Why Google Is Making Its Own Phone Processors

Anew report from 9to5Googlesays Googles upcoming phones will utilize a new GS101 “Whitechapel” chip made by Google. Why Now? But, experts say the change has been in the making for a long time now. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Bringing in its own processing core could be a great way to make the phones stand out more. This isnt the first time Google has worked with custom-made chips, as Florence mentioned....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · David Gallagher

Why Google's AR Glasses Just Can't Compete With Apple's Vision Pro

Googleannounced its Iris AR glassesjust over a year ago, and things have been quiet ever since. Those specs promised real-time audio transcription, like subtitles for real life. But now,according to Business Insider, Google has ended the project. Antonio Cassano of Parma FC wearing Google Glass.Marco Luzzani / Getty Images The timing seems a little coincidental. Could it be that Google sawApple’s Vision Promixed reality headset and realized it was nowhere near that level?...

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Anthony Price

Why Google's Non-Removable Watermark for AI Images Probably Won't Fix Much

This pattern can be read by another AI-based tool but cannot be distinguished by humans. “Only watermarking AI-generated content won’t solve the problem of proving the authenticity of content. What is needed is an ecosystem of authenticity for all digital media. AI-generated images.Google That’s pretty obvious, but it’s also the essential takeaway here. Another current problem is that everybody is developing their own AI image-marking standards. Amazon, Google, Inflection, Meta, OpenAI, and moreare all working on various AI safety solutions....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Sherry Clark

Why Google’s AI Shopping Makeover Is a Game-Changer for Online Shoppers

Google has just given its Shopping platform a major upgrade, andAI is the star of the show. The changes are designed to make shopping online easier and more useful. Lets say youre searching for a “mens winter jacket for Seattle.” Google Google The homepage is also getting more personal. Google is also making it easier to find deals. There are price comparison tools, price tracking, and aDealspage tailored just for you....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Lisa Lloyd

Why Google’s Foldable Could Be More Exciting Than Samsung’s

And, in fact, Chrome OS and Android OS still look and act quite differently. However, Google could lean more into a Chrome OS-style look and feel for things with a foldable. It’s a big if. Mika Baumeister / Unsplash It hasnt created any foldables before, and its history in the smartphone world always has been fairly simple. However, theres still a lot that we dont know about these possible devices....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Leah Williams

Why Google’s New App Is A Gamechanger For Speech Therapy Patients

Speech and language experts say the Look to Speak app will be beneficial to many of their patients. How It Works The app uses facial recognition technology already built into smartphones. There are other eye gaze systems, but they require special hardware, so this is pretty groundbreaking. FatCamera / Getty Images The app is currently available to Android devices with Android 9.0 systems and above. The company responded via email and says it has “no plans to share at this time....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Laura Smith

Why Google’s New Pixel 7A May Be the Phone You’ve Been Waiting For

Google Pixel 7a is supposedly launching during Google I/O 2023 on May 10. Experts predict it will be the right mix of features at a reasonable price. Its strong processor and vast storage space ensure customers won’t run out of space." Daniel Romero / Unsplash It could also have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone could also have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a headphone jack. The phone could also support features like Night Sight, Portrait Mode, Astrophotography, and Motion Mode....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Donna Shaw

Why Green Monday Shipping May Be Too Late

How Is Green Monday Different This Year? Retailers like Target, Overstock.com, and Best Buy all plan on offering Green Monday discounts this year. “A lot of retailers are advising customers to order by December 4,” she said. Luis Alvarez / Getty Images In reality, retailers dont control the shippingshipping companies do. Increasing demands and unprecedented slowdowns have caused more people than ever toshop onlinefor the holidays. Cullen said the NRF saw over 186 million consumers shopping online during the Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Dawn Collins

Why Hand Tracking Could Be the Best Feature of Apple’s AR/VR Headset

That’s AR and VRwithouthand tracking. Apple Advantage Apple doesn’t tend to come up with entirely new products. It just does existing products better than anyone before. Getty Images It will also have internal sensors to track their eyes. One of Apple’s strengths is user interaction. One imagines that any AR gesture-based interface will be similarly natural. Luis Alvarez / Getty Images This is the kind of thing Apple is very good at....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Michelle Booth

Why HBO Max’s Accessibility Options Are Just a Start

This is a great move, especially in a time where digital accessibility is such an ongoing issue. Something that Thadani says only underscores the importance of digital accessibility. Thats why offering improved accessibility options is an essential part of building an system or major platform. John Lamb / Getty Images Westend61 / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 54 words · David Flores

Why HD Radio Could Be the Best Upgrade for Your Car Audio

The audio quality on an HD Radio is also improved when compared to standard terrestrial systems. Although there has been some confusion between satellite radio and HD radio, the two are different. HD Radio augments existing terrestrial broadcasts. ra3rn / iStock / Getty Images Plus Satellite radio relies on a different technology and content stream and is only available with a subscription. That’s mainly because a cessation of analog broadcasts won’t reclaim bandwidth that could subsequently be resold....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · William Cannon

Why Hospitals Are Being Targeted By Ransomware

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released a warning regarding ransomware activity targeting health care facilities. The particular strain of ransomware that has experts most worried is called Ryuk. Dozens of hospitals have reportedly been hit by ransomware in recent months. Reza Estakhrain / Getty Images Some hospitals arent waiting to be attacked and are taking steps that might once have been considered extreme. The hospital is still functioning without email....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · David Bailey

Why HP’s New Chrome OS Computers Are Exciting

Its easy to use and it offers a lot of functionality. First, being able to use the computer easily in tablet mode is a huge win. Sure, Chromebooks are doing perfectly fine as they arebusinesses and education systems love them. HP This is important because the market has become stagnant, especially in the past couple of years. This, along with the rotating screen, help deliver a more premium-feeling gadget. Ultimately, these devices are still only as powerful as the apps and software Chrome OS provides....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Danielle Rivera