GoKawiil - Latest Tech News & Aggregated Headlines

The Newest Alamo Drafthouse Is a World-First Godzilla Cinematic Experience

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-03-06 22:00:42

Alamo Drafthouse is working on a multi-year alliance with Toho that will bring with it new merch and special Godzilla programming—and it’s kicking off today with the opening of a new Drafthouse theater in California that will become the world’s first fully Godzilla-themed cinema. io9 can exclusively reveal the first details about Drafthouse and Toho’s new partnership, which formally kicks off with today’s opening of the Alamo Drafthouse Valley Fair, at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara, Cali

Topics: drafthouse fair godzilla new valley

Shop Amazon

Gemini’s homescreen could take this idea from its biggest rival (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-07 02:06:20

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini is taking some inspiration from ChatGPT. There are now suggestion chips on Gemini’s homescreen. Google also appears to have made a tweak to the greeting text. Save for a brief, friendly greeting and text box at the bottom, Gemini’s homescreen is fairly empty. However, Google could fill up some of that unused space by taking an idea from one of its rivals. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Au

Topics: android authority chips gemini homescreen

Shop Amazon

How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why it's an absolute must for security

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-03-07 03:08:00

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Nearly everything you do on your desktop, laptop, phone, and tablet begins with a Domain Name System (DNS) query. Essentially, DNS turns domain names (such as ZDNET.com) into an IP address so web browsers and apps know where to get the information you want. Also: How to enable earthquake alerts on your Android phone (including these Samsung models) Without DNS, you'd have to type 34.149.132.124 every time you wanted to go to ZDNET.com or 74.125.21.10

Topics: android app cloudflare dns private

Shop Amazon

Meet Google Martha, the company’s Android XR smart glasses prototype

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-07 12:19:57

TL;DR Google demoed its Android XR smart glasses prototype at Google I/O 2025. We now learn that this Android XR prototype is called “Google Martha.” Its companion app handles connected features like notifications, settings access, video recording from the user’s perspective, and more. After over a year of teasing with Project Astra, Google showed off its Android XR glasses on stage at Google I/O 2025. My colleague C. Scott Brown even got to try them on, and he was impressed with the demo. Si

Topics: android glasses google prototype smart

Shop Amazon

2B people don't have safe drinking water: what does this mean for them?

news.ycombinator.com Hannah Ritchie 2026-03-07 12:12:08

Two billion people don’t have safe drinking water: what does this really mean for them? For billions, it can mean hours spent collecting water. For almost a million, it means dying from disease. In the time it would take me to write the next sentence, I could get up, walk to the kitchen, and pour myself a glass of clean water. I’ve never had to worry about whether that water would make me sick. Almost six billion other people in the world share this reality. They have safe drinking water in th

Topics: drinking people safe source water

Shop Amazon

Tesla robotaxi 'low-key' launch in Texas

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-03-08 08:52:41

Tesla robotaxi 'low-key' launch in Texas 1 hour ago Share Save Liv McMahon Technology reporter Share Save Reuters Tesla's long-awaited robotaxis rolled out for the first time on roads in Austin, Texas on Sunday. In videos shared by Tesla on X, a small group of invited analysts, influencers and shareholders were shown participating in paid rides. The small number of vehicles deployed had a human safety operator in the passenger seat, according to reports. Analysts said the "low-key" robotaxi l

Topics: driving said small tesla vehicles

Shop Amazon

Taiwan Is Rushing to Make Its Own Drones Before It's Too Late

wired.com Justin Ling 2026-03-08 08:00:00

In the span of just a few years, drones have become instrumental in warfare. Conflicts in Ukraine, Iran, Nagorno-Karabakh, Sudan, and elsewhere have shown how autonomous vehicles have become a quintessential part of modern combat. It’s a fact that Taiwan knows all too well. The island nation, fearing imminent invasion from China, has both the need, know-how, and industry necessary to build a robust and advanced drone program. Yet Taiwan, which has set an ambitious target of producing 180,000 d

Topics: drone drones industry invasion taiwan

Shop Amazon

I still keep a 6-year-old Android 10 phone in my back pocket — here’s why

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-08 03:00:14

Andy Walker / Android Authority I’ve been feeling quite nostalgic lately, especially for old camera phones. Last month, I praised the Nokia 9 PureView for its unique camera setup that makes every shot an adventure. I’ve also revisited the LG G4, a phone that sparked my love for photography. However, there’s one more older Android camera phone I still carry around whenever possible. In its prime, the HUAWEI P30 Pro was the best Android phone money could buy. Sure, that’s just my opinion, but pl

