Google says Gemini won’t have ads, as ChatGPT prepares to add them
OpenAI recently started testing ads in ChatGPT in the United States if you use $8 Go subscription or a free account, but Google says it does not plan to put ads in Gemini. In a statement to Alex Health, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis confirmed that Gemini won’t get ads, at least for now. However, Google is not […]
Google Chrome tests Gemini-powered AI “Skills”
Google is testing “Skills” for Gemini in Chrome, which will allow AI in Chrome to perform tasks automatically. Gemini in Chrome on desktop has been rolling out in the US for a while now. Right now, Chrome’s Gemini acts as an AI “helper” inside the browser. When you’re on a webpage, you can open Gemini and […]
Google Chrome now lets you turn off on-device AI model powering scam detection
Google Chrome now lets you delete the local AI models that power the “Enhanced Protection” feature, which was upgraded with AI capabilities last year. Enhanced protection isn’t a new feature. It’s been in Chrome for a few years now, but it was updated with unknown AI models to offer “real-time” protection against dangerous websites, downloads, […]
Google now lets you change your @gmail.com address, rolling out
Google has confirmed that it’s now possible to change your @gmail.com address. This means that if your current email is xyz@gmail.com, you can now change it to abc@gmail.com. In an update to its support document, Google shared the following note: Important: The ability to change your Google Account email is gradually rolling out to all users, and […]
Critical WhisperPair flaw lets hackers track, eavesdrop via Bluetooth audio devices
Security researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in Google’s Fast Pair protocol that can allow attackers to hijack Bluetooth audio accessories, track users, and eavesdrop on their conversations. The flaw (tracked as CVE-2025-36911 and dubbed WhisperPair) affects hundreds of millions of wireless headphones, earbuds, and speakers from multiple manufacturers that support Google’s Fast Pair feature. It affects users regardless […]
Google plans to make Chrome for Android an agentic browser with Gemini
Google appears to be testing a new feature that integrates Gemini into Chrome for Android, allowing you to use agentic browser capabilities on your mobile device. As spotted by Leo on X, Google is testing agentic capabilities and Gemini integration for Chrome on Android. This claim is based on new references spotted on Chromium, which is the […]
Google’s Personal Intelligence links Gmail, Photos and Search to Gemini
Google is rolling out ‘Personal Intelligence,’ a new Gemini feature that pulls your data from Gmail, Photos, Google Search, and other products. There are a couple of use cases for Personal Intelligence. Instead of offering generic answers, Gemini can use details from places you already store them. This makes the whole experience more ‘personal.’ When […]
Google confirms Android bug causing volume key issues
Google has confirmed a software bug that is preventing volume buttons from working correctly on Android devices with accessibility features enabled. According to a support document published today, user reports indicate that volume keys malfunction when” Select to Speak” is activated on their Android devices. Select to Speak is an Android accessibility service that reads text […]
Apple confirms Google Gemini will power Siri, says privacy remains a priority
Apple and Google have confirmed that the next version of Siri will use Gemini and Google Cloud in a multi-year collaboration between the two tech giants. Until now, Apple has been using its own AI model for Siri, but its performance has been subpar compared to the likes of GPT, Gemini, or even Copilot. Now, Apple and […]
Gmail’s new AI Inbox uses Gemini, but Google says it won’t train AI on user emails
Google says it’s rolling out a new feature called ‘AI Inbox,’ which summarizes all your emails, but the company promises it won’t train its models on your emails. On Thursday, Google announced a new era of Gmail where Gemini will be taking over your default inbox screen. Google argues that email has changed since 2004, […]