Samsung keeps reviving Bixby in new ways, and I still don't know who it's for
… The company has leaned heavily on Google’s assistant for AI features, and holding the side button now launches Gemini by default. …
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I replaced the expensive Gemini AI Pro subscription with these local models, and my productivity didn't drop a bit
… By keeping Ministral 3B as my always-on assistant, I have realized that 90% of my AI needs don’t require a trillion-parameter giant in the cloud. …
I tried to de-Google my phone using only open source apps, and only 2 survived
… Proprietary App Open Source Replacement Core Motivation for the Swap Google Chrome Brave Browser Aggressive cross-site tracking, algorithmic search suggestions Gmail Proton Mail Bypassing the server-side scanning of my personal receipts and messages. …
Google's leaked COSMO app is the first AI I might actually trust with my files
… The app reportedly needs a 1.13GB download, which is unusually large for a regular assistant app. That probably comes down to Gemini Nano. The software appears to include a local version of Google’s small AI model, so some AI work can happen on the phone instead of going to Google’s servers. …
Why Rivian is ignoring Android Auto for a solution that might not work
… As useful as AI can be for a number of tasks, it is prone to hallucinations, and it makes as many mistakes as it does successes. Relying on it to replace a reliable software experience like Android Auto may be asking too much of any in-house AI assistant. …
I replaced Google Calendar with a minimalist app and I should have done it sooner
… Another app that doesn't need an AI assistant But its strengths more than make up for its flaws It wouldn’t be a modern app without an AI assistant. …
I left Google Search for something simpler, and I should have done it sooner
… DuckDuckGo's AI features are optional One thing I appreciated after switching to DuckDuckGo is that it hasn't entirely ignored AI. The search engine includes its own AI-powered features, including Search Assist, which can generate a brief answer at the top of certain search results. …
I replaced my phone's keyboard with Gemini Live for a week, and it saved me hours of drafting
… The most direct competitor to Gemini Live is ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode from OpenAI. Both products launched around the same period and compete on the same core promise: fluid, human-like real-time voice conversations with an AI assistant. …
You should think twice before buying a Google Nest speaker right now
… Conversational AI needs better microphones Can you hear me now? Gemini Live is built for back-and-forth conversation. You can interrupt the assistant mid-answer and keep going with follow-up questions. …
Budget Android phones are finally getting flagship AI — if manufacturers don't cut corners everywhere else
… The premium tier can create the hype, but Mobile AI only becomes mainstream when everyone can use it. Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your Knowledge Google Gemini Trivia Challenge From Bard to bold redesigns — how well do you know Google's AI assistant and its evolving look? …