Google Gemini adds Lyria 3, an AI model that can create music with words and photos

Lyria 3 can take your words, photos, and videos, and turn them into a custom 30-second track with lyrics in tow. It's free to use and available within the Gemini. tool picker. The post Google Gemini ...

Why Google Gemini Is Emerging as a Hot New AI Tool for Startups

Google is in the midst of an aggressive push to convince startups that its Gemini AI solutions are superior.
InfoQ

Firestore Adds Pipeline Operations with over 100 New Query Features

Google has overhauled Firestore’s query engine, introducing "Pipeline operations" that enable complex server-side aggregations and array unnesting. The update shifts Firestore Enterprise toward an ...
InfoWorld

Salesforce may be prepping to phase out Heroku

Salesforce’s decision to halt new enterprise sales for Heroku most likely signals a strategic de-prioritization of the ...
The Verge

Want to link from Google’s app store to your app? That’ll be $2–4 per install

Google says it’s complying with the Epic injunction by erecting new programs and fees. Google says it’s complying with the Epic injunction by erecting new programs and fees. is a senior editor and ...
Android

Google App Replacing Pixel Launcher Search, And It's Reportedly Intentional

The Google app is replacing the Pixel Launcher search. Tapping the Pixel Launcher search bar opens the Google app. This appears to be an intentional change rather than a bug. This change means you now ...
Forbes

Apple Warns All iPhone Users—Do Not Use Chrome Or Google App

Apple warns iPhone users to stop using Google Chrome. “Unlike Chrome,” it says, “Safari truly helps protect your privacy.” Apple’s warning now includes secretive fingerprinting. And Chrome’s not the ...
talkandroid.com

Google app on Android finally gets this long-awaited iOS feature

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. After years of ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Google Must Limit Default Contracts to One Year, Judge Rules

Alphabet Inc.’s Google must renegotiate any contract to make its search engine or artificial intelligence app the default for smartphones and other devices every year, a federal judge ruled. Judge ...
ExtremeTech

Google Retires Classic Android Weather 'App,' Rolls Out Redesigned Search-Based Experience

Google is shutting down its Weather shortcut for non-Pixel Android users. While Pixel smartphones will retain the Pixel Weather app, other Android users will be directed to a new Google Search ...
The Motley Fool

Why Google's Next AI Move Could Be Even More Important Than Its Search Engine Dominance

Google initially faced pressure due to fears that it fell behind in the AI race and lost ground to AI models. Google Cloud serves as the backbone for many AI applications and is fueling the next stage ...
Android Authority

Google is integrating Nano Banana right into its app's search bar

You may soon be able to generate images straight from the search bar in AI Mode while in the Google app. You’ll be able to tap on the plus icon and select “Create images” to generate a result. There ...