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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. -
Hardware and Technologies June 23, 2026, 12:25 PM
Google is gearing up to bring one of its most controversial AI features in recent years to Pixel smartphones. A new system called Audio Memory, discovered in Android code, could analyze sounds around the user and remember important conversations. -
Hardware and Technologies June 23, 2026, 12:37 AM
Google DeepMind has entered a multi-year partnership with film studio A24 to co-develop artificial intelligence tools for the film industry, marking DeepMind's first direct investment in a film studio with a $75 million commitment.
This collaboration differs from previous tech-industry partnerships with individual directors by focusing on joint research and the creation of new production workflows. The agreement specifically excludes Google from accessing A24's existing library of films and television shows; instead, both companies will work together to develop innovative AI-driven solutions for filmmakers. -
Hardware and Technologies June 18, 2026, 05:24 PM
CAPTCHAs could be about to change more than they have in years. Google is testing a verification method that doesn’t ask you to find traffic lights in a grid, but to make a hand gesture in front of your camera. The company insists this will be more effective at telling humans and bots apart—though users are already raising questions about the privacy implications. -
Hardware and Technologies June 17, 2026, 07:54 PM
Google has updated its smart speaker for the first time in six years, unveiling the new Google Home Speaker. The device is the first to run on the conversational AI Gemini, though some of its capabilities are only accessible via a paid subscription. In effect, the company has split the smart speaker's functionality into basic and expanded tiers. -
Hardware and Technologies June 17, 2026, 11:13 AM
Looks like the XR industry is steadily moving away from bulky, clunky headsets. Xreal has just unveiled its Aura glasses, built on the Android XR platform and developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. Weighing in at under 95 grams, the new device can run Android apps and is being positioned as a far more compact alternative to traditional VR headsets. -
Hardware and Technologies June 17, 2026, 04:16 AM
Android 17 has officially launched for Pixel 6 and newer devices, rolling out on June 17, 2026. This major update introduces new multitasking tools, gaming enhancements, and security improvements. Supported devices include Pixel 6 through Pixel 10 and their variants, while Pixel Watch and other compatible Android devices are expected to receive the update in the coming weeks. -
Hardware and Technologies June 12, 2026, 10:54 AM
Digging through TV menus is slowly becoming a thing of the past. Google has started rolling out a new Gemini-powered feature for Google TV that lets you tweak picture and sound using plain language. TCL TV owners are the first to get access. -
Hardware and Technologies June 11, 2026, 05:01 PM
In the coming weeks, Google will finally pull the plug on support for the old Manifest V2 extension standard in Chrome. For millions of users, this means one thing: many popular ad blockers will either stop working entirely or lose some of their functionality. -
Hardware and Technologies June 10, 2026, 11:29 AM
The language barrier is becoming less and less of a problem. Google has started rolling out a new real-time voice translation system based on Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, which can translate speech almost instantly, without waiting for the end of a sentence. The tech is already available in Google Translate and will soon make its way to video calls in Google Meet. -
Hardware and Technologies June 3, 2026, 06:58 PM
The AI boom has led to a massive surge in data center workloads, consuming not just electricity but also huge amounts of water to cool the servers. Against this backdrop, Google has announced a new environmental goal: by 2030, it aims to give back more water to nature than all of its data centers around the world use. -
Hardware and Technologies May 28, 2026, 09:53 AM
Google is quietly upping the requirements for new Android AI features, and even recent flagships might miss out on some of them. Turns out, it’s no longer just about raw chip power — RAM size and the local AI model version now play a crucial role. -
Hardware and Technologies May 22, 2026, 08:10 PM
The artist uploaded old chapters of his own comic to Google Drive, and a few minutes later his account was completely locked. The system flagged his drawings as pirated content, and there was no way to appeal to a human — at every stage, the manga artist was dealing with artificial intelligence. -
Developers, Designers, Layout Makers No Longer Needed? Google Shows AI Creates Dream Site in 25 Minutes
Hardware and Technologies May 22, 2026, 09:51 AM
In just 25 minutes, Google’s AI built a website from scratch with 3D animation, flying particles, and a parallax effect. Before, entire teams would take on such a project and issue invoices with five or even six zeros — but now one person with a laptop does it. -
Hardware and Technologies May 21, 2026, 07:49 PM
Google keeps transforming Gemini from just a chatbot into a full-fledged content creation platform. Now the company is getting ready to integrate editing tools from the popular video editor CapCut right into its AI service, so users can generate and edit videos without ever leaving the window. -
Hardware and Technologies May 20, 2026, 06:01 PM
Google has unveiled a new AI image editing service called Google Pics. The app can automatically detect objects in photos, swap out people, change backgrounds and clothing, and even edit text inside an image—all without complex manual work. Many are already calling it a potential Photoshop rival.
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