Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google just published a mysterious new ‘COSMO’ app to the Play Store. COSMO is equipped with a Gemini Nano model in addition to server-side AI, and feels designed for developmental purposes. The app listing is quite rough and may suggest this was published prematurely. Don’t want to miss the … Read More “Google’s got a mysterious new experimental AI app for Android” »
TL;DR Google is expanding Gemini to existing cars with Google built-in, starting with English-speaking users in the US via a software update. On cars with Google built-in, Gemini can access manufacturer-provided owner’s manuals to answer specific questions about car models. Gemini can also adjust in-car settings and accept imprecise and natural language commands for these … Read More “Google expands Gemini AI rollout to cars with Google built-in” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is expanding Gemini notebooks to the mobile app. The feature is available for both free and paid users. An expansion to additional countries in Europe will happen at a later date. Last year, Google rolled out an update for Gemini that introduced NotebookLM integration, allowing the AI to … Read More “Gemini notebooks expand beyond the web with mobile rollout” »
This is all very exciting. A new light-based hardware addition would be an awesome differentiator for Pixel phones. However, some of our findings leave me scratching my head a little bit. Gemini? AI? Why? What would you prefer Google uses Pixel Glow light notifications for? 82 votes Specific contact calls. 11% Unread messages from specific … Read More “Google may ruin the Pixel 11’s coolest new feature with AI” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR Google is now “open” to putting ads in the standalone Gemini app. Google exec Philipp Schindler says ad formats from AI Mode could carry over to Gemini. The Gemini app has long been a refuge from the constant clutter of the modern web. There were no banners or sponsored … Read More “Gemini’s clean chat interface may not stay ad-free for long” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has been preparing for a “Gemini App UX 2.0” refresh that introduces a more vibrant look and animated gradient backgrounds. A new retail demo video reveals a new glow animation and updated weather icons specifically for Gemini on Wear OS. These features are not yet available and may … Read More “Gemini for Wear OS could also be getting a glow-up soon” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Notification lights are expected to return to Android phones with “Pixel Glow.” Google has been secretly working on lights that could illuminate when you receive a notification or use Gemini. Newer clues affirm the feature’s presence and mention the term “Pixel Lights,” suggesting that could be the feature’s marketing … Read More “More ‘Pixel Glow’ clues surface, and they point straight at Gemini” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini can now generate and package downloadable files directly in chat. The chatbot is capable of generating files in a variety of formats, including HTML, PDF, XML, and more. It appears that transparent PNGs don’t work yet. Gemini has received a few updates recently, like the expansion of Personal … Read More “Gemini can now generate downloadable files directly in chat” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR A new “Short videos for you” row featuring YouTube Shorts will arrive on US Google TV home screens this summer. Starting today, Nano Banana and Veo AI features are rolling out to Gemini-enabled TCL Google TVs in the US, allowing for custom image and video generation. New Gemini-based Google … Read More “YouTube Shorts are coming to your Google TV home screen” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The US Department of Defense is reportedly tapping Gemini for classified projects with minimal restrictions from Google. The deal allows the Pentagon to use Gemini for “any lawful government purpose.” Inside Google, backlash is building again, with hundreds of employees warning about real-world harm from AI misuse. The US … Read More “Google and the Pentagon strike a deal for classified work” »
