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Android won’t ban sideloading apps, but Google will make it painfully harder

Google is preparing a significant overhaul of Android’s app installation system, aiming to curb malware...

You're Going To Hate Google's New Rules For Sideloading Android Apps

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Google has long been at battle with tackling sideloading apps on Android platforms, changing its rules multiple times, much to the dismay of developers.

Google: AI tool helped prevent heat-trapping contrails

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Google said on Thursday that its artificial intelligence (AI) forecasts helped prevent contrails, the white lines that often follow planes in the sky. The tech giant said in a blog post that it had decided to collaborate with American…

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Google reveals another exploit chain affecting outdated iPhones

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Following its recent disclosure of the Coruna exploit chain targeting older iOS versions, the company has now revealed a similar attack believed to be called DarkSword. Here are the details.

This upcoming Google TV Streamer rival is two steps forward, one step back

If you don't need Dolby Vision or Atmos, the Thomson Google TV Streaming Box 260 Pro 4K might be perfect.

American Airlines and Google say AI helped airplanes reduce trap heat

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American Airlines and Google said the tool could be one of the most cost-effective, scalable climate solutions available in aviation now.

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Google: AI tool helped prevent heat-trapping contrails

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Google said on Thursday that its artificial intelligence (AI) forecasts helped prevent contrails, the white lines that often follow planes in the sky. The tech giant said in a blog post that it had decided to collaborate with American…

Figma's stock drops 12% in two days after Google releases 'vibe design' product

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Figma's stock has been getting hammered on concerns about AI, and Google's new design product is adding to that anxiety.

Google is reportedly testing a Gemini app for Mac

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Google is testing a version of its Gemini app for macOS, Bloomberg reports. The app would bring the AI assistant to uncharted territory, and in more direct competition with OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude, both of which offer…

Google is readying Gemini AI app for Mac with Desktop Intelligence

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Google is testing a Gemini AI app for Mac with Desktop Intelligence, allowing it to access apps and on-screen content for smarter responses.

Google finally bringing Gemini app to Mac after Apple partnership

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As everyone waits for the new Apple Foundation Models trained by Gemini, Google is pushing ahead on bringing a native Gemini app to the Mac. It'll be similar to those offered by Anthropic and OpenAI.

Google Working on Native Gemini AI App for Mac to Rival ChatGPT and Claude

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Google is developing a native Gemini app for the Mac, reports Bloomberg. Right now, Mac users who want to use Google's Gemini AI have to use a web browser, but that will change with a dedicated Mac app.

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Bloomberg: Google begins testing dedicated Gemini app for Mac

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Mac users who prefer Gemini for their AI interactions might not have to wait much longer for a dedicated app. Bloomberg reports today that Google has quietly started beta testing an early version of a dedicated Gemini app for macOS with…

Sources: Google has started consumer beta testing of a dedicated Gemini AI app for the Mac, as it seeks to compete with Mac apps for ChatGPT and Claude (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)

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Sources: Google has started consumer beta testing of a dedicated Gemini AI app for the Mac, as it seeks to compete with Mac apps for ChatGPT and Claude — Google is ramping up development of a dedicated Gemini AI app for Apple Inc.'s Mac…

Google Debuts New Ways to Let AI Agents Shop Like Humans

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Google has updated its Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), the agentic commerce standard launched in January. Since then, the tech giant said on its blog Thursday (March 19), the company has worked with “community contributors” on new…

Figma Stock Falls Thursday As Google Expands AI Design Push

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Figma shares are trading lower Thursday on fresh concern over Google's AI design push, including "vibe coding" and product creation tools.

Who is Matt Brittin? The former Google boss favourite to replace Tim Davie as next director general of the BBC

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Brittin’s tech background is a departure from TV production or journalism normally associated with the role

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Here's how Google plans to 'balance' a safer Android with side-loading this year

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Google will keep side-loading for Android, but not without an "advanced flow" that will bring "balance" to user safety and the OS' openness.

Google Discontinues AI Health Feature Filled with Misleading Advice

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Google has quietly discontinued an AI search feature that offered users health advice crowdsourced from non-medical professionals worldwide.