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Gemini 3.1 Pro is here with better reasoning and problem-solving
21+ min ago (254+ words) Ryan started his career in the field of science, bouncing from lab to lab measuring chemicals, writing reports, and so on. After deciding to pursue his interest in covering video games and technology, he traded in his lab coat for…...
Chrome is getting a little more aggressive about being your default browser
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (222+ words) Chrome already does just that (and has for the better part of forever), but Chrome developers are now testing a new onboarding screen that's even more hawkish than before (via WindowsReport). So far, when installing Chrome and running it for…...
Is Strava down for you? You're not alone
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (306+ words) Ryan started his career in the field of science, bouncing from lab to lab measuring chemicals, writing reports, and so on. After deciding to pursue his interest in covering video games and technology, he traded in his lab coat for…...
Chrome's latest update gives it three features it has long needed
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (393+ words) Ryan started his career in the field of science, bouncing from lab to lab measuring chemicals, writing reports, and so on. After deciding to pursue his interest in covering video games and technology, he traded in his lab coat for…...
5 secret Android 17 features I'm looking forward to, and one I really don't want
10+ hour, 47+ min ago (371+ words) So, if you think that Android 17 will be a lackluster update, strap in because we're in for a ride that'll go in crescendo over the whole year, just like Android 16 did. And in case you're still dubious, here is a list…...
YouTube for smart TVs is about to get chatty, but who asked for it?
12+ hour, 5+ min ago (518+ words) Tushar is a freelance writer at Android Authority where he writes news and features. Having reviewed hundreds of mobile devices in his career, Tushar can pinpoint the nuances between different interfaces with a brief glimpse. Beyond phones and tablets, Tushar…...
First look: Here's how Gemini will use Google Maps to become a chatty local guide
12+ hour, 54+ min ago (497+ words) A few weeks back, we reported that Google was working on bringing a Maps integration to Gemini, turning it into a personal travel guide or local discovery agent. At the time, the feature wasn't live, and the "Map" button we…...
Android security gets aggressive as Google bans thousands of developers and millions of sketchy apps
13+ hour, 4+ min ago (394+ words) Artificial intelligence is helping hackers find new ways to sneak malware onto your phone, so Google is fighting fire with fire. The Android world has always been a back-and-forth battle, but in 2025, Google cranked up its machine-learning defenses to catch…...
Gemini looks to solve its "feature overload" problem with a newer UI
13+ hour, 12+ min ago (483+ words) Aamir is a qualified accountant and business lawyer who started dabbling with Android phones over a decade ago, thanks to a regretful low-end phone purchase. Since then, he has written news, reviews, tutorials, editorials, and more as a tech journalist…...
Google Keep gets ready to follow Drive and Docs with this new UI look
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (224+ words) That was a start, but Google still has more work to do. And looking at version 5.26.071.01 of Google Keep for Android, we think we know where the company could be bringing that new FAB look next. Fire up Keep today,…...