atlantic Ocean earlier this month. As Ars Technica first reported, H

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AI skeptics are running out of rope to argue Apple isn’t desperately behind

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-01 06:37:20

Whenever a new story comes out detailing yet another setback with Apple’s AI initiatives and roadmaps, without fail, someone shows up and asks: “What exactly is Apple behind on?,” or “Catch up? Catch up to what?”. And while this sort of comment tends to come from people who seem to spend quite a lot of time and effort trying to make sure that everyone knows they don’t care about something, this specific hill they’re choosing to die on is getting increasingly steep. Here’s why. I will give them

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The Pixel 10’s new Gboard writing assistant is already starting to arrive for older Pixel phones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-01 10:43:55

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google announced a new writing assistance feature called Writing Tools during the Pixel 10 launch. The feature is already starting to roll out to older Pixel phones. During the Pixel 10 launch last week, Google announced quite a few new features that would roll out with the new smartphone. One of those features is called Writing Tools, which we spotted two months prior in an APK teardown. While we knew it would be available for Gboard on the Pixel 10,

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This new Pixel 10 battery feature is stirring up controversy - here's why

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-11-01 10:43:52

Joseph Maldonado/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The Pixel 10 lineup has a controversial battery health feature. Users don't have the option to turn it off. The feature limits your phone's battery capacity over time. If you're a Google Pixel 10 series phone owner, a mandatory feature will limit your device's battery life. Whether that's a good thing or not depends on how you approach it. Earlier this year, Google introduced a Battery Healt

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Google Translate is ready to replace Duolingo in your life

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-01 13:00:25

TL;DR Google Translate is getting a new mode to help teach you a new language. The beta initially supports teaching Spanish to English speakers, and English to speakers of Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Translate is also getting some upgrades to its live translation mode, all thanks to AI. For all the controversy surrounding AI when it comes to things like content generation, or hallucinating wildly incorrect facts when attempting to answer questions, most of us would agree that it works qu

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Gemini Nano Banana improves image editing consistency and control at scale for enterprises – but is not perfect

venturebeat.com Emilia David 2025-11-01 17:55:58

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Google released Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, a new model that many beta users knew as nanobanana, which gives enterprises more choice for creative projects. It enables them to change the look of images they need quickly and with more control than what previous models offered. The model will be integrated into the Gemini app. The model, built o

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Nest Cam updates bring new features and much-needed fixes to the Home app

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-01 18:02:31

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google has added new Nest Cam features in the Home app, including preview snapshots, gesture controls, and quick seek for video history. Notifications also now show animated previews, while performance upgrades reduce errors and latency across new and old Nest devices. You can see the new features in action below. Google’s Nest brand has had a tough time winning people over lately. Price hikes for Nest Aware subscriptions and complaints about the reli

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Google Translate's latest feature is its take on Duolingo

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-01 18:00:35

Considering its popularity, Google Translate sure hasn't received much attention lately. However, that just changed with a big update. The latest app introduces AI-powered live translation along with new language learning tools that might give Duolingo a run for it's money. Google said it heard from users that the toughest skill to master was conversation — ie, learning to listen and speak with confidence. To that end, it's piloting a new language practice feature (on iOS or Android) targeted t

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Google can translate your voice in real time now - try it free

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-11-01 18:00:21

Getty Images/NurPhoto/Contributor Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Google Translate now has a real-time translation feature. The app also offers a Duolingo-like language learning experience. Users in select countries can access both features for free in the Google Translate app. Google Translate has been a go-to source for people's translating needs for nearly two decades. While AI has been powering the tool since its inception, generative AI's ad

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Google improves Gemini AI image editing with “nano banana” model

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-01 18:03:34

Something unusual happened in the world of AI image editing recently. A new model, known as "nano banana," started making the rounds with impressive abilities that landed it at the top of the LMArena leaderboard. Now, Google has revealed that nano banana is an innovation from Google DeepMind, and it's being rolled out to the Gemini app today. AI image editing allows you to modify images with a prompt rather than mucking around in Photoshop. Google first provided editing capabilities in Gemini e

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Google is building a Duolingo rival into the Translate app

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-11-01 18:00:00

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. 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

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Google Translate takes on Duolingo with new language learning tools

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-11-01 18:00:00

Google is rolling out a new AI-powered experimental feature in Google Translate designed to help people practice and learn a new language, the company announced on Tuesday. Translate is also gaining new live capabilities to make it easier to communicate in real time with a person speaking a different language. The new language practice feature is designed for both beginners starting to learn conversational skills and advanced speakers looking to brush up on their vocabulary, the company says. T

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Gemini expands image editing for enterprises: Consistency, collaboration, and control at scale

venturebeat.com Emilia David 2025-11-01 22:55:58

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Google’s highly speculated new image model, which many beta users know as nanobanana, has finally been released as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image and will be integrated into the Gemini app. The new model would give enterprises more choice for creative projects and enable them to change the look of images they need quickly. The model, built on top

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My top 5 free AI tools for school - and how they can help supercharge your learning

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-11-01 22:41:30

Maryna Terletska/Moment via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Many AI tools can help students organize assignments and study materials. Tools don't just have to do work for students; when used correctly can be augmentative. Here are our favorites, and what to know about using them. It's already back-to-school season, and assignments are ramping up fast. If you're still operating with summer brain, it can be daunting to get back into th

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The latest Gemini app update fixes the AI images that didn’t look quite like you

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 02:00:28

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google has upgraded the image editing model in the Gemini app. The image editor is now better at maintaining a person’s likeness from one image to the next. You can now change a person’s outfit and location, blend multiple photos together to create a new image, make subsequent edits, and apply the style of one image to an object in another. Back in April, Google rolled out the ability to edit your AI images natively in the Gemini app. Although it’s nice

