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Key Takeaways Google’s Android 16 beta build gives us a sneak peek into its latest Android Desktop mode. Similar to Samsung’s DeX, it has taskbars at the bottom and floating windows for multitasking. This will make DeX-like experiences cheaper and increase OEM competition. Google has been, for quite some time,…

Most scenarios where AI takes over the world propose an artificial intelligence program that’s sentient and superior to any human on Earth. This malicious AI would be able to improve itself on its own and even hide its true intentions from humans. This would lead to even better, more powerful…

Image: Google Google has released a new security update for its Chrome 136 browser, one day later than expected. Several vulnerabilities have been fixed in Chrome versions 136.0.7103.113/114 for Windows and macOS and 136.0.7103.113 for Linux. According to Google, one of the vulnerabilities is already being exploited in the wild.…

YouTube has a new feature called ‘Peak Points,’ part of a new ad format. It uses Google’s Gemini AI to analyze the YouTube video, pick moments with the highest viewer engagement or that are the most emotionally impactful, and then place an ad. Peak Points will benefit advertisers because it’s…

Google has released emergency security updates to patch a high-severity vulnerability in the Chrome web browser that could lead to full account takeover following successful exploitation. While it's unclear if this security flaw has been used in attacks, the company warned that it has a public exploit, which is how…

Google is rolling out a change to Chromium that "de-elevates" Google Chrome so it does not run as an administrator to increase security in Windows. Microsoft previously introduced a similar feature in 2019 to the Edge Browser. When users launched Edge with elevated permissions, a warning would appear, recommending that they…

Wes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Google is preparing to add a new section to restaurant and bar search profiles. The new section will let owners include timely deals…

An artificial intelligence training image data set developed by decentralized AI solution provider OORT has seen considerable success on Google’s platform Kaggle. OORT’s Diverse Tools Kaggle data set listing was released in early April; since then, it has climbed to the first page in multiple categories. Kaggle is a Google-owned online platform…

While AI hasn't exactly taken over every part of our lives yet, it's certainly dominating the tech news cycle. It's also popping up in endless pseudo-intelligent artificial agents running on our phones and watches and laptop computers. About the one place AI hasn't had a significant impact so far is…

What do you think of the new look? Google has updated its Search app on Android and iPhone with a new logo that uses gradients instead of the four colour blocks it’s been using for over a decade. Google hasn’t shared much of the thought process behind the change, but…