Android now lets users move saved passwords and passkeys directly between password managers through a built-in OS process, without exporting unencrypted files. The system automatically detects compatible managers installed on the device and lets users review data before approving the transfer. Google confirmed support for Google Password Manager, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Dashlane, with more apps expected to add compatibility.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-11
Google has agreed to buy roughly 50% of the electricity generated by a nuclear power plant, according to reports. The deal reflects the company's push to secure reliable, carbon-free power to run its data centers and AI operations.
bbc.com
· 2026-09-11
Google is rolling out a built-in Android feature that lets users securely transfer both passwords and passkeys directly between credential manager apps, replacing the old method of exporting unencrypted text files or manually recreating passkeys. At launch, the tool supports Google Password Manager, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Dashlane, with other providers able to add support via Android's Credentials Transfer API. Users initiate the process from their new password manager, and Android handles detection, review, and authorization before completing the transfer in seconds.
yro.slashdot.org
· 2026-09-10
Google has released a native Gemini AI desktop application for Windows, following a similar Mac app launched in April. The app offers image generation via Nano Banana, video generation through Gemini Omni for eligible subscribers, and access to multiple Gemini model tiers depending on a user's Google subscription, all launchable with an Alt+spacebar shortcut.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-10
Google has enabled a new on-device transfer system letting Android users move saved logins between password managers without manually re-entering them. The feature works through an import option within supported apps, currently including Google Password Manager, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Dashlane, provided both apps are installed and synced with credentials.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-10
Google has released a dedicated Gemini application for Windows PCs, accessible via an Alt+Space keyboard shortcut similar to its Mac counterpart launched earlier this year. The app connects with other Google AI tools including Gemini Spark, Gmail, Google Drive, Nano Banana, and Gemini Omni for image and video generation.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-10
Springshot, a startup whose operations platform powered Spirit Airlines' logistics until its final flight, says it received no advance notice that Spirit planned to auction a massive trove of operational data to Google as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. The company filed a limited objection arguing the sale agreement's vague data categories could improperly include Springshot's proprietary intellectual property rather than data Spirit actually owns.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-10
Google rolled out a new Android feature that lets users transfer passwords and passkeys directly between password manager apps without exporting CSV files. The system works by having the new app request an import from the old one, with Android coordinating the transfer so users can review and approve the data before it moves. The feature currently supports Google's own password manager along with Bitwarden, 1Password, and Dashlane, and works on devices running Android 8 or later.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-10
Users across iOS, Android, and web are reporting that YouTube and YouTube Music apps hang or fail to load content, with some unable to play older videos or seeing blank home pages. The issue reportedly persists even after reinstalling apps and clearing cache, and some users say they've experienced it for months. Google has not yet acknowledged the problem publicly.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-10
Amazon is selling the XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro 4K projector for $1,618.98, a 19% cut from its $1,999 list price and a $381 savings. The projector uses an RGB triple-laser engine with about 4,100 ISO lumens, optical zoom, and lens shift, and supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and IMAX Enhanced. It also includes a low-latency gaming mode with up to 240Hz at 1080p, Google TV, Netflix, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and HDMI 2.1 with eARC.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-10
A developer built and released a free tool for practicing technical interview questions, including real problems sourced from companies like Google, after finding existing paid interview prep services unaffordable. The tool lets users try problems like 'Two Sum' immediately without requiring signup.
learningto.co
· 2026-09-10
Google has agreed to purchase 1 million carbon credits from Indian startup Mitti Labs over the next four years, marking the largest publicly disclosed deal for credits tied to methane reductions in rice farming. The project will pay farmers in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana to shorten how long rice fields stay flooded, cutting methane emissions by roughly half and water use by about 40% without hurting yields. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-10
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