Topics: android camera phone pro zoom

Shop Amazon

I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with this $700 Android - and didn't miss it

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-03-07 23:30:14

ZDNET's key takeaways The Redmagic 10 Air Android phone is available now on Amazon for $729. The 10 Air phone is as elegant as it is powerful and can handle some of the more challenging games. This camera system isn't necessarily flagship level, and you'll want to pay attention to network band support. $719 at Amazon I've held lots of Android phones in my hand, some of which felt awkward because of their size or shape, while some fit just right. That Goldilocks effect is real, and one thing I

Topics: 10 air android phone redmagic

Shop Amazon

Airpass – Easily overcome WiFi time limits

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-03 14:29:30

Why? Wifi networks collect a reference to your computer (called MAC address) when you login. That way, when you try to login again, even with different credentials, they detect that it is the same device and do not allow you to continue using it.

Topics: address allow called computer login

Shop Amazon

Child Welfare Experts Horrified by Mattel's Plans to Add ChatGPT to Toys After Mental Health Concerns for Adult Users

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-07 16:45:28

Is Mattel endangering your kid's development by shoving AI into its toys? The multi-billion dollar toymaker, best known for its brands Barbie and Hot Wheels, announced that it had signed a deal to collaborate with ChatGPT-creator OpenAI last week. Now, some experts are raising fears about the risks of thrusting such an experimental technology — and one with a growing list of nefarious mental effects — into the hands of children. "Mattel should announce immediately that it will not incorporate

Topics: ai children like mattel toys

Shop Amazon

6 things I always do when setting up a new phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-07 22:00:05

Megan Ellis / Android Authority I set up a new phone fairly often — whether it’s moving to a new daily driver or secondary phone, or setting up one of the new best Android phones to review. Since I’m a creature of habit, I like to ensure that switching devices isn’t too jarring, so I have created a bit of a routine when it comes to setting up a new device. While I may tweak my approach depending on whether I plan to use the phone as my new daily driver or as a secondary device (such as a camer

Topics: android apps new phone use

Shop Amazon

Airpass – easily overcome WiFi time limits

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-04 08:29:30

Why? Wifi networks collect a reference to your computer (called MAC address) when you login. That way, when you try to login again, even with different credentials, they detect that it is the same device and do not allow you to continue using it.

Topics: address allow called computer login

Shop Amazon

Before the Z Fold7 Launch, Amazon Clears Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Stock at a Ridiculous Price

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-07 17:40:30

In just a few weeks, Samsung is expected to announce its latest generation of foldable smartphones as it does every year. If past trends continue, we’ll likely see the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 take center stage. And even as anticipation builds for those devices, the top-selling traditional flagship remains the Galaxy S25 Ultra which is also the most high-end Android phone available today. And now, Amazon is offering a new discount on the Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB model available for $1,

Topics: android available galaxy s25 ultra

Shop Amazon

Eli Lilly’s Obesity Pill Appears to Work as Well as Injected GLP-1s

wired.com Emily Mullin 2026-03-07 20:01:00

Eli Lilly’s daily anti-obesity pill orforglipron appears to be as good at spurring weight loss and lowering blood sugar in diabetes patients as popular injectable GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, according to new data from a Phase 3 trial. The results were announced today at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association and published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Eli Lilly is the maker of the blockbuster GLP-1 drug tirzepatide, approved as Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound

Topics: drugs glp orforglipron pill weight

Shop Amazon

Android Auto inches closer to the light with new theme options (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-07 21:00:12

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Android Auto’s light theme could be coming soon, with new theming options added in the latest beta version. Users will soon be able to choose between Automatic, Light, and Dark themes for Android Auto. The new options will replace the current settings that only allow users to toggle the Google Maps theme between dark and light modes within Android Auto. Android Auto is getting closer to introducing a system-wide light theme — a feature users have been

Topics: android auto new settings theme

Shop Amazon

Microsoft begins cleanup of legacy drivers from Windows Update

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2026-03-07 16:48:00

Forward-looking: Microsoft has traditionally maintained strong backward compatibility with older hardware and software. However, the company is now working to phase out as many legacy drivers as possible in an effort to streamline the Windows Update process and reduce its overall complexity. According to a recent post addressing partners in the Windows Hardware Program, Microsoft is working to remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update system. The company says the goal is to reduce security

