The viral Nano-Banana AI image generator was secretly Google Gemini all along
Nano-Banana went viral this week, but it turns out it was secretly owned by Google. The tool is now part of Gemini’s upgraded image editing features.
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Belkin UltraCharge collection delivers Qi2 25W wireless charging
Belkin has launched its new UltraCharge Collection with Qi2 25W certification. The lineup delivers faster wireless charging, eco-friendly materials, and portable designs.
Google Pixel 10 lineup has Tensor G5 and AI everywhere… but it’s still not an iPhone
The Pixel 10 lineup packs Tensor G5, AI features, and powerful cameras, from the $799 Pixel 10 to the $1,799 Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Impressive specs, but it is still not an iPhone.
Norton brings deepfake scam detection to mobile devices with AI-powered Genie
Norton adds AI-powered deepfake protection to its Genie Assistant for mobile, helping users detect fake voices and videos with simple tools.
Proton Authenticator brings secure and private 2FA to Linux, Windows, Mac, and mobile for free
Proton Authenticator is a free, open-source 2FA app for desktop and mobile with encrypted sync, offline support, and full cross-platform flexibility.
Google replaces Android Developer Preview with rolling Canary channel
Android is replacing its Developer Preview program with a rolling Canary channel that delivers bleeding edge features through OTA updates
Kioxia’s UFS 4.1 flash with CBA tech promises faster, cooler smartphones and AI devices
Kioxia’s UFS 4.1 flash with CBA tech boosts performance and power efficiency in AI smartphones, Linux devices, and embedded hardware.
Gmail’s new subscription manager helps you unsubscribe faster and smarter
Gmail is rolling out a new “Manage subscriptions” feature that makes it easier to unsubscribe from unwanted emails by showing your most frequent senders in one place and letting you opt out with a single click.
Fairphone 6 earns perfect 10 from iFixit
iFixit just gave the Fairphone 6 a perfect 10 out of 10 for repairability. That might not be surprising given its focus on sustainability, but in a world full of glued-shut phones, it’s still rare. This is a modern Android device that respects your right to fix it.
Google partners with Sparkasse to launch EU digital age verification in Android and Chrome
Google and Sparkasse are bringing EU-approved age verification to Android and Chrome using secure digital credentials stored in Google Wallet.
Chrome for Android finally lets you move the address bar to the bottom but old habits die hard
If you’ve ever wished Chrome on Android were a little more thumb-friendly, Google just made a small but welcome change. You can now move the address bar to the bottom of the screen. This tweak may not sound like a big deal, but for people using larger phones, it can be a game-changer. The logic … Read more
Facebook adds passkeys for iOS and Android to ditch passwords and fight phishing
Meta is giving Facebook users on iPhone and Android a new way to log in without using passwords. Passkeys are now rolling out on mobile, letting people access their accounts using their fingerprint, face scan, or device PIN. The goal is to make logging in easier while also cutting down on online threats. Later this … Read more