Google’s Pixel Watch features a unique design in a round pebble form factor and convex glass. However, a significant shortcoming is how it is not repairable. With the third generation smartwatch, you might think the company addressed this drawback, but that’s not the case. Google confirmed the Pixel Watch 3 can only be replaced once it is broken.
WhatsApp is a popular communication platform that promises a high standard of security courtesy of end-to-end encryption. In the real world, even the best protection mechanisms can be undermined by clever attacks. A new scam is currently circulating, with the aim of taking over your WhatsApp account and stealing your valuable data. Find out how it works and how you can protect yourself.
Samsung's Galaxy devices were the first to feature the AI-powered “Circle to Search.” Since its launch, the feature has received several updates, including support for language translation and AI image detection. Now, a new update is rolling out to Samsung users, adding a song-finding feature that was first seen a couple of months ago.
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Google is one company that runs bounty programs for researchers to discover vulnerabilities in its products and services. Google introduced a similar program that solely focused on checking Android apps. As announced recently, the company will shut down the initiative after several years, citing the reason that Android's security features have become more robust over the years.
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Google launched a bunch of new AI-powered features and apps in its recent Made by Google event. While Gemini Live on smartphones stole the show, there are meaningful updates announced that will arrive on Wear OS. This includes offline support on Google Maps for Wear OS which is now rolling out to more smartwatches.
The recent Made by Google event was different from previous Pixel events, mainly because the spotlight was mostly on AI. Part of the new suite of AI features is Gemini Live, an upscale version of Gemini, capable of handling free-flowing conversations better than the standard AI chatbot. Just a couple of days after the announcement, Gemini Live has started making its way to a wider list of Galaxy and Pixel smartphones.
Along with the launch of the Pixel 9 range, Google also introduced a new set of AI-powered apps, including the new Pixel Screenshots. With the app using your screenshots, you might worry that it has access to sensitive data in your gallery. Fortunately, Google seems to have safeguards in place.
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Each week, you can save money on video games by checking out the current offer on the Epic Games Store. The quality and genre of the free games vary greatly, so it's worth checking in every week to ensure you don't miss out on any great deals. If the game of the week doesn't appeal to you, there's no harm in skipping it. This week, you can download "World of Warships - Starter Pack: Albany” and "Death's Gambit - Afterlife".
One of the major features that debuted with the Google Pixel 9 series was Satellite SOS. The internet search giant partnered with Garmin to enable this feature on its handsets. Alongside the announcement, it hinted the new Pixel emergency feature might also arrive on more Android devices in the future.
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