Linux Foundation launches supporters of Chromium-based browsers for open development

The Linux Foundation has announced the launch of the “Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers” initiative, aimed at advancing open-source development within the Chromium ecosystem. Continue reading “Linux Foundation launches supporters of Chromium-based browsers for open development”

Samsung integrates Eclipsa Audio into its 2025 TV and Soundbar range

Samsung Electronics today unveiled its collaboration with Google to integrate Eclipsa Audio into its 2025 TV and soundbar lineup. This advanced 3D audio technology is designed to enhance the listening experience by offering more control over sound placement, intensity, and spatial reflections. Continue reading “Samsung integrates Eclipsa Audio into its 2025 TV and Soundbar range”

Google rolls out the second Android 16 developer preview

Google has released the second Developer Preview (DP2) of Android 16 for Pixel devices, introducing enhanced features, improved app performance, and system-level optimizations. This release builds on the first preview, focusing on app functionality, battery efficiency, and system compatibility. Continue reading “Google rolls out the second Android 16 developer preview”

Samsung Project Moohan Android XR headset unveiled

Samsung today announced “Unlock the Infinite Possibilities of XR With Galaxy AI,” highlighting its collaboration with Google’s Android XR operating system for future extended reality (XR) devices. Continue reading “Samsung Project Moohan Android XR headset unveiled”

Google brings seamless device setup and Restore Credentials to Android

Google has announced updates aimed at making switching to Android or upgrading within the platform faster and more user-friendly. Over the past two years, Google has focused on refining the setup process and improving data transfer methods. Continue reading “Google brings seamless device setup and Restore Credentials to Android”

Google rolls out the first Android 16 developer preview

Google has released the first preview of Android 16 for developers, ahead of the planned launch in Q2 2025. This marks a significant shift, as Google has decided to start API releases earlier to encourage faster innovation across apps and devices. Continue reading “Google rolls out the first Android 16 developer preview”

Google to merge Chrome OS with Android to rival the iPad: Report

Google plans to migrate Chrome OS entirely to Android as part of a long-term strategy to challenge the iPad’s dominance, according to a report from Android Authority. This move is part of a multi-year project aimed at unifying Google’s operating systems for improved efficiency and competitiveness. Continue reading “Google to merge Chrome OS with Android to rival the iPad: Report”

World of Tech This Week – OpenAI, Microsoft, Google & ElevenLabs Lead the AI Charge

Is OpenAI’s Canvas the ultimate tool for writers and coders, seamlessly blending human creativity with AI assistance? Can Microsoft’s Copilot, with its voice interaction and visual understanding, truly become an indispensable AI partner? Will ElevenLabs disrupt the audiobook industry and empower authors with AI-generated celebrity voices? Does WisprFlow hold the key to effortless content creation, transforming spoken words into polished text? And how will Google’s NotebookLM and its contextual chatbots redefine research and knowledge management? These are just a few of the questions raised by this week’s whirlwind of AI advancements, leaving us on the edge of our seats, wondering what groundbreaking innovations lie just beyond the horizon.

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Epic Games alleges Google and Samsung colluded to block third-party App Stores

Epic Games on Monday announced a new antitrust lawsuit, targeting both Google and Samsung. This lawsuit, filed four years after Epic sued Google over an app store monopoly, now accuses both tech giants of collaborating to stifle competition in the app distribution market. Continue reading “Epic Games alleges Google and Samsung colluded to block third-party App Stores”

Google AI Search Engine could get paid premium features

Google is considering the idea of adding premium features to its AI-driven search engine, as reported by the Financial Times. These features might become part of Google’s subscription services, offering more AI capabilities alongside the Gemini AI assistant in Gmail and Docs. Continue reading “Google AI Search Engine could get paid premium features”

Google Chrome finally goes native for Windows on Arm ahead of Snapdragon X Elite debut

Download Google Chrome for Windows on Snapdragon ARMGoogle Chrome is the most popular browser and it was not natively available on Windows PCs based on Arm until now. All that is set to change for the better with today’s announcement from Google and Qualcomm. Google quietly released the Arm build to the Canary channel a few weeks back and looks like the final version is rolling out this week to Arm-compatible Windows PCs.

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Android 15 Developer Preview 2 brings satellite connectivity support and more

Google has released the second Developer Preview of Android 15, which serves as the final developer-focused build before the open beta in April. Continue reading “Android 15 Developer Preview 2 brings satellite connectivity support and more”

Google and Reddit extend Cloud partnership with AI integration

Google and Reddit have announced a new partnership aimed at integrating advanced AI capabilities into Reddit’s platform using Vertex AI. The collaboration seeks to enhance various aspects of Reddit, including its search functionality, through the use of Vertex AI. Continue reading “Google and Reddit extend Cloud partnership with AI integration”

Google Pay rolls out SoundPods for small merchants in India

Google has announced that Google Pay SoundPods will soon be available to small merchants across India, aiming to simplify payment processes for millions of SMBs. This follows a successful limited pilot last year, where participating merchants provided positive feedback on the device. Continue reading “Google Pay rolls out SoundPods for small merchants in India”

Google rolls out the first Android 15 developer preview

Google has released the first Developer Preview of Android 15, one day later than expected. Continue reading “Google rolls out the first Android 15 developer preview”