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Nothing's Playground lets you build the apps you need without coding — and it's exactly what I need
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (415+ words) Nothing has introduced Playground, a new way to build small, personal apps using natural language instead of code. If you've ever opened the Google Play Store hoping to find the exact app you need, only to be disappointed that it…...
Android desktop will put Gemini front and center — just as you'd expect
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (327+ words) Android's upcoming desktop mode will keep Gemini pinned to the top-right corner for instant access. Google is pushing hard to turn Android into a desktop-level OS, and if recent leaks are accurate, Gemini will sit at the center of that…...
Discord is right — the only way to protect kids is to assume everyone is a kid
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (448+ words) Here's another unavoidable truth: I'm done using Discord. Here are the default settings that will apply to all non-age verified Discord accounts starting in early March, according to the blog post: For adults, the key here is that age verification…...
Google Translate’s latest upgrade surprised everyone by turning into a chatbot
8+ hour, 28+ min ago (302+ words) Prompt injection is turning Google Translate into a chatbot. Google Translate's new Advanced mode, powered by AI to improve translation accuracy, is doing more than just translating text. Some users have found they can get the tool to chat with…...
I've wanted this for ages: WhatsApp Web can now handle calls
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (320+ words) WhatsApp Web now supports audio and video calls directly from the browser. After years of waiting, WhatsApp has finally started rolling out the ability to make and answer audio and video calls directly from its web client. Alongside desktop apps…...
I cried over Google's Gemini Super Bowl ad, but it showed the AI's ability
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (202+ words) I'm not crying, you're crying. The Super Bowl LX (60) is this weekend, and companies are all ready to let their creativity shine in the commercials, just like Google is for Gemini. She tells Gemini to fill the empty room with…...
Google could finally fix Gboard's annoying emoji size problem
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (382+ words) Emojis no longer have to stay tiny when you increase your font size. Gboard has been the top choice for Android keyboards for a long time, but it hasn't always handled emojis well. Even if you made your system font…...
For book-lovers: Spotify, Bookshop partners and 'Page Match' is here
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (289+ words) For book-lovers and those who can enjoy a good story from time to time, this Spotify update has something for everyone. Spotify's been working on a major update to how users interact with audiobooks, and it's completely changing how you'll…...
Google could upgrade Gemini with task automation, but be wary
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (383+ words) Google is reportedly cooking up an automation update for Android users, and it would give Gemini more to do. Google's AI continues to advance, and now new rumors claim Gemini could rise to a position where it's doing even more…...
Google Home just leveled up, and I’m convinced this is what users needed all along
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (363+ words) Google Home finally fixed the camera bug I've hated for years. Google's smart home hub has a new update that changes how your devices talk to each other. The latest Google Home app (v4.8) focuses on making automations more flexible and…...