Topics: driver drivers microsoft update windows

Shop Amazon

Drinks in glass bottles contain more microplastics than those in other container

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-08 03:01:34

The aim of the ANSES study was to determine the level of microplastic contamination in drinks such as water, soda, iced tea, wine and beer; it also sought to establish the impact of their containers on this level. For most of the drinks studied, the level of microplastics was found to be higher in glass bottles than in other containers. For example, on average, in glass bottles of cola, lemonade, iced tea and beer, there were around 100 microplastic particles per litre. This number was five to 5

Topics: bottles caps drinks microplastics particles

Shop Amazon

Google Drive for Android gets a video player upgrade and better upload tools

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-08 08:09:10

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Drive for Android now has a redesigned video player with easier-to-use playback controls. The mobile upload process has also been improved with file renaming, folder selection, and clearer progress tracking. Both features are now rolling out to all Google Workspace and personal Drive users. Google has been steadily modernizing its main storage app. The latest Google Drive for Android updates focus on making videos easier to watch and files eas

Topics: android drive easier google upload

Shop Amazon

NYC proposes 5 percent raise for rideshare drivers in a bid to appease Uber and Lyft

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-08 08:00:11

New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) have settled on new minimum-wage rules for rideshare drivers, Bloomberg reports. Drivers will receive a five percent raise under the new proposal, a compromise to keep Uber and Lyft from locking drivers out of their apps. The proposal needs to be voted on by the TLC's board of commissioners before it goes into effect, but assuming it does, it'll end months of uncertainty for drivers working in the city. Uber began sporadically locking drivers

Topics: drivers lyft new raise uber

Shop Amazon

How to enable earthquake alerts on your Android phone (including these Samsung models)

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-03-08 11:02:00

bymuratdeniz/Getty Images The next time you get an alert on your Android phone, it might just be life-saving information. Google expanded its earthquake alert system last fall; this week, Samsung introduced its own version that might be even better. Here's how these critical alerts work and how you can turn them on. Android earthquake alerts are available in all 50 US states and six US territories, including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, an

Topics: alerts android earthquake google samsung

Shop Amazon

Telegram CEO Says He’ll Leave His Fortune to His 106+ Children

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-03-08 09:55:17

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is so obsessed with his own jizz that he’s spent years sending it to random women so they can inseminate themselves with it. As a result, the billionaire is said to have as many as 106 biological children. Now, Durov has promised that—in the event of his death—he will bequeath his massive fortune (reputed to be some $17 billion) to all of his wayward spawn. Durov’s supposed plan was revealed during a recent interview with Le Point, a French news site. He revealed to the

Topics: billionaire children durov said site

Shop Amazon

Nothing Phone 1 gets a feature-packed encore before the final curtain falls

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-08 15:46:47

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR The Nothing Phone 1 gets a new update with Android 15’s Privacy space feature. Other additions include a Hotspot Manager, a toggle for face unlock vibration, and the June security patch. This may be one of the device’s final feature updates, with no more OS upgrades coming. The Nothing Phone 1 might be nearing the end of its update life, but it’s not quite done yet. A new software update is rolling out that brings one of Android 15’s key features, with

Topics: android feature new space update

Shop Amazon

Microsoft begins cleaning legacy drivers from Windows Update

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2026-03-08 19:48:00

Forward-looking: Microsoft has traditionally maintained strong backward compatibility with older hardware and software. However, the company is now working to phase out as many legacy drivers as possible in an effort to streamline the Windows Update process and reduce its overall complexity. According to a recent post addressing partners in the Windows Hardware Program, Microsoft is working to remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update system. The company says the goal is to reduce security

Topics: driver drivers microsoft update windows

Shop Amazon

Seriously, What Is ‘Superintelligence’?

wired.com Lauren Goode 2026-03-08 19:22:03

Meta just announced a major move in its AI efforts—investing in Scale AI and building a superintelligence AI research lab. While Meta has been trying to keep up with big names in the AI race, such as OpenAI, Anthropic and Google, the company's new strategy includes dropping some serious cash to acquire talent and invest in Scale AI. Today on the show, we dive into the deal between Meta and Scale AI, including what Meta aims to get out of investment, and we ask the question we are all wondering:

Topics: ai drummond goode katie lauren

Shop Amazon

Check out Pixel’s new AI Mode home screen shortcut (Update: Rolling out widely)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-09 04:55:33

