Nova Launcher’s founder and sole developer has left
An old screenshot of Nova Launcher. | Image: Nova Launcher After nearly everyone working on the Nova Launcher, one of the most recognizable names in Android launchers, was laid off…
Google admits the open web is in ‘rapid decline’
For months, Google has maintained that the web is “thriving,” AI isn’t tanking traffic, and its search engine is sending people to a wider variety of websites than ever. But…
Google finally details Gemini usage limits
Until very recently it wasn’t clear what usage limits were placed on Gemini at the various tiers. Thankfully Google has finally updated its Help Center article detailing “Gemini Apps limits…
Google Pixel 10 review: perfectly fine
Pencils down. Asking the Pixel 10 to be more than what it is feels greedy. Google’s non-Pro Pixel is priced fairly at $799, which is significantly less than the $999…
Silicon Valley’s most powerful alliance just got stronger
Eddy Cue deserves a raise. As the executive overseeing Apple’s services division, he’s highly incentivized to protect the tens of billions of dollars a year that Google pays to be…
Google fined $3.5 billion by EU for ad tech abuse
The European Commission has waged a €2.95 billion (~$3.5 billion) fine against Google for “abusing its dominant position” in advertising technology. In its announcement, the Commission claims that Google’s alleged…
Google leaks its own new Nest Cams and Doorbell
Google’s new Nest Cams look a lot like its old ones. Google is its own worst enemy: the company appears to have leaked three upcoming Nest smart home products in…
Circle to Search adds continuous translation
Google has announced a pretty major upgrade to the convenience of the translation built into Circle to Search on Android, which will now continue translating as the content on-screen changes.…
Tech companies pledge to ready Americans for an AI-dominated world
Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are among the companies committing to help prepare Americans for a world dominated by AI technology at a White House event on AI education Thursday. First…
Pixel phones can now stream music for you and a friend at the same time
Pixel phones will now be able to stream audio to multiple headphones at once thanks to expanded Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast support. If you have a Pixel 8 or…