Google ships the AI assistant Apple promised but hasn't delivered

The feature set, now entering beta, allows Gemini to coordinate complex tasks directly on Android devices. That means taking cues from conversations, parsing the context of ...

AI is making waves everywhere, except where you’d expect it most. Two giant tech companies are working to change that

AI is starting to change the way people work, find information and even form social relationships. Yet very little has ...

Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant

The features rolling out include making Google’s AI image generator and editing tool, Nano Banana, available to Chrome’s logged-in users on desktop computers in the United States. The expanded access ...

Android adds new Gemini AI features, smarter search, and better scam protection

Android is rolling out new Gemini AI features, enhanced visual search, and stronger scam protection for Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 devices, aiming to boost productivity and user safety.
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Google just set an official end date for Assistant - but there's a way you can keep it

An official support page places a March 2026 sunset for Assistant. Gemini is replacing Assistant across almost all devices. Code in the latest Google app also points to the change. It's been known for ...

Google Gemini, Apple Add Music-Focused Generative AI Features

Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Apple Inc. are adding music-focused generative artificial intelligence features to their core ...

Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data

Google API keys for services like Maps embedded in accessible client-side code could be used to authenticate to the Gemini AI ...