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Hardware and Technologies Yesterday, 09:38 PM
Ahead of the Pixel 11 reveal on 13 August, Google has said its Pixel pricing will have to follow market conditions. In a 9to5Google report, that stance is linked to rising memory costs and to Google's own comments on supply pressure. -
Gaming News July 25, 2026, 02:01 PM
Prime Video subscribers in the United States and the United Kingdom can now launch Luna games on Fire TV devices without a separate app, and Amazon has added a new Games tab to the interface.
Amazon is also adding nearly 100 games to Prime at no extra cost. The lineup includes Hogwarts Legacy, EA Sports FC 26, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Fallout 4, along with board and party games. -
News July 23, 2026, 05:00 PM
On July 23, 2026, the European Commission split Google's €890 million fine between two areas: €460 million for Search and €430 million for Google Play. The regulator said the case centers on how Google gave its own services priority in search results and restricted app developers from steering users to other payment options on Google Play. -
Hardware and Technologies July 22, 2026, 04:59 PM
Google is planning a custom server chip for Gemini, and the move could give the company far more control over the hardware behind its AI products. According to The Information, the chip, called Frozen v2, is expected to make Gemini inference 6-10 times more efficient than Google's current AI chips, with a release window set for 2028. -
Hardware and Technologies July 19, 2026, 08:29 PM
Google may be bringing its Pixel A series closer to its flagship lineup, as a fresh leak says the Pixel 11a will use a Tensor G6 chip and could arrive in March next year. The report, first published by The Verge and echoed by other sources, suggests Google may be returning to using current-generation chips in the Pixel A series. -
Hardware and Technologies July 17, 2026, 08:07 PM
Just recently, Google was confidently promising that its next-generation Gemini would give the market leaders a real run for their money. But with the flagship model’s rollout, something has clearly gone off the rails. According to insider reports, the company has been forced to delay the release of Gemini 3.5 Pro because the neural network is currently struggling with one of the most critical tasks for modern AI — writing software code. -
Hardware and Technologies July 17, 2026, 06:00 PM
Google says AI Mode is moving from simply surfacing answers to helping users finish tasks, and the first wave of integrations includes Canva, YouTube Music, and Instacart. With YouTube Music, AI Mode can build a playlist from a genre, mood, or situation prompt and show it directly in chat. The playlist can then be opened in the YouTube Music app. -
Hardware and Technologies July 17, 2026, 09:54 AM
Just recently, if you wanted to record a video message or put together a clip, you had to grab a camera, set up a mic, and spend time editing. Now Google says you can skip all that: their new AI can not only generate video from a text prompt, but also create a digital double of you that speaks in your voice and mirrors your expressions. The only question is whether people are ready to trust a neural network with their own face. -
Hardware and Technologies July 16, 2026, 06:07 PM
The European Commission escalated its DMA enforcement against Google on July 16, 2026, issuing two binding orders that set out how the company must open Android and Search to rivals over the next year.
Under one measure, Google must give third-party AI services the same level of access to Android that Gemini has. The Commission said the goal is to give outside providers an equal chance to innovate and compete on smart mobile devices. -
Hardware and Technologies July 16, 2026, 05:07 PM
Hyundai's shareholders are reviewing the terms of a deal that would leave the automaker with full ownership of Boston Dynamics and put Atlas on a 2028 factory-production schedule. The purchase would cover SoftBank Group Corp.'s remaining 9.9% stake in the robotics company and is valued at roughly $325 million. -
Gaming News July 15, 2026, 12:49 PM
U.S. developers are being notified that, starting July 22, their apps and game listings can automatically appear in third-party app stores inside Google Play. The change comes from Google's filing in the Android antitrust fight and would let rival catalogs live on the same platform as Google Play itself. -
Hardware and Technologies July 14, 2026, 11:03 AM
Leaked Amazon listings have given an early look at Google's Pixel 11 family ahead of the Made by Google event on August, pointing to bright new colors and a steeper price tag. The leaks suggest the series will include the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, with the top foldable model reportedly reaching $2,249 for the 1 TB configuration. -
Hardware and Technologies July 9, 2026, 09:28 AM
Google has shut down one of the last workarounds for older extensions by removing the browser flag that re-enabled Manifest V2. According to Google, support for Manifest V2 in Chrome was disabled back in July 2025, so this latest change closes the last remaining workaround. -
Hardware and Technologies July 8, 2026, 09:32 AM
Google says Made by Google 2026 will kick off on Wednesday, August 12, in New York City, with the keynote scheduled for 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET. The company is again teasing "the next generation of Pixel," setting up a launch that appears to center on new phones, wearables, and accessories. -
Hardware and Technologies July 7, 2026, 07:06 PM
Google will increase prices across its upcoming Pixel 11 smartphone lineup and eliminate the entry-level 128GB storage option, making 256GB the new minimum for all models. The official presentation for the Pixel 11 series is set for August 11, 2026, with sales scheduled to begin on August 20. -
Hardware and Technologies July 4, 2026, 02:12 AM
Anyone with a Google account can now claim one million free tokens for Gemini AI models, as Google makes advanced artificial intelligence tools widely accessible. No credit card or subscription is required — a rare move for access to cutting-edge AI platforms. -
Hardware and Technologies July 3, 2026, 07:31 PM
The Court of Justice of the European Union has upheld a record €4.1 billion antitrust fine against Google, bringing an end to the tech giant's years-long legal battle over its dominance in the mobile operating system market. With this decision, Google can no longer appeal and is required to pay the penalty in full. -
Hardware and Technologies July 2, 2026, 11:40 AM
Experts have refreshed their ranking of the best camera phones for 2026. This year's list features the strongest flagships, with each model singled out for its specific strengths—whether it's natural color reproduction, high-quality video recording, advanced AI capabilities, or long-range zoom photography. -
Hardware and Technologies July 1, 2026, 11:40 AM
Google keeps cranking up the speed of AI-powered content creation. The company just rolled out a new image-generation model that’s several times quicker than its predecessor and cheaper to run—and alongside it, they’ve also opened up a brand-new tool for video generation. -
Hardware and Technologies June 30, 2026, 12:30 PM
Google will fully shut down the public Tenor API on June 30, 2026, ending direct access to its massive GIF library for all third-party apps and bots. Popular features like GIF search and sharing in messaging platforms and social networks will no longer be powered by Tenor for millions of users. Google explained the decision, stating that the company wants to focus on integrating Tenor within its own products, and that supporting external developers is no longer sustainable.
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