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technology6 days ago•20 min saved

Pixel 11 lineup: refined but not revolutionary

Google's Pixel 11 series is a polished, mostly incremental upgrade: refined design and top-tier OLED displays, improved but not game-changing cameras with new Camera Looks and on-device AI (Gemini) integration, and solid software support, but hardware changes are modest (lower RAM on base models, smaller batteries, heavier foldable). The Pixel 11 Pro XL adds 45W charging; HiLight LED remains a largely underwhelming feature. Performance is strong in daily use but lags in benchmarks, and upgrade for Pixel 10/9 owners isn’t essential. The foldable competes with Samsung/Motorola but remains heavier and less compelling. Overall, strong phones, but the magic may be fading.

via Ars Technica|

#android-17 #camera-looks #gemini-ai

technology10 days ago•8 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 Aims to Overtake Galaxy with Pro AI and Health Features

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 debuts with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chip, faster GPS, and a brighter domed display, plus Wear OS 7 and expanded Gemini AI that’s more proactive and usable offline. It introduces Health Guardian health-tracking (Blood Pressure Trends, Breathing Emergency Detection, and Insulin Resistance Trends) and a larger 465mAh battery on the 45mm model (332mAh on the 41mm), with estimated runtimes around 40 hours and 30 hours respectively. Pricing climbs to $399 for 41mm and $429 for 45mm, LTE adds $100, and a Stephen Curry Special Edition is $579.99; preorder now with in-store availability on Aug 20. It still resembles the Pixel Watch 4 but aims to rival Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 on performance and health features.

via PCMag|

#gemini-ai #google-pixel-watch-5 #health-guardian

technology13 days ago•12 min saved

Google bets on AI polish with Pixel 11, Watch 5, and Pixel Tag in 2026

Google unveils its 2026 Pixel lineup—Pixel 11 series with HiLight LED ring, brighter Pro displays, and Tensor G6 AI processing; Pixel Watch 5 adds enhanced on-device Gemini AI and health features; Pixel Tag debuts as Google’s Bluetooth tracker leveraging Find Hub and Ultra-Wideband on Pro Pixels; all devices run Android 17 with seven years of updates. Preorders are live, with phones shipping August 20 and Pixel Tag arriving November 11, and prices up across the board.

via Ars Technica|

#android-17 #gemini-ai #pixel-11

technology17 days ago•6 min saved

Hassabis Steps Back as DeepMind CEO, Koray Kavukcuoglu Named to Lead DeepMind

Demis Hassabis will relinquish day-to-day duties as Google DeepMind’s CEO to become chair and chief scientist at Alphabet, with Koray Kavukcuoglu named senior vice-president to lead DeepMind. The move signals tighter US control, comes amid Gemini competition and staff concerns over Pentagon collaborations, and follows Jeff Dean’s departure to form Discovery Loop. Hassabis has urged a US safety body for cutting-edge AI as the industry faces a pivotal, potentially AGI-tinged moment.

via The Guardian|

#alphabetgoogle #deepmind #demis-hassabis

technology18 days ago•2 min saved

Pixel Watch 5 leak reveals health features, AI support and larger storage

leaked details for Google’s Pixel Watch 5 reveal health sensors (SpO2 and atrial fibrillation), sleep and run tracking, GPS-enabled LTE and Wi‑Fi variants, a built‑in virtual coach, and Gemini AI integration with Wear OS 7. The device comes in 41mm and 45mm sizes across four colors (with Champagne Gold not offered in 45mm), doubles storage to 64GB, and increases battery capacity. Release is expected August 12 with pre-orders around August 20; price hikes of roughly $50/€20 are anticipated.

via GSMArena.com|

#gemini-ai #health-tracking #pixel-watch-5

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Samsung Unveils AI-Ready Galaxy Glasses for Smart, Camera-Driven Wearables

Samsung revealed its Galaxy Glasses at Unpacked: display-free eyewear with cameras, mics, and speakers, developed with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker and running Google's Android XR alongside Gemini AI (and Samsung Bixby). They connect to Android phones and Wear OS, can perform AI-assisted tasks like summarizing meetings and guiding recipes, and offer a POV view in Google Meet. A four-design lineup is coming this fall, with about 9 hours of battery life per charge and a charging case that recharges the glasses up to seven times.

via Mashable|

#augmented-reality #galaxy-glasses #gemini-ai

technology1 month ago•50 min saved

Android lockscreen flaw lets Gemini AI bypass security

A security flaw on Android's lock screen lets an attacker with physical access trigger Gemini AI to send messages or grant app access without unlocking, potentially compromising phone settings and data. Google has acknowledged the issue and plans a security patch this week; users should avoid leaving devices unattended to mitigate risk.