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel devices could soon receive a shortcut to Search’s AI Mode on the home screen. The shortcut will appear within the Pixel Launcher’s search widget and launch the Google app’s AI Mode interface. We’ve enabled it in Android 16 QPR1 beta to give you an early look. Update, June 20, 2025 (1:55 PM ET): After slowly getting started earlier this month, this week it appears that the new Pixel Launcher AI Mode shortcut is rolling out widely. Here’s the new

Topics: ai android mode pixel shortcut

Shop Amazon

I found a file-transferring app that works between Android and Linux - and it's free to use

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-03-09 04:15:00

Must. Connect. To. Linux. Jack Wallen/ZDNET Almost daily, I need to send a file from my Pop!_OS Linux desktop to my Android device. Over the years, I've found some solutions, but this latest option, called Packet, makes sending files from Linux to Android a breeze. Packet works with Quick Share, and both desktop and mobile devices only have to be on the same wireless network to function. Once on the same network, sending a file to Android is simple. Also: My 6 favorite open-source Android app

Topics: android file files linux packet

Shop Amazon

How Android earthquake alerts work (and how to enable them)

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-03-09 04:44:00

bymuratdeniz/Getty Images The next time you get an alert on your Android phone, it might just be life-saving information. Google expanded its earthquake alert system last fall; this week, Samsung introduced its own version that might be even better. Here's how these critical alerts work and how you can turn them on. Android earthquake alerts are available in all 50 US states and six US territories, including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, an

Topics: alerts android earthquake google samsung

Shop Amazon

First Reactions to ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Are Chaotically All Over the Place

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2026-03-09 04:45:30

Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World Rebirth has finally screened for critics and pop culture commentators, and the first reactions are in. The Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey-starring franchise installment aims to revitalize the series since the release of Jurassic World: Dominion in 2022. Director Gareth Edwards teams up with original Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp for Jurassic World Rebirth. The film serves as a departure from the main ensemble of the Jurassic World f

Topics: 2025 com june jurassic jurassicworldrebirth

Shop Amazon

Microsoft investigates OneDrive bug that breaks file search

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-09 07:39:54

Microsoft is investigating a known OneDrive issue that is causing searches to appear blank for some users or return no results even when searching for files they know they've already uploaded. In a support document updated this week, the company shared that this bug impacts Windows, Android, iOS, and web users. "Some OneDrive personal account users may notice that search results appear blank or don't return files they know exist. While the files are still present and accessible, they don't ap

Topics: files issue microsoft onedrive users

Shop Amazon

Latest Tech News

The Newest Alamo Drafthouse Is a World-First Godzilla Cinematic Experience

Gemini’s homescreen could take this idea from its biggest rival (APK teardown)

How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why it's an absolute must for security

Meet Google Martha, the company’s Android XR smart glasses prototype

2B people don't have safe drinking water: what does this mean for them?

Tesla robotaxi 'low-key' launch in Texas

Taiwan Is Rushing to Make Its Own Drones Before It's Too Late

I still keep a 6-year-old Android 10 phone in my back pocket — here’s why

I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with this $700 Android - and didn't miss it

Airpass – Easily overcome WiFi time limits

Child Welfare Experts Horrified by Mattel's Plans to Add ChatGPT to Toys After Mental Health Concerns for Adult Users

6 things I always do when setting up a new phone

Airpass – easily overcome WiFi time limits

Before the Z Fold7 Launch, Amazon Clears Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Stock at a Ridiculous Price

Eli Lilly’s Obesity Pill Appears to Work as Well as Injected GLP-1s

Android Auto inches closer to the light with new theme options (APK teardown)

Microsoft begins cleanup of legacy drivers from Windows Update

Drinks in glass bottles contain more microplastics than those in other container

Google Drive for Android gets a video player upgrade and better upload tools

NYC proposes 5 percent raise for rideshare drivers in a bid to appease Uber and Lyft

How to enable earthquake alerts on your Android phone (including these Samsung models)

Telegram CEO Says He’ll Leave His Fortune to His 106+ Children

Nothing Phone 1 gets a feature-packed encore before the final curtain falls

Microsoft begins cleaning legacy drivers from Windows Update

Seriously, What Is ‘Superintelligence’?

Check out Pixel’s new AI Mode home screen shortcut (Update: Rolling out widely)

I found a file-transferring app that works between Android and Linux - and it's free to use

How Android earthquake alerts work (and how to enable them)

First Reactions to ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Are Chaotically All Over the Place

Microsoft investigates OneDrive bug that breaks file search

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising

Latest Tech News

Trending Topics

Hot Now

Popular

Emerging

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising