Google weighs in on Chrome's weights.bin controversy
… General technology AI Google weighs in on Chrome's weights.bin controversy It's Gemini, whether you asked for it or not. …
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New day, new Xperia 1 VIII controversy: How thick is it, really?
… It is possible that Sony measured the frame’s thickness and didn’t take into account the raised glass front and back. It’s been almost a week since the Xperia 1 VIII launched, and the phone has already faced an AI camera controversy that just got worse with Sony’s response . …
Android's controversial sideloading changes pushed me to build my own app installer
… That gave me access to MiniMax M2.7 and the very impressive GLM 5 to use alongside my slower human brain and keyboard-worn fingers. I don't trust AI to build from scratch, but it's a major timesaver to work alongside. …
Somebody reinvented Nintendo StreetPass for your Android gaming handheld
… In theory, sure, but there’s already a small controversy brewing up around ThunderPass. Over on Reddit’s SBCGaming sub, in threads started by users like HouseOnTw1tch , a growing number of voices are raising some concerns about ThunderPass. …
YouTube faces backlash over AI slop videos targeting kids
… YouTube says it limits and labels AI content, but critics argue that stronger protections are needed. YouTube has spent years trying to position itself as a safer place for younger viewers, but a new wave of AI-generated content for kids is stirring controversy. …
The Galaxy S26 is selling like crazy, and the Ultra is the reason why
… Samsung’s Galaxy AI Subscription Club with Samsung Care+ and theft protection also saw over 30% of buyers sign up. Samsung just proved that even a price hike and a display controversy can’t stop the Galaxy juggernaut. …
Apple and Google reportedly point users to ‘nudify’ apps despite banning them (Update)
… After Bloomberg requested a comment, Apple said it removed 15 apps. Android Authority has reached out to Google for a statement. However, the main issue is that the same group reported similar apps earlier this year. The companies removed some, but within months, new ones appeared again. …
Google's latest Pixel 10 Pro ads are wildly unrealistic, creepy, and potentially misleading
… And the latter kind sparks controversies and backlash online, as did Apple’s infamous “crush” ad , where it put musical instruments, an arcade machine, countless boxes of paint, literally stuff worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, under a hydraulic press to signify how different tools of creativ… …
Nova Launcher could soon add a proactive AI assistant that sucks up all your data
… Nova AI Nova Launcher v8.6.8 beta includes several strings that point to an upcoming AI feature called “Nova AI” tied to a “Nova Plus” subscription tier. Code Nova AI Account "We couldn't activate Nova Plus yet. Please try again in a moment." Sign in to get started. …
I want to love the Xperia 1 VIII — but Sony keeps ignoring its biggest issues
… Sony was keen to emphasize long-term battery health, claiming up to four years of healthy battery lifespan, but that also serves as justification for retaining 30W wired charging. Last year’s model took roughly 83 minutes to fully charge, which feels painfully slow in 2026. …