If you’re one of the unlucky Chromecast owners whose “untrusted” device stopped working earlier this week, here’s some good news: a fix is on the way. As reported by 9to5Google, Google has issued a fix that should restore service to the stymied Chromecast streamers, including the second-generation Chromecast (pictured above) and the Chromecast Audio. “We’re…
Google’s trying to make waves with Gemini, its flagship suite of generative AI models, apps, and services. But what’s Gemini? How can you use it? And how does it stack up to other generative AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Meta’s Llama, and Microsoft’s Copilot? To make it easier to keep up with the latest Gemini…
Something to look forward to: Modern mobile platforms are more robust than ever, but Android support remains a sore spot and a potential ticking time bomb depending on the model and make of your device. Now Google and Qualcomm, two major forces in the mobile ecosystem, seem willing to change the status quo, though a…
Ryan Haines / Android Authority When Google launched the latest Pixel series last year, there was a murmur of excitement around the smartphones’ names. Google had revived the XL moniker for the Pixel 9 Pro XL, a suffix not seen since the Pixel 4 lineup. The fact this caused even a minor stir tells you…
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has admitted to removing negative user reviews after changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. It is also preventing users from suggesting edits or reporting inaccuracies. It appears mislabeling reports and reviews are triggering Google Maps’ “real-time abuse” protocol. A few days ago, Google officially…
Robert Triggs / Android Authority Pixel 8 Are you looking for a budget smartphone that offers great value for less money? The Google Pixel 8a is one of our favorite cheap phones, but it might not be your best option right now. The Google Pixel 8 is actually better, and while a bit older, you…
Google Search is in the midst of a “journey” around AI, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said during the company’s earnings call on Tuesday. The start of that journey was AI overviews, a controversial and monumental shift in how Google delivers information to billions of Search users. But that was just the beginning. “As AI continues…
TL;DR: Google has unveiled a significant upgrade to Gemini for Google Sheets, enhancing its AI capabilities to streamline data analysis and visualization. This upgrade is part of Google’s broader efforts to update Workspace, integrating AI features in other applications such as Gmail, Docs, Chat, and Meet. The updated Gemini can now provide in-depth insights into…
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 is reportedly receiving its first software update. The company’s latest truly wireless stereo (TWS) headset was launched in India in August 2024, alongside the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel 9 series of smartphones. The Mountain View-based tech giant has yet to announce the rollout of the update, or publish a detailed changelog….
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Google said today that it plans to update Google Maps to reflect President Trump’s January 20th executive order to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali to the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley, respectively. The company noted on X the updated nomenclature will appear once the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)…
