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Pixel 10 series' Material 3 Expressive expands to older-generation models

Android 16 QPR1 for Pixel smartphones introduces a refreshed Material 3 design, advanced LE Audio streaming, expanded Gboard AI features, Quick Share changes, Pixel Watch navigation support, and more

Australia warns Meta, TikTok to prepare as under-16 ban approaches

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said Thursday she had written to the technology companies saying she expected them to get ready to deactivate accounts held by Australians who are under 16

Google Pixel's Screenshots app may soon get Read Aloud option: How it works

Google is adding a new Read Aloud feature to the Pixel Screenshots app, letting users listen to saved articles or captured content. This update might soon reach the Pixel 9 series, too

How OpenAI 'accidentally' saved Google from losing YouTube, Chrome

Generative AI's sudden ascent reshaped how courts view online search, giving Google an unlikely shield against antitrust efforts to split off YouTube and Chrome

Puch AI is call, message away to answer your queries: How's it different?

Puch AI works on calls, letting users dial in and talk to an AI voice in 22 languages, with celebrity voices greeting them before answering queries

US judge orders Google to revamp search engine in monopoly case

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered a major makeover of Google's search engine in a crackdown aimed at curbing the corrosive power of an illegal monopoly, but rebuffed the US government's request to break up the company. The 226-page decision made by US District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington, DC, will likely ripple across the technological landscape at a time when the industry is being reshaped by artificial intelligence breakthroughs including conversational answer engines as companies like ChatGPT and Perplexity try to upend Google's long-held position as the internet's main gateway. Mehta is trying to rein in Google by placing new restraints on some of the tactics the company deployed to drive traffic to its search engine and other services. But the judge stopped short of banning the multi-billion dollar deals that Google has been making for years to lock in its search engine as the default on smartphones, personal computers and other devices. Those deals, involving payments of .

Google Pixel 10a to launch with last year's Tensor chip: What to expect

Google is reportedly developing the Pixel 10a, codenamed "stallion," expected with Tensor G4, a brighter HDR display, and dual rear cameras

Gmail protections strong, effective; security warning claims false: Google

Google has rejected reports of a Gmail data breach, clarifying it has not sent any global password reset alerts and stressing that Gmail's security protections remain strong and effective

Google Play Games to show player stats in profile from September 23: Report

Google Play Games will show stats, milestones, and new social features on Android and Windows platforms. These Steam-inspired player profile section will likely appear from September 23

Google introduces 'Temporary Chats' in Gemini: What is it and how it works

Gemini's Temporary chat is rolling out to more users, offering a way to have sessions that vanish after 72 hours and the chats are not saved for personal context or for AI models training

I moved from TV to Lumio Arc projectors at home: Here is what happened next

Trying Lumio Arc 5 and Arc 7 projectors showed me the pros, cons, and learnings of replacing a television with a portable big-screen experience

Pixel 10 series' buyers report troubles with Qi2 wireless charging: Report

Early Pixel 10 buyers are reportedly facing issues with wireless charging, with some reporting that their devices have stopping mid-charge or charging slowly on Qi and MagSafe-compatible pads

Google warns Gmail users after major data breach exposes accounts

In a blog post, Google clarified that the issue is not limited to the Salesforce-Drift integration, but also affects other connected systems, making the impact broader than initially believed

Reliance rides AI wave with backing from global tech majors Google, Meta

For this Ambani announced joint ventures with Google and Meta, two of the world's largest tech firms

Reliance AGM highlights: 2026 Jio IPO, AI push with Google, Meta, and more

RIL AGM: Jio Chairman Akash Ambani added that the company has crossed 500 million customers, making it one of the largest telecom operators globally

Tech Wrap Aug 28: Samsung Galaxy event, Amazfit fitness trackers, WhatsApp

Samsung Galaxy event on Sept 4. Amazfit Helio Strap, Balance 2 launched. WhatsApp adds Writing Help feature. Moto Buds Loop, Buds Bass launched. Google expands vids platform access

Now, Google offers option on Play Store to open app soon after the download

Android users can enable auto-open in the Play Store to automatically launch newly installed apps without extra steps

Google expands AI-powered Vids platform to free users, adds new features

AI-powered video editor Google Vids is now free for all, offering templates and editing tools to simplify video creation, while also rolling out various new features

Google Translate picks features from Duolingo to become your language coach

Google Translate expands capabilities with live translation for over 70 languages, including Hindi, and a customisable skill-based language practice feature, which is currently in beta phase

Nano Banana: Google powers Gemini app with enhanced image generation model

Called Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, the Nano Banana model debuts with features like character consistency, multi-turn editing, and image blending, available via API, AI Studio, Vertex AI, and Gemini app