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Android 14: The Biggest Features Announced at Google I/O 2023
Google's Android 14 update is coming later this year. Although AI took center stage at today's Google I/O event, Dave Burke, VP of Engineering at Google, touched on several new customization options coming to the lock screen on Android 14. Android 14 was first announced back in February, with the release of its first Android 14 developer preview. In April, Google released the first public beta v ... Read more
2023-05-10 20:21:57
Google I/O: Android Devices Get More Screen Customization Options Soon
Google announces new lock screen customization options, the ability to use AI generated wallpapers and more. Google announced Wednesday at Google I/O that Android users will have more screen customization options with the release of Android 14 later this year and Pixel phones next month. Dave Burke, vice president of engineering for Android, said that with Android 14, you will be able to customi ... Read more
2023-05-10 20:21:10
Google Chrome Brings Better AI Brains to the Web
Much of the AI technology we use today runs in hulking data centers operated by cloud computing giants like Amazon, Microsoft and Google. But with a technology called WebGPU that Google is now building into its Chrome browser, web apps can take advantage of AI processing more directly. Google announced the WebGPU adoption at its Google I/O conference Wednesday. With WebGPU, web apps on phones or ... Read more
2023-05-10 20:20:21
Google Said 'AI' Over 140 Times in Its 2-Hour Google I/O Keynote
Google is all in on AI, and wants the world to know it. Google's love for artificial intelligence was on full display Wednesday at its I/O developer conference, with executives taking nearly every opportunity to mention AI whenever possible. At the Shoreline Amphitheater, not far from Google's Mountain View, California, headquarters, CEO Sundar Pichai walked on stage to deliver the keynote speec ... Read more
2023-05-10 20:17:53
Google Pixel 7A vs. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G: Specs Compared
These two budget phones have a lot to offer. But how do the specs compare? We take a look. ET Google's Pixel 6A was one of our favorite budget phones of last year, earning a CNET Editors' Choice award for its combination of good camera, solid performance and reasonable price. The newly unveiled Pixel 7A aims to take this winning formula further, with the latest Google Tensor G2 processor, upgr ... Read more
2023-05-10 20:17:24
Google brings AI to search as it vies with Microsoft
Google has announced it is rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) to its core search engine. The move comes after Microsoft incorporated ChatGPT into its Bing search engine earlier this year. Search Generative Experience - which will be part of Google - will craft responses to open-ended queries, the company said. However, the system will only be available to a limited number of users and is ... Read more
2023-05-10 20:16:10
iOS 16: The 15 Coolest Features You Probably Didn't Know Existed
From viewing your hidden Wi-Fi passwords to removing duplicate photos and videos, these 15 iOS 16 features will definitely change how you use your iPhone. Apple released iOS 16 last year, and while we're getting closer to Apple announcing their next mobile operating system, there's still so much to explore on the most recent iPhone software update -- currently iOS 16.4.1 (a). You probably know a ... Read more
2023-05-10 01:53:32
Apple Brings Subscription-Based Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to the iPad
Two of the Mac's biggest pro creative tools arrive on the iPad, a month ahead of Apple's developer conference. Apple has been slowly pushing the iPad into pro creative territory for years. A month ahead of the company's WWDC developer conference, where new directions for software usually debut, Apple has finally added two pro creative apps that have been long-time Mac options, Final Cut Pro and L ... Read more
2023-05-10 01:52:10
Apple Watch's Latest Sport Band Is Just in Time for Pride Month
You can order it online on May 23 and find it in stores on May 24. Apple on Tuesday showed off a colorful Apple Watch band ahead of Pride Month in June. This year's Pride Edition Sport Band will be available to order online on May 23 and to purchase in stores on May 24 for $49. The band takes inspiration from the pride flag's rainbow colors, Apple said in a press release, along with five other c ... Read more
2023-05-10 01:51:35
Apple Co-Founder Warns AI Will Make It Harder for You to Spot Scams
Steve Wozniak tells the BBC that "bad actors" will abuse the technology. Artificial intelligence may make it more difficult for you to spot and avoid scams. That's according to Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, who told the BBC on Monday that the technology could be corrupted by bad actors. He called for industry leaders to impose more regulation. Wozniak is dubious that generative AI wi ... Read more
2023-05-10 01:50:17