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AI & Tech

Android Malware Now Uses Gemini AI to Evolve in Real Time

A new Android malware uses Google's Gemini AI to dynamically adapt its behavior in real-time, analyzing device environments and generating…

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AI & Tech

Google’s AI Plan to End Android Developer Toil

Google is deeply integrating its Gemini AI into Android Studio to automate repetitive developer tasks like writing boilerplate code and…

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Cybersecurity

Keenadu Backdoor Infects Android Firmware and Google Play Apps

A sophisticated Android malware named Keenadu, deeply embedded in device firmware, grants attackers full control to compromise all apps and…

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Cybersecurity

Android Tablet Firmware Backdoor Exposes Multiple Brands

A sophisticated backdoor named Keenadu was embedded into Android tablet firmware during manufacturing, granting attackers remote control to manipulate apps…

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BigTech Companies

Hackers Spread Android Malware via Hugging Face

A sophisticated malware campaign targets Android users by abusing the trusted AI platform Hugging Face to host and distribute malicious…

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Artificial Intelligence

Nudify Apps Evade Google and Apple App Store Moderation

Apps that digitally remove clothing from images are widely available on major app stores, generating millions in revenue despite violating…

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BigTech Companies

Google to Pay $135M for Android Data Collection

Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it collected Android users' cellular…

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Artificial Intelligence

Game Discoverability: A Rebirth in the Digital Age

Organic game discoverability has transformed into a complex, social discipline requiring strategic investment in social media traction and creator ecosystems,…

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BigTech Companies

Google Admits Android Sideloading Is Now ‘High Friction’

Google is developing a new, intentionally "high friction" process for installing apps outside the Play Store, featuring prominent security warnings…

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BigTech Companies

Google Wallet to Add Full Transaction History and Search

Google Wallet will soon display a complete transaction history, including purchases from other devices and online orders, directly within the…

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BigTech Companies

Unlock Auracast on iPhone with This Bluetooth Transceiver

Apple's lack of native support for Auracast, despite its large market share, is a major barrier to the Bluetooth audio…

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Artificial Intelligence

Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai: A Leadership Critique

Major tech companies Apple and Google have failed to remove a social media app that violates policies against exploitative deepfake…

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Artificial Intelligence

Why Grok and X Remain in App Stores

The continued availability of X and its Grok AI chatbot in major app stores, despite policies banning illegal and sexually…

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BigTech Companies

Latest Google Play Update Causing Pixel Glitches

A recent Google Play system update intended to enhance security is causing temporary glitches like screen freezes and interface failures…

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BigTech Companies

Change Your Gmail Address: Google Announces Gradual Rollout

Google is rolling out a major update allowing users to change their primary @gmail.com address, a long-requested feature that was…

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BigTech Companies

Google Rejoins Movies Anywhere

Google has rejoined Movies Anywhere, allowing users to sync their movie purchases from Google Play and YouTube back into their…

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BigTech Companies

TikTok Ban: Latest Updates on the US Shutdown and Return

TikTok has resolved a U.S. legal challenge by creating a new joint venture, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, set to…

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Gadgets

TechCrunch’s Ultimate Gift Guide: Our Favorite Picks

The article provides a curated list of unique tech gifts, selected by journalists based on real-world use for solving problems…

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BigTech Companies

Android Users Can Now Live Stream Video to 911

Android's new Emergency Live Video feature allows 911 callers to stream live video to dispatchers, providing first responders with real-time…

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BigTech Companies

PlayStation’s MLB The Show Coming to Mobile

Sony has announced **MLB The Show Mobile**, a new standalone baseball game built specifically for iOS and Android devices, marking…

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