The Pixel 11 Pro in matte obsidian. | Photo: David Imel / The Verge Looking to get your hands on the latest Pixel devices? After weeks of leaks and rumors, Google has officially announced its next generation of Pixel phones and watches. The base Pixel 11 starts at $899, the Pro and Pro XL are…
Google TV Freeplay, the company’s free, ad-supported streaming service, now supports video on demand. Instead of tuning into Google TV Freeplay’s selection of always-on channels, you can now choose from over 10,000 shows and movies to watch whenever you want. The update introduces titles like Lady Bird, Seventeen Again, and Hell’s Kitchen, according to Google’s…
YouTube has announced significant updates to its monetization criteria, doubling the watch-time threshold for new content creators entering the YouTube Partner Program. Effective February 1, 2027, the updated guidelines raise entry barriers while leaving existing monetized channels unaffected. Revised Monetization Thresholds Under the updated framework, new channels seeking advertising revenue must meet significantly higher performance…
It’s that time of year: On Wednesday, Google is set to host its annual Made by Google hardware launch event for Pixel gadgets. Google itself has already teased new slab-style and foldable Pixel smartphones, but leaks also indicate that the company could announce updated watches, a new color for familiar earbuds, and perhaps a brand…
Google has detailed official hardware and system requirements for integrating the Gemini Nano AI model locally within the Chrome browser. While intended to enable on-device artificial intelligence processing, the update introduces steep local storage demands. High Storage Thresholds According to official documentation, Chrome requires 20 GB of free disk space to initiate downloading the generative…
An APK breakdown of Google Translate version 10.28.62.953449214.8-release, conducted by Android Authority, reveals that Google is actively testing a dedicated home screen widget for its Live Translate feature. This shortcut aims to provide users with direct, immediate access to real-time translation capabilities without requiring them to launch the full mobile application. The proposed widget displays…
Google has commenced testing a redesigned user interface for YouTube Music, focusing heavily on implementing full-screen album art during active playback. As noticed by Android Authority, this visual update aims to modernize the platform’s aesthetics, allowing it to compete more effectively with rival services like Spotify while offering users a significantly more immersive streaming experience….
Google has officially begun deploying its Gemini artificial intelligence into vehicles equipped with Android Automotive OS. While the name is similar to Android Auto, which merely projects a smartphone interface onto a car’s dashboard, Android Automotive is a standalone operating system natively installed on the vehicle’s hardware. The integration follows an initial announcement made during…
Google has announced a new update that enhances the integration between Google Wallet and Google Chrome’s autofill feature. This development is designed to optimize how users complete online registration forms by streamlining the data entry process. According to Android Authority, a key improvement in this update is the browser’s expanded support for complex data types….
Google has initiated legal action against a Chinese cybercrime network known as Outsider Enterprise. The group is accused of utilizing Google’s proprietary artificial intelligence platform, Gemini, to orchestrate a massive fraudulent operation. According to the lawsuit, the network generated thousands of deceptive websites impersonating major brands and government entities, including Google, YouTube, the United States…
