Gemini may get ads soon as executives look to turn the money taps on
…This is a big change from its position only three months ago, when Dan Taylor, Google's VP of global ads, told Business Insider that there were no plans for ads in…
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Immersive Navigation is Google Maps' biggest upgrade in a while
…That's changing today with Google also announcing the rollout of Ask Maps , beginning with the US and India . It appears to be mobile-only for now, though, with the desktop rollout…
I finally replaced Android Auto voice commands with one-tap shortcuts, and they just work better
…Related 8 Android Auto settings you didn't know you needed to change Get more control over Android Auto with these setting changes Why I stopped trusting voice commands I've been…
I finally found the Shazam app for movies, and I'll never miss titles again
…Related Circle to Search could've been the Shazam we needed for movies Google, name that movie But it easily finds me what I need to watch Voola is developed by Ravorian…
I treated Chrome flags like normal settings changes, and it was a total train wreck
…It was already there when I got the phone, and I never really changed it. I had opened the regular settings plenty of times. I changed a few things here and there…
Dark mode, blue-light filters, and one lighting trick finally fixed my eyestrain problem
…end of the day after incorporating these changes, so hopefully you will too! Philips Hue Philips Hue lights are incredibly simple to control and customize. Set the perfect colour and brightness to…
I found the YouTube setting every Shorts hater should turn on
…A zero-minute limit changes things. It gives viewers an actual off switch. And the timing is perfect. YouTube executives are already promoting generative AI tools that will let creators make Shorts…
The secret to finding your next favorite film: 5 apps every Oscars fan should be using
…Letterboxd is free but two subscription tiers remove ads and allow for additional customization. IMDB Sometimes spotting a familiar face onscreen can derail your whole viewing experience. Until you can figure out…
Samsung is giving up control of a core Android experience to Google, and I don't love it
…Features like Circle to Search, note assist, and live translations on Galaxy phones rely heavily on Gemini. I hope Samsung’s new Now Nudge feature sounded familiar to you, because it’s…
6 things my Pixel does automatically that I used to do manually
…Related 6 settings I change on every phone to instantly upgrade my Android experience I change these settings before installing any apps My phone waits on hold, so I don't have…