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Google Gemini is about to control your messages and calls, even if you say no
By Luke James Published
Google’s AI assistant is about to get full access to your calls, texts, and WhatsApp — even if you’ve disabled activity tracking.

A second Windows 11 bug takes suspicious aim at Google Chrome — and the same Microsoft app is to blame
By Mahnoor Faisal Published
Microsoft has acknowledged a new Chrome bug affecting its Family Safety feature on Windows, allowing kids to bypass parental controls.

Latest Google Pixel 10 leak reveals key hardware omissions — but why?
By Luke James Published
No vapor chamber, no Wi‑Fi 7. Pixel 10's base models play it safe while rivals push ahead.

Altman and Ive's internet-breaking 'io' project just vanished, and its name is to blame
By Mahnoor Faisal Published
No, Altman and Ive didn’t pull the plug. A court did, kind of.

This $649 Chromebook just beat Windows 11 at AI — no cloud required
By Luke James Published
Gemini AI goes local, and Lenovo’s the first to make it work.

Apple’s next big AI move might be buying Perplexity, signaling a shift in strategy
By Oscar Gonzalez Last updated
A new report says Apple had talks about making a big AI acquisition.

This Microsoft app thinks Google Chrome is NSFW (Not Safe For Windows)
By Rael Hornby Published
Windows 11's Family Safety feature is blocking Chrome like it's something indecent, and it's hard to tell who is at fault — but we understand why you'd assume.

Google's latest Gemini 2.5 models are its biggest response to ChatGPT yet — and they're already live
By Rael Hornby Published
Google brings Gemini's latest 2.5 Flash and Pro models to audiences, and makes Flash-Lite available for testing.

My favorite AI tool just hit Google Search, and it's actually useful — try it yourself
By Rael Hornby Published
One of my most-used AI tools is being implemented into Google Search results, and I can't recommend using it enough.

Banking Trojans have hit millions of Android devices in 2025 — here are the biggest threats and how to protect yourself
By Sean Riley Published
Millions of Android devices were hit with banking Trojans already in 2025. Here are the biggest threats to Android devices in 2025 and how to protect yourself.
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