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technology3 days ago•3 min saved

Snapdragon X Heads to Google's Android Laptop, Googlebook

Qualcomm confirms its Snapdragon X laptop chip will power Google's new Googlebook, marking the first non-Windows device for the line. The Googlebook runs an Android-based Aluminium OS with Gemini features and on-device AI via the NPU, and will be offered by OEMs including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo with Intel and MediaTek options and possible x86 support. Exact chip variant, pricing and ship date are not yet announced beyond a fall 2026 launch window; more details are expected at Google I/O.

via Memeburn|

#android-os #googlebook #on-device-ai

technology4 days ago•5 min saved

Chrome secretly ships a 4GB on-device AI model named Gemini Nano to select devices

Reports say Google Chrome may have quietly downloaded a 4GB on-device AI model called Gemini Nano to some devices without user permission. The model runs locally, assessing tasks like scam-detection and text analysis, and will auto-uninstall if there aren’t enough resources. Users can disable or remove it via Chrome settings or by fully uninstalling Chrome; Mac and Windows steps are provided to check for and delete the model. Privacy concerns and possible legal implications are noted, with Google saying users can turn off or remove the feature if needed.

via CNET|

#gemini-nano #google-chrome #on-device-ai

gadgets5 days ago•16 min saved

AMD Bets on On-Device AI with Ryzen AI Halo Max+ Pro 495 Mini PC

AMD unveils the Ryzen AI Halo Max+ Pro 495, an AI-optimized x86 processor pairing a 16-core Zen 5 CPU with a RDNA 3.5 GPU, boasting up to 40 compute units and as much as 160GB of VRAM. The company claims it can run a 300‑billion‑parameter AI model on-device, with two lower‑tier variants (Max Pro 490 and 485) also on offer. The Ryzen AI Halo is sold as a compact 6x6 inch mini PC (around $4,000) capable of Windows or Linux, positioning AMD against Nvidia’s AI hardware plays like the DGX Spark and upcoming laptop CPUs. Preorders for the 395-era Ryzen AI Halo mini PC start in June, with 495‑based devices from Asus, HP, and Lenovo expected in Q3, as Nvidia’s laptop CPUs and AI systems face renewed competition from Team Red.

via Gizmodo|

#amd #gadgets #mini-pc

technology10 days ago•31 min saved

Free Up 4GB by Disabling Chrome's On-Device AI on macOS

Chrome on macOS can download a large local Gemini AI model (~4GB). To stop this, turn off On-device AI in Chrome via chrome://settings/system, and, if desired, delete the local model folder at ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default/OptGuideOnDeviceModel to reclaim space. The article also notes that disabling Apple Intelligence can free additional disk space and points to Google Support for more details.

via OS X Daily|

#ai-model #chrome #macos

technology11 days ago•4 min saved

Chrome quietly ships 4GB on-device AI model Gemini Nano, prompting privacy concerns

Google Chrome reportedly rolled out a 4GB on-device AI model called Gemini Nano to eligible desktops between late April and early May 2026 without user consent or a prompt. The model runs locally (not via Google servers) and can be removed by toggling off On-device AI or uninstalling Chrome, with specific steps for Mac and Windows to detect and delete the files. Google says the model will auto-uninstall if resources are insufficient and has introduced a setting to disable or remove it; privacy advocates warn the rollout could violate GDPR and raise concerns about transparency and user control.

via CNET|

#chrome #gdpr #gemini-nano

technology12 days ago•2 min saved

Dell Unveils AI-Powered 14S and 16S to Replace the Plus Line

Dell launches the 14S and 16S as mid-range replacements for the Plus lineup, pairing on-device AI with Windows 11 Copilot+ and flexible displays (FHD+ standard, with QHD+ 120Hz or OLED options). The laptops promise long battery life (up to 24–26 hours depending on model and activity) and come in Celestial Blue or Frost Blue, with 14S starting at $1,270 and 16S at $1,320; AMD Ryzen AI 400 variants arrive later this month.

via Engadget|

#14s #16s #dell

technology14 days ago•8 min saved

Chrome secretly installs a 4GB on-device AI model—here’s how to reclaim disk space

Chrome has been quietly downloading a 4GB on-device AI model file named weights.bin to power Gemini Nano features, often after Chrome 148.0.7778.97, without user consent. To check on macOS, go to ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default/OptGuideOnDeviceModel/weights.bin and verify its size. To remove it permanently, disable On-device AI in Chrome Settings > System (this also stops future downloads); if the toggle isn’t present yet, use chrome://flags to disable AI-related flags and manually delete weights.bin. If you’re uncomfortable with this, consider switching to another browser.

via MacRumors|

#chrome #gemini-nano #on-device-ai

technology18 days ago•2 min saved

Chrome Quietly Ships a 4GB On-Device AI Model Without Explicit Consent

Chrome quietly downloads a 4GB Gemini Nano model to support on-device AI features (the file is weights.bin in the OptGuideOnDeviceModel folder) when you opt in, without clear notification; you can disable On-device AI in Chrome Settings to reclaim space, and Google says the model will auto-uninstall if storage is low, with a recent option to turn off or remove it.

via PCMag|

#chrome #gemini-nano #on-device-ai

technology19 days ago•6 min saved

Disable Chrome’s Hidden Gemini Nano AI: Quick Guide and Privacy Trade-offs

Chrome ships a 4-GB Gemini Nano on-device AI model. You can turn it off in Settings > System > On-device AI; deleting the file will be re-downloaded on reboot. Turning it off stops updates and may disable on-device scam detection and certain APIs, though Google says data stays on-device when enabled. If you’re uncomfortable with it, you can simply use a different browser.

via WIRED|

#artificial-intelligence #chrome #on-device-ai

computing19 days ago•77 min saved

Chrome's hidden 4GB AI model stash prompts consent questions

A 4GB file named weights.bin has surfaced in Chrome folders, tied to Gemini Nano on-device AI that runs features like autofill and text summaries; Google says the model is downloaded to keep on-device features ready and has added an opt-out, but concerns remain about transparency and consent as users may not be clearly informed of the storage impact. Deleting it may not be permanent if related AI features stay enabled.

via Tom's Guide|

#chrome #computing #gemini-nano

technology20 days ago•17 min saved

Chrome Quietly Stores 4GB On-Device AI Model, Researcher Warns

A security researcher says Google Chrome secretly stores about 4GB of an on-device Gemini Nano AI model on users’ devices (in a folder called OptGuideOnDeviceModel) without requesting consent. Google claims the on-device model powers security features and can be turned off or removed in Chrome settings, with automatic uninstall if resources are low; some users may still see re-downloads if they haven’t fully disabled it. Users can check chrome://on-device-internals to verify presence and chrome://flags or system settings to disable the feature.

via Gizmodo|

#gemini-nano #google-chrome #on-device-ai

technology20 days ago•2 min saved

Chrome’s Local AI Files May Gobble 4GB of Disk Space

Google Chrome’s built-in Gemini Nano AI features can download a 4GB weights.bin on-device model file into the browser, stored in the OptGuideOnDeviceModel directory. If those On-Device AI features are enabled, the file may re-download and isn’t easily removed just by deleting it, so users must disable On-Device AI in Settings > System to stop future downloads. Google notes the size can vary with updates, and clearer disclosure or an option to use cloud-based models could have avoided confusion.

via The Verge|

#chrome #gemini-nano #on-device-ai

security21 days ago•6 min saved

Chrome’s silent 4GB AI model install prompts privacy alarm

Cybernews reports that Google Chrome allegedly writes a 4GB on-device AI model (Gemini Nano) to users’ disks without consent, triggered by default AI features. The binary, named weights.bin and stored under OptGuideOnDeviceModel, appears without any consent prompt and reportedly re-downloads if deleted, raising privacy, consent, and environmental impact concerns and prompting calls for an explicit opt-in.

via Cybernews|

#chrome #consent #on-device-ai

apps-and-software22 days ago•53 min saved

Google explains AICore’s temporary storage spike during AI updates

Google says AICore may temporarily consume a large amount of storage while background AI model updates run, keeping both the old and new models for up to three days as a rollback fail-safe, and freeing the extra space automatically once the update is stable (some users may see 10–11 GB temporarily).

via Android Central|

#aicore #apps-and-software #gemini-nano

technology25 days ago•4 min saved

Apple quietly launches a $590 MacBook Neo with AI-optimized A18 Pro

Apple released a 13-inch MacBook Neo for $589.99 on Amazon, powered by the A18 Pro with a 6-core CPU and 16-core Neural Engine, 8GB of unified memory, and a 256GB SSD, plus a 1080p FaceTime camera and a Liquid Retina display. The move reads as a strategic, low-marketing pricing shift aimed at students and budget-conscious buyers without cannibalizing premium MacBook Air sales, offering a premium macOS experience with on-device AI at a bargain price.

via New York Post|

#a18-pro #apple #budget-laptop