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Google Messages is getting a new weapon to keep you safe from impersonation scams – here’s how it works
By Rowan Davies published
A new feature has been spotted in Google Messages beta that allows you to verify your contacts' devices with a QR code.

Google will soon stop you sideloading unverified apps – here’s what that means for you
By James Rogerson published
Google plans to start blocking users from sideloading unverified apps, in an attempt to improve the security of Android.

Android Auto looks set to get a useful Gemini upgrade – and a refreshed look
By David Nield published
Precise locations for Gemini and a desaturated color palette are the latest Android Auto leaks.

Google NotebookLM goes global with multilingual AI video summaries of your notes
By Eric Hal Schwartz published
NotebookLM’s newest upgrade brings multilingual video and audio summaries to a global audience.

Google reveals just how much energy each Gemini query uses - but is it being entirely truthful?
By Ellen Jennings-Trace published
Google’s estimates on energy usage might be a lowball, experts say.

I'm a die-hard iPhone fan, but these 5 things from the Pixel 10 launch made me jealous
By Mark Wilson published
The Google Pixel 10 launch contained several highlights for tech fans – and as an Apple fan, a few had me looking on enviously.

Google is giving free Gemini users access to Veo 3 AI video generation this weekend
By David Nield published
Even if you're not a paying Gemini user, you can generate three videos with Veo 3 until Sunday.

Report: Apple considers squeezing Gemini into the Siri brain
By Lance Ulanoff published
A new Bloomberg report claims Google's Gemini could rescue the delayed Apple Intelligence, and that discussions between the tech giants is at nascent stages.
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