In case you were unaware, Google's primary AI model - Gemini - now has eyes to see things in the real world. Created under the 'Project Astra' working title, Gemini's new ability to utilize your phone's camera to see and react to the physical world is mind-blowing to say the least. And to show you … [Read more...] about I’ve been using Gemini Live with camera sharing a lot and I’m gobsmacked
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One week with the best small Android tablet you can buy, and I’m sold
After a few months of pestering, Lenovo finally sent over their small-yet-mighty Legion Tab Gen 3 about a week ago. We swiftly got the cameras fired up and did an unboxing with it because I was so excited to see what life with a small and powerful tablet would be like. As a somewhat anti-tablet … [Read more...] about One week with the best small Android tablet you can buy, and I’m sold
How KoЯn crowd-sourced a concert film with the Blackmagic Camera App
It's probably been a minute since you've heard anything about the 2000s nu-metal band KoЯn, but the reason they're on our tech radar today is a pretty fascinating story! For their recent 30th-anniversary concert, the iconic nu-metal band didn't just rely on a traditional camera crew; they enlisted … [Read more...] about How KoЯn crowd-sourced a concert film with the Blackmagic Camera App
How Google is leveraging AI to combat scammers
Online scams are an unfortunate reality of modern life, and the actors behind them are constantly upgrading their tactics. It's a never-ending game of cat and mouse, but Google is doubling down on its efforts to protect users, and not surprisingly, AI is at the forefront of this renewed push. … [Read more...] about How Google is leveraging AI to combat scammers
Gemini image edits are arriving for more users
Following up on last week's news, Google is now more broadly rolling out native image editing capabilities within the Gemini app. This is a really important step forward, moving us beyond the previous setup where asking for a modification to a generated image would result in an entirely new … [Read more...] about Gemini image edits are arriving for more users
Matter’s new update looks to fix the often-tricky smart home setup experience
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), the group behind the Matter smart home standard, just announced the latest specification update: Matter 1.4.1. If that ".1" designation gives you pause, you're right – this isn't a huge leap forward with tons of new device categories. Instead, this "minor … [Read more...] about Matter’s new update looks to fix the often-tricky smart home setup experience
Walmart’s latest, affordable Google TV streamer should hit shelves soon
Walmart appears to be gearing up to release their latest budget-friendly streaming device, the Onn Google TV 4K Plus. This very compelling Chromecast alternative was spotted earlier this year, and has just recently been listed on Walmart's website at a very attractive price point of just … [Read more...] about Walmart’s latest, affordable Google TV streamer should hit shelves soon
A new unsubscribe button in Google Messages should help curb spam
Google Messages is enhancing its capabilities with the introduction of a new "Unsubscribe" feature designed to provide users with more control over unwanted messages from businesses. Hopefully, this helpful feature will help to mitigate the barrage of promotional content and other non-essential … [Read more...] about A new unsubscribe button in Google Messages should help curb spam
If your YouTube uploads are getting stuck, you aren’t alone
Content creators attempting to upload new videos and Shorts to YouTube are running into difficulties as the platform is currently experiencing an issue that is preventing some uploads from processing properly. According to Google's statement, the core problems being reported involve uploads … [Read more...] about If your YouTube uploads are getting stuck, you aren’t alone
Gemini 2.5 gets a massive coding upgrade in the run-up to I/O 2025
Google has announced the early access release of the Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition), an enhanced version of its 2.5 Pro model. This update brings substantial improvements in coding capabilities, particularly in the realm of building engaging and interactive web applications. Originally slated … [Read more...] about Gemini 2.5 gets a massive coding upgrade in the run-up to I/O 2025
Pixel Update Time! Google is rolling out an Android 15 May update for Pixel devices
With Google I/O and the expected stable launch of Android 16 just a couple of weeks away, I was wondering if Google might just skip the traditional May Android 15 security update for Pixel devices. But, it looks like Google has decided to go ahead and roll out a May 2025 security patch and Pixel … [Read more...] about Pixel Update Time! Google is rolling out an Android 15 May update for Pixel devices
It looks like Gemini Live will soon be getting app support, too
Google's Gemini has proven to be quite versatile and adept at tasks ranging from answering complex queries to assisting with coding. Its capabilities are further amplified through the use of Extensions - recently rebranded as Apps - which allow Gemini to interact directly with other applications and … [Read more...] about It looks like Gemini Live will soon be getting app support, too