via Deccan Herald|

#android #cybersecurity #gemini-ai

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Android gains iOS-style floating bar in Google Photos

Google Photos for Android now features a floating bottom bar with Photos, Collections, Create, and the Gemini AI Ask Photos search, a redesign that matches the iOS version introduced five months earlier; the update appears in version 7.82 via a server-side rollout and the bar no longer blocks content.

via PhoneArena|

#android #gemini-ai #google-photos

apps-and-software1 month ago•85 min saved

Maps may soon place your takeout order using Gemini AI

Hidden strings in the latest Google Maps build point to an upcoming feature called 'Ask Maps to order food' that would let Maps place a restaurant order via Gemini-powered natural-language conversations, potentially replacing separate ordering apps. The feature isn’t live yet, and it’s unclear whether ordering would happen in the cloud or on-device, with no public test or launch timeline.

via Android Central|

#android #apps-and-software #ask-maps

technology1 month ago•88 min saved

Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker 2026 delivers smarter AI and solid sound at $99

Google's 2026 Home Speaker uses Gemini AI with a built-in NPU to offer faster, more capable responses and improved audio for a $99 price, while integrating deeply with the Google Home ecosystem and serving as a potential TV surround speaker. It comes in Hazel and Porcelain globally, with Jade (US exclusive) and Berry variants, and uses a fixed USB-C power cable. While overall performance is solid and audio quality is strong, some commands (like timers and lists) can be unexpectedly slow, and there are software quirks Google is addressing. Overall, it marks a strong return-to-form for Google's smart speaker lineup.

via Android Central|

#ai-processing #gemini-ai #google

technology2 months ago•9 min saved

Google Drive's AI cleanup promises order, but clutter persists

ZDNET tester assesses Google's Organize My Files, powered by Gemini AI, which suggests moves and new folders to tidy Drive. It can surface useful reorganizations (like resumes and a new Family/Real Estate folder), but the tool feels unfinished: suggestions can repeat, it misses deeper cleanup, and it requires Google Workspace and AI access. As a result, the reviewer still faces a messy Drive and ongoing subscription costs, though the feature shows potential for future improvements.

via ZDNET|

#cloud-storage #file-management #gemini-ai

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Google's Gemini Glasses: Audio-First AI for Everyday Wear

Google unveils Gemini-powered smart glasses that prioritize audio-based AI over a visual display to keep the device lightweight; available in Gentle Monster and Warby Parker frames, the glasses offer hands-free productivity, contextual memory, and third-party app integration via Gemini AI, and work with both Android and iOS. Priced around $600–$900, the product emphasizes comfort and battery life while aiming for broad ecosystem adoption, with future plans including AR widgets, real-time translation, and visual overlays—though privacy and pricing remain key challenges.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#gemini-ai #google #privacy

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

Siri Gets a Dark, Chat-First Makeover in iOS 27

Apple's iOS 27 reimagines Siri with a dark UI, a dedicated chatbot-style app, and Dynamic Island integration, powered by Google's Gemini models to enable more capable AI features; the interface includes a pill-shaped Dynamic Island animation, a glowing 'searching' label, translucent result panels, and a new system-wide Search/Ask bar, with iOS 27 set to debut at WWDC 2026 on June 8.

via MacRumors|

#dynamic-island #gemini-ai #ios-27

technology3 months ago•10 min saved

Google’s Gemini AI Glasses Go Cross‑Platform with Audio-First Wearable

Google revealed its first consumer AI smart glasses at I/O 2026, powered by Gemini AI on Android XR with an audio-first design and cross‑platform iPhone support, targeting a fall 2026 launch; partners include Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Samsung, with Gucci joining later. The glasses emphasize hands-free AI tasks (navigation, translation, messaging, photo/video editing) without an in‑lens display, and sit to compete with Meta’s Ray‑Ban while hinting at future display glasses and broader competition from Apple in 2027.

via Memeburn|

#android-xr #gemini-ai #google

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

Google and Samsung Unveil Audio-Only Android XR Glasses as XReal Teases Aura Display

Google and Samsung preview audio-focused 'smart glasses' built on Android XR at I/O 2026, pairing with Android and iOS, featuring exterior cameras, a microphone, a speaker, and a Gemini-powered on-the-go AI, including real-time translations and notification summaries; the glasses lack a front-facing display and are designed to work within the Galaxy ecosystem and compete with Ray-Ban/Meta glasses. Separately, XReal revealed Project Aura, a lighter AR glasses prototype with a lens display and a 70-degree field of view powered by Snapdragon, with dev kits planned next year under the Catalyst Program; pricing isn’t announced and Aura’s current build includes a noticeable cable.

via PCMag|

#android-xr #gemini-ai #google-io-2026