Gemini’s task automation is here and it’s wild
Gemini’s task automation is here and it’s wild

A couple of weeks ago, Google and Samsung announced a big Gemini development coming to their newest devices: task automation. Starting with food delivery and rideshare apps, Gemini would be able to use certain apps on your behalf in a virtual window to take care of things like ordering dinner or getting a car to […]

Google’s TV Streamer 4K doubles as a smart home hub and it’s on sale
Google’s TV Streamer 4K doubles as a smart home hub and it’s on sale

Between March Madness and the Oscars, now might be a good time to improve your TV setup. Google’s TV Streamer 4K is currently on sale for $79.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Target, and Walmart, which is its second-best price to date and only $5 more than its all-time low. As a streaming device, it’s terrific. […]

Google Maps is getting an AI ‘Ask Maps’ feature and upgraded ‘immersive’ navigation

The tech giant says the “Immersive Navigation” launch is the biggest update to Maps in over a decade.

You can now ask Google Maps ‘complex, real-world questions’ — and Gemini will answer
You can now ask Google Maps ‘complex, real-world questions’ — and Gemini will answer

Google is continuing to weave Gemini into the firmament of its most-used products. Today, it announced that Google Maps was getting a new AI-powered “Ask Maps” feature that allows for “complex, real-world questions” with highly detailed, personalized responses. In the past, Google Maps would struggle with hyper-specific questions like “where can I charge my phone […]

Android games are getting a Gemini-powered AI sidekick to help you play better

Google is rolling out Play Games Sidekick, a new AI overlay powered by Gemini Live that can guide you through Android games with real time tips and strategies.
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Google Play adds free game trials and a dedicated PC hub for gamers

Google Play now lets you buy a game once and play it on both mobile and PC, try paid games for free before committing, and find PC-optimized titles all in one place.
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Google Play is adding new paid and PC games, game trials, community posts, and more

The updates indicate that Google is focused on transforming Google Play into an enhanced gaming hub.

Google is adjusting the very core of Android OS to speed up your phone

Google is bringing a new optimization method called AutoFDO to Android’s kernel, using real usage data from popular apps to make the operating system run faster and more efficiently.
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Google wraps up $32B acquisition of cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz

Google has officially acquired Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in all-cash, a full year after the companies announced the deal. This marks Google’s biggest acquisition in its history.

Chrome’s Gemini side panel now speaks your language

Google expands Chrome’s Gemini side panel to India, New Zealand, and Canada with support for 50+ languages including Hindi, French, and Spanish.
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