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Top-rated mystery 'nano-banana' AI model rolls out to Gemini, as Google DeepMind claims responsibility

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-11-02 02:00:00

Getty Images/gleitfrosch Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways A mystery 'nano banana' image editing model recently climbed up the LMArena charts. Google DeepMind was secretly behind the model, which is now publicly available. Users can get started for free today in the Gemini app. Every now and then, the LMArena will have a mystery model with a fun name shoot up to the top of the leaderboard. Shall I remind you of OpenAI's Project Strawberry? More r

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Google's New AI Image Model 'Bananas' Is Here: How to Edit Your Photos With Gemini

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-02 02:00:03

Google wants you to ditch Photoshop for Gemini. A new generative AI model, Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, upgrades Gemini's ability to edit your photos natively in the Gemini app. It's available now for all Gemini users, free and paying, and is rolling out in preview this week in the Gemini API and Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. A recent preview version of the new model on LMArena sparked interest from Gemini fans, even though the model only ranked seventh as of Monday, behind leaders like OpenAI's i

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Google’s AI model just nailed the forecast for the strongest Atlantic storm this year

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-02 02:43:41

In early June, shortly after the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season, Google unveiled a new model designed specifically to forecast the tracks and intensity of tropical cyclones. Part of the Google DeepMind suite of AI-based weather research models, the "Weather Lab" model for cyclones was a bit of an unknown for meteorologists at its launch. In a blog post at the time, Google said its new model, trained on a vast dataset that reconstructed past weather and a specialized database contain

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Google will verify Android developers distributing apps outside the Play store

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-11-02 02:02:47

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. 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 or third-party app stores. This re

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Google Gemini’s AI image model gets a ‘bananas’ upgrade

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2025-11-02 02:00:00

Google is upgrading its Gemini chatbot with a new AI image model that gives users finer control over editing photos, a step meant to catch up with OpenAI’s popular image tools and draw users from ChatGPT. The update, called Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, rolls out starting Tuesday to all users in the Gemini app, as well as to developers via the Gemini API, Google AI Studio, and Vertex AI platforms. Gemini’s new AI image model is designed to make more precise edits to images — based on natural languag

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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: I tested both Androids, and it's pretty darn close

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-11-02 06:28:00

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (left) next to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (right). Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is one of the hottest new Android phones right now, but how does it stack up to the current champ? Ahead of last week's Made by Google event, I spent an intimate morning handling both the new Pixel model and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to determine which one deserves a spot in your pocket. The answer is... complicated.

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The Pixel Watch 4 doesn’t fix a longtime Fitbit problem, and I hate it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 09:30:11

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Google unveiled the new and improved Pixel Watch 4, yet one of my long-standing asks remains unanswered: true multi-device support. With AI coaching arriving in October, I’d love to see Fitbit allow more than one active device per user. When brands like Garmin and Apple handle this seamlessly, its absence is starting to feel less like an oversight and more like a conscious trade-off. If you could use a Fitbit along with the Pixel Watch, would you do that? 104

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Your Google Discover feed could soon be more customizable (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 11:53:17

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is evaluating new options to make the Discover feed easier to customize. It is testing a new language selection option that lets you select multiple languages. The language selection tool is unlikely to limit the number of languages you can choose for content on the Discover feed. So far, Google has restricted language choices for the Discover feed to itself. However, an imminent change could soon provide you with more control over the content you

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Latest Tech News

7 AI features I'd like to see the iPhone 17 embrace from Google, OpenAI, and others

Uncomfortable Questions About Android Developer Verification

Microsoft headquarters go into lockdown after activists take over Brad Smith’s office

Google to verify all Android devs to block malware on Google Play

Silk Typhoon hackers hijack network captive portals in diplomat attacks

Google Will Make All Android App Developers Verify Their Identity Starting Next Year

Mysterious ‘Nano-Banana’ Project Revealed to Be Google’s Latest Image Editor

Google’s AI Weather Model Nailed Its First Major Storm Forecast

AI skeptics are running out of rope to argue Apple isn’t desperately behind

The Pixel 10’s new Gboard writing assistant is already starting to arrive for older Pixel phones

This new Pixel 10 battery feature is stirring up controversy - here's why

Google Translate is ready to replace Duolingo in your life

Gemini Nano Banana improves image editing consistency and control at scale for enterprises – but is not perfect

Nest Cam updates bring new features and much-needed fixes to the Home app

Google Translate's latest feature is its take on Duolingo

Google can translate your voice in real time now - try it free

Google improves Gemini AI image editing with “nano banana” model

Google is building a Duolingo rival into the Translate app

Google Translate takes on Duolingo with new language learning tools

Gemini expands image editing for enterprises: Consistency, collaboration, and control at scale

My top 5 free AI tools for school - and how they can help supercharge your learning

The latest Gemini app update fixes the AI images that didn’t look quite like you

Top-rated mystery 'nano-banana' AI model rolls out to Gemini, as Google DeepMind claims responsibility

Google's New AI Image Model 'Bananas' Is Here: How to Edit Your Photos With Gemini

Google’s AI model just nailed the forecast for the strongest Atlantic storm this year

Google will verify Android developers distributing apps outside the Play store

Google Gemini’s AI image model gets a ‘bananas’ upgrade

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: I tested both Androids, and it's pretty darn close

The Pixel Watch 4 doesn’t fix a longtime Fitbit problem, and I hate it

Your Google Discover feed could soon be more customizable (APK teardown)

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