Google wants your face to be your backup password. I’d wait
How much is your face worth to you? This week, Google announced you can start using it as a form of authentication—a way to get into your account. Here’s how it works: You take a…
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AegisAI, founded by former Google security execs, lands $36M to stop AI-driven spear phishing
Hackers are increasingly using AI to launch attacks on a massive scale, with email emerging as a primary target. AI can quickly aggregate personal information—such as information about coworkers, active projects, and recent travel itineraries—allowing…
Ford steers away from Google, picks Apple Maps for new electric cars
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Ford is partnering with Apple Maps for its new Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, moving away from Google for navigation services. The first affordable mid-sized…
Can’t stand Google TV? Make it look like Roku instead
One of the best things about Google’s smart TV and streaming player software is that if you don’t like the standard home screen, you can replace it. Now, you can even make the home screen…
Google Slides follows PowerPoint into AI prompt-to-deck creation
While opinions may differ regarding how effective AI has been to increase productivity, it’s done a far better job helping to eliminate busy work. Google Slides now can generate presentations with just a prompt, helping…
Google has new Gemini models, but the one everyone wants isn’t here
Google just unleashed three new versions of its speedy and efficient Gemini Flash models, including an all-round workhorse and a model geared toward cybersecurity. But the arrival of the new Flash models also highlights what’s…
Google fixes 2 critical Chrome bugs with two quick patches in a row
In Chrome versions 150.0.7871.114/115 for Windows and macOS, and 150.0.7871.114 for Linux, released on July 8th, the developers have fixed 27 security vulnerabilities, some of which are critical. According to Google, none of them are…
Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes
A Linux vulnerability that allows untrusted virtual machines to gain root access to host machines is one of two high-severity flaws to surface this week in the open source operating system. The vulnerability resides in…
DuckDuckGo just picked a fight with Google over YouTube ads
Nobody likes watching ads on YouTube, including yours truly, and most people don’t seem ready to fork over $14 per month to disable them. So it’s no surprise that YouTube is often a primary target…
You have until 2027 to download Google Earth Pro. Do it now
According to a recent announcement, the desktop app for Google Earth Pro will no longer be available for download starting June 25th, 2027. Google is now encouraging users to use Google Earth on